Claudia Fenderson: Neuro Notes, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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Perfect wherever you are...in class, in clinical, and in practice! Whatever the practice setting---acute care, rehabilitation, outpatient, extended care, or in a school---turn to this handy pocket guide to the neurological examination.

Small in size, but not in content, Neuro Notes is a concise quick reference of current standardized tests and exams for common neuromuscular conditions across the lifespan. A spiral binding, thumb tabs and 212 illustrations and photographs ensure you can find just what you're looking for.

Five Stars. " Love the quick glance to verify my knowledge or to learn on the go!" ---Kelly, Online Reviewer

A++++. "Great notes for a PT student in a clinical rotation." ---Luke, Online Reviewer

Great purchase. "This was a big help to me on my physical therapy clinicals. It is a great guide for medical and PT students." ---Connie L. Online Reviewer

Five Stars. "Exactly what we are going over in PTA school. Very helpful." ---Mitch, Online Reviewer

• **Updated & Revised!**Up-to-date coverage of the preferred practice patterns for examinations, assessments, and outcome measures, including standardized tests, differential diagnosis, medical red flags, and common medications
• **New!**Evidence-based assessment data on common neuromuscular conditions.
• **New!**Outcome measures with strong reliability and validity that can be used to assess change over time, administered in a short amount of time, and require little to no equipment.

• Presents an overview of neuroanatomy and an outline of a neurological examination in an easy-to-reference, full-color table in the first tabbed section.
• Follows the preferred practice patterns for patients with neuromuscular disorders presented in the APTA's Guide to Physical Therapist Practice.
• Addresses neurological examination techniques ÿ standardized tests ÿ differential diagnosis ÿ medical red flags ÿ radiological / imaging testing ÿ and medications for the most common disorders within each tabbed category.
• Incorporates pain assessment within each disorder discussion, where appropriate.
• Includes congenital or acquired disorders of the central nervous systems in infancy, childhood, and adolescence within the pediatric section.