Contents // Contributors vii // Foreword ix // Preface xi // Introduction 1 Susan Edwards // 1. Physiotherapy approaches to the treatment of neurological conditions - an historical perspective 3 // Cecily ]. Partridge // 2. An analysis of normal movement as the basis for the development of treatment techniques 15 Susan Edwards // 3. Neuropsychological problems and solutions 41 Dawn Wendy Langdon // 4. Abnormal tone and movement as a result of neurological impairment: considerations for treatment 63 // Susan Edwards // 5. General principles of treatment 87 Philippa Carter, Susan Edwards // 6. Case histories 115 Susan Edwards // 7. Postural management and special seating 135 Pauline M. Pope // 8. Splinting and the use of orthoses in the management of patients with neurological disorders 161 // Susan Edwards, Paul Charlton // 9. Longer-term management for patients with residual or progressive disability 189 Susan Edwards // Index 207