Neuro Notes: Clinical Pocket Guide

Perfect wherever you are…in class, in clinical, and in practice! Whatever the practice setting—acute care, rehabilitation, outpatient, extended care, or in a school—turn to this handy pocket guide to the neurological examination.   Small in size, but not in content, Neuro Notes is a concise quick reference of current standardized tests and exams for common neuromuscular conditions across the lifespan. A spiral binding, thumb tabs and 212 illustrations and photographs ensure you can find just what you’re looking for.  Five Stars. “Love the quick glance to verify my knowledge or to learn on the go!”—Kelly, Online Reviewer  A++++. “Great notes for a PT student in a clinical rotation.”—Luke, Online Reviewer  Great purchase.“This was a big help to me on my physical therapy clinicals. It is a great guide for medical and PT students.”—Connie L. Online Reviewer  Five Stars.“Exactly what we are going over in PTA school. Very helpful.”—Mitch, Online Reviewer   Updated & Revised! Up-to-date coverage of the preferred practice patterns for examinations, assessments, and outcome measures, including standardized tests, differential diagnosis, medical red flags, and common medications New! Evidence-based assessment data on common neuromuscular conditions. New! Outcome measures with strong reliability and validity that can be used to assess change over time, administered in a short amount of time, and require little to no equipment. Presents an overview of neuroanatomy and an outline of a neurological examination in an easy-to-reference, full-color table in the first tabbed section. Follows the preferred practice patterns for patients with neuromuscular disorders presented in the APTA’s Guide to Physical Therapist Practice. Addresses neurological examination techniques Ÿ standardized tests Ÿ differential diagnosis  Ÿ medical red flags Ÿ radiological/imaging testing Ÿ and medications for the most common disorders within each tabbed category. Incorporates pain assessment within each disorder discussion, where appropriate. Includes congenital or acquired disorders of the central nervous systems in infancy, childhood, and adolescence within the pediatric section.   Read more