Full Description
A comprehensive clinical manual and reference on paediatric physiotherapy, which examines all of the theoretical and clinical aspects of physiotherapy provision for children and young adults including: Neurology; Cardio-respiratory; Musculoskeletal; Oncology and palliative care; Mental health; Acquired brain injury.Dr Teresa Pountney heads up a team of experienced practitioners who cover a range of conditions from those experienced by the typically developing child to those with disabilities and diseases. The changing needs of children with long term conditionsis described, as well as methods of service delivery to enable children and families to benefit as much as possible from their treatment. The different settings in which physiotherapy is provided for children, school, home, and hospital is described in addition to strategies and legislation relating to this.
Strong emphasis on evidence-based practice
Case studies illustrate practical applications of concepts and techniques and offer clinical reasoning behind decision-making
Outcome measures discussed in depth - over 14 different assessments are reviewed
Up to date - most recent research and newest legislation taken into account
Contents
Part 1 Approaches to working with childrenChapter 1 Legal and ethical frameworkChapter 2 Service deliveryPart 2 Assessment and Outcome measuresChapter 3 Outcome measuresChapter 4 Clinical gait analysisPart 3 NeurologyChapter 5 Motor control in developmental neurologyChapter 6 Neonatal CareChapter 7 Cerebral palsyChapter 8 Neural tube defectsChapter 9 Developmental co-ordination disorderChapter 10 Assistive TechnologyPart 4 Acquired brain injuryChapter 11 Acquired brain injury: Acute phaseChapter 12 Acquired brain injury: Long-term rehabilitationPart 5 MusculoskeletalChapter 13 OrthopaedicsChapter 14 RheumatologyChapter 15 Duchenne Muscular DystrophyChapter 16 Sports injuriesPart 6 Cardio-Respiratory Chapter 17 The anatomy and physiology of the immature respiratory systemChapter 18 Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy for the acutely ill, non-ventilated childChapter 19 Paediatric Intensive CarePart 7 Oncology & Palliative CareChapter 20 Cancer in the Child and Young Person Part 8 Child and Adolescent Mental HealthChapter 21 Child and Adolescent Mental Health
