Provides an introduction to the major diseases and disabilities common to children who require physical therapy and the examination and interventions commonly employed in their rehabilitation. This book offers coverage on the development of body systems including musculoskeletal, neurological and neuromuscular, cardiac, and pulmonary.

Used as both a textbook in PT programs and as a clinical reference, this book provides the information needed by PTs, both student and professional, when working with children. It includes case studies, a DVD-ROM with video clips, as well as a three-tiered website with resources for instructors, students, and clinicians.

Incorporating the OT Practice Framework, this text takes an evidence-based look at children at various ages and stages in development, addressing both conditions and treatment techniques in all settings. It also includes research and theories, techniques, and the changes in pediatric OT practice.

Introduces and explains acupuncture and related techniques used in the treatment of children. This book, from a pediatrician with experience in acupuncture, introduces important concepts of childhood development that integrate conventional theories with the Traditional Chinese Medicine theories presented in the classic texts.

Helps gain the skills and knowledge you need to provide safe massage therapy to patients in acute care settings and private practice clients who are medically frail. This book portrays how massage therapy complements medical treatments to increase comfort, improve clinical outcomes, and provide wholeness in clients and those who care for them.