Book description
Clinical evidence clearly demonstrates that physical therapeutic
measures begun as soon as possible after a stroke, often within 24 to 48
hours, greatly increase everyday competence and quality of life.
Physical Therapy for the Stroke Patient: Early Stage Rehabilitation
covers all the issues that physical therapists must deal with in this
critical period: assessment of patients abilities; care during the acute
phase; early mobilization; effects of medication; risk factors; ethical
questions; and much more. It provides complete guidelines on how to
examine and treat the patient, the dosage of physical therapy required,
and the key differences between early and late stage rehabilitation
after stroke. Special Features
Information-packed chapter on Optimizing Functional Motor Recovery
after Stroke, written by J. Carr and R. Shepherd, pioneers in the
field and the first to correlate motor learning and stroke recovery
Case studies throughout the book offering direct, hands-on examples
of evaluation and treatment methods
Nearly 150 color photographs demonstrating step-by-step physical
therapy techniques used in actual practice
Hundreds of references to the literature that support the
evidence-based approach presented in the book
For all physical and occupational therapists who must answer the
question, How much therapy will help my patient?, this book provides
clear, well-informed answers. Not only will it increase your therapeutic
skills and confidence, but it will also expand your knowledge of the
medical issues and long-term outcomes for the post-stroke patients in
your care.
