Research Catalog

Title

Movement science : foundations for physical therapy in rehabilitation / [edited by] Janet Carr, Roberta Shepherd.

Publication

Gaithersburg, Md. : Aspen Publishers, 2000.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Carr, Janet H.
• Shepherd, Roberta B.

Description

xiii, 220 pages : illustrations; 26 cm

Subjects

• Physical Therapy Modalities
• Models, Neurological
• Nervous System Diseases > rehabilitation
• Movement Disorders > rehabilitation

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

• Ch. 1. Assumptions Underlying Physical Therapy Intervention: Theoretical and Historical Perspectives / James Gordon. Historical Development of Neurophysiological Approaches. Common Assumptions Underlying the Neurotherapeutic Approaches. Relationship between Scientific Theory and Clinical Practice. Current Factors Producing a Dynamic for Change. Critical Evaluation of Theoretical Models Underlying Therapeutic Approaches. Comparison of the Facilitation Model and the Motor Control Model. General Considerations. Chapter Update (Second Edition). The Nagi Model of Disablement -- Ch. 2. A Motor Learning Model for Rehabilitation / Janet Carr and Roberta Shepherd. Introduction. Theoretical Framework for Movement Rehabilitation -- Ch. 3. Skill Acquisition: Action, Movement, and Neuromotor Processes / A. M. Gentile. Basic Concepts. Skill. Analysis of Tasks. Skill Acquisition. The Therapist's Role in Facilitating Skill. Final Summary: Facilitation of Skill Acquisition --
• Ch. 4. Recovery of Function after Brain Damage: Theoretical Implications for Therapeutic Intervention / Jean M. Held. Responses to Central Nervous System Damage. Regeneration in the Central Nervous System. Neuronal Replacement Via Transplantation. Pharmacological Intervention. Factors Affecting Sparing and Recovery of Function. Implications for Therapeutic Intervention.

ISBN

0834217473

LCCN

99089080

Owning Institutions

Columbia University Libraries