Motor function in feeding, dressing, toileting, washing, bathing, play and communication Those below are of particular significance, although all motor functions are needed (see Levitt 1994).Activate the motor abilities at…
Muscle education and braces W.M. Phelps, an orthopaedic surgeon in Baltimore, was one of the pioneers in the treatment of cerebral palsy who encouraged physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists…
The eclectic viewpoint in therapy In Chapter 4, there is a discussion on the lack of scientific evidence for theories and methods of therapy approaches in cerebral palsy. Based on…
In speech therapy for stimulation of communication and development of speech and language. In occupational therapy for perceptual training, for play involving perceptual motor function, for recreation, social interaction and…
Role of the physiotherapist and occupational therapist The role of a physiotherapist is valuable as maintained or any increased motor control may contribute to an individual’s participation in social, educational…
Research and clinical studies Whenever available, research, clinical studies and experiences of expert therapists and that of other disciplines are quoted throughout this book. Good practice depends on all of…
Fig. 5.1 Water skiing mechanism of injury. As the boat accelerates, the upper torso is forcefully pulled forward, causing subsequent rapid eccentric hip flexion and knee extension against the resistance…
Fig. 1.1 Illustration of the posterior thigh demonstrating the hamstring gross anatomy. The hamstrings lie in the superficial muscle layer of the posterior thigh, with the semitendinosus (A) and semimembranosus…
Fig. 4.1 Hamstring muscular complex located in the posterior thigh. Muscles of the complex include: the semimembranosus, semitendinosus, and the biceps femoris Fig. 4.2 (a) The origin of the long…
Modalities Therex Ambulation Manual therapy Functional exercise Acute (0–5 days) RICE: rest, ice, compression, elevation (0–72 h) None Crutch ambulation for grade II/III strains None None Repair (5 days–6…
