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ABOUT THE BOOK:-
Motor Control is the only text to bridge the gap between current motor control research and its applications to clinical practice. The text prepares therapists to examine and treat patients with problems related to balance, mobility, and upper extremity function, based on the best available evidence supporting clinical practice. This edition provides the latest research findings and their clinical applications in postural control, mobility, and upper extremity function. Drawings, charts, tables, and photographs are also included to clarify postural control and functional mobility, and laboratory activities, and case studies are provided to reinforce key concepts. Videos on the back of book DVD examine motor control deficits, including deficits in postural control, mobility, and upper extremity function in different types of neurologic pathology (stroke, cerebellar pathology, cerebral palsy, and Parkinson`s disease) as well as in balance impaired elders. These videos can be viewed in their entirety or in the following segments: impairments, postural control, mobility, and upper extremity control. This video enhances the clinical coverage found in the textbook. Annotation The book contains black-and-white illustrations. Editorial Reviews Reviewer: Christopher James Hughes, PT,PhD,OCS,CSCS(Slippery Rock University) Description: The title of this book accurately reflects authors` intent to bridge the gap between research findings in motor control and clinical practice. Unique to the third edition are teaching materials found at the companion web site. The authors have also included learning objectives and answer keys at the end of each chapter. The second edition was published in 2001. Purpose: The main purpose of this third edition is to provide the most current and emerging research findings for best clinical practice. Providing such an update is crucial. Throughout the book, there is strong evidence that the authors have successfully completed this ISBN - 9781451117103
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