Pediatric Rehabilitation

Universally acknowledged as the cornerstone reference in the field, Pediatric Rehabilitation brings together renowned specialists from all sectors of the pediatric rehabilitation community to provide the most current and comprehensive information available. The fifth edition has been substantially updated and expanded with evidence-based discussions of new theories, therapies, interventions, research findings, and controversies. Five completely new chapters focus on such emerging areas as the use of ultrasound to guide motor point and nerve injections, rehabilitation of chronic pain and conversion disorders, management of concussions, sports injuries, and neurodegenerative and demyelinating diseases in children. This edition also addresses important new directions in genetic markers and tests, cognitive, developmental, and neuropsychological assessment, and rehabilitation for common genetic conditions. Additionally, several new contributors provide fresh perspectives to the voices of established leaders in the field.

Michael A. Alexander, MD is Professor of Pediatrics and Rehabilitation Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Chief of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE (Retired).

Dennis J. Matthews, MD is Fiscahs Chair, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine; Professor and Chair, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA.

Kevin P. Murphy, MD is Medical Director, Northern Minnesota Clinics, Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare; Associate Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Duluth School of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN, USA.