Steps to follow : the comprehensive treatment of patients with hemiplegia
by
 
Davies, Patricia M.

Title
Steps to follow : the comprehensive treatment of patients with hemiplegia

Author
Davies, Patricia M.

ISBN
9783540607205

Personal Author
Davies, Patricia M.

Edition
2nd, completely rev. ed.

Publication Information
Berlin ; New York : Springer-Verlag, c2000.

Physical Description
xxxii, 514 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

General Note
Practice-oriented.

Contents
Problems That Cannot Be Seen Directly -- Normal Movement Sequences and Balance Reactions -- Abnormal Movement Patterns in Hemiplegia -- Practical Assessment - a Continuing Process -- The Acute Phase - Positioning and Moving in Bed and in the Chair -- Normalising Postural Tone and Teaching the Patient to Move Selectively and Without Excessive Effort -- Retraining Balance Reactions in Sitting and Standing -- Encouraging the Return of Activity in the Arm and Hand and Minimising Associated Reactions -- Re-educating Functional Walking -- Some Activities of Daily Living -- Mat Activities -- Shoulder Problems Associated with Hemiplegia -- The Neglected Face -- Out of Line (the Pusher Syndrome) -- Including Nervous System Mobilisation in the Treatment -- Maintaining and Improving Mobility at Home.

Subject Term
Hemiplegics -- Rehabilitation.

Electronic Access
Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0812/00020621-d.html


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