Neurological Rehabilitation: Spasticity and Contractures in Clinical Practice and Research

by Anand D. Pandyan (Editor), Hermie J. Hermens (Editor), Bernard A. Conway (Editor)

Overview

This book is the first attempt at bringing together a volume of work from a range of professionals with an interest in spasticity. The framework for the definition was developed in part by the authors contributing chapters that make up this volume. The book represents the current "state-of-the-art" regarding definition, measurement, pathophysiology (all state-of-the-art summaries) and simultaneously gives clinicians guidance on clinical management. This work combines coverage of both spasticity and contractures as these two phenomena are often closely interrelated. Current researchers do not differentiate between these individual impairments and, as such, there is significant confusion in the literature. This book discusses both conditions and then separates them into their respective components. If these two conditions co-exist (which is generally the case), then the management of a patient will need to be customized to individual clinical presentation. The clinical sections of the book are all written by currently practicing, and research active, clinicians, and the earlier chapters are written by researchers currently working on spasticity. In summary, this book:

• Provides information that is clinically relevant and strongly researched
• Includes clinical studies covering both spasticity and contractures, which is unique
• Presents editors and contributors that are world-class experts
• Takes a cookbook approach to measurements in clinical studies and research
• Contains extensive references that are included at the end of each chapter

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781315356761
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	04/19/2018
Series:	Rehabilitation Science in Practice Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	311
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Anand D. Pandyan, Hermie J. Hermens, Bernard A. Conway

Table of Contents

Introduction; Pathophysiology of Spasticity; Functional Problems in Spastic Patients; The Clinical Management of Spasticity and Contractures in Cerebral Palsy; Clinical Management of Spasticity and Contractures in Stroke; Clinical Management of Spasticity and Contractures in Spinal Cord Injury; Clinical Management of Spasticity and Contractures in Multiple Sclerosis; Clinical Assessment and Management of Spasticity and Contractures in Traumatic Brain Injury; Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis and other Hereditary Myelopathies

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Aliza Sharon Kumpinsky, MD (The Southeast Permanente Medical Group)
Description: This comprehensive book on spasticity and contracture addresses pathophysiology and emphasizes clinical considerations based on etiology. It also provides a detailed review of the most current advances in treatments, fully addressing both conservative and invasive treatments. The authors also provide guidance for future areas of research.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide a framework for practitioners to classify spasticity by etiology in order to optimize treatment. The authors aim to demonstrate current treatments of spasticity and contracture, as well as to provide guidance for monitoring response. According to the authors, no prior standardized practice exists for measuring treatment response and outcomes across specialties. This book helps to clarify future direction for collaborative efforts among professionals with an interest in spasticity.
Audience: The audience is all practitioners involved in the care of patients with spasticity and contracture, including physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians, neurologists, and advanced practice providers in these specialties, physical therapists, and occupational therapists. It is also appropriate for students of physical therapy and occupational therapy who have an interest in neurorehabilitation. The book is well written and immensely readable.
Features: The book begins with an introduction that includes basic definitions, and proceeds to a thorough discussion of relevant pathophysiology. Subsequent chapters address the major medical conditions that lead to spasticity (cerebral palsy, stroke, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, and hereditary myelopathies). The book features a well-organized outline of content at the beginning of each chapter and clear title headers, which makes it easy to find a desired section. Each chapter has a comprehensive list of references for further reading. Tables are well organized, although underused. The book features full-color graphics for better visual interest.
Assessment: This is an excellent book for providers who care for patients with spasticity and contracture. It covers the subject broadly and in a readable, highly understandable format. It is appropriate both as a reference for those who are learning about and treating these patients, as well as innovators in the field. It is highly recommended for those who are looking for a quick reference to guide the management of these patients.

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