Therapeutic Exercises in Developmental Disabilities

Therapeutic Exercise in Developmental Disabilities, Second Edition is a unique text for pediatric physical therapy. The purpose of this groundbreaking text is to integrate theory, assessment, and treatment using functional outcomes and a problem solving approach. This innovative text is written using a problem solving approach as opposed to specific intervention approaches. The chapters integrate case studies of four children and the application of principles discussed throughout the text as they apply to the children. The text opens with an overview of neural organization and movement, which begins natural progression for the rest of the text. Remaining chapters focus on organizing treatment sessions, addressing impairments, educational environment, the neonatal intensive care unit, and research. An essential element to Therapeutic Exercise in Developmental Disabilities, Second Edition is its focus on functional limitations of the child, possibly the most important aspect of successful intervention. These factors make this text user-friendly for the beginning student and practical for the practicing clinician.Connolly, Barbara is the author of 'Therapeutic Exercises in Developmental Disabilities', published 2001 under ISBN 9781556425554 and ISBN 1556425554.