| Description |
1 online resource (x, 1055 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
Section I: Cerebral palsy management. The child, the parent, and the goal ; Etiology, epidemiology, pathology, and diagnosis ; Patient management ; Neurologic control of the musculoskeletal system ; Therapy, education, and other treatment modalities ; Durable medical equipment ; Gait ; Upper extremity ; Spine ; Hip ; Knee, leg, and foot -- Section II: Rehabilitation techniques. Neurodevelopmental therapy / Elizabeth Jeanson ; Strengthening exercises / Diane Damiano ; Balance interventions / Betsy Mullan ; Electrical stimulation techniques / Adam J. Rush ; Hippotherapy / Stacey Travis ; Aquatic therapy / Jesse Hanlon and Mozghan Hines ; Assistive devices / Mary Bolton ; Seating systems / Denise Peischl, Liz Koczur, and Carrie Strine ; M.O.V.E. (Mobility Opportunities Via Education) curriculum / Kristin Capone, Diana Hoopes, Deborah Kiser, and Beth Rolph ; Occupational therapy extremity evaluation / Marilyn Marnie King ; Intrathecal Baclofen pumps / Maura McManus -- Section III: Surgical techniques. Upper extremity procedures ; Spinal procedures ; Hip procedures ; Knee operative procedures ; Foot and ankle procedures |
| Summary |
The medical treatment and education of children with cerebral palsy is complex and involves a diverse range of professionals. This comprehensive reference outlines the etiology of cerebral palsy and presents a description of muscle tone and movement problems. It also discusses the theory and techniques used by physical and occupational therapists |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| In |
Springer e-books |
| Subject |
Cerebral palsied children -- Rehabilitation
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Movement disorders in children.
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Cerebral palsy.
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Children.
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Medicine, Physical.
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Human beings.
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Child
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Humans
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Cerebral Palsy -- rehabilitation
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Cerebral Palsy -- surgery
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Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
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Disabled Children -- rehabilitation
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Cerebral Palsy
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children (people by age group)
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Homo sapiens (species)
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MEDICAL -- Pediatrics.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Children's Health.
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Medicine, Physical
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Children
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Cerebral palsied children -- Rehabilitation
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Cerebral palsy
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Movement disorders in children
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
0387204377 |
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9780387204376 |
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9780387271248 |
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0387271244 |
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6611334149 |
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9786611334147 |
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