By Marilyn Trail, MOT, OTR; Elizabeth J. Protas, P.T., PhD, FACSM; and Eugene C. Lai, MD, PhD
Slack Books, 2008, 361 pgs., $53.95
Neurorehabilitation in Parkinson's Disease offers a dynamic, current comprehensive overview of the diagnoses, features, and medical and functional management of the disease, with clinically based treatment approaches from established scientific models for health care professionals working with Parkinson's disease (PD). The authors are highly knowledgeable recognized experts in the field, and the professional contributing editors have similar backgrounds. Attention is given to the general facts and progressive natural findings for PD, with its diagnostic criteria and diagnosis. There is a thorough review of medications, role of rehabilitation, surgical treatments, alternative therapies and future therapies, such as gene and stem cell therapy. The latest current scientific research is discussed with designs for individual professional outcome measures and assessments, treatment considerations and professional recommendations throughout all phases of PD.
Three to four separate chapters are edited by occupational therapists, physical therapists and speech language pathologists with emphasis placed upon collaboratively treating the PD individual. The OT chapters include an introduction of neuroplasty with implications for PD, a model and treatment approach for management of PD and a theoretical approach for functional management of the PD client with elements from comprehensive motor learning and motor performance methods. Additionally, many areas related specifically to OT are explored, including, handwriting, ergonomics and musculoskeletal exercises, as well as mental imagery, yoga and Tai Chi. Assistive and adaptive technology is discussed in detail, and a thorough self-management rehabilitation and home program provides an excellent intervention guide.
The OT model of treatment provides professionals with scientific evidence based practice inquiry, principles and performance to optimize performance skills and outcomes.
Together, with the PT and SLP contributions, all of the information presented creates a valuable frame of reference for the successful, collaborative treatment practitioner.
Neurorehabilitation in Parkinson's Disease is a rewarding comprehensive important medical guide. This valuable holistic approach for PD is not to be missed, and gives therapists the necessary tools for designing effective treatment plans and developing successful outcomes for those clients diagnosed with PD.
This book can be obtained from Slack Books at www.slackbooks.com.
Reviewer Terry L. Schultz, a senior staff occupational therapist at Henrico Doctors Hospital-Parham campus, Richmond, Virginia, specializes in adult physical rehabilitation. Schultz graduated from VCU-MCV, Richmond, Virginia in 1980.
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