Neurorehabilitation Therapy and Therapeutics

Description:

Cognitive impairment, dysphagia, communication issues, pain, spasticity, bladder dysfunction, sexual dysfunction and bowel incontinence are but a few problems frequently reported by individuals living with long-term neurological conditions. The management of long-term neurological conditions requires co-ordinated inputs from multiple disciplines, and this practical handbook facilitates this by combining physical, cognitive and psychological strategies to patient management. Featuring contributions from leading experts in neurology, health services and clinical rehabilitation, this book is a comprehensive overview of common neurological impairments and solutions. It adopts an evidence-based approach to both pharmacological and non-pharmacological options for alleviating neurological symptoms. An easy-to-refer to guide, bridging multiple disciplines, aided by current research, to provide effective, and practical management for all aspects and issues arising in the rehabilitation phases of the neurological patient. This unique pocketbook is intended for practitioners at all levels, and is ideally suited as a quick guide during ward rounds, out-patient clinics and therapy sessions.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1 An Introduction to Neurological Rehabilitation

Chapter 2 Management of Disorders of Cognition in Neurorehabilitation

Chapter 3 Management of Mood and Behaviour in Neurorehabilitation

Chapter 4 Management of Disorders of Consciousness in Neurorehabilitation

Chapter 5 Management of Communication Disorders in Neurorehabilitation

Chapter 6 Management of Disorders of Eating, Drinking, and Swallowing in Neurorehabilitation

Chapter 7 Management of Salivary Disorders in Neurorehabilitation

Chapter 8 Management of Upper Limb Impairment in Neurorehabilitation

Chapter 9 Management of Vestibular Disorders in Neurorehabilitation

Chapter 10 Management of Walking Disorders in Neurorehabilitation

Chapter 11 Management of Spasticity in Neurorehabilitation

Chapter 12 Neurorehabilitation in Parkinson’s Disease and Parkinsonism

Chapter 13 Neuropathic Pain

Chapter 14 Management of Phantom Limb in Neurorehabilitation

Chapter 15 Management of Neuro-Ophthalmologic Disorders in Neurorehabilitation

Chapter 16 Management of Pressure Ulcers in Neurological Rehabilitation

Chapter 17 Management of Disorders of Blood Pressure Control in Neurorehabilitation

Chapter 18 Management of Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction

Chapter 19 Management of Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction

Chapter 20 Management of Neurogenic Sexual Dysfunction

Index