Neurorehabilitation in Parkinson's Disease: An Evidence-Based Treatment Model

Neurorehabilitation in Parkinson's Disease: An Evidence-Based Treatment Model provides a comprehensive theoretical and clinical reference for the treatment of patients with Parkinson's disease. Marilyn Trail, Elizabeth Protas, and Eugene Lai, along with contributions from internationally recognized experts, bring together the discussion of theoretical approaches with the actual clinical treatment of patients suffering from Parkinson's disease. Throughout "Neurorehabilitation in Parkinson's Disease", clinical case studies and vignettes highlight evidence-based practice and provide practitioners with clinically relevant tools for treatment. In addition to providing comprehensive treatment models for occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology, this unique text contains chapters devoted to assistive technology specifically for patients with Parkinson's disease and home programs for these patients. Some topics covered include: review of pathophysiology, symptomatology, and standardized instruments used to measure conditions.