Phineas Gage was truly a man with a hole in his head. In 1948, when a thirteen-pound iron rod was shot through his brain, he miraculously survived to live another eleven years and become a textbook case in brain science.
Through the case history of Phineas Gage, a 19th century Vermonter who had an iron bar driven through his brain and lived, the book examines what is known of brain function.
Through the case history of Phineas Gage, a 19th century Vermonter who had an iron bar driven through his brain and lived, the book examines what is known of brain function.
Neurorehabilitation of the Upper Limb Across the Lifespan is a comprehensive guide to managing spastic hypertonia after brain injury, and the ideal reference for therapeutic interventions that optimise arm and hand function to support goal achievement. The first full overview of…
« Neurorehabilitation is an expanding field with an increasing clinical impact because of an ageing population. During the last 20 years neurorehabilitation has developed from a discipline with little scientific background, separated from other medical centers, to a medical enti…
This textbook provides the reader with an understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of neurorehabilitation, as well as a clear idea about how and why to approach treatment decisions in individual patients.
Neurorehabilitation is an expanding field with an increasing clinical impact because of an ageing population. During the last 20 years neurorehabilitation has developed from a discipline with little scientific background, separated from other medical centers, to a medical entity…