This book is a practical resource for physiotherapists and occupational therapists who support people with cerebral palsy, helping them to solve the problems with movement and other impairments that so often accompany cerebral palsy. It enables them to be more active and better able to participate in roles such as study, work, recreation and relationships. The first chapters provide the background to the clinical reasoning approach that informs the whole text, as well as an overview of therapeutic interventions.
Key Features
- Clinical reasoning approach to therapeutic interventions
- Detailed case studies across the lifespan
- Reasoning behind assessment and treatment choices
- Use of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health framework
- Family-centred approaches in therapeutic strategies
- Multidisciplinary team work
Additional Information
The subsequent chapters present clinical situations that therapists will encounter in the course of their work with individuals with cerebral palsy across the lifespan. Each chapter describes a case in detail, including the reasoning behind assessment and treatment choices, interventions and outcomes.
Specifications
- Focuses on practical applications for real-world scenarios
- Emphasises the use of intervention process models
- Supports patient and family decision-making
