Campbell's Physical Therapy for Children Expert Consult - E-Book

Campbell's Physical Therapy for Children Expert Consult - E-Book
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Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages : 889
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ISBN-10 : 9780323390781
ISBN-13 : 0323390781
Rating : 4/5 (781 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Campbell's Physical Therapy for Children Expert Consult - E-Book by : Robert Palisano

Download or read book Campbell's Physical Therapy for Children Expert Consult - E-Book written by Robert Palisano and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-12-20 with total page 889 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - NEW! Revised chapter on motor development and control now closely examines the when, how, why, and what of developing motor skill and how it contributes to effective physical therapy. - NEW! Chapter on children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) covers the characteristics of ASD, the diagnostic process, program planning, and evidence-based decision making for children with ASD. - NEW! Chapter on pediatric oncology addresses the signs and symptoms of pediatric cancers, the most common medical interventions used to treat these diseases, the PT examination, and common therapeutic interventions. - NEW! Chapter on tests and measures offers guidance on how to effectively use tests and measures in pediatric physical therapy practice. - NEW! Extensively revised chapter asthma offers more detail on the pathology of asthma; the primary and secondary impairments of asthma; the impact on a child's long term health and development; pharmacological management; and more. - NEW! Revised chapter on the neonatal intensive care unite better addresses the role of the physical therapist in the neonatal intensive care unit. - UPDATED! Full color photos and line drawings clearly demonstrate important concepts and clinical conditions that will be encountered in practice. - NEW! Expert Consult platform provides a number of enhancements, including a fully searchable version of the book, case studies, videos, and more. - NEW! Revised organization now includes background information — such as pathology, pathophysiology, etiology, prognosis and natural evolution, and medical and pharmacologic management — as well as foreground information — such as evidence-based recommendations on physical therapy examination strategies, optimal tests and measurement, interventions, patient/caregiver instruction, and more. - NEW! Additional case studies and videos illustrate how concepts apply to practice.


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