Management of spinal cord injuries : a guide for physiotherapists - Harvey, Lisa, Ph. D. (Edinburgh ; New York : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2008)
The bare essentials -- Background information -- A framework for physiotherapy management -- Understanding how people with paralysis perform motor tasks -- Transfers and bed mobility for people with lower limb paralysis -- Wheelchair mobility -- Hand function of people with tetraplegia -- Standing and walking with lower limb paralysis -- Training motor tasks -- Strength training -- Contracture management -- Pain management -- Respiratory management -- Cardiovascular fitness training -- Environmental factors -- Wheelchair seating -- The way forward -- Evidence-based physiotherapy
Includes bibliographical references and index
Keywords: Spinal Cord Injuries -- rehabilitation; Paraplegia -- Rehabilitation; Evidence-Based Medicine; Spinal Cord Injuries -- physiopathology; Physical Therapy Modalities