| Description |
xvi, 284 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
1. Biomechanics and body structure -- 2. Posture -- 3. Secondary complications -- 4. Central nervous system impairment: main effects on posture and movement -- 5. Assessment and outcome -- 6. Building a stable posture -- 7. Custom moulded seating systems -- 8. Complementary procedures -- 9. The value of horse riding and hydrotherapy in the mangement of severe and complex disability -- 10. The complete physical management regime -- 11. Evidence-based healthcare related to complex disability / Wendy Murphy -- 12. Carers of people who have long-term, high-dependency needs: caring in society / Wendy Murphy |
| Summary |
"This book presents a holistic approach to the complete, long-term, day-to-day care of patients disabled by neurological conditions, emphasizing practices that promote physical well-being and minimize secondary complications. It focuses on physical management within the context of the lifestyle of the disabled person and primary caregiver. In addition, it highlights the difficulties commonly encountered when implementing a physical management regime, and discusses the importance of compromise."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Nervous system -- Diseases -- Patients -- Care.
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Neurology.
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People with disabilities -- Care.
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Nervous System Diseases -- rehabilitation.
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Disabled Persons -- rehabilitation.
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Self-Help Devices.
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| ISBN |
0750688254 (paperback) |
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9780750688253 (paperback) |
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