Neuroscience Fundamentals for Rehabilitation 6th Edition

Neuroscience: Fundamentals for Rehabilitation (6th Edition) provides a comprehensive foundation in neuroscience with a strong emphasis on its clinical application in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and neurological rehabilitation. Written by renowned educator Laurie Lundy-Ekman, this evidence-based textbook bridges the gap between basic neuroscience and patient-centered rehabilitation, helping healthcare professionals understand how the nervous system functions in health and disease.

The book presents the structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous systems, neurophysiology, sensory and motor control, cognition, learning, memory, pain mechanisms, neuroplasticity, and neural development. It explains how neurological disorders affect movement, perception, communication, and functional independence while demonstrating how neuroscience principles guide clinical assessment, treatment planning, and rehabilitation interventions.

Designed for students and clinicians in rehabilitation sciences, the text covers neurological examination, motor learning, balance and gait control, spinal cord and brain function, cranial nerves, autonomic nervous system function, and the neural basis of movement. It also explores common neurological conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson disease, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, peripheral nerve disorders, vestibular dysfunction, and neurodegenerative diseases.

The sixth edition features updated scientific research, expanded content on neuroplasticity and motor recovery, enhanced clinical case studies, high-quality anatomical illustrations, review questions, and evidence-based rehabilitation strategies that help readers apply neuroscience concepts directly to patient care.

Key Topics: Neuroscience, Neuroanatomy, Neurophysiology, Central Nervous System, Peripheral Nervous System, Neuroplasticity, Motor Control, Motor Learning, Sensory Systems, Pain Mechanisms, Balance, Gait, Cognition, Memory, Neural Development, Neurological Assessment, Stroke Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Parkinson Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Peripheral Neuropathies, Cranial Nerves, Functional Recovery, Clinical Decision-Making, and Evidence-Based Rehabilitation.

Subject: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Neurological Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Medicine, Neuroscience, Neuroanatomy, Neurology, Speech-Language Pathology, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Kinesiology, Medical Education, Allied Health, Clinical Medicine, and Health Sciences.