Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assitant

Description

Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant provides a complete examination of the foundations of various neurological medical conditions and presents a wide array of clinical problems that a physical therapist assistant may encounter in the educational or clinical setting. Darcy Umphred and Connie Carlson offer a thorough explanation of the PT to PTA delegation process that is both unique and comprehensive. Section one of Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant provides the PTA with the necessary tools to effectively interact with and treat patients who suffer from neurological medical diagnoses. Section two covers a wide variety of neurological clinical problems that a PTA may encounter.
Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant presents specific examples of tests and measures, and interventions that a PTA may use when treating patients with CNS damage. Each chapter offers one or more case studies that will aid students and practicing PTAs in the analysis of PTA roles and the delegation of specific tasks, as well as why a PT may not choose to delegate a task.

Also included is a brief discussion of the pathology and its progression or complications, which gives the PTA a means to identify contradictions or changes in patient behavior that need to be reported.

The abundance of knowledge present in this unique and detailed text ensures Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant will accompany the PTAs throughout their education and into their career.
Features: A clear delineation of the differences between the frameworks used by medical practitioners and those used by PTs. A discussion of disablement and enablement models. Detailed descriptions of tests and measures, and interventions used by the PTA. A focus on interactions between types of movement dysfunctions and intervention selection. Each chapter includes questions and answers related to the PTA's role in a variety of clinical settings.

Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant
Darcy Umphred, PT, PhD, FAPTA and Constance Carlson, PT, MS Ed

Chapter 2: Normal Movement Development Across the Lifespan
Dale Scalise-Smith, PT, PhD

Chapter 3: Motor Learning, Motor Control, and Neuroplasticity
Darcy Umphred, PT, PhD, FAPTA

Chapter 4: Examination Procedures
Rolando T. Lazaro, PT, MS, DPT, GCS

Chapter 5: Intervention Procedures
Darcy Umphred, PT, PhD, FAPTA

Chapter 6: Psychosocial and Cognitive Factors Affecting Therapy
Gordon Burton, OT, PhD

Chapter 7: Clients With Central Nervous System Insult at Birth: Cerebral Palsy
Kris Corn, PT, MS, DPT

Chapter 8: Clients With Genetic and Developmental Problems
Eunice Shen, PT, DPT, MS, PCS

Chapter 9: Clients With Spinal Cord Injury
Claire Beekman, PT, MS, NCS

Chapter 10: Clients With Traumatic Brain Injury
Dennis Klima, PT, MS, GCS, NCS

Chapter 11: Clients With Stroke
Jim Smith, PT, MA and Becky McKnight, PT, MS

Chapter 12: Clients With Degenerative Diseases: Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Rolando T. Lazaro, PT, MS, DPT, GCS

Chapter 13: Cardiopulmonary Issues Associated With Neurorehabilitation Patients
Christine R. Wilson, PT, PhD

Chapter 14: Complementary Therapies
Carol M. Davis, PT, EdD, MS, FAPTA

Glossary
Index

About the Authors

Dr. Darcy Umphred graduated from the University of Washington with a BS in Physical Therapy, from Boston University with a MS in Allied Health Education, and from Syracuse University with a PhD in Teacher Education and Theories of Learning. She has taught in both Physical and Occupational Therapy Programs throughout the United States. Over the course of her career, she frequently has taught educational programs both within and outside the northern hemisphere. Her love for clinical practice has driven her to question the “why’s” behind movement function and dysfunction. She is the editor of the textbook Neurological Rehabilitation that is in its 5th reediting process and is translated into a large number of languages. She has received numerous awards locally, within her state, and APTA sections, as well as being made a Catherine Worthingham Fellow in 2003. In 2004, she retired as chair and professor of the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Pacific in Stockton, California and is now an Emeritus Professor. Her respect for the Profession of Physical Therapy and the two educated professionals, the physical therapist and the physical therapist assistant, has been demonstrated by her commitment to the responsibilities and services both professionals play in the delivery of physical therapy services throughout the world.

Ms. Constance "Connie" Carlson graduated from the University of Evansville with an AS in Physical Therapist Assistance and a BS in Psychology. She later returned to the University of Evansville and graduated with a BS in Physical Therapy. She received her MS in Education from Mount St. Mary’s College. She was the Director of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Mount St. Mary’s College for 12 years and has taught in the college’s baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral entry-level Physical Therapy Programs. She has been an advocate for the education and role of the physical therapist assistant throughout her career on a local, state, and national level, serving as a member of state government task forces and committees related to the physical therapist assistant. She has served as the Chair of the Education Section’s Physical Therapist Assistant Educators Special Interest Group and provides presentations on the appropriate use and supervision of the PTA on a local and state level. Her current professional focus is working with people with neurological disorders in community-based and wellness programs with an emphasis on enablement. Her love and respect for the physical therapy profession and the physical therapist assistant drives her commitment to enhancing the general public’s understanding of who we are and what services the physical therapist and physical therapist assistant provide to all of our patients and clients.