Case studies in neurological rehabilitation / by Tarek A-Z. K. Gaber.

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

Part 1. Clinical rehabilitation. The rehabilitation consultation -- The rehabilitation unit -- Part 2. Case studies. Medical issues in brain injury rehabilitation -- Progressive neurological disorders -- Medical complications of immobility -- Orthotics in neurological rehabilitation -- Ethical and medicolegal controversies -- Chronic pain -- Medically unexplained disorders -- Spasticity management -- Ventilatory support in rehabilitation -- Sphincteric dysfunction -- Communication disabilities -- Sensory disability -- Prescriptions of independence -- Part 3. Exercises in neurological rehabilitation. Multiple choice questions -- Multiple choice answers.

Rehabilitation medicine is one of the fastest growing specialities in medicine. The largest sub-set of this field is neurological rehabilitation. This timely book, presented as a series of case studies, describes the wide range of clinical scenarios encountered by the rehabilitation medicine team and advises on management issues and options. Areas covered include ethical, medico-legal and social factors, touching on issues such as service organisation and patient reintegration. The book concludes with a set of multiple choice questions to test understanding and as the basis for preparation for professional examinations. This will be essential reading for all trainees in rehabilitation medicine, specialists from fields such as neurology where an understanding of the principles is important, and professionals from supportive allied health disciplines including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and nursing.