Totally updated and revised, this long-awaited new edition continues to provide protocols for the restoration of normal functional movement following stroke.
New to this edition
Protocols presented in a step by step format, highlighting critical components, adaptive movements and what to do to help plan treatment
More information on both biomechanics and exercise - giving the reader crucial, current information
Completely redesigned with a new easy to follow layout
All the pictures are new to illustrate the treatment protocols
New in paperback - easier to carry around or use in practice.
Key Features
Presents Carr and Shepherd's well-known and internationally followed programme on stroke and neurological physiotherapy
Replaces the popular A Motor Relearning Programme for Stroke - made up-to-date and applicable to contemporary practice
Can be used as a companion text to Carr & Shepherd's Neurological Rehabilitation
Rigourously researched and evidence-based
The only textbook bridging the gap between science and clinical practice that concentrates on stroke
Written specifically with physiotherapists in mind - so appropriate for students as well as more advanced practitioners
Many more references than before - helping to provide the evidence for clinical practice
New illustrations - easy to read and navigate.
Author Information
Edited by Janet H. Carr, MA, EdD (Columbia), FACP, Honorary Associate Professor, Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Australia and Roberta B. Shepherd, MA, EdD (Columbia), FACP, Honorary Professor, Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Australia
Preface to the first edition; Preface to the third edition; Part I; Background to the devlopment of Motor Relearning Programme; Creating an environment for recovery and for learning; Part II; Introduction and rationale; Upper limb function; Orofacial function; Sitting; Balanced Sitting;Sanding up; Sitting down; Balanced standing; Walking; Index.
""The book is well structured. It provides easily applicable treatment guidlines, backed up by a strong evidence base and an extensive up to date reference list. I would recommend this book for any neurological physiotherapy service."" Ruth O'Cnnell, Phsiotherapy Ireland
