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Neurorehabilitation in Parkinson's Disease

Neurorehabilitation in Parkinson's Disease

by Marilyn Trail (Author), ElizabethProtas (Author), EugeneLai (Author)

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Neurorehabilitation in Parkinson's Disease: An Evidence-Based Treatment Model provides a comprehensive theoretical and clinical reference for the treatment of patients with Parkinson's disease. Marilyn Trail, Elizabeth Protas, and Eugene Lai, along with contributions from internationally recognized experts, bring together the discussion of theoretical approaches with the actual clinical treatment of patients suffering from Parkinson's disease. Throughout Neurorehabilitation in Parkinson's Disease , clinical case studies and vignettes highlight evidence-based practice and provide practitioners with clinically relevant tools for treatment. In addition to providing comprehensive treatment models for occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language pathology, this unique text contains chapters devoted to assistive technology specifically for patients with Parkinson's disease and home programs for these patients. Some topics covered include: review of pathophysiology, symptomatology, and standardized instruments used to measure conditions.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 384
 Edition: 1
 Publisher: SLACK Incorporated
Published: 15 Feb 2008
ISBN 10: 1556427719
ISBN 13: 9781556427718

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Excellent features of this text are the thorough and recent references found at the end of each chapter. Also, the appendices provide many of the accepted scales and scores for parkinson's disease (PD), as well as listings for where to find more information on almost any need related to PD. This is a comprehensive text using information that is evidence-based. It would be advantageous for each of the disciplines mentioned to have a copy of this resource guide. It is the most recent and complete resource for PD.

--Dan Bankson, MSPT, CFMT, CSCS, Rehab Care, MI, ADVANCE for Physical Therapists & PT Assistants


Professionals in the health related fields working with Parkinson's patients, will find valuable information in this new book. Dr. James Parkinson, who in 1817 first described the condition, would be very pleased with the friendly-user approach the editors took in preparing this useful book.

--Jay Schleichkorn, PhD, PT, Dr. Jay's E-Book Reports


The authors and editors have presented a thorough configuration of the problems that both a client and a professional will face once the medical diagnosis of Parkinson's disease is made. This text helps to inform and direct those professionals toward clinical decision making based on today's clinical evidence. This text helps guide colleagues through the process of evaluation, identification of specific movement dysfunctions, and potential treatment selections made by therapists and patients as an individual progresses through various stages of the disease process.

--Darcy Umphred, PT, PhD, FAPTA


Neurorehabilitation in Parkinson's Disease (PD) is the most comprehensive text I have read on this topic. The text is extremely well written by experts of the fields. I recommend this book the occupational therapists who want the current knowledge about PD and the understanding of what other professionals are doing when assessing and treating people with this disease.

--Sandi Spaulding, Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy


The chapters have extensive reference lists, and the use of evidence to support discussion is apparent throughout. It is this wide-ranging use of supporting literature which distinguishes this book from others. The editors maintain the multidisciplinary aspect of Parkinson's disease management, and this has resulted in a book which is a reference source as well as a treatment guide. Overall, the book is well presented with good use of figures and tables, and it would be useful as a general resource in departments and libraries.

-- Jackie Hammerton, Physiotherapy

Author Bio
Marilyn Trail, MOT, OTR is the Co-Associate Director of Education for the Parkinson's Disease Research, Education and Clinical Center (PADRECC) at the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center and an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology from the University of Oklahoma and her Master of Occupational Therapy degree from Texas Woman's University. Ms. Trail has years of experience mentoring graduate students in treatment of patients with Parkinson's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in the clinical setting. She is Chair of the Houston PADRECC Education Committee which sponsors yearly regionally recognized continuing educational conferences on Parkinson's disease and related movement disorders for allied health professionals and VA/community health fairs for patients with Parkinson's disease, editor of the National VA Parkinson's Disease Consortium/National PADRECC newsletter for movement disorder specialists, editor of the Houston PADRECC newsletter for Parkinson's disease patients and their families, a reviewer for peer-reviewed scientific journals, and a consultant and contributor to Practical Pointers for Patients wit Parkinson's Disease, a patient/family resource guide published by the National Parkinson Foundation. Ms. Trail's research interests concern quality of life and activity in Parkinson's disease patients, and she is the principle investigator on several projects related to these issues. She has published numerous papers and abstracts in professional journals such as the Journal of Neurological Sciences, Journal of Palliative Medicine, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Movement Disorders, and Annuals of Neurology. She was the recipient of the Lita Wallace Readers Digest Foundation Grant and the principal investigator for The Methodist Hospital Foundation Grant. For many years she worked as a clinical specialist in occupational therapy at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, where she focused upon the treatment and education of patients with Parkinson's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. She lectures widely on these topics.

Dr. Elizabeth J. Protas is the Interim Dean, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, the Ruby Decker Endowed Professor, and a Senior Fellow of the Sealy Center on Aging. Her research and clinical interests focus on exercise, aging and physiological responses to exercise of individuals with chronic disabilities, particularly individuals who have had a stroke or Parkinson's disease. She has published over 50 manuscripts and book chapters. She has received grant funding from the National Institute of Health, the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, the Department of Veteran's Affairs and the Foundation for Physical Therapy to support her research. She was an investigator with the Veteran's Affairs Rehabilitation Research and Development Center of Excellence on Healthy Living with Disabilities and the Parkinson's Disease Research, Education and Clinical Center. Dr. Protas has been on the American College of Sports Medicine's Board of Trustees and is a Fellow of the College. She has also served as the past president and former executive director of the Texas Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine. In 2007, the Council on Aging and Adult Development of the American Association for Active Lifestyes and Fitness awarded Dr. Protas the Herbert H. deVries Award for Distinguished Research in the Field of Aging. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston College of Nursing awarded the Joseph C. Valley Gerontological Professional of the Year to Dr. Protas in 2000. At Texas Woman's University, she implemented the 3rd doctoral program in physical therapy in the country, and the only postdoctoral fellowship program in physical therapy in the nation. She has been on the Committee for Post-doctoral and Doctoral Awards of the American Physical Therapy Association. For the Foundation for Physical Therapy, Dr. Protas has chaired the Doctoral Research Awards Committee, and has been a member of the Foundation's Advisory Committee and the Research Awards Committee. She serves as an accreditation site visit team leader for the Commission on Physical Therapy Education Accreditation and has been a member of the Cardiopulmonary Specialty Council and the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Dr. Protas is a Founding Fellow of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. She received her BS in Physical Therapy in 1968 and her PhD in Education in 1981 from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Eugene C. Lai, MD, PhD is a Professor of Neurology at Baylor College of Medicine and the Director of the Parkinson's Disease Research, Education and Clinical Center at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lai received his bachelor of science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin and his doctorate degree, also in Biochemistry, from the University of Washington. He then studied Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and completed his Neurology residency training at Baylor Affiliated Hospitals in Houston. Dr. Lai is a clinician-scientist who has special interests in the causes and treatments of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. He also has expertise in the assessment of motor function and quality of life. He is the principal investigator or co-investigator of many clinical research studies. He has more than one hundred scientific publications and abstracts, and has lectured widely on topics in neurodegenerative diseases. He also enjoys teaching residents and fellows in his clinical practice. He is board certified in Neurology and is also a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Neurology, Texas Medical Association, Harris County Medical Society, and Society for Neuroscience. He is on the Medical Advisory Board of the Parkinson Foundation of Harris County and on the Executive Board of the Houston Area Parkinson Society. He is the past President of the Houston Neurological Society and has also served as the Vice-President of the Texas Neurological Society. He has been recognized as one of American's Top Physicians, Texas Super Doctors and Houston Super Doc.