Handbook of Mobilization in the Management of Children with Neurologic Disorders

By Sandra Brooks-Scott and Sandra C. Brooks-Scott MS RPT

The gentle aspects of mobilization have made it increasingly popular with physical therapists. This book provides practitioners with the clinical knowledge to understand and perform the wide range of pediatric mobilization techniques used for clients withneurological disorders. Containing an innovative chapter on the principles of biomechanics in relation to the functional movement of children, this guide will help therapists better tailor a treatment plan for each patient. Case studies are used to illustrate assessment and treatment protocols as well as entrance and exit criteria. The photographs of mobilization techniques performed on a skeleton and a child will enhance the decision-making process of the reader. As an added value, the book includes a chapter on effective documentation strategies for reimbursement.

* Only practical guide for therapists focusing on clinical protocols and treatment applications of mobilization *
Unique focus combines neurological and orthopedic treatment approaches *
Author is highly regarded in the field of pediatric physical therapy

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0750670258
• ISBN13: 9780750670258
• Release Date: February 1999
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.8" x 8.8"