Improving Hand Function in Children with Cerebral Palsy

This book focuses on the assessment and enhancement of hand function in children with cerebral palsy, a critical determinant of their overall development and independence. Over the past two decades, significant advances in understanding hand function, motor control, and neurorehabilitation have expanded both assessment techniques and intervention strategies. Drawing on the expertise of specialists in neurology, orthopaedics, occupational and physical therapy, neuroimaging, anatomy, and motor learning, the book bridges theory and practice. It provides clinicians and researchers with evidence-based approaches to improve hand use, linking scientific knowledge with practical interventions to maximize function and quality of life for children with cerebral palsy.

Key Features

• Focused Scope: Concentrates exclusively on hand function, a key determinant of independence in children with cerebral palsy.
• Multidisciplinary Approach: Integrates insights from neurology, orthopaedics, motor control, neuroimaging, anatomy, and rehabilitation sciences.
• Evidence-Based Interventions: Provides research-backed methods for assessment and therapy in clinical practice.
• Translational Content: Demonstrates how theoretical concepts can be applied in real-world interventions by occupational and physical therapists.
• Global Expertise: Contributions from international specialists ensure a broad perspective and current best practices.
• Innovative Perspectives: Highlights new concepts and evolving approaches to improving hand function.
• Practical Relevance: Useful for clinicians, therapists, and researchers aiming to enhance functional outcomes and overall well-being of children with cerebral palsy.