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Written with the ease and clarity that so readily characterizes Leon Chaitow's work, the new edition of this popular book explains and explores the use of Neuromuscular Techniques (NMT) - proven soft-tissue manipulative techniques which are used to assess and treat myofascial pain and dysfunction.

Complete with DVD showing the techniques performed by the author, Modern Neuromuscular Techniques 3e explores the history and evolution of NMT and explains how they can be used to allow the rapid and accurate identification of local soft-tissue dysfunction.

Pelvic Organ Dysfunction in Neurological Disease describes the neurological control of human bladder, bowel and sexual function and then details the dysfunctions which may arise as a consequence of various neurological diseases. Easy to read, the book will be of value to any healthcare professional managing patients in whom pelvic organ functions have been compromised by neurological disease. The book provides a structured approach to present day understanding of the neurological control of pelvic organs and the investigation and management of each type of organ dysfunction.

Esta práctica obra supone una guía concisa y sumamente ilustrada cuyo objetivo es ofrecer una visión sencilla que permita a un estudiante de medicina o a un médico joven llevar a cabo el examen neurológico sin dificultad.
Se centra en cómo llevar a cabo la parte neurológica de un examen físico. Cada capítulo comienza con una breve información sobre antecedentes, seguida por un apartado que se titula «Qué hacer» y lo explica describiendo un caso sencillo y otro con anormalidades.

The increased awareness of cerebral visual impairment in children, combined with improved recognition of its wide ranging manifestations, has led to its recognition as the most common cause of visual impairment in children in the developed world. Yet the subject is in its infancy, with very little published to date. Information on this complex topic has been needed by all disciplines working with disabled children for many years.

Puntos clave

Articles in this issue include “Epidemiology of Cerebral Palsy”, “Classification of Cerebral Palsy”, “Examination of the Child with Cerebral Palsy”, “Gait Analysis in Cerebral Palsy”, “Management of Spasticity in Cerebral Palsy”, “Surgery of the Upper Extremity in Cerebral Palsy”, “Spine Surgery in Cerebral Palsy”, “The Hip in Cerebral Palsy”, “The Knee in Cerebral Palsy”, “The Foot and Ankle in Cerebral Palsy”, “Orthopedic Care of the Adult with Cerebral Palsy.”
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By Hank Chambers

Neuromuscular Disorders presents a multi-disciplinary approach to the management and therapeutic treatment of the full range of neuromuscular disorders and resulting complications. Dr. Tulio Bertorini and a contributing team of the world’s leading authorities in the field provide the latest tools and strategies for minimizing disability and maximizing quality of life…in print and online at expertconsult.com.

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Occupational Therapy and Stroke guides newly qualified occupational therapists (and those new to the field of stroke management) through the complexities of treating people following stroke. It encourages and assists therapists to use their skills in problem solving, building on techniques taught and observed as an undergraduate.

La disfagia neurógena, definida como aquel trastorno de la deglución que aparece en contexto de una lesión del sistema nervioso, tiene una incidencia relevante en diversos procesos neurológicos. Éstos pueden ser de inicio agudo, como los accidentes vasculares cerebrales o los traumatismos craneoencefálicos, que tienden a la recuperación, o bien pueden ser debidos a enfermedades neurodegenerativas, como la esclerosis múltiple o la esclerosis lateral amiotrófica, que tienden al deterioro gradual.