Get a quick, expert overview of optimal therapeutic interventions for pediatric patients with musculoskeletal conditions of the hand. This concise resource by Drs. Joshua Abzug, Scott Kozin, and Rebecca Neiduski offers practical recommendations and guidelines along with key background information, for a well-rounded, concise perspective on hand therapy for children. You’ll benefit from the knowledge and experience of orthopaedic surgeons and other members of the rehabilitation care team who provide a real-world, multidisciplinary approach to this complex field. Covers a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including congenital disorders, joint disorders, neuromuscular disorders, sports-related injuries, trauma, and burns. Includes supporting background information, including an overview of embryology, intrauterine diagnosis, and physical functional development. Discusses complementary clinical approaches, including orthotic intervention and prosthetics. Consolidates today’s available information on this timely topic into a single convenient resource.
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The text includes more than 40 cases that include client overviews, relevant history and background information; information regarding the analysis of occupational performance; information about progress in treatment; and questions to ...
Combining essential assessment guidance with evidence-based intervention strategies, this text helps readers quickly locate the information they need to evaluate and manage pediatric disorders.
The book first covers the foundations of frames reference for pediatric OT (Section I), and then covers commonly used frames of reference such as motor skill acquisition, biomechanical, and sensory integration (Section II).
Mackay N, McCluskey A, Mayes R: The Log Handwriting Program improved children's writing legibility: a pretest–post-test study. Am J Occup Ther 64:30–36, 2010. Malloy-Miller T, Polatajko H, Anstett B: Handwriting error patterns of ...
This clinical reference is written for practitioners working in early intervention programs and for students training to be pediatric OTs. Clinical strategies and application in practice will appeal to experienced...
Is readable, concise, and well-organized with a consistent format throughout. Integrates recent research findings and current thinking throughout the text. Emphasizes neuroscience and the hand's sensory function and haptic perception.
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101 Creative Therapy Ideas: Upper Extremity and Hand Therapy Exercises for Adult and Pediatric Patients