A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO HEMIPLEGIA TREATMENT

Quick Overview

For the ease of readers, an attempt has been made to cover all major topics in a nutshell in simple, lucid language with an optimum flow and continuity. The book is divided into various topics ranging from Basic Anatomy and Physiology of Brain, Development of Nervous System, to Clinical Diagnosis, Symptomology and detailed Assessment. It also deals with Essentials of Rehabilitation Medicine and Approach to treatment. For the ease of quick reference, various exercises and treatment techniques are divided into lying, sitting and standing positions. Topics of orofacial rehab, perception, orthotics, and management of complications are also dealt with. It concludes with homecare program

Key Features

• Written in simple language and lucid style.

• Deals with the treatment of patients with hemiplegia using various physiotherapeutic techniques.

• Useful in integrating different treatment approaches along with treatment protocol.

• Well illustrated with clinical photographs of actual patients treated by the author himself.

• Excellent quick reference guide for physiotherapists and undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Target Audience

This book can become a useful guide for a practicing physiotherapist (UG/PG) working in private setup, government setup, hospitals or as a homecare therapist, for a quick reference and progression of therapy with logical reasoning, as assessment and treatment parts go hand in hand.