Riabilitazione neurologica

Memoria è identità: viviamo nel presente ricordando il passato e proiettandoci nel futuro

Ogni intervento di riabilitazione necessita di una accurata valutazione delle condizioni neuropsicologiche della persona: part

Le neuroscienze presentano oggigiorno tecniche e metodologie di ricerca sempre più avanzate e con livelli di invasività sempre minori. Questo volume esamina i principali strumenti di stimolazione cerebrale indicandone non solo uso e funzionamento, ma soffermandosi anche sulle implicazioni etiche. Particolare spazio è riservato alla stimolazione magnetica transcranica (TMS) e all'applicazione nei diversi ambiti clinico e di ricerca. Un testo utile sia per la pratica sia come approfondimento in tutti i corsi di neuroscienze cognitive.

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Neurorehabilitation is an expanding field with an increasing clinical impact because of an ageing population. During the last 20 years neurorehabilitation has developed from a discipline with little scientific background, separated from other medical centers, to a medical entity largely based on the principles of 'evidenced based medicine' with strong ties to basic research and clinical neurology. Today neurorehabilitation is still a 'work in progress' and treatment standards are not yet established for all aspects of neurorehabilitation. There are very few books that address contemporary neurorehabilitation from this perspective. This volume moves the reader from theory to practice. It provides the reader with an understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of neurorehabilitation, as well as a clear idea about how (and why) to approach treatment decisions in individual patients. These clinical recommendations are based on a mix of established evidence and clinical experience that the authors bring to bear on their topics.

Sharpen your critical thinking skills and prepare for real-world practice with clinical cases. New in the authoritative Case Files series, Physical Therapy Case Files: Neurological Rehabilitation gives you case studies that illustrate critical concepts you need to build and enhance your skills in physical therapy. Each case includes a discussion of the health condition, examination, evaluation, diagnosis, plan of care and interventions, evidence-based practice recommendations, and references. NPTE-style review questions accompanying each case reinforce your learning. With Physical Therapy Case Files: Neurological Rehabilitation, everything you need to succeed in the clinic and on the NPTE is right here in your hands; 31 acute-care cases with National Physical Therapy Examination-style review questions help you learn best practices in the context of patient care; enhance your practice with evidence-based cases written by leading clinicians, researchers, and academics; includes evidence-based ratings for examination and treatment plans; and perfect for coursework use and NPTE preparation.

Il volume si rivolge agli operatori della riabilitazione presentando, alla luce delle nuove scoperte delle neuroscienze, una s

Movement disorders affect a growing patient population, but providing comprehensive care is extremely difficult. Several of these conditions are progressive and incurable; the basal ganglia has a complex role in movement control, with many potential malfunctions. This book focuses on rehabilitation approaches that have been developed and utilized internationally in an attempt to minimize impairment and maximize participation amongst these patients. Each chapter is written by movement disorder experts, rehabilitation specialists and health care professionals, giving a broad overview of current interventions and emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary management, focussing on deliverable outcomes. Common conditions such as Parkinson's disease, cerebral palsy, dystonia and Huntington's disease are comprehensively covered. This book gives neurologists, geriatricians and rehabilitation specialists an up-to-date, theoretically-based approach to managing movement disorders related to basal ganglia malfunction. Also valuable for physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, nurses and social workers seeking to develop and plan appropriate interventions.

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.

"Neurostimulation for the Treatment of Chronic Pain" - a volume in the new "Interventional and Neuromodulatory Techniques for Pain Management" series - presents state-of-the-art guidance on the full range of neuromodulation techniques performed today. Salim Hayek, MD, PhD and Robert Levy, MD, PhD offer expert advice on a variety of spinal cord, peripheral nerve, and peripheral nerve field stimulation procedures to treat chronic pain. Comprehensive, evidence-based coverage on selecting and performing these techniques - as well as weighing relative risks and complications - helps you ensure optimum outcomes. With access to the fully searchable text online, you'll have the detailed visual assistance you need right at your fingertips.