Full Description
Fuctional Neurology for Practitioners of Manual Medicine takes the reader from the embryonic beginnings of the nervous system, through the biochemistry of receptor activation and on to the functional systems of the nervous system. Concepts, relationships and scientific mechanisms of the nervous system function are covered, and this aids the practitioner in developing their clinical approach to a wide variety of patient presentations. The text is fully referenced, which allows the reader to immediately apply the concepts to practice situations. New for this edition are new chapters on pain (including headache) and theoretical evidence, plus extensive electronic resources supporting the text.
"Overall this text would be an excellent resource to any practising physiotherapist or health professional within musculoskeletal and orthopaedics from the new graduate to the experienced clinician." Reviewed by: Tracy Ward, MCSP, BSc (HONS), MSc, Senior Physiotherapist and Clinical Pilates Specialist, BMI Healthcare Albyn Hospital, Aberdeen Date: Aug 2014
Utilizes our understanding of how the nervous system works in the treatment of a variety of clinical conditions
Demystifies the clinical results seen in the practice of Functional Neurology and scientifically validates its clinical success
Addresses function rather than pathology, allowing the reader to gain a firm understanding of the neurological processes seen in health and disease
Contains clinical cases which are designed to be read and answered before starting the chapter to allow the reader to gauge their current state of knowledge
'Quick Facts' introduce new concepts or allow rapid review of information already presented in the text in a brief and succinct manner
Contains a detailed overview of the concepts relating to our understanding of the development of emotion to demonstrate the link between physical health and the mind
Contains abundant references to support controversial concepts
Contains new chapters on theoretical evidence and the management of pain (including headache)
Contains a wide range of additional case studies, 'clinical conundrums' and key questions and answers for each topic
Bonus DVD contains fully searchable text, a downloadable image bank, brain dissection and video clips of the manipulative techniques and examination procedures found within the volume plus 200 multiple choice questions
Contents
Fundamental concepts in functional neurology
Early developmental events
Biochemistry and physiology of receptor activation
History and examination
Neurology of sensory and receptor systems
Neuronal integration and movement
The spinal cord and peripheral nerves
The autonomic nervous system
The cortex
The thalamus and hypothalamus
The basal ganglia
The limbic system
The brainstem and reticular formation
The cerebellum and vestibular system
Neuroimmune functional interactions
Psychoneurological aspects
Headaches
Fundamental evidence
Approaches to patient management
Approaches to treatment
