Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation

Zorowitz MD, Richard D.

ISBN 10: 1620700069 / ISBN 13: 9781620700068

Published by Demos Medical, 2014

Book is in NEW condition. 6.5. Seller Inventory # 1620700069-2-1

Synopsis:

The definitive core text in its field, Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation is a comprehensive reference covering all aspects of stroke rehabilitation √õ from neurophysiology of stroke through the latest treatments and interventions for functional recovery and restoration of mobility. This second edition is completely updated to reflect recent advances in scientific understanding of neural recovery and growing evidence for new clinical therapies.

The second edition √õ which includes free e-book access with every print purchase √õ continues to provide in-depth information on the assessment and management of all acute and long-term stroke-related impairments and complications including cognitive dysfunctions, musculoskeletal pain, and psychological issues.

It examines risk factors, epidemiology, prevention, and neurophysiology as well as complementary and alternative therapies, functional assessments, care systems, ethical issues, and community and psychosocial reintegration.

With contributions from over 100 acknowledged leaders from every branch of the stroke recovery field, this edition features expanded coverage of key issues such as the role of robotics and virtual reality in rehabilitation. New chapters have been incorporated to cover fields of recent exploration including transcranial magnetic stimulation, biomarkers, and genetics of recovery as well as essentials like the use of medication and the survivorÌs perspective. The up-to-date presentation of scientific underpinnings and multi-specialty clinical perspectives from physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, and nursing ensures that Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation will continue to serve as an invaluable reference for every health care professional working to restore function and help stroke survivors achieve their maximum potential.

New to Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation, Second Edition

• All chapters are thoroughly revised and updated to reflect advances in scientific understanding of neural recovery and clinical progress
• Five completely new chapters and expanded coverage of key issues that drive the field forward
• New contributions from leading stroke specialists from all involved disciplines
• Includes access to the fully-searchable downloadable ebook

About the Authors:

Richard D. Zorowitz, MD, is Associate Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The John Hopkins School of Medicine, Chairman, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, John Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland.

Richard L. Harvey, MD, Associate Professor for the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Wesley and Suzanne Dixon Stroke Chair, Medical Director, Stroke Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago Illinois.

Joel Stein, MD, Simon Baruch Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Chair, Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, Professor and Chief, Division of Rehabilitation Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, Physiatrist-in-Chief, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York.

Carolee J. Winstein, Phd, PT, Professor and Director of Research, Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, University of Southern California Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, California.

George Wittenberg, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland

Bibliographic Details

Title: Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation
Publisher: Demos Medical
Publication Date: 2014
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New
Edition: 2nd Edition