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Neurological Physiotherapy Pocketbook E-Book
Sheila Lennon | Gita Ramdharry | Geert Verheyden
(2018)
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Abstract
The second edition of the Neurological Physiotherapy Pocketbook is the only book for physiotherapists that provides essential evidence-based information in a unique and easy-to-use format, applicable to clinical settings.
Written by new international editors and contributors, this pocketbook provides quick and easy access to essential clinical information.
Pocketbook size for when out on clinical placement or working in clinical practice
Revised and brand new chapters on neurological rehabilitation and essential components
Concentrates on the six most common conditions: including stroke, traumatic brain, and spinal cord injury
Key messages highlighted for assessment, treatment, and measurement of the most common neurological conditions
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Cover | Cover | ||
| IFC | ES1 | ||
| Neurological Physiotherapy Pocketbook | i | ||
| Copyright | ii | ||
| CONTENTS | iii | ||
| PREFACE | v | ||
| ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS | vii | ||
| CONTRIBUTORS | ix | ||
| 1 - BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE | 1 | ||
| 1 - Guiding principles in neurological rehabilitation | 3 | ||
| INTRODUCTION | 3 | ||
| NEUROLOGICAL TREATMENT APPROACHES | 3 | ||
| A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR NEUROLOGICAL REHABILITATION | 4 | ||
| Principle 1: The International Classification of Functioning (ICF) | 5 | ||
| Principle 2: Team Work | 6 | ||
| Principle 3: Person-Centred Care | 6 | ||
| Carer support and involvement | 6 | ||
| Principle 4: Prediction | 8 | ||
| Principle 5: Neural Plasticity | 8 | ||
| What Type of Training Drives Neural Plasticity and Recovery of Function? | 9 | ||
| Principle 6: Motor Control: A Systems Model | 9 | ||
| Principle 7: Functional Movement Re-Education | 10 | ||
| Recovery | 11 | ||
| Adaptation (Compensation) | 11 | ||
| Maintenance | 11 | ||
| Prevention | 12 | ||
| Principle 8: Skill Acquisition | 12 | ||
| Principle 9: Self-Management (Self-efficacy) | 14 | ||
| Principle 10: Health Promotion | 15 | ||
| CONCLUSIONS | 16 | ||
| References | 16 | ||
| 2 - Motor control: structure and function of the nervous system | 21 | ||
| INTRODUCTION | 21 | ||
| THEORIES OF MOTOR CONTROL | 21 | ||
| STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE MOTOR SYSTEM | 21 | ||
| VOLUNTARY MOVEMENT | 24 | ||
| Motor Control Hierarchy | 24 | ||
| Sensory Feedback | 25 | ||
| Role of the Cerebellum | 25 | ||
| Role of the Basal Ganglia | 26 | ||
| UPPER LIMB MOVEMENT | 26 | ||
| LOWER LIMB MOVEMENT | 28 | ||
| EFFECT OF LESION LOCATION | 31 | ||
| NEUROPLASTICITY | 33 | ||
| WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION? | 35 | ||
| IMPLICATIONS FOR NEUROPHYSIOTHEARPY | 37 | ||
| References | 37 | ||
| 3 - Motor training | 43 | ||
| INTRODUCTION | 43 | ||
| ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF MOTOR TRAINING | 45 | ||
| CRITICAL FEATURES OF FUNCTIONAL ACTIVITIES: A REMINDER | 48 | ||
| References | 52 | ||
| 4 - Neurological assessment: the basis of clinical decision making | 55 | ||
| INTRODUCTION | 55 | ||
| Why Assess? | 56 | ||
| HOW TO COMPLETE A NEUROLOGICAL ASSESSMENT | 57 | ||
| Is Your Patient Medically Stable? | 57 | ||
| Subjective Assessment | 58 | ||
| The Objective Examination | 59 | ||
| The Physical Examination | 61 | ||
| Using Standardised Measurement Tools | 66 | ||
| INTERPRETING THE ASSESSMENT | 67 | ||
| The Problem List | 67 | ||
| Collaborative Goal Setting | 68 | ||
| Developing a Treatment Plan | 69 | ||
| Implementing the Treatment Plan | 70 | ||
| Evaluation | 71 | ||
| RECORD KEEPING: DOCUMENTING YOUR INTERVENTION | 72 | ||
| PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER: A CASE SCENARIO | 73 | ||
| References | 81 | ||
| 5 - Clinical neurology and neurological investigations | 83 | ||
| INTRODUCTION | 83 | ||
| THE NEUROLOGICAL HISTORY | 83 | ||
| THE NEUROLOGICAL EXAMINATION | 84 | ||
| THE NEUROLOGIST AND THE NEUROLOGICAL PHYSIOTHERAPIST | 85 | ||
| NEUROLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS | 86 | ||
| IMAGING THE NERVOUS SYSTEM | 86 | ||
| Computed Tomography | 86 | ||
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI, MR Angiography, Spectroscopy, Tractography, Functional MRI) | 87 | ||
| Vascular Ultrasound | 91 | ||
| NEUROPHYSIOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION OF NERVOUS SYSTEM FUNCTION | 91 | ||
| Electroencephalography (EEG) | 91 | ||
| Evoked Potentials | 93 | ||
| Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography | 94 | ||
| OTHER INVESTIGATIONS IN NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE | 96 | ||
| Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Sampling | 96 | ||
| Muscle and Nerve Biopsy | 97 | ||
| Molecular and Genetic Testing | 97 | ||
| Further Reading | 99 | ||
| 6 - Management of common neurological impairments and their impact on activity | 101 | ||
| INTRODUCTION | 101 | ||
| WEAKNESS | 102 | ||
| FATIGUE | 103 | ||
| DISORDERS OF TONE | 103 | ||
| Hypertonus | 104 | ||
| Spasticity (Summed up from De Baets et al (2018) with Permission) | 105 | ||
| Hypotonus | 105 | ||
| Dystonia | 106 | ||
| Involuntary Muscle Spasms | 107 | ||
| Dyskinesias | 107 | ||
| Rigidity | 107 | ||
| DISORDERS OF COORDINATION | 108 | ||
| Cerebellar Ataxia | 108 | ||
| Sensory Ataxia | 109 | ||
| Resting Tremor | 109 | ||
| Intention Tremor | 109 | ||
| DISORDERS OF MOTOR PLANNING | 110 | ||
| Apraxia | 110 | ||
| Bradykinesia/Akinesia | 110 | ||
| Freezing of Gait | 111 | ||
| Vestibular Disorders | 111 | ||
| VISUOSPATIAL DISORDERS | 112 | ||
| Hemianopia | 112 | ||
| Unilateral Neglect | 112 | ||
| Contraversive Pushing (Pusher Syndrome) | 112 | ||
| SENSORY DISORDERS | 112 | ||
| Sensory Loss | 112 | ||
| Paraesthesia and Dysaesthesia | 113 | ||
| Pain | 113 | ||
| SECONDARY COMPLICATIONS | 113 | ||
| References | 115 | ||
| 7 - Respiratory management | 121 | ||
| INTRODUCTION | 121 | ||
| Central Nervous Control of Breathing | 121 | ||
| Relationship Between Brain Function and Lung Function | 122 | ||
| RESPIRATORY ASSESSMENT OF THE NEUROLOGICAL PATIENT | 122 | ||
| Lung Function | 124 | ||
| Peak Cough Flow | 124 | ||
| Arterial Blood Gases | 125 | ||
| Chest Radiographs | 126 | ||
| Respiratory Pattern | 126 | ||
| Respiratory Reserve (PaO2/FiO2 Ratio) | 126 | ||
| Early Mobilisation | 127 | ||
| RESPIRATORY TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT | 128 | ||
| Maintenance of a Patent Airway | 128 | ||
| Respiratory Muscle Training | 130 | ||
| Management of Acute Respiratory Failure | 130 | ||
| Tracheostomy and weaning | 132 | ||
| RESPIRATORY FUNCTION IN NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS | 132 | ||
| Spinal Cord Injury and Disease | 133 | ||
| Anterior Horn Cell Conditions | 134 | ||
| Neuropathy | 135 | ||
| Neuromuscular Junction | 135 | ||
| Muscle Conditions | 135 | ||
| MANAGEMENT OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY | 136 | ||
| References | 141 | ||
| 2 - MANAGEMENT OF COMMONCONDITIONS | 143 | ||
| 8 - Stroke | 145 | ||
| List of abbreviations | 227 | ||
| INDEX | 229 | ||
| A | 229 | ||
| B | 229 | ||
| C | 229 | ||
| D | 230 | ||
| E | 230 | ||
| F | 230 | ||
| G | 231 | ||
| H | 231 | ||
| I | 231 | ||
| J | 231 | ||
| K | 231 | ||
| L | 231 | ||
| M | 232 | ||
| N | 232 | ||
| O | 233 | ||
| P | 233 | ||
| R | 234 | ||
| S | 234 | ||
| T | 235 | ||
| U | 236 | ||
| V | 236 | ||
| W | 236 | ||
| IBC | ES2 |