2nd Edition - Physical Therapy Neurologic Clinical Specialist Examination (NCS) Practice Questions with References & Explanations of Answers - 2016

This is the 2nd edition including detailed explanations of answers. A common problem when studying for the NCS exam is that there is no way of assessing your level of knowledge prior to taking the exam. This book solves that problem by providing 115 case-based study questions and answer with detailed explanations. Additionally, each question has references from the APTA Neurology Section's resource list and/or from recently published research articles relevant to neurologic rehabilitation. This book can be used to identify gaps in knowledge that require further study based on success in answering questions in each of the sub-sections of this book. Also, this book is intended to support and augment self-study in preparation for taking the NCS exam by citing relevant research articles so the reader can find more information on any of the topics covered on the NCS exam. NEW in the 2nd Edition: Detailed Explanations of Answers - Increased Complexity of Clinical Cases - 15 Additional Physical Therapy Expert Contributors This is an invaluable resource with 115 total questions and over 40 case examples covering all major topics in neurologic rehabilitation including: - Spinal Cord Injury - Multiple Sclerosis - Parkinson's Disease - Vestibular Rehabilitation - Traumatic Brain Injury - Cerebrovascular Accident - Amputees & Prosthetics - Pediatrics & Development - Research Methods - Education & Teaching - Lower Motor Neuron