Stroke Rehabilitation: A Function-Based Approach, 4e

Learn to confidently manage the growing number of stroke rehabilitation clients with Gillen’s **Stroke Rehabilitation: A Function-Based Approach, 4th Edition**. Using a holistic and multidisciplinary approach, this text remains the __only__ comprehensive, evidence-based stroke rehabilitation resource for occupational therapists. The new edition has been extensively updated with the latest information, along with more evidence-based research added to every chapter. As with previous editions, this comprehensive reference uses an application-based method that integrates background medical information, samples of functionally based evaluations, and current treatment techniques and intervention strategies. * **Evidence-based clinical trials and outcome studies** clearly outline the basis for stroke interventions. * **UNIQUE! __Survivor’s Perspectives__** help readers understand the stroke rehabilitation process from the client’’ point-of-view. * **UNIQUE! Case studies** challenge readers to apply rehabilitation concepts to realistic scenarios. * **UNIQUE! A multidisciplinary approach** highlights discipline-specific distinctions in stroke rehabilitation among occupation and physical therapists, physicians, and speech-language pathologists. * **Review questions in each chapter** help readers assess their understanding of rehabilitation concepts. * **Key terms and chapter objectives** at the beginning of each chapter help readers study more efficiently. * **Three new chapters** broaden your understanding of stroke intervention in the areas of __Using Technology to Improve Limb Function__, __Managing Speech and Language Deficits after Stroke__, and __Parenting after Stroke__. * **Learning activities and interactive references on a companion Evolve Resources website** help you review textbook content and locate additional information. This work is based on the most up-to-date research on stroke rehabilitation and presents its content in a holistic fashion, combining aspects of background medical information, samples of functionally based evaluations, treatment techniques and interventions