Neuroscience for RehabilitationThe first neuroanatomy text written specifically for physical therapy students Instructors finally have a resource created specifically for physical therapy students taking a neuroanatomy course. Neuroanatomy for Physical Therapy provides readers with an understanding of the anatomical localization of brain function in order to help them accurately interpret the wealth of new human brain images now available. The author, a recognized expert in human nervous system development, includes numerous case studies with patient presentations, and due to its importance in physical therapy, extensive coverage of peripheral nerve damage. • Content mirrors the standard physical therapy curriculum, freeing instructors from having to use neuroanatomy texts intended for medical students |
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... damage . The most common type is termed subclinical or silent , with subtle disruption of higher brain function such as critical thinking , motivation , and self- control . Many strokes follow the entire arterial supply of a cerebral ...
... damage in higher cortical centers involved with visual perception. Finally, his new symptom of poor balance was likely caused by damage extending locally into the cerebellum. CHAPTER 7 and would last 7 hours. I woke up. The Brainstem ...
... Damage There are three classic signs of cerebellar damage : ataxia , tremor , and nystagmus . Ataxia is inaccuracy in the speed , force , and dis- tance of movement . In reaching for an object , a patient with cerebel- lar damage ...
Contents
CHAPTER 1 STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL ORGANIZATION OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM | 1 |
CHAPTER 2 VASCULAR SUPPLY OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM | 15 |
CHAPTER 3 CELLULAR ORGANIZATION OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM | 33 |
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