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Pediatric physical therapy (4th ed )
Author: TECKLIN
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The Fourth Edition of Pediatric Physical Therapy provides a comprehensive introduction to the major diseases and disabilities common to children who require physical therapy and the examination and interventions commonly employed in their rehabilitation. This book presents basic medical information regarding common clinical diagnostic categories, followed by physical therapy evaluation, treatment and special issues within each diagnostic group. It features additional coverage on the development of the musculoskeletal, neurological and neuromuscular, cardiac, and pulmonary systems which conforms to the APTA's Guide to Physical Therapy Practice.
NEW TO THIS EDITION:
- Case studies to enhance learning process found online at
- Four all-new chapters: Pediatric Physical Therapy, Cultural Sensitivity and Family-Centered Care, Traumatic Injury to the Central Nervous System: Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Disorders and Sports Injuries, and Cardiac Disorders
- Extensive revisions to incorporate a number of important developments in the profession, including emphasis on evidence-based practice regarding examination and treatment of children
- More emphasis on clinical decision-making, by including case studies throughout the book, in order to enable students to understand and work through the process of patient examination
- Additional coverage on the development of body systems including musculoskeletal, neurological and neuromuscular, cardiac, and pulmonary. This conforms to the APTA's Guide to Physical Therapy Practice.
- Boxes regarding the nutritional needs of children with the diseases and disorders
- Improved design and art program including many new illustrations and visual information displays
Chapter 1: Providing Family-Centered Care in Pediatric Physical Therapy
Part I: Development
CHAPTER 2: Motor Development in the Normal Child
CHAPTER 3: Assessment and Testing of Infant and Child Development
Part II: Neurological Disorders
CHAPTER 4: The Infant at High Risk for Developmental Delay
CHAPTER 5: The Infant and Child with Cerebral Palsy
CHAPTER 6: Spina Bifida
CHAPTER 7: Traumatic Injury to the Central Nervous System: Brain Injury
CHAPTER 8: Traumatic and Atraumatic Spinal Cord Injury in Pediatrics
CHAPTER 9: Neuromuscular Disorders in Childhood: Physical Therapy Intervention
CHAPTER 10: Mental Retardation: Focus on Down Syndrome
CHAPTER 11: Adaptive Equipment and Environmental Aids for Children with Disabilities
Part III: Musculoskeletal Disorders
CHAPTER 12: Orthopedic Management
CHAPTER 13: Traumatic Disorders and Sports Injuries
CHAPTER 14: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Part IV: Other Medical/Surgical Disorders
CHAPTER 15: Pediatric Oncology
CHAPTER 16: Rehabilitation of the Child with Burns
CHAPTER 17: Cardiac Disorders
CHAPTER 18: Pulmonary Disorders in Infants and Children and Their Physical Therapy Management
CHAPTER 19: Physical Therapy in the Educational Environment
Index
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