Spinal Injury and Stroke Rehabilitation

Beginning with the pathophysiology of stroke and spinal cord injury and the anatomical context of the brain and spinal cord, this book describes the changes, complications, systemic involvement, medical and surgical management of stroke and spinal injury patients.

It focuses not only on the neuromuscular rehabilitation but also discusses multi-system rehabilitation management.

With an international author group with vast collective experience in the field, the book examines secondary conditions such as urological, GI, cognitive, respiratory, speech & language and occupational problems.

The book also incorporates recent advances in Western spinal cord injury and stroke rehabilitation science, along with global perspectives.

Key points

Guide to medical and surgical management of stroke and spinal injury Discusses both neuromuscular rehabilitation and multi-system rehabilitation management Covers secondary conditions associated with stroke and spinal injury Includes recent advances in Western spinal cord injury and stroke rehabilitation science