Manual of Pediatric Balance Disorders.
Title:
Manual of Pediatric Balance Disorders.
Author:
O''Reilly, Robert C.
ISBN:
9781597566346
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (385 pages)
Contents:
Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Editors' Biographies -- Contributors -- Section I: Basic Mechanisms -- Chapter 1: Anatomy and Embryology of the Vestibular Apparatus -- Chapter 2: Physiology and Maturation of Balance Mechanisms -- Section II: Clinical Evaluation -- Chapter 3: History and Physical Examination of the Child with a Balance Disorder -- Chapter 4: VNG/ENG Testing with Children -- Chapter 5: Rotary Chair Testing -- Chapter 6: Vestibular-Evoked Myogenic Potentials in Children -- Chapter 7: Static Balance: Computerized Dynamic Posturography -- Chapter 8: Dynamic Balance and Gross Motor Assessment -- Chapter 9: Gait Analysis -- Section III: Pediatric Vestibular Disorders -- Chapter 10: Peripheral Vestibular Dysfunction -- Chapter 11: Vestibular Migraine -- Chapter 12: Structural Lesions of theCentral Nervous System -- Chapter 13: Seizure Disorders -- Chapter 14: Pediatric Movement Disorders -- Chapter 15: Neurodegenerative Diseases -- Chapter 16: Balance Problems in Children and Youth with Acquired Brain Injuries -- Chapter 17: Ocular and Oculomotility Abnormalities in Children -- Chapter 18: Balance Disorders in Meningitis and Inborn Errors of Metabolism -- Chapter 19: Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome -- Chapter 20: Developmental, Behavioral, and Psychological Disorders -- Section IV: Treatment -- Chapter 21: Vestibular Adaptation and Compensation -- Chapter 22: Vestibular Rehabilitation -- Chapter 23: Multisensory Deficits -- Chapter 24: Environmental Adaptations and Supports for Home and Community Engagement -- Chapter 25: Current and Future Research and Challenges -- Self-Assessment Questions Answer Key -- Index.
Abstract:
For the first time, a text is available to address the emerging and important field of diagnosis and management of pediatric vestibular and balance disorders. Designed to meet the informational needs of pediatric specialists-including physicians, audiologists, and physical, occupational and other therapists, the organization of the book allows it to be used effectively in the classroom, bedside, or laboratory.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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