Physical Therapy for Children / Edition 4

by Suzann K. Campbell PT, PhD, FAPTA, Robert Palisano PT, ScD, Margo Orlin PT, PhD

Overview

Presenting the second edition of this comprehensive paediatric physiotherapy resource. This is an invaluable text with its unique coverage of musculoskeletal conditions, cultural competence and childrens fitness.

clinical chapters organized by body system rather than disability. Within individual chapters, leading experts discuss impairment, disabilities, prognosis, and prevention.

Integrates the framework of the National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research (NCMRR) model of disabling process throughout the book.

Defines the different therapeutic requirements of the infant, preschooler, school-age child, and adolescent for each disability.

Contains illustrated case histories demonstrating the application of current concepts, theories, and practice in the clinical setting.

Incorporates the terminology and principles of the 1997 Guide to Physical Therapist Practice and APTA-approved practice model as it applies to children with disabilities.

Includes a new chapter on brachial plexus injury and torticollis, plus updated content and references to reflect the latest scientific literature.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781416066262
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	01/24/2011
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	1104
Product dimensions:	8.80(w) x 11.10(h) x 1.80(d)

About the Author

Campbell, Suzann K., PT, PhD, FAPTA (Univ of Illinois at Chicago); Vander Linden, Darl W., PT, PhD (Eastern Washington Univ); Palisano, Robert J., PT, ScD (MCP/Hahnemann School of Medicine)

Table of Contents

Understanding Motor Performance in Children

1 Evidence-Based Decision-Making in Pediatric Physical Therapy

2 The Child's Development of Functional Movement

3 Motor Control: Developmental Aspects of Motor Control in Skill Acquisition

4 Motor Learning: Theories and Strategies for the Practitioner

5 Musculoskeletal Development and Adaptation

6 Physical Fitness during Childhood and Adolescence

 

Management of Musculoskeletal Impairment

7 Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

8 Spinal Conditions

9 Congenital Muscular Torticollis

10 Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita

11 Osteogenesis Imperfecta

12 Muscular Dystrophy and Spinal Muscle Atrophy

13 Limb Deficiencies

14 Orthopedic Conditions

15 Sports Injuries in Children

 

Management of Neurologic Impairment

16 Developmental Coordination Disorder

17 Children with Motor and Cognitive Impairments

18 Cerebral Palsy

19 Brachial Plexus Injury

20 Spinal Cord Injury

21 Brain Injuries: Traumatic Brain Injuries, Near Drowning, and Brain Tumors

22 Myelodysplasia

 

Management of Cardiopulmonary Conditions

23 Children Requiring Long TermVentilator Assistance

24 Cystic Fibrosis

25 Asthma: Multi-System Implications

26 Thoracic Surgery

 

Special Settings and Special Considerations

27 The Environment of Intervention

28 The Special Care Nursery

29 Community-based Services for Birth to Three Years

30 The Educational Environment

31 The Burn Unit

32 Transition to Adulthood for Children with Disabilities

 

Special Topics (Available on the companion Evolve website)

E1 Gait: Development and Analysis

E2 Genomics and Genetic Syndromes Affecting Movement

E3 Hemophilia

E4 Assistive Technology

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

For the best outcomes, rely on the most comprehensive, evidence-based pediatric PT book available

Editorial Reviews

3 Stars from Doody

Reviewer: Cynthia Potter, PT, DPT, PCS (Healthquest Community Service)
Description: This second edition is an update of the original 1994 edition, with extensive detail regarding foundational knowledge, physical therapy management of common pediatric conditions, special considerations in treating children, and the unique settings in which pediatric physical therapy is provided. Reflecting the changes in practice the editors also incorporate the terminology and framework used in the American Physical Therapy Association's Guide to Physical Therapist Practice.
Purpose: According to the editors, the purpose is to provide a comprehensive reference for the practice of physical therapy for common conditions seen in pediatric practice. While acknowledging that further evidence on which to base clinical practice is needed, the editors describe physical therapy management based on the disablement model and incorporate evidence based decision-making. The book is comprehensive in subject matter and reflects the complexity involved in clinical decision-making. There is an extensive list of well-recognized expert contributors from the U.S. and Canada
Audience: This is an essential reference for physical therapists practicing in pediatrics. Clinical practitioners, researchers, and students seeking in-depth information about a particular topic will find this book indispensable. However the extensive information may be overwhelming for entry level PT students.
Features: As in the first edition, the editors highlight the disablement model. They incorporate the language regarding patient/client management and the practice patterns of the APTA's Guide to Physical Therapist Practice published in 1997. Recent evidence to support clinical management is included. New chapters on brachiai plexus injury and torticollis have been added to this edition. In the chapters where contributors focus on various pediatric conditions, key issues as the child develops from infancy through adulthood are highlighted. The book is divided into five sections. T he seven introductory chapters provide foundational knowledge for the practice of pediatric physical therapy, including normal development, motor control, motor learning, and a framework for clinical decision-making. These essential basics are especially useful for students, less experienced therapists, or those clinicians who do not routinely practice in pediatrics. The next three sections have a description of physical therapy management of pediatric conditions that follow the practice pattern categories of the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice and include musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and cardiopulmonary conditions. In each chapter, the reader will find a detailed description of pathophysiology, management based on the disablement model and at least one case history of a child. While the amount of detail in the cases presented varies from chapter to chapter, it is all useful to the reader in providing a clinical picture of progressive care of a child with a particular condition. An outstanding case history is provided at the conclusion of the Developmental Coordination Disorders chapter. A child's care is followed across various settings and coordinated with several disciplines. Another well-detailed case history in the chapter "Children with Cognitive Impairment" is presented using the Guide's five elements of patient client management. IDEA Part B language and Guide language are contrasted in this case. In the concluding section the editors deal with unique practice settings and special medical/legal considerations in caring for pediatric patients. Each chapter is extensively referenced, making the book very useful to researchers or others wishing to explore further information.
Assessment: The editors of this book succeed in their purpose of providing an excellent comprehensive pediatric reference for those wanting detailed information on all aspects of pediatric practice. They provide more extensive information on clinical management and the book is more evidence-based than other pediatric physical therapy texts. It is not meant to be and is not a quick reference for pediatric management. Clinical application would be enhanced if there were more pictures or diagrams included in the case histories and if the case histories were presented in a more consistent format.

Doody's Review Service

"The goal (of the editors) is to provide the first comprehensive reference book for the practice of pediatric physical therapy. They have marvellously accomplished this goal by providing a text that addresses inclusive coverage of the most common paediatric conditions, best practice characteristics, and critical wellness issues across the life span of persons with disabilities. Focus is placed on the process of disablement from the organ systems level to functional capabilities in natural settings."Physical Therapy, January 1996

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