Chapter 5 Hand function of people with tetraplegia Contents Hand function and principles of therapy Tenodesis grip Reconstructive surgery and electrical stimulation Loss of hand function is often more important…
Chapter 8 Strength training Contents Assessment of strength Neurally intact muscles Strength training for partially paralysed muscles Avoiding injury and other complications Strength training for general well-being Poor strength is…
Chapter 4 Wheelchair mobility Contents Mobilizing with power wheelchairs Mobilizing with manual wheelchairs Providing assistance for people in manual wheelchairs Wheelchair mobility is fundamental to the independence of people who…
Chapter 7 Training motor tasks Contents Motor control and motor learning Principles of effective motor task training Treadmill training with body weight support. A way of providing intensive practice Often…
Chapter 1 Background information Contents Motor, sensory and autonomic pathways The ASIA assessment of neurological deficit Common patterns of neurological loss with incomplete lesions Upper and lower motor neuron lesions …
Chapter 11 Respiratory management Contents The direct and indirect effects of respiratory muscle weakness Respiratory complications in the period immediately after injury Assessment of respiratory function Treatment options Ventilation for…
Chapter 10 Pain management Contents Assessment Neuropathic pain Nociceptive pain Role of psychosocial factors in chronic pain Pain is a common complication of spinal cord injury which not only limits…
Chapter 14 Evidence-based physiotherapy The movement towards evidence-based practice has changed physiotherapy. It is no longer acceptable to unquestioningly adopt the beliefs about physiotherapy management of people with spinal cord…
Chapter 2 A framework for physiotherapy management Contents Step one: assessing impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions Step two: setting goals Step three: identifying key impairments Step four: identifying and…
CHAPTER 5 Clinical Examination for Splinting Brenda M. Coppard, PhD, OTR/L Chapter Objectives 1 List components of a clinical examination for splinting. 2 Describe components of a history, an observation, and palpation….
