Abstract: This chapter provides a comprehensive discussion of aging, dementia, and disorders of cognition as these relate to rehabilitation therapy practice. This chapter presents the neurophysiological and neuropathological bases of…
Abstract: This chapter provides an overview of basic physiological principles related to cardiovascular responses to exercise testing, much of the evidence for which was derived several decades ago. A summary…
Abstract: This chapter provides an overview of the use of neuroimaging in rehabilitation. As relates to patients with neurological injuries (e.g., brain injury or stroke) and dysfunction (e.g., Parkinson disease…
Abstract: Vision and perception impact our interactions with the world from birth to death. Understanding the anatomy and functional abilities of the visual system is important for the rehabilitation professional….
Abstract: The diversity of neurological sequelae that may occur after an inflammatory disorder in the brain (brain abscess, encephalitis, or meningitis) provides a range of challenges to the rehabilitation team….
Abstract: After reading this chapter the student or therapist will be able to: (1) Identify and analyze the force systems produced by the use of an orthosis. (2) Comprehend the…
Abstract: This chapter presents a sampling of integrative therapeutic models and philosophies that could potentially assist patients/patients who have movement dysfunction because of CNS pathology. Many of the techniques discussed…
Abstract: In this chapter, pathological conditions, body system problems (impairment), activity limitations, and intervention strategies for patients with hemiplegia from stroke are reviewed. Although hemiplegia from neurovascular pathological conditions is…
Objectives After reading this chapter the student or therapist will be able to: 1. Describe the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and mechanisms of injury of moderate to severe traumatic brain injury. 2….
Abstract: The rehabilitation clinician serves many different populations, including patients with brain tumors. Despite the prognosis for limited survival associated with primary brain tumors, these individuals have shown progress in…
