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Physical therapy for children / Suzann K. Campbell (editor).

By: Campbell, Suzann K.
Contributor(s): Linden, Darl W | Palisano, Robert J.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Philadelphia : W. B. Saunders Company, 1995Description: 945p + hbk.ISBN: 0721665039; 9780721665030.Subject(s): Physical therapy | Physical therapy for children | Physical therapy -- in infancy & childhood | Physical therapy -- methods | Paediatric medicine | Therapy & therapeutics | PhysiotherapyDDC classification: 615.8 CAM Summary: A comprehensive reference source for the practice of paediatric physical therapy. The book provides a solid groundwork in foundation issues including motor development, control and learning. It also updates the reader on research and theories of paediatric physical therapy practice.
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General lending MTU Kerry North Campus Library First Floor Main 615.8 CAM (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 38888000314421
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Includes bibliography and index.

A comprehensive reference source for the practice of paediatric physical therapy. The book provides a solid groundwork in foundation issues including motor development, control and learning. It also updates the reader on research and theories of paediatric physical therapy practice.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Section I Understanding Motor Performance in Children
  • The Childs Development of Functional Movement Motor Control: Development Aspects of Motor Control in Skill Acquisition Gait
  • Development and Analysis Musculoskeletal Development and Adaptation Physical Fitness During Childhood and Adolescence Motor Learning
  • Theories and Strategies for the Practitioner Decision-Making in Pediatric Physical Therapy
  • Section II Management of Musculoskeletal Impairment Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Hemophilia Spinal Conditions Torticollis and Brachial Plexus Injury Arthogryposis Multiplex Congenita Osteogenesis Imperfecta Physical Therapy Management of Muscular Dystrophy and Spinal Muscle Atrophy Limb Deficiencies Orthopaedic Conditions Sport Injuries in Children
  • Section III Management of Neurologic Impairment Development Coordination Disorder Motor and Cognitive Dysfunction Cerebral Palsy Spinal Cord Injury Brain Tumors, Traumatic Head Injuries, and Near Drowning Myelodysplasia Assistive Technology
  • Section IV Management of Cardiopulmonary Conditions Children with Ventilator Dependence Cystic Fibrosis Asthma Thoracic Surgery
  • Section V Special Settings and Special Considerations
  • The Burn Unit The Special Care Nursery Family-Centered Intervention
  • The Educational Environment Private Practice Pediatric Physical Therapy
  • A Quest for Independence and Success Medicolegal Issues in the United States