Neuro-Developmental Treatment: A Guide to NDT Clinical Practice

by Judith C. Bierman (Editor), Mary Rose Franjoine (Editor), Catherine M. Hazzard (Editor), Janet Howle (Editor), Marcia Stamer (Editor)

Overview

FOUR STARS from Doody's Star Ratings™

This comprehensive volume provides vital support for both novice and experienced practitioners of Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) by integrating the latest theoretical foundations of NDT with real-life practice examples. The book is the culmination of a 5-year project by instructors of the Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association to develop an up-to-date guide to the neurorehabilitation approach originally developed by Karl and Berta Bobath. With a large section of case studies in the book, additional online case studies, and supplemental materials including videos, tables, and photos, this book makes it simple to learn the practical aspects of neuro-developmental treatment.

Special Features:

• Presents the contemporary NDT Theory and Practice Model
• Covers the entire what, why, who, and how of NDT
• Includes thorough discussions of current and evolving research in neurorehabilitation
• Offers insight into treatment techniques through supplemental videos that walk viewers through cases
• Presents a detailed look at how occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists practice NDT within the scope of the individual disciplines
• Demonstrates case histories visually through tables with baseline information and treatment updates, impairments as related to regions, and proposed interventions with expected impact
• Illustrates NDT examination, evaluation, and intervention through a series of case reports spanning from infants to adults with posture and movement disorders
• Facilitates learning with a practice model flow chart and schematic included on Thieme's MediaCenter online platform
• Provides educators with instructional materials and strategies for entry-level to advanced learners
• Written by more than 30 NDT practitioners (OTs, PTs, SLPs) giving a broad range of perspectives

Used as the core textbook in NDT Certificate courses, Neuro-Developmental Treatment: A Guide to NDT Clinical Practice sets the standard in clinical practice for occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists who use, or intend to use, NDT in their work with infants, children, adolescents, and adults with postural and movement disorders.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783132581715
Publisher:	Thieme
Publication date:	08/31/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	576
File size:	58 MB
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Table of Contents

Unit I: Neuro-Developmental Treatment Philosophy, Theoretical Assumptions, and Models Supporting Clinical Practice
1 Neuro-Developmental Treatment: Definitions and Philosophical Foundations
2 Neuro-Developmental Treatment Practice Theory Assumptions and Principles: An Overview
3 Neuro-Developmental Treatment Practice and the ICF Model
4 Application of a Posture and Movement Model in Practice
Unit II: Clinical Practice Using the Neuro-Developmental Treatment Practice Model
5 Neuro-Developmental Treatment Practice Model
6 Information Gathering
7 Examination
8 Evaluation and Developing the Plan of Care
9 Neuro-Developmental Treatment Intervention—A Session View
10 Cerebral Palsy
11 Neuro-Developmental Treatment Assumptions of Motor Dysfunction: Stroke and Adult-Onset Hemiplegia
Unit III: Theoretical Framework for Neuro-Developmental Treatment Practice
12 Motor Control
13 Motor Learning
14 Motor Development
15 Neuroplasticity and Recovery
Unit IV: The Neuro-Developmental Treatment Team within the Practice Model: Interdisciplinary Care
16 The Practice of Occupational Therapy from a Neuro-Developmental Treatment Perspective
17 The Practice of Physical Therapy from a Neuro- Developmental Treatment Perspective
18 The Practice of Speech-Language Pathology from a Neuro-Developmental Treatment Perspective
Unit V: Case Reports
Section A Adult Onset Case Reports
Case Report A1 The Application of Posture and Movement Analysis to Accurately Evaluate, Plan Intervention, and Achieve Functional Outcomes for an Individual Poststroke
Case Report A2 Intervention to Promote the Functional Recovery of the More Involved Side with the Goal of Return to Work
Case Report A3 Identifying and Addressing the Impairments in an Individual Who Demonstrates Contraversive Pushing Behavior
Case Report A4 Addressing the Primary and Secondary Impairments of a 20-Year-Old Man with Traumatic Brain Injury
Case Report A5 Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention with an Individual Poststroke with Cognitive Impairments
Case Report A6 Achieving Functional Outcomes with Neuro-Developmental Treatment for Chronic Stroke
Section B Pediatric Onset Case Reports
Case Report B1 Multidisciplinary Examination and Intervention Planning for Identical Twin Infants with Extreme Prematurity
Case Report B2 Examination and Evaluation of Oral Feeding and Communication after a Gunshot Injury to the Head
Case Report B3 Development of an Intervention Plan of Care for a Young Child with Hemiplegia
Case Report B4 Achieving Sitting with Hands Free for Play in a 23-Month-Old Girl with Hypertonic Cerebral Palsy
Case Report B5 Enhancing Functional Independence in a 10-Year-Old Boy with Cerebral Palsy, Spastic Quadriparesis
Case Report B6 Clinical Management of a Feeding Disorder in a Child with a Complex Medical Diagnosis
Case Report B7 Developing Independent Downhill Skiing for a Child with Ataxic Cerebral Palsy
Case Report B8 Providing Ongoing Neuro-Developmental Treatment–Based Physical Therapy Intervention for a Medically Fragile Child with Severe Disabilities
Case Report B9 Examining Neuro-Developmental Treatment with Increased Intensity for a Child with Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy and Dystonia

Editorial Reviews

This book provides students and clinicians with high quality information supported by illustrations and a useful combination of treatment principles and real-life examples.— Doody's Book Review (Score: 98)

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