Research Catalog

Title

Therapeutic exercise in developmental disabilities / [edited by] Barbara H. Connolly, Patricia C. Montgomery.

Publication

Thorofare, NJ : SLACK, [2005], ©2005.

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Additional Authors

• Connolly, Barbara H.
• Montgomery, Patricia.

Description

xi, 547 pages : illustrations; 27 cm

Summary

"Therapeutic Exercise in Developmental Disabilities has been expanded and updated to include integral concepts a student or professional needs to know when working with children with developmental disabilities. Utilizing a problem-solving approach, this comprehensive Third Edition enhances critical thinking and evaluation skills." "With informative figures, excellent case studies, and a problem-solving approach, Therapeutic Exercise in Developmental Disabilities, Third Edition is the perfect resource for both students and practicing clinicians."--BOOK JACKET.

Subjects

• Physical Therapy Modalities > Infant
• Disabled Children > rehabilitation
• Physical Therapy Modalities > Child
• Physical therapy for children
• Developmental disabilities > Exercise therapy

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

Ch. 1. Concepts of neural organization and movement / Ann F. VanSant -- Ch. 2. Examination and evaluation : tests and administration / Barbara H. Connolly -- Ch. 3. Establishing functional outcomes and organizing intervention / Patricia C. Montgomery -- Ch. 4. The children : history and systems review / Barbara H. Connolly and Patricia C. Montgomery -- Ch. 5. Applying the Guide to physical therapist practice / Joanell A. Bohmert and Marilyn Woods -- Ch. 6. Physical therapy in the neonatal intensive care unit / Meredith Hinds Harris and Rebecca Welch -- Ch. 7. Sensory considerations in therapeutic interventions / David D. Chapman and Rebecca E. Porter -- Ch. 8. Developing postural control / Patricia C. Montgomery and Susan K. Effgen -- Ch. 9. Developing head and trunk control / Janet Sternat -- Ch. 10. Respiratory and oral-motor functioning / Rona Alexander -- Ch. 11. Developing ambulation skills / Judith C. Bierman -- Ch. 12. Developing hand function / Regi Boehme -- Ch. 13. Selection and use of assistive technology devices / Judith C. Bierman and Janet M. Wilson Howle -- Ch. 14. Physical therapy in the educational environment / Joanell A. Bohmert -- Ch. 15. The children : physical therapy management / Patricia C. Montgomery and Barbara H. Connolly -- Ch. 16. Research in the era of evidence-based practice / Meg Barry Michaels -- Ch. 17. Single case designs for the clinician / Susan R. Harris -- Ch. 18. Issues in aging in individuals with lifelong disabilities / Barbara H. Connolly -- App. Manufacturers of assistive technology.

ISBN

1556426240 (hardcover)

LCCN

• 2004017286
• 9781556426247

OCLC

• ocm56050933
• SCSB-5163913

Owning Institutions

Columbia University Libraries