STROKE RECOVERY AND REHABILITATION
Author: Joel Stein, MD, Richard Harvey, MD, Carolee Winstein, PhD, PT, FAPTA, Richard Zorowitz, MD, George Wittenberg, MD, PhD
Affiliation: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY
Publisher: Demos
Publication Date: 2015
ISBN 10: 1620700069
ISBN 13: 9781620700068
eISBN: 9781617051708
Edition: 2nd
Affiliation: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY
Publisher: Demos
Publication Date: 2015
ISBN 10: 1620700069
ISBN 13: 9781620700068
eISBN: 9781617051708
Edition: 2nd
Description:
The definitive core text in its field, Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation is a comprehensive reference covering all aspects of stroke rehabilitation-from neurophysiology of stroke recovery through the latest treatments, interventions, and outcomes. This second edition welcomes the expertise of a new editor, George Wittenburg, MD, PhD, and is completely updated to reflect recent advances in scientific understanding of neural recovery and ongoing clinical progress. It also features expanded coverage of key issues, five entirely new chapters, and the contributions of many new authors.
The second edition continues to provide in-depth information on risk factors, epidemiology, prevention, and neurophysiology as well as psychological issues, outcomes, and community integration. It details the acute and long-term treatment of all stroke-related impairments and complications. Contributors are acknowledged leaders from every wing of the stroke recovery field and the multi-specialty coverage of issues in rehabilitation, neurology, PT, OT, speech therapy, and nursing make the book an essential reference for every health care professional working to restore function to stroke survivors.
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