Physical management for neurological conditions / edited by Sheila Lennon, Gita Ramdharry, Geert Verheyden.

Preceded by Physical management in neurological conditions / edited by Maria Stokes, Emma Stack. 3rd ed. 2011.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Section 1. Background knowledge. 1. Guiding principles of neurological rehabilitation -- 2. Common impairments and the impact on activity -- 3. Observation and analysis of movement -- 4. Measurement tools -- 5. Goal setting in stroke rehabilitation -- 6. Respiratory management -- 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 neuron disease -- 14. Polyneuropathies -- 15. Muscle disorders -- 16. Functional motor disorders -- Section 3. Specific aspects of management. 17. Self-management -- 18. Virtual rehabilitation: virtual reality and interactive gaming technologies in neurorehabilitation -- 19. Falls and their management -- 20. Physical activity and exercise -- 21. Vestibular rehabilitation -- 22. Pain management -- 23. Clinical neuropsychology in rehabilitation -- 24. Complex case management.

"Following the success of the previous three editions, Physical Management for Neurological Conditions 4th edition remains the most up-to-date evidence-based textbook for undergraduate students in health professions and qualified therapists. Written by an international team of clinicians and researchers, it is applicable to a number of healthcare systems, with a special focus on physiotherapy. New chapters have been added to cover both common and rare conditions, such as Hereditary Disorders, Functional Motor disorders and Neuromuscular diseases."--Publisher's description.