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- About this book
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This well-crafted text discusses the theory and techniques used by physical and occupational therapists and is a derivative of Dr. Miller's highly regarded reference, Cerebral Palsy. The book is conveniently divided into two sections. The first focuses on fundamental aspects of cerebral palsy management, from understanding motor impairment to evaluating equipment use. The second section presents specific rehabilitation techniques, including neurodevelopment therapy, hippotherapy, and assistive devices. A wealth of tables, algorithms and detailed illustrations helps the reader with the decision-making process for determining what treatment would be most beneficial. With its thorough and clinically-oriented approach, physical therapists who care for cerebral palsy patients will find this book invaluable to their practice.
- About the authors
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Dr. Freeman Miller is Co-Director of the Cerebral Palsy Program and Medical Director of the Gait Analysis Laboratory at the Alfred I. duPont Institute in Wilmington, Delaware. He specializes in treating children with cerebral palsy and gait disorders and is well renowned and highly respected in his field. Dr. Miller is a member of eight professional societies, including the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- Reviews
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From the reviews:
"This book was written by an orthopedic surgeon and the contents is broad, covering the etiology and overall medical management of cerebral palsy, with the longest chapter devoted to gait. … In addition, there are quizzes to test the reader’s knowledge. This is a wonderful teaching tool. … This is valuable for all clinicians … . this book will be useful for physicians who are new to the area of cerebral palsy … ." (Eileen Fowler, Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol. 298 (20), 2007)
- Table of contents (17 chapters)
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The Child, the Parent, and the Goal
Pages 3-25
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Etiology, Epidemiology, Pathology, and Diagnosis
Pages 27-50
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Neurologic Control of the Musculoskeletal System
Pages 51-105
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Therapy, Education, and Other Treatment Modalities
Pages 107-136
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Durable Medical Equipment
Pages 137-205
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Table of contents (17 chapters)
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- Physical Therapy of Cerebral Palsy
- Editors
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- Freeman Miller
- Copyright
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York
- Copyright Holder
- Springer-Verlag New York
- eBook ISBN
- 978-0-387-38305-7
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-0-387-38305-7
- Softcover ISBN
- 978-0-387-38303-3
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- XI, 416
- Topics
