Main description:

Beginning with the pathophysiology of stroke and spinal cord injury and the anatomical context of the brain and spinal cord, this book describes the changes, complications, systemic involvement, medical and surgical management of stroke and spinal injury patients.

It focuses not only on the neuromuscular rehabilitation but also discusses multi-system rehabilitation management.

With an international author group with vast collective experience in the field, the book examines secondary conditions such as urological, GI, cognitive, respiratory, speech & language and occupational problems.

The book also incorporates recent advances in Western spinal cord injury and stroke rehabilitation science, along with global perspectives.

Key points

Guide to medical and surgical management of stroke and spinal injury
Discusses both neuromuscular rehabilitation and multi-system rehabilitation management
Covers secondary conditions associated with stroke and spinal injury
Includes recent advances in Western spinal cord injury and stroke rehabilitation science

Contents:

Section 1: Stroke Rehabilitation

Blood Supply of the Brain and its Disorders
Clinical Presentation of Stroke Syndromes
Evaluation of Stroke
Acute Stroke Management
Concepts in Stroke Rehabilitation
Management of Complications and Deconditioning Hazards of Stroke and Spinal Cord Injury Patients
Therapeutic Exercise Program for Stroke Patients
Speech and Language Dysfunction in Stroke: Diagnosis and Management
Pressure Sore and Skin Care in Stroke and Spinal Cord Injuries
Swallowing Problems in Stroke and Brain Injury
Psychiatric Rehabilitation in Stroke
Nature, Impact and Retraining of Cognitive Deficits in Stroke
Nutritional Management of Stroke

Section 2: Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

Anatomy of the Spinal Cord
Pathophysiology of Spinal Injury
Evaluation of Spinal Cord Injury
Role of Electrodiagnostics in Spinal Cord Injury and Stroke Rehabilitation
Acute Care and Surgical Aspects of Spinal Injuries
Concepts in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
Therapeutic Rehabilitation and Medical Management of Spasticity
Therapeutic Exercises for Spinal Cord Injuries
Surgical Management of Spasticity
Functional Restoration of Spinal Cord Injury Patients
Management of Neurogenic Bladder, Sexual and Bowel Dysfunction in Spinal Cord Injuries
Respiratory Care in Spinal Cord Injury
Nutritional Management in Spinal Cord Injuries
Wheelchair Selection and Training in Spinal Cord Injury Patients
Orthotic Management in Stroke and Spinal Cord Injury

Section 3: Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Consequences of Traumatic Brain Injury
An Outline of Brain Injury Rehabilitation

Section 4: Integration and Extension

Models of Rehabilitation in Spinal Cord Injury and Stroke
Recreational Therapy in Rehabilitation
Epilogue: Regeneration Research - A Hope for the Future

Appendix

Index