Abstract: The focus of this chapter is clinical management during the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and outpatient follow-up phases for neonates at neurodevelopmental risk and their parents. A theoretical…
Abstract: This chapter focuses on genetic disorders in children that result in a wide variety of health conditions and associated movement limitations. The resultant impact of certain genetic conditions on…
Abstract: This chapter provides an in-depth discussion of learning disabilities and developmental coordination disorders, and the role of rehabilitation clinicians on the evaluation and management of these conditions. Keywords:developmental coordination…
Abstract: This chapter introduces the reader to the concept of differential diagnosis of the patient with a neurological condition. After reading the chapter, the reader should be able to distinguish…
Abstract: This chapter provides a comprehensive discussion of interventions used by therapists to improve activity and participation of patient’s and patient’s with movement limitations. This chapter presents current evidence, clinical…
Abstract: This chapter provides the reader a comprehensive discussion of the process of adaptation and adjustment of an individual with a neurological condition. The chapter will explore elements and complexities…
Abstract: This chapter introduces the reader to the examination process. This chapter emphasizes the selection of appropriate tools to most accurately capture the patient’s strength and weaknesses to be able…
Abstract: This chapter introduces the reader to basic concepts of motor control, motor learning, and neuroplasticity. Key words:motor control theory, motor learning, neuroplasticity Objectives After reading this chapter the…
Abstract: This chapter is intended to continue to advance our understanding and respect for this limbic system, which is a complex system integrated in ways that its contribution is considered…
Abstract: This chapter provides the clinician the foundational concepts for clinical practice in neurological rehabilitation. In this chapter, five foundational elements will be discussed: the complexity of the central nervous…
