Physical Management for Neurological Conditions (5^th Ed.)
Physiotherapy Essentials Series

Physical Management for Neurological Conditions comprehensively covers the essentials of neurorehabilitation starting with thirteen guiding principles, and a new chapter on clinical reasoning and assessment. It discusses the physical management of common neurological conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's followed by less common conditions such as inherited neurological conditions, motor neuron disease, polyneuropathies and muscle disorders.

Produced by a team of international editors and experts, this fifth edition is the most up-to-date evidence-based textbook available for undergraduate students and qualified health professionals alike, focusing on selecting appropriate evidence-based tools rather than subscribing to any specific treatment approaches. It is a core physiotherapy textbook designed to provide students with everything they need to pass the neurological component of their degree.

• Fully updated to provide comprehensive information on optimal physical management within movement limitations suitable for any health care context or environment
• Using international case studies to apply theory to clinical practice
• Easy to navigate and understand - for students, new graduates and therapists returning to practice or changing scope of practice.

• New content on assessment, clinical reasoning, technology-based rehabilitation, and complex case management including disorders of consciousness and adults with cerebral palsy
• Full update of the evidence-base within each chapter, including reference to the increased use of remote delivery of services and challenges accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic
• New international authors

Section 1 Background Knowledge 1 Guiding Principles in Neurological Rehabilitation 2 Clinical Reasoning in Neurological Physiotherapy: Assessment and Treatment Principles 3 Common Impairments and the Impact on Activity 4 Observation and Analysis of Movement 5 Measurement Tools 6 Goal Setting in Rehabilitation Section 2 Management of Specific Conditions 7 Stroke 8 Traumatic Brain Injury 9 Spinal Cord Injury 10 Multiple Sclerosis 11 Parkinson's 12 Inherited Neurological Conditions 13 Motor Neurone Disease 14 Polyneuropathies 15 Neuromuscular Disorders 16 Functional Motor Disorders 17 Vestibular Rehabilitation Section 3 Specific Management 18 Respiratory Management 19 Self-Management 20 Neurorehabilitation Technologies 21 Falls and Their Management 22 Physical Activity and Exercise in Neurological Rehabilitation 23 Pain Management 24 Clinical Neuropsychology in Rehabilitation 25 Selected Topics in Physical Management for Neurological Conditions Appendix: Answers to Self-Assessment Questions Abbreviations Index