Pediatrics for the Physical Therapist Assistant

ISBN-13: 9781416047506 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 267 str.

Roberta Kuchler O'Shea

Opis

Covers topics ranging from neurological rehabilitation to sports injuries and congenital disorders, as well as discussions of atypical development and pathologies.

Spis treści

Part 1: Pediatric Physical Therapy Practice

1. Development

2. Assessments

3. Interventions

4. Transdisciplinary Pediatric Teams

Part 2: Neurologic and Muscular Disorders

5. Cerebral Palsy

6. Traumatic Brain Injury

7. Shaken Baby Syndrome

8. Rheumatic Diseases

Part 3: Congenital Disorders

9. Arthrogryposis Multiple Congenita

10. Down Syndrome

11. Spina Bifida

12. Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders

Part 4: Other Pediatric Conditions

13. Burns

14. Limb Deficiencies

15. Asthma

16. Sports Injuries

Part 5: Special Considerations for Pediatric Practice

17. Therapeutic Intervention in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Environment

18. Seating and Mobility

Glossary

Appendix: Answers to Chapter Discussion Questions