Dr. Miller's valuable resource helps members of the medical team navigate the complexity of cerebral palsy care by explaining unfamiliar treatments that fall outside of their own disciplines. Readers also benefit from a review of current practices in their own fields. It includes recommended treatment algorithms and is designed to help improve decision making. It is written in a very conversational style and illustrated with lots of color the volume provides rehabilitational (part 1) and surgical aspects (part 2). It is accomplished by a CD-ROM which provides lots of case studies - including walking analysis. This is the most comprehensive title on this topic written by a leading expert.
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Cerebral Palsy Management.- The Child, the Parent, and the Goal.- Etiology, Epidemiology, Pathology, and Diagnosis.- Patient Management.- Neurologic Control of the Musculoskeletal System.- Therapy, Education, and Other Treatment Modalities.- Durable Medical Equipment.- Gait.- Upper Extremity.- Spine.- Hip.- Knee, Leg, and Foot.- Rehabilitation Techniques.- Neurodevelopmental Therapy.- Strengthening Exercises.- Balance Interventions.- Electrical Stimulation Techniques.- Hippotherapy.- Aquatic Therapy.- Assistive Devices.- Seating Systems.- M.O.V.E.? (Mobility Opportunities Via Education) Curriculum.- Occupational Therapy Extremity Evaluation.- Intrathecal Baclofen Pumps.- References.- Surgical Techniques.- Upper Extremity Procedures.- Spinal Procedures.- Hip Procedures.- Knee Operative Procedures.- Foot and Ankle Procedures.
