Bobath Concept Theory and Clinical Practice in Neurological Rehabilitation [Paperback]

This book guides the reader through general principles to more specific application of neurophysiological principles and movement re-education in the recovery of important areas, including moving between sitting and standing, locomotion and recovery of upper limb function. 

Prefacei

Contributors

Acknowledgements

1. The Bobath Concept: Developments and Current Theoretical Underpinning (Sue Raine)

Introduction

The founders and development of the Bobath Concept

Current theory underpinning the Bobath Concept

Systems approach to motor control

Clinical application of the theory underpinning the Bobath Concept

Summary

References

2. An Understanding of Functional Movement as a Basis for Clinical Reasoning (Linzi Meadows and Jenny Williams)

Introduction

Normal movement versus efficient movement

Compensatory strategies

Motor control and motor learning

Requirements of efficient movement

Summary

References

3. Assessment and Clinical Reasoning in the Bobath Concept (Paul Johnson)

Introduction

Models of clinical reasoning and the Bobath Concept

Key characteristics of assessment usinlS¯