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Neuroscience

Fundamentals for Rehabilitation

  • 5th Edition - October 30, 2017
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Laurie Lundy-Ekman
  • Language: English

Boost your skills in planning and managing physical rehabilitation! Neuroscience: Fundamentals for Rehabilitation, 5th Edition provides a practical guide to the nervous system a… Read more

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Boost your skills in planning and managing physical rehabilitation! Neuroscience: Fundamentals for Rehabilitation, 5th Edition provides a practical guide to the nervous system and how it affects the practice of physical and occupational therapy. Case studies and first-person stories from people with neurologic disorders make it easier to apply your knowledge to the clinical setting. New to this edition are new chapters on neuroanatomy imaging and neurologic examination techniques. Written by noted PT educator Laurie Lundy-Ekman, this book uses evidence-based research to help you understand neurologic disorders and treat clients who have physical limitations due to nervous system damage or disease.

Key features

  • Logical, systems approach to neuroscience makes it easier to master complex information and provides a framework for conducting a neurologic examination and evaluation
  • A clinical perspective of neuroscience is provided through case studies, personal stories written by patients, and summaries of key features of neurologic disorders and the body systems they affect
  • Five sectionsOverview of Neurology, Neuroscience at the Cellular Level, Development of the Nervous System, Vertical Systems, and Regions — first show how neural cells operate, and then allow you to apply your knowledge of neuroscience
  • Emphasis on topics critical to physical rehabilitation includes coverage of abnormal muscle tone, chronic pain, control of movement, and differential diagnosis of dizziness
  • Hundreds of color-coded illustrations show body structures and functions across systems
  • Clinical Notes case studies demonstrate how neuroscience knowledge may be applied to clinical situations
  • Pathology boxes provide a quick summary of the features of neurologic disorders commonly encountered in rehabilitation practice

Table of contents

1. Introduction to Neuroscience


Part 1: Overview of Neurology

2. Neuroanatomy

3. Neurologic Disorders and the Neurologic Examination NEW!

4. Neuroimaging and Neuroanatomy Atlas NEW!

Part 2: Neuroscience at the Cellular Level

5. Physical and Electrical Properties of Cells in the Nervous System

6. Neural Communication: Synaptic and Extrasynaptic Transmission

7. Neuroplasticity

Part 3: Development of the Nervous System

8. Development of the Nervous System

Part 4: Vertical Systems

9. Autonomic Nervous System

10. Peripheral Somatosensory System

11. Central Somatosensory System

12. Pain as a Disease: Neuropathic Pain, Central Sensitivity Syndromes, and Pain Syndromes

13. Motor System: Motor Neurons and Spinal Motor Function

14. Motor System: Motor Tracts

15. Motor System: The Cerebellum and the Spinocerebellar Pathways

16. Motor and Psychologic Functions: Basal Ganglia

Part 5: Regions

17. Peripheral Region

18. Spinal Region

19. Cranial Nerves

20. Brainstem Region

21. Visual System

22. Vestibular System

23. Dizziness and Unsteadiness

24. Cerebrospinal Fluid System

25. Blood Supply, Stroke, Fluid Dynamics, and Intracranial Pressure

26. Cerebrum

27. Memory, Consciousness and Intellect

28. Behavior, Emotions, Decision Making, Personality: Prefrontal and Anterior Temporal Lobes

29. Communication, Directing Attention, and Spatial Cognition: Temporoparietal Association Cortex and Inferior Frontal Gyrus

Product details

  • Edition: 5
  • Latest edition
  • Published: December 27, 2016
  • Language: English

About the author

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Laurie Lundy-Ekman

Affiliations and expertise
Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR, USA