Rehabilitation: brain and spinal injuries Books

Book SynopsisPain and discomfort related to the spine are extremely common, to the extent that back and neck pain may be considered part of the human condition. In most instances, interventions are not necessary. However, surgery can be required in some situations, and may be considered as a valuable option in others. In order to enable accurate patient counselling and to help in fine-tuning indications for surgery (for example, after unsatisfactory relief from conservative pain management), physiotherapists and rehabilitation specialists should be aware of surgery rationales and techniques. In most cases, surgery does not stand on its own, and postoperative rehabilitation will benefit from a certain degree of surgical knowledge by the physiotherapist and rehabilitation specialist. Additionally, it is paramount that all spinal caregivers speak the same vocabulary and issue the same messages to the patient. This little book explains surgical reasoning and surgical techniques to non-surgeons. It aims at crossing the bridge between surgical and rehabilitation paradigms to the benefit of patients. The entire field is covered in a concise and comprehensive way, and will be a must-read in spinal rehabilitation practices.

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Book SynopsisThe New York Times best-selling author of My Stroke of Insight blends neuroanatomy with psychology to show how we can short-circuit emotional reactivity and find our way to peace.For half a century we have been trained to believe that our right brain hemisphere is our emotional brain, while our left brain houses our rational thinking. Now neuroscience shows that it’s not that simple: in fact, our emotional limbic tissue is evenly divided between our two hemispheres. Consequently, each hemisphere has both an emotional brain and a thinking brain. In this groundbreaking new book, Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor—author of the New York Times bestseller My Stroke of Insight—presents these four distinct modules of cells as four characters that make up who we are: Character 1, Left Thinking; Character 2, Left Emotion; Character 3, Right Emotion; and Character 4, Right Thinking.Everything we think, feel, or do is dependent upon brain cells to perform that function. Since each of the Four Characters stems from specific groups of cells that feel unique inside of our body, they each display particular skills, feel specific emotions, or think distinctive thoughts. In Whole Brain Living, available in paperback for the first time, Dr. Taylor blends neuroanatomy with psychology to help us:Get acquainted with our own Four Characters, observe how they show up in our daily life, and learn to identify and relate to them in others as wellApply the wisdom of the Four Characters to every area of life—from work to relationships to healthUse a powerful practice called the Brain Huddle—a tool for bringing our Four Characters into conversation with one another—to short-circuit emotional reactivity, tap our characters’ respective strengths, and choose which one to embody in any situationThe more we become familiar with each of the characters in ourselves and others, the more power we gain over our thoughts, our feelings, our relationships, and our lives. Indeed, we discover that we have the power to choose who and how we want to be in every moment. And when our Four Characters work together and balance one another as a whole brain, we gain a radical new road map to deep inner peace.

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Book SynopsisReveals the mind boggling neuroscience connecting brain, body, mind, and society, by examining a range of brain disorders, in the tradition of Oliver Sacks.

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''You''re amazing I could talk to you (Rahul) all day'' Chris Evans''This is a gripping new book'' The TimesWorld-leading neuroscientist and neurosurgeon Dr Rahul Jandial draws on his years of work with patients suffering from the most extreme cases of brain damage, disorders and illnesses to reveal what they can tell us about the science of the mind.From a languages teacher who has to choose whether to lose her ability to speak Spanish or English after brain surgery, to a former TV exec, now homeless, who discovers that his life-altering despondency is the result of a tumour, to a fainting teen who learns that deep breathing can mean the difference between life or death, these stories uncover the secret workings of the brain.Blending cutting-edge research and beautiful storytelling, Life Lessons from a Brain Surgeon is a vital resource on the best ways to boost your memory, control stress and emotions, minimize pain, unleash your creativity, raise smart kids and reduce the risk of Alzheimer''s. This is a deeply practical and readable book, which will take you on an expedition through the anatomy of the most fascinating - and mysterious - of organs.Rahul''s new book Life on a Knife''s Edge is out now.Trade ReviewA compelling insight into that special organ that surgeons cannot replace * Professor Stephen Westaby, author of 'Fragile Lives' *A powerful and trustworthy insight into the brain. You will love his playful story telling and guidance * Dr Rupy Aujla - author 'The Doctor's Kitchen' and 'Eat to Beat Illness' *Rahul Jandial's truth and honesty is fantastic and his knowledge is amazing * Tim Lovejoy, Channel 4 'Sunday Brunch' TV presenter and podcast host *Forget supplements and pricey potions - these easy, doctor-approved exercises and lifestyle upgrades can help boost your brain at any age * New York Post *Want to be happier, feel younger AND stave off dementia? Then try a leading neurosurgeon's brilliantly simple workouts for your little grey cells with this ingenious "BOOTCAMP FOR YOUR BRAIN" * Daily Mail *Finally! A book about the brain that has gripping stories, easy to understand science, and useful tips that people can use in their daily lives. If you only read one book about the human brain, this should be the one. This book makes me even more proud of our unique craft - brain surgery and neuroscience * Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa,Author of 'Dr Q: My Journey from Migrant Farm Worker to Brain Surgeon' *World-leading neuroscientist Dr Rahul Jandial takes readers on a journey through the body's most mysterious organ. As well as revealing the secrets of the working brain, he offers tips on boosting memory, minimising pain and cutting Alzheimer's risk * Mail on Sunday *Who knew a book about the human brain could be so enlightening and enjoyable at the same time? Science has come a long way and Dr. Rahul Jandial is on the leading edge of some of the most promising and innovative breakthroughs in treating the brain. In Life Lessons from a Brain Surgeon Jandial strikes an elegant balance between highlighting scientific discoveries, "busting" popular myths and providing realistic tips that can be applied to everyday life. The stories he shares about his experiences and the brain's ability to adapt and heal are incredibly inspiring * Sandy Nunez, ESPN *

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Book SynopsisSusannah Cahalan is a reporter on the New York Post, and the recipient of the 2010 Silurian Award of Excellence in Journalism for Feature Writing. Her writing has also appeared in the New York Times, and is frequently picked up by the Daily Mail, Gawker, Gothamist, AOL and Yahoo among other news aggregrator sites.Trade ReviewWith eagle-eye precision and brutal honesty, Susannah Cahalan turns her journalistic gaze on herself as she bravely looks back on one of the most harrowing and unimaginable experiences one could ever face: the loss of mind, body and self ... a mesmerizing story -- Mira Bartók, New York Times bestselling author of 'The Memory Palace'Captivating ... Cahalan's prose carries a sharp, unsparing punch -- Michael Greenberg * New York Times *

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart 1. Overview 1. Introduction 2. What is Concussion? Part 2. Symptoms and Recovery 3. Acute Symptoms and Management 4. Common Symptoms Following Concussion 5. Prognosis and Expectations for Recovery 6. Management Options for Post-Concussive Symptoms to Promote Recovery 7. Long-Term Implications 8. School and Education Issues for the Student who has sustained a concussion 9. Occupational and Work issues for the Employee who has sustained a concussion Part 3. Special Populations 10. Athletic Concussion 11. Military Concussion 12. Concussion in Children 13. Concussion in the Elderly

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Book SynopsisExecutive disorders represent the most common and most troubling consequence of brain injury. These are disorders of the most sophisticated type, and notoriously difficult to assess, understand and rehabilitate. This book provides a concise and accessible review of best practice in the rehabilitation of executive disorders, that is, the ability to plan and execute actions and control behaviour. The book covers a wide range of approaches to the rehabilitation of executive disorders including potential uses of modern technology. The first section looks at theoretical approaches to executive disorder. In the second part of the book, clinical advice is offered for treating disorders. The final section looks at professional issues, such as the impact of new legislation, risk assessment, and the involvement of the family in rehabilitation. With chapters written by leading researchers and clinicians, the book provides a comprehensive guide to these complex disorders.Trade ReviewEcrit par d'eminents cliniciens, cet ouvrage est un guide complet de ces troubles complexes. * Institut Regional de readaptation *Table of ContentsPART 1 - THEORETICAL DEVELOPMENTS; PART 2 - REHABILITATION; PART 3 - PROFESSIONAL ISSUES

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Book SynopsisThis handbook is for nurses needing practical guidance in clinical situations, either as an aide memoire for the specialist nurse, or an essential reference source for newly qualified nurses caring for people with neurological problems for the first time.Table of Contents1: Policy influences on neuroscience practice 2: Underpinning neuroanatomy and physiology 3: Neurological assessment 4: Neurological investigations 5: Common drugs and treatments 6: Neurological emergencies 7: Common problems and symptoms 8: Long-term neurological conditions 9: Neurosurgery nursing 10: Neuroscience critical care 11: Neurorehabilitation 12: Legal and ethical issues 13: Complementary therapies 14: Paediatric neuroscience care

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSection 1: Foundations for Clinical Practice in Neurological Rehabilitation 1. Foundations for Clinical Practice in Neurologic Rehabilitation 2. Movement Analysis Across the Life Span 3. Motor Control, Motor Learning, and Neuroplasticity 4. The Limbic System: Influence over Motor Control and Learning 5. Psychosocial Aspects of Adaptation and Adjustment during Various Phases of Neurological Disability 6. Medical Screening by the Therapist 7. Examination and Evaluation of Functional Movement Activities, Body Functions and Structures, and Participation 8. Interventions for Clients with Movement Limitations Section 2: Physical Rehabilitation Management of Clients with Neurologic System Pathology 9. Neonates and Parents: Neurodevelopmental Perspectives in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Follow-Up 10. Management of Clinical Problems of Children with Cerebral Palsy 11. Genetic Disorders: A Pediatric Perspective 12. Learning Disabilities and Developmental Coordination Disorder 13. Spina Bifida: A Congenital Spinal Cord Injury 14. Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury 15. Neuromuscular Diseases 16. Beyond the Central Nervous System: Neurovascular Entrapment Syndromes 17. Multiple Sclerosis 18. Disorders of the Basal Nuclei 19. Movement Dysfunction Associated with Cerebellar Damage 20. Balance Dysfunction 21. Vestibular Dysfunction 22. Traumatic Brain Injury 23. NEW! Special Focus: Concussions 24. Movement Dysfunction Associated with Hemiplegia 25. Brain Tumors 26. Inflammatory and Infectious Disorders of the Brain 27. Aging, Dementia and Disorders of Cognition Section 3: Neurological Disorders and Application Issues 28. Disorders of Vision and Visual-Perceptual Dysfunction 29. Cardiovascular and Pulmonary System Health in Populations with Nervous System Disorders 30. Pain Management 31. Electrophysiological Testing and Electrical Stimulation in Neurological Rehabilitation 32. Orthotics: Evaluation, Intervention, and Prescription 33. Health and Wellness in Neurologic Populations NEW 34. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection: Living with a Chronic Illness 35. Management of Chronic Impairments in Individuals with Nervous System Conditions 36. Pharmacology in Neurologic Rehabilitation 37. Medical Imaging in Neurologic Rehabilitation 38. Integrating Technology in Neurologic Rehabilitation 39. Role of Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Neurologic Diseases and Movement Disorders

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Book SynopsisThe extraordinary story of how Jason Padgett was transformed from an aimless thirty-two-year old to a mathematical genius following a vicious mugging outside a karaoke bar.

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Book SynopsisBelonging After Brain Injury: Relocating Dan explores the life of the author's brother who has dealt with the effects of a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) for over four decades. It recounts the institutional, psychological, and social labyrinths he and his family have navigated following the TBI he sustained at the age of eighteen.This insightful volume offers a holistic account of the impact of TBI on the survivor and his family. It reveals the difficulties a TBI survivor has had to endure and provides practical information about physical, psychological, and psychosocial symptoms and their consequences. Dan's story offers new perspectives and strategies that will help alleviate seemingly intractable problems and highlights the central importance of forming connections with others in order to lead a fuller life. The author's account of her own journey, learning to help care for and advocate for Dan, offers an invaluable guide for TBI survivors and those who care Table of Contents0. Introduction. 1. Obtaining Consent. 2. Correcting the Record. 3. Dan’s Life: 1960–1984. 4. Dan’s Life: 1984–2006. 5. Life at Trinity Village: 2006–2017. 6. Crossing the Rubicon. 7. New Normal. 8. Finding Agape. 9. Newer Normal. 10. The Power of Belongingness. 11. Epilogue. 12. Index.

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Book SynopsisCan there be life after a brainstem stroke?After Dr. Shawn Jennings, a busy family physician, suffered a brainstem stroke on May 13, 1999, he woke from a coma locked inside his body, aware and alert but unable to communicate or move. Once he regained limited movement in his left arm, he began typing his story, using one hand and a lot of patience. With unexpected humour and tender honesty, Shawn shares his experiences in his struggle for recovery and acceptance of his life after the stroke. He affirms that even without achieving a full recovery life is still worth it.

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Book SynopsisHighly practical and comprehensive, this book provides a multimodal framework for helping patients with acquired brain injuries to identify and achieve meaningful functional goals in the home and community.

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Book SynopsisHighly practical and comprehensive, this book provides a multimodal framework for helping patients with acquired brain injuries to identify and achieve meaningful functional goals in the home and community.

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Book SynopsisSpecially Commended at the William Hill Sports Book Awards A footballer dies of dementia, younger than he should A 14-year old-rugby player is told to play on through multiple blows. He never wakes up from the last one A scientist reveals a pattern of brain disease in NFL players and is discredited A survivor of domestic abuse can't remember details when standing up in court From the creator of the award-winning podcast A Beautiful Brain. This is the story of the degenerative brain disease, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), concussive and sub-concussive trauma. It is also a story of power, of science and sport, and of the bodies that society deems worth sacrificing. It is an investigation that explores the truth about concussion in sport and beyond it, from the social dynamics that send young men into violent sports, to the scientists searching for truth and the families living with consequences. This story belongs to those families. A Delicate Game explores the passion and fury of sport, truth and justice, violence against women, privilege, love, greed, hope and redemption. It's going to change the way you think about sport forever. Reviews'This book is vital, compassionate and fascinating. It has and will continue to change lives all over the world' - Steve Thompson'Moving...persuasive...timely...absorbing...well-researched...required reading' Sunday Times'Walker-Brown takes us on a gripping and heartbreaking journey through the human debris of sport' The Guardian'Hana Walker-Brown is a powerful new voice in narrative non-fiction. A Delicate Game is sensitive, crushing, vivid and unforgettable' Will Storr'A MUST read book for anybody involved in sports, the facts and truth needs to be common knowledge for everyone.' - Alix Popham'A Delicate Game is a beautifully written, deeply moving and absolutely mind-blowing read. Hana Walker-Brown gives such deep insights that it often feels like you are right next to her in her encounters, privileged enough to be listening. A Delicate Game combines excellent investigative reporting with a uniquely passionate voice that is calling for immediate action. Everyone should read this book!' - Julia Ebner'A heartbreaking but really important book. I can hugely recommend to all' Fi Glover'Sharp, smart and vital. Walker-Brown is a super duper mega talent' - Anneka Harry'It is hard to summarise the level of skill required to execute a multifaceted book like this. A book with real depth that will stay with me for a long time. The literary world of investigativTrade ReviewPraise for The Beautiful Brain'I can't even tell you how many women and their caregivers found us and joined our support groups thanks to The Beautiful Brain and Hana's work on TBI in Domestic Violence because I have lost count! There is a true power in this work -- Katherine Snedaker, Founder and CEO of Pink ConcussionsI can't stop thinking about its core message - the breadth or argument and depth of detail are remarkable -- Gillian Reynolds * Sunday Times *It's gripping and essential - if often overwhelmingly poignant and righteously enraging, as much a call-to-arms as a piece of investigative journalism * Esquire *Hana Walker-Brown is an incredible talent, deftly shifting between storyteller, science communicator, and political commentator. Prepare to be informed, devastated, and to find yourself raring to join in the campaign to make sure head trauma is understood and prevented at all costs." -- Dr Sophie MortMoving...persuasive...timely...absorbing...well-researched...required reading * Sunday Times *A well-timed and comprehensive publication for all sports men and women * Irish Times *An ambitious and powerful piece of investigative journalism . . . [Walker-Brown's] writing is political in the best sense, protest writing, a clarion call of great conviction and urgency * Irish Examiner *

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Book SynopsisA footballer dies of dementia, younger than he should.A teenage rugby player plays on through multiple blows - and never wakes up from the last one.A scientist reveals endemic brain disease in NFL players and is discredited.From the gladiator arenas of history to the rugby pitches of today, athletes have always forfeited their bodies for sport, with grievous bodily contact consistently celebrated as the ultimate performance of toughness and masculinity. But at what cost? This is the story of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) - a degenerative brain disease caused by repeated blows to the head, and whose impact in the sporting world is only now coming to light.A Delicate Game is a searing investigation that explores the truth about brain injury in sport and beyond it, from the social dynamics that send young men into violent and dangerous pursuits, to the scientists searching for truth and the families living with the consequences - and it will change the way you think about sport forever.'Beautifully written, deeply moving and absolutely mind-blowing' Julia Ebner'A clarion call of great conviction and urgency' Irish ExaminerTrade ReviewPraise for The Beautiful Brain'I can't even tell you how many women and their caregivers found us and joined our support groups thanks to The Beautiful Brain and Hana's work on TBI in Domestic Violence because I have lost count! There is a true power in this work -- Katherine Snedaker, Founder and CEO of Pink ConcussionsI can't stop thinking about its core message - the breadth or argument and depth of detail are remarkable -- Gillian Reynolds * Sunday Times *It's gripping and essential - if often overwhelmingly poignant and righteously enraging, as much a call-to-arms as a piece of investigative journalism * Esquire *

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Book SynopsisUsing an evidence-based perspective and key concepts from the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework, this guideline provides an overview of the occupational therapy process for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the prevalence of which is increasing rapidly in the United States. It defines the occupational therapy domain, process, and interventions—including sensory integration and sensory-based interventions, relationship-based interventions, school-based programs, social skills interventions, and comprehensive behavioral interventions—that occur within the boundaries of acceptable practice.This publication is designed to help occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants, as well as individuals who manage, reimburse, or set policy for occupational therapy services, understand the contribution of occupational therapy in treating children and adolescents with ASD. This guideline also can serve as a reference for parents, school administrators, educators, and other school staff; health care facility managers; education and health care regulators; third-party payers; and managed care organizations.

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Book SynopsisCognitive Rehabilitation Therapy for Traumatic Brain Injury: A Guide for Speech-Language Pathologists is designed for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) treating adults with cognitive-communicative impairments following traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBI has received recent attention, due to an increase in the number of individuals with TBI, but also given concerns over long-term complications associated with TBI, such as concussion in sports. Cognitive impairments are one of the cardinal features of TBI, affecting communication and activities of daily living. Increasingly, SLPs are required to provide services to individuals with TBI. This book integrates scientific information into a user friendly and practical application tool as a starting point for practicing SLPs.Section I contains chapters that serve as background for understanding the treatment of individuals with TBI. Included are chapters addressing the nature of injury and recovery of TBI, and chapters on broader topics such as medical management and service delivery principles. An overview of cognitive-communicative impairments is also included, as are sections devoted to compounding conditions such as speech, language, voice, swallowing, hearing/balance, and emotional/behavioral issues. Section II contains chapters devoted to the treatment of TBI and cognitive-communicative impairments. Each chapter focuses on a treatment approach shown to have an established base of evidence to support its effective use. Chapters in Section II are formatted similarly, with an introduction to a treatment approach, followed by details and clinically useable information, such as recommended candidates, treatment procedures, ways to individualize the approach, and data collection techniques. Each chapter ends with a case study providing an example of treatment implementation. The associated PluralPlus companion website contains modifiable forms and materials for use in implementing the approaches (e.g., data collection sheets, stimuli lists, etc.), as well as video clips of treatment sessions using the approaches described in the book. The video clips are tied to actual case studies at the end of each treatment chapter.Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy for Traumatic Brain Injury can serve as a supplemental textbook for graduate courses on neurologic communication disorders. It is also a valuable resource for students during clinical practicum with individuals with TBI (e.g., hospital internships or clinical hours). This book is also a professional resource that summarizes information in a way that is applicable to clinical practice for practicing SLPs. The presence of useable materials on the website, case studies with video clips, and sections with information like candidacy, data collection, and approach modification, all lend themselves to the use of this book as a professional resource.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive guide to neurological rehabilitation for physical therapist assistants (PTAs), Umphred's Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Third Edition presents contemporary, evidence-based principles and techniques for examination, intervention, and treatment for individuals with neurological conditions.Umphred's Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Third Edition addresses a wide variety of pediatric and adult neurological disorders, including spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Guillain-BarrÉ syndrome, and more. Drs. Lazaro and Umphred have updated this classic text to reflect current and emerging trends in physical therapy, including: The role of the physical therapist assistant in neurocritical care The PTA's role in management of clients with lifelong impairments and activity limitations Technology in neurorehabilitation Also included is a new chapter on functional neuroanatomy, which provides the foundational background for understanding the relationship of the structure and function of the nervous system. The text has been updated to reflect the American Physical Therapy Association's Guide to Physical Therapist Practice 3.0, the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning (WHO-ICF) enablement model, and the 2016 IV STEP Conference. The Third Edition also features helpful instructor and student resources, including an instructor's guide and an updated online video library with new videos on patient management. Umphred's Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Third Edition is the definitive resource for any physical therapist assistant faculty, student, or clinician interested in the physical therapy management of individuals with neurological conditions.Table of Contents Dedication Acknowledgments About the Editors Contributing Authors Preface Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction to Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant Chapter 2 Functional Neuroanatomy Chapter 3 Normal Movement Development Across the Lifespan Chapter 4 Motor Control, Motor Learning, and Neuroplasticity Chapter 5 Intervention Procedures Chapter 6 Examination Procedures Chapter 7 Psychosocial and Cognitive Issues Affecting Therapy Chapter 8 Roles of the Physical Therapist Assistant in Neurocritical Care Chapter 9 Children With Central Nervous System Insult Chapter 10 Clients With Genetic and Developmental Problems Chapter 11 Clients With Spinal Cord Injury Chapter 12 Clients With Traumatic Brain Injury Chapter 13 Adult Clients With Stroke Chapter 14 Clients With Degenerative Diseases: Parkinson’s Disease and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Chapter 15 Clients With Multiple Sclerosis and Guillain-BarrÉ Syndrome Chapter 16 Cardiopulmonary Issues Associated With Patients Undergoing Neurorehabilitation Chapter 17 The Role of the Physical Therapist Assistant in the Management of Clients With Lifelong Impairments and Activity Limitations Secondary to Neurological Conditions Chapter 18 Complementary Therapies or Integrative Health Care Chapter 19 Technologies in Neurorehabilitation Financial Disclosures

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Book SynopsisLearn to treat symptoms of traumatic and acquired brain injury using Chinese medicinal methods of acupuncture and herbal medicine. Covering both Western and Chinese medicine understandings of the brain, the book provides a thorough exploration of treatment options, including multiple acupuncture systems, Chinese herbal formulas, dietary and orthomolecular recommendations, and standard biomedical approaches. Many symptoms associated with brain injury can be effectively addressed or reduced using TCM, including chronic headache, fatigue, dizziness, pain, and anxiety among others. The book highlights the special considerations that should be taken when working with people with brain injury, as well as when treating particular subpopulations, including pediatrics and veterans.Trade ReviewThis book provides a clinically-oriented and comprehensive transdisciplinary approach to the treatment of head injuries and their sequelae. Douglas Wingate skillfully opens Chinese medicine to a broader audience while maintaining its conceptual integrity and classical clinical wisdom. This work delivers a much-needed resource in facilitating person-centered collaborative care. -- Mitchell Bebel Stargrove, ND, LAc, Author, Herb, Nutrient and Drug Interactions; Editor-in-chief, IBIS: Integrative BodyMind Information SystemTable of ContentsPart One: Introduction. 1. The "Silent Epidemic". 2. Standard Assessment and Diagnostics. 3. Treatment Mechanisms of Acupuncture. Part Two: Neuroanatomy and Pathology. 4. Brainstem and Cranial Nerve Injury. 5. Cerebellum Injury. 6. Occipital Lobe Injury. 7. Limbic System Injury. 8. Parietal Lobe Injury. 9. Temporal Lobe Injury. 10. Frontal Lobe Injury. Part Three: Chinese Medical Concepts and Approaches. 11. Nao: The Chinese Medical Concept of the Brain. 12. The Concept of Blood Stasis in Brain Injuries. 13. Chinese Medical Approach to Mild Brain Injury/Post-Concussion Syndrome. 14. Chinese Medical Approach to Acute Brain Injury. 15. Chinese Medical Approach to Chronic Brain Injury. Part Four: Physical Symptoms. 16. Headaches. 17. Fatigue. 18. Dizziness. 19. Tinnitus. 20. Nausea/Vomiting. 21. Dysphagia. 22. Seizures. 23. Chronic Pain. 24. Numbness/Neuralgia. 25. Paralysis/Atrophy. 26. Hormonal Dysregulation. 27. Incontinence and Bowel Disorders. 28. Sexual Dysfunction. 29. Visual Disturbances. 30. Sleep Disturbances. Part Five: Cognitive Symptoms. 31. Attention/Concentration. 32. Impaired Memory. 33. Executive Function and Cognition. 34. Dementia. 35. Language and Communication. Part Six: Mental/Emotional Symptoms. 36. Anxiousness. 37. Depressed Feelings. 38. Mania. 39. Bipolar. 40. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder/Impulse Control. 41. Schizophrenia. 42. Hallucinations. 43. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). 44. Behavioral Changes and Emotional Lability. 45. Substance Abuse. Part Seven: Special Considerations. 46. Special Considerations in Pediatric and Adolescent Brain Injury. 47. Special Considerations in Military Populations. 48. Other Natural Therapeutic Considerations: Diet and Exercise. Appendices.

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Book SynopsisThe core of this book was created by Jody Mardula over several years following a life-threatening stroke - a fairly unusual type of stroke known as a subarachnoid haemorrhage. At the time, Jody was Director of a world-renowned mindfulness centre at Bangor University. The stroke - along with a second 11 months later and a subsequent diagnosis of vascular dementia - affected Jody both psychologically and physically. In Mindfulness and Stroke, she charts her journey from the day of her first stroke, and explains how she adapted short, easy-to-learn mindfulness practices in order to support herself, manage the impact of her injury and make sense of her situation. Jody's text is enhanced by clinical neuropsychologist Frances Vaughan, whose 'Neuro Notes' provide information and advice about coping with the events described in each section of Jody's writing. Frances also contributes Section Two of the book - ten chapters explaining some of Jody's experiences, and looking more broadly at brain injury and its impact on areas of life such as attention, memory, self-awareness and identity.Trade Review'Jody is one of the wisest women I have known. Her story is inspiring and jaw-dropping.'Ruby Wax, author of A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled; 'This remarkable story begins with its author suddenly close to death - as if on a raft floating towards it. But the raft turned. She returned to life - but, in so many ways, not the same one at all. The book is witness to Jody's own persistence and openness, to Frances's wise encouragement, and to the gentle help of family and friends. It is written so that we, when this happens to us or to our loved ones, may also find the courage to discover new ways of living life.' Mark Williams, Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of OxfordTable of ContentsSECTION ONE (JODY MARDULA) PART ONE: TSUNAMI IN MY BRAIN The Beginning and the End; 2. Leaving the Hospital and Coming Home; 3. There is a Crack in Everything; 4. That's Where the Light Gets In PART TWO: CANNOT GO THAT WAY Over the Bridge; 6. Leave Everything You Know Behind; 7. The Way Lies Over the Mountains; 8. Living in the View from My Window PART THREE: OVER THE MOUNTAINS The Cup: Building Support; 10. Back to Work and Cognitive Testing; 11. Living in My Brain; 12. When Getting Better is Getting Worse PART FOUR: DOWN INTO A NEW WORLD Lightning Does Strike Twice; 14. The Landscape Changes; 15. Edge of the Woods; 16. Hum in the Woods PART FIVE: INTO THE WOODS Further into the Woods; 18. Wolves in the Woods; 19. Out of the Woods and Building a Camp; 20. Paths that Close and Open PART SIX: IN THE CAMP Falling Mind; 22. Perception; 23. The Trouble with Travelling; 24. And Change Goes Ever On and On PART SEVEN: LEAVING THE CAMP Memory Clinic and Tattoo; 26. The Unseen Wounds of Brain Injury; 27. A New Story to be Leaved and Breathed; 28. Return to the Beginning SECTION TWO (FRANCES VAUGHAN) 1. Introduction; 2. Attention; 3. Memory; 4. Planning and Organisation; Perception; 6. Loss and Grief; 7. Self-Awareness; 8. Identity; 9. Acceptance; 10. Families

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Book SynopsisThis book presents a journey into how language is put together for speaking and understanding and how it can come apart when there is injury to the brain. The goal is to provide a window into language and the brain through the lens of aphasia, a speech and language disorder resulting from brain injury in adults. This book answers the question of how the brain analyzes the pieces of language, its sounds, words, meaning, and ultimately puts them together into a unitary whole. While its major focus is on clinical, experimental, and theoretical approaches to language deficits in aphasia, it integrates this work with recent technological advances in neuroimaging to provide a state-of-the-art portrayal of language and brain function. It also shows how current computational models that share properties with those of neurons allow for a common framework to explain how the brain processes language and its parts and how it breaks down according to these principles. Consideration will also be given to whether language can recover after brain injury or when areas of the brain recruited for speaking, understanding, or reading are deprived of input, as seen with people who are deaf or blind. No prior knowledge of linguistics, psychology, computer science, or neuroscience is assumed. The informal style of this book makes it accessible to anyone with an interest in the complexity and beauty of language and who wants to understand how it is put together, how it comes apart, and how language maps on to the brain.Table of ContentsChapter1: Introduction.- Chapter2: Getting Started.- Chapter3: The sounds of language.- Chapter4: The words of language: the mental lexicon.- Chapter5: What does it mean: semantics.- Chapter6: Putting words together: Syntax.- Chapter7: Why two hemispheres: the role of the right hemisphere in language.- Chapter8: The plastic brain.- Chapter9: Wrapping up.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents a journey into how language is put together for speaking and understanding and how it can come apart when there is injury to the brain. The goal is to provide a window into language and the brain through the lens of aphasia, a speech and language disorder resulting from brain injury in adults. This book answers the question of how the brain analyzes the pieces of language, its sounds, words, meaning, and ultimately puts them together into a unitary whole. While its major focus is on clinical, experimental, and theoretical approaches to language deficits in aphasia, it integrates this work with recent technological advances in neuroimaging to provide a state-of-the-art portrayal of language and brain function. It also shows how current computational models that share properties with those of neurons allow for a common framework to explain how the brain processes language and its parts and how it breaks down according to these principles. Consideration will also be given to whether language can recover after brain injury or when areas of the brain recruited for speaking, understanding, or reading are deprived of input, as seen with people who are deaf or blind. No prior knowledge of linguistics, psychology, computer science, or neuroscience is assumed. The informal style of this book makes it accessible to anyone with an interest in the complexity and beauty of language and who wants to understand how it is put together, how it comes apart, and how language maps on to the brain.Table of ContentsChapter1: Introduction.- Chapter2: Getting Started.- Chapter3: The sounds of language.- Chapter4: The words of language: the mental lexicon.- Chapter5: What does it mean: semantics.- Chapter6: Putting words together: Syntax.- Chapter7: Why two hemispheres: the role of the right hemisphere in language.- Chapter8: The plastic brain.- Chapter9: Wrapping up.

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