Motor control - theory and practical applications

Here is the ONLY text to bridge the gap between current motor control theory and research, and its application to clinical practice. Motor Control prepares therapists to examine and treat patients who have problems related to balance, mobility and upper extremity function, based on the best available evidence supporting the clinical practice. A systems theory of motor control and a clinical or "task-oriented" approach to examination and intervention are presented. The perfect BALANCE of features: / Functional approach provides a practical model of rehabilitation. / Specific examples of theoretical models apply theories to clinical practice. / Drawings, charts, tables and photographs clarify postural control and functional mobility. New features provide added FUNCTION: / Chapter 6 presents factors affecting the control of movement and the types of patients likely to have these impairments. / Upper extremity assessment and intervention techniques are addressed from occupational therapy and physical therapy perspectives. / Laboratory activities and case studies demonstrate key concepts. The book contains black-and-white illustrations. Includes bibliographical references and index Theories of motor control -- Motor learning and recovery of function -- Physiology of motor control -- Physiological basis of motor learning and recovery of function -- A conceptual framework for clinical practice -- Control of posture and balance -- Development of postural control -- Aging and postural control -- Abnormal postural control -- Assessment and treatment of patients with postural disorders -- Control of normal mobility -- A life span perspective of mobility -- Abnormal mobility -- Assessment and treatment of the patient with mobility disorders -- Upper extremity manipulation skills -- Upper extremity manipulation skills : changes across the life span -- Abnormal upper extremity manipulation control -- Assessment and treatment of the patient with upper extremity manipulatory dyscontrol The proliferation of new research in the field of neuroscience and motor control has made it difficult to keep pace with the latest findings. This text bridges the gap between research/theory and practice by focusing on the scientific and experimental basis of new motor control theories. http://www.archive.org/details/motorcontroltheo00shum