Rehabilitation treatment for children with cerebral palsy

Author: Zhou Xuejuan
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The book is divided into 6 chapters. Chapter 1 introduces the definition, types, causes, symptoms, and diagnostic methods of cerebral palsy. Chapter 2 elaborates on the concept, basic principles, and precautions of cerebral palsy rehabilitation. Chapters 3, 4, and 5 are the key sections of the book, providing detailed explanations of integrated Chinese and Western rehabilitation methods, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and massage therapy. The operational illustrations are the first use of photo-computer-generated images in China, offering a realistic, aesthetically pleasing, and highly practical approach. Chapter 6 covers the use of assistive devices and various orthotic devices. The book features vivid and accessible language, is richly illustrated, and is suitable for therapists in rehabilitation institutions, community rehabilitation workers, and parents of children with cerebral palsy. It is also an excellent reference for pediatric rehabilitation therapists in comprehensive hospitals, pediatricians in primary hospitals, child health physicians, and other professionals engaged in child health and medical care.