Lundy-Ekman - Neuroscience Fundamentals for Rehabilitation

6th Edition

Laurie Lundy-Ekman, PhD, PT

Professor Emerita of Physical Therapy
Pacific University
Hillsboro, Oregon

Andy Weyer, Associate Editor, PT, DPT, PhD

Assistant Professor
Physical Therapy Program
Samuel Merritt University
Oakland, California

Frequently consulted diagrams are provided here for quick reference. The diagrams included here are:

• Dermatomes and peripheral nerve distributions
• Myotomes
• Thalamic nuclei
• The effects of cerebral cortex lesions

Dermatomes and Peripheral Nerve Distributions

Dermatomes in color on the left side of each diagram. Peripheral nerve distributions in gray on the right side of each diagram. See Figures 10.7 and 10.8.

Myotomes

Spinal nerve innervation of skeletal muscles. See Figure 19.7

Thalamic Nuclei

See Figure 27.2.

The Effects of Cerebral Cortex Lesions

See Figure 30.7.

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Katie (Catherine) Siengsukon, PT, PhD
Assistant Professor
Director of Sleep, Health, and Wellness Lab
Physical Therapy and Rehab Science Department
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas

Denise Goodwin, OD, FAAO
Professor of Optometry
Pacific University College of Optometry
Forest Grove, Oregon

Cathy (Cathryn) Peterson, PT, EdD
ProfessorDepartment of Physical Therapy
University of the Pacific
Stockton, California

Andy Weyer, PT, DPT, PhD
Assistant Professor
Physical Therapy Program
Samuel Merritt University
Oakland, California
Associate Editor

Anne Burleigh-Jacobs, BS, PhD
in 1st and 2nd Editions

Lisa Stenho-Bittel, PT, PhD
in 2nd and 3rd Editions

Catherine Siengsukon, PT, PhD
in 5th Edition

Denise Goodwin, OD, FAAO
in 5th Edition

Cathryn (Cathy) Peterson, PT, EdD
in 5th Edition

How do we perceive, feel emotions, move, learn, and remember? And what are the common neural disorders that affect these processes? Neuroscience is the attempt to answer these questions. However, the answers in neuroscience are not static; knowledge progresses rapidly. This sixth edition of Neuroscience: Fundamentals for Rehabilitation reflects updated concepts and recent research. Yet the original purpose of the book remains unaltered: to present carefully selected, clinically important information essential for understanding the neurologic disorders encountered by therapists. Feedback from students, clinicians, and educators indicates that they find the book exceptionally useful both as an introduction to neuroscience and as a reference during clinical practice.

This text is unique in addressing neuroscience issues critical for the practice of physical rehabilitation. Clinical issues including abnormal muscle tone, chronic pain, and control of movement are emphasized, whereas topics often discussed extensively in neuroscience texts, such as the function of neurons in the visual cortex, are omitted.

The text has six sections: Overview of Neurology, Neuroscience at the Cellular Level, Development of the Nervous System, Vertical Systems, Regions, and Neurologic Tests. The Overview of Neurology section introduces neuroanatomy, neurologic disorders, neurologic evaluation, and neuroimaging. Neuroscience at the Cellular Level discusses the variety of neural cells, neuron ion channels, membrane potentials, synapses, extrasynaptic transmission, and mechanisms of learning/memory. Development of the Nervous System covers embryology of the nervous system and developmental disorders. Three systems comprise the Vertical Systems section: somatosensory, autonomic, and motor. The somatosensory system transmits information from the skin and the musculoskeletal system to the brain. The autonomic system conveys information between the brain and smooth muscles, viscera, and glands. The motor system transmits information from the brain to the skeletal muscles. Disorders that affect these three systems are presented. Regions covers the peripheral nervous system, spinal region, brainstem and cerebellar region, and cerebrum. The final section explains the techniques and interpretation of