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This book presents a transformative approach to the clinical management of musculoskeletal issues in children with cerebral palsy (CP), emphasizing intervention within a complex adaptive system to enhance the child’s lived experience. Moving beyond traditional models, it integrates current research on muscle and bone physiology into practical clinical strategies, offering a holistic perspective on how musculoskeletal function interacts with the child and their environment. It challenges clinicians to consider new models of assessment and intervention that go beyond isolated impairments to improve overall quality of life.
Key Features
- Critical review of current understanding and management of musculoskeletal deformities in children with CP
- Translates research on muscle and bone physiology into mainstream clinical practice
- Introduces an alternative model of assessment and intervention focusing on muscle growth and functional impairment
- Conceptualizes the musculoskeletal system as an interconnected, adaptive system extending from molecular to environmental levels
- Emphasizes interventions aimed at improving the child’s interaction with and experience of their environment
- Offers insights for clinicians, children, and families on emerging therapeutic approaches
- Encourages evidence-based, holistic, and innovative strategies for enhancing functional outcomes
