Therapeutic Exercise in Developmental Disabilities

Therapeutic Exercise in Developmental Disabilities
Author: Barbara H. Connolly
Publisher: SLACK Incorporated
Total Pages: 568
Release: 2005
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781556426247

Therapeutic Exercise in Developmental Disabilities, Second Edition is a unique book for pediatric physical therapy. the purpose of this groundbreaking book is to integrate theory, assessment, and treatment using functional outcomes and a problem solving approach. This innovative book is written using a problem solving approach as opposed to specific intervention approaches. the chapters integrate case studies of four children and the application of principles discussed throughout the book as they apply to the children. the book opens with an overview of neural organization and movement, which

Therapeutic Exercise for Children with Developmental Disabilities

Therapeutic Exercise for Children with Developmental Disabilities
Author: Barbara H. Connolly
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 548
Release: 2024-06-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1040136125

Therapeutic Exercise for Children With Developmental Disabilities has been expanded and updated to include everything a student or professional needs to know when working with children with developmental disabilities. Continuing the emphasis on evidence-based practice from the previous editions, this comprehensive Fourth Edition enhances critical thinking and evaluation skills. Throughout the course of the text, Drs. Barbara H. Connolly and Patricia C. Montgomery present case studies of 5 children with various developmental disabilities to bring a problem-solving approach to each individual chapter topic. The case studies include 2 two children with cerebral palsy (GMFCS Levels I and V), a child with myelomeningocele, a child with Down syndrome, and a child with developmental coordination disorder and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Each chapter’s examination, evaluation, and intervention recommendations are accompanied by specific treatment objectives and therapeutic activities, plus a companion website with 17 videos, which contains 90 minutes of content to illustrate concepts. Recent research and clinical recommendations, as well as related references, are also provided in each chapter. This Fourth Edition utilizes the American Physical Therapy Association’s Guide to Physical Therapist Practice 3.0 and the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health--Children and Youth as its framework. The focus of the chapters is on children’s participation and empowerment, rather than body function and structure. Examples of new and updated topics in the Fourth Edition: • Practice in the NICU • Early mobility strategies • Communication strategies with children and families • Aquatic therapy • Upper extremity constraint-induced therapy • Mirror therapy • Lower extremity treadmill training With helpful videos, informative figures, and compelling case studies, Therapeutic Exercise for Children With Developmental Disabilities, Fourth Edition is the perfect resource for both students and practicing clinicians.

Handbook of Developmental Disabilities

Handbook of Developmental Disabilities
Author: Lisa A. Kurtz
Publisher:
Total Pages: 728
Release: 1996
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

This multi-authored sourcebook is a quick yet comprehensive reference for any professional providing pediatric services including physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, special educators, physicians, nurses, social workers, and psychologists. Material is presented in the form of easy-to-read outlines, flowsheets, protocols, graphs, tables, and checklists. A resource section listing professional organizations, disability agencies, parent groups, hotlines, and other sources for obtaining further information is provided.