Physical Therapy for Children

ISBN: 0721683169

Author: Vander Linden, Darl W.

Condition: New

Presenting the second edition of this comprehensive paediatric physiotherapy resource. This is an invaluable text with its unique coverage of musculoskeletal conditions, cultural competence and childrens fitness. clinical chapters organized by body system rather than disability. Within individual chapters, leading experts discuss impairment, disabilities, prognosis, and prevention. Integrates the framework of the National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research (NCMRR) model of disabling process throughout the book. Defines the different therapeutic requirements of the infant, preschooler, school-age child, and adolescent for each disability. Contains illustrated case histories demonstrating the application of current concepts, theories, and practice in the clinical setting. Incorporates the terminology and principles of the 1997 Guide to Physical Therapist Practice and APTA-approved practice model as it applies to children with disabilities. Includes a new chapter on brachial plexus injury and torticollis, plus updated content and references to reflect the latest scientific literature.