EAN: 9783131547217

PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR THE STROKE PATIENT - JAN M...

A manual of proven physical therapy techniques for the early  acute phase after stroke Clinical
evidence clearly demonstrates that physical therapeutic measures begun as soon as possible
after a stroke  often within 24 to 48 hours  greatly increase everyday competence and quality
of life. Physical Therapy for the Stroke Patient: Early Stage Rehabilitation covers all the
issues that physical therapists must deal with in this critical period: assessment of patients'
abilities  care during the acute phase  early mobilization  effects of medication  risk factors
ethical questions  and much more. It provides complete guidelines on how to examine and treat
the patient  the dosage of physical therapy required  and the key differences between early and
late stage rehabilitation after stroke. Special Features: - Information-packed chapter on
Optimizing Functional Motor Recovery after Stroke  written by J. Carr and R. Shepherd  pioneers
in the field and the first to correlate motor learning and stroke recovery- Case studies
throughout the book offering direct  hands-on examples of evaluation and treatment methods-
Nearly 150 color photographs demonstrating step-by-step physical therapy techniques used in
actual practice- Hundreds of references to the literature that support the evidence-based
approach presented in the book This book is an invaluable resource for all physical and
occupational therapists who must answer the question  How much therapy will help my patient?
Not only will it increase your therapeutic skills and confidence  but it will also expand your
knowledge of the medical issues and long-term outcomes for the post-stroke patients in your
care.

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