Physical therapy for children

Previous edition: 2000.

Accompanying DVD includes video clips demonstrating conditions.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Section I. Understanding motor performance in children / Suzann K. Campbell. Evidence-based decision making in pediatric physical therapy / Robert J. Palisano, Suzann K. Campbell, Susan R. Harris -- The child's development of functional movement / Suzann K. Campbell -- Motor control: developmental aspects of motor control in skill acquisition / Nina S. Bradley, Sarah L. Westcott -- Motor learning: theories and strategies for the practioner / Helene M. Larin -- Gait: development and analysis / Jean L. Stout -- Musculoskeletal development and adaptation / Carrie G. Gajdosik, Richard L. Gajdosik -- Genomics and genetic syndromes and affecting movement / Joan A. O'Keefe -- Physical fitness during childhood and adolescence / Jean L. Stout -- Section II. Management of musculoskeletal impairment / Darl W. Vander Linden -- Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis / Susan E. Klepper -- Hemophilia / Sandra M. McGee -- Spinal conditions / Cheryl Patrick -- Congenital muscular torticollis / Karen Karmel-Ross -- Arthogryposis muliplex congenita / Maureen Donohoe -- Osteogenesis imperfecta / Debra Ann Bleakney, Maureen Donohoe -- Muscular dystrophy and spinal muscular atrophy / Wayne A. Stuberg -- Limb deficiencies and amputations / Meg Stanger -- Orthopedic conditions / Judy Leach -- Sports injuries in children / Donna Bernhardt Bainbridge -- Section III. Management of neurologic impairment / Darl W. Vander Linden -- Developmental coordination disorders / Kathryn Steyer David -- Children with motor and cognitive impairments / Irene R. McEwen, Laura H. Hansen -- Cerebral palsy / Sandra J. Olney, Marilyn J. Wright -- Brachial plexus injury / Darl W. Vander Linden, Ellen Stamos Norton -- Spinal cord injury / Kristine A. Shakhazizian, Teresa L. Massagli -- Brain injuries: traumatic brain injuries, near-drowning, and brain tumors / Ginette A. Kerkering -- Myelodysphasia / Kathleen A. Hinderer, Steven R. Hinderer, David B. Shurtleff -- Section IV. Management of cardiopulmonary conditions / Suzann K. Campbell -- Children requiring long-term ventilator assistance / M. Kathleen Kelly -- Cystic fibrosis / Jennifer L. Agnew, Jo A. Ashwell, Shari Renaud -- Asthma: multisystem implications / Mary Massery, Cynthia L. Magee -- Thoracic surgery / Betsy A. Howell, Patricia Reynolds Hill -- Section V. Special settings and special considerations / Robert J. Palisano -- The environment of intervention / Thubi H.A. Kolobe -- Early intervention services / Lisa A. Chiarello, Thubi H.A. Kolobe -- The educational environment / Susan K. Effgen -- Assistive technology / Roberta Kuchler O-Shea, Shirley J. Carlson, Carole Ramsey -- The burn unit / Merilyn L. Moore, Cynthia A. Robinson -- The special care nursery / Linda Kahn-D'Angelo, Rachel A. Unanue Rose -- Private practice pediatric physical therapy: a quest for independence and success / Venita S. Lovelace-Chandler, Benjamin R. Lovelace-Chandler -- Medicolegal issues in the United States / Wendy E. Phillips, Michael L. Spotts.

Provides the essential information needed by PTs, both student and professional, when working with children. The third edition follows the practice pattern categories of the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice and presents evidence-based coverage of treatment in a convenient and concise format. The new edition features more case studies, revised chapters with additional information and a DVD-ROM with video clips.

System requirements for accompanying DVD-ROM: Windows PC; PC-based Pentium 266MMX; Windows 98, SE, ME, 2000, XP, NT, 4.0 Service Pack 6 (SP6) or higher; 245 MB RAM or higher; 65 MB or higher graphics card; 16x DVD-ROM drive; display resolution of 800 x 600 or greater; sound card and speakers.

System requirements for accompanying DVD-ROM: Macintosh computer; Power PC G3 300 MHz, I-MAC, I-Book; Macintosh OS X; 256 MB RAM or higher; 64 MB or higher graphics card; 16x DVD-ROM drive; display resolution of 800 x 600 or greater; sound card and speakers.