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To advance evidence-based practice in the rehabilitation professions, this update of the 1998 edition incorporates new understanding of neural function in health and disease, separate chapters on motor neuron and basal and cerebellar disorders, incidence and prevalence data, and an atlas with full-page color photographs and drawings of central nervous system anatomy. Chapters contain disease profiles, clinical case notes, guides to tests, color illustrations, and review questions. Also includes an answer key, glossary, and appended information on neurotransmitters and neuromodulators. Lundy-Ekman teaches physical therapy at Pacific U. in Forest Grove, OR. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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This practical guide to clinically significant neuroscience, written with rehabilitation professionals in mind, connects neuroscience theory to clinical application with stories written by real people with neurological disorders, case studies, and lists summarizing key features of neurological disorders. Numerous tables, flow charts and boxes highlight essential concepts, processes, and relationships. Full-color illustrations, including an atlas, clarify the spatial relationships among neural structures, demonstrate pathological neural changes, and show individuals with various neurological disorders. Unique features include an accurate summary of contemporary research and theory on spasticity and a thorough explanation of vestibular function and dysfunction. The book follows a logical progression from the molecular and cellular level to systems and regions, making the text both comprehensive and useful.
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