Neurologic Interventions for Physical Therapy
- 5th Edition - February 2, 2026
- Latest edition
- Authors: Suzanne Tink Martin, Mary Kessler
- Language: English
Whether your goal is to be a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant, this book’s comprehensive content will provide you with in-depth knowledge on the role of neuro… Read more
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Description
Description
Whether your goal is to be a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant, this book’s comprehensive content will provide you with in-depth knowledge on the role of neurologic rehabilitation in treating adults and children with neuromuscular impairments. It also explores concepts in neuroanatomy, motor control, motor learning, and motor development. Neurologic Interventions for Physical Therapy, 5th Edition, offers a current, evidence-based framework for neurologic practice, focusing on the precise links between the pathophysiology of neurologic conditions and potential interventions to enhance functional outcomes. Helpful learning aids in each chapter include objectives and summaries, open-ended review questions, line drawings and photos, step-by-step illustrated intervention boxes, tables, and charts. New to this edition is an enhanced ebook included with print purchase.
Key features
Key features
- Comprehensive content on the role of neurologic rehabilitation focuses on the treatment of adults and children with neuromuscular impairments and explores concepts in neuroanatomy, motor control and motor learning, and motor development
- Open-ended review questions at the end of each chapter allow you to test your knowledge of the material
- Case studies include subjective and objective observation, assessment, planning, and critical decision-making components, and provide context for you regarding the patient examination and treatment process
- APTA Guide to Physical Therapist Practice language and movement system diagnoses categories are used throughout to help you comply with APTA best practices
- Numerous illustrations and photographs of anatomy, physiology, evaluation, pathology, and treatment visually reinforce key concepts
Readership
Readership
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) students; Physical Therapy (DPT) students
Table of contents
Table of contents
SECTION 1 Foundations
1 The Roles of the Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant in Neurologic Rehabilitation
2 Neuroanatomy
3 Movement Systems Framework
4 Motor Control and Motor Learning
SECTION 2 Children
5 Motor Development
6 Positioning and Handling to Foster Motor Function
7 Neuromuscular Disorders
8 Progressive Neuromuscular Disorders
9 Autism Spectrum Disorder
SECTION 3 Adults
10 Evolution of Neurologic Physical Therapy Practice
11 Stroke
12 Traumatic Brain Injuries
13 Spinal Cord Injuries
14 Other Neurologic Disorders
SECTION 4 Lifelong Management
15 Promoting Health and Wellness
16 Transition of Care Across the Lifespan
1 The Roles of the Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant in Neurologic Rehabilitation
2 Neuroanatomy
3 Movement Systems Framework
4 Motor Control and Motor Learning
SECTION 2 Children
5 Motor Development
6 Positioning and Handling to Foster Motor Function
7 Neuromuscular Disorders
8 Progressive Neuromuscular Disorders
9 Autism Spectrum Disorder
SECTION 3 Adults
10 Evolution of Neurologic Physical Therapy Practice
11 Stroke
12 Traumatic Brain Injuries
13 Spinal Cord Injuries
14 Other Neurologic Disorders
SECTION 4 Lifelong Management
15 Promoting Health and Wellness
16 Transition of Care Across the Lifespan
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 5
- Latest edition
- Published: February 10, 2026
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
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Suzanne Tink Martin
Affiliations and expertise
Professor Emerita, Physical Therapy, University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana, USAMK
Mary Kessler
Affiliations and expertise
Dean, College of Education and Health Sciences, University of Evansville, Evansville, IN, USA