Motor Control: Translating Research into Clinical Practice

i have been out of school and in clinical practice for 25 years, and though i take numerous cont ed courses, the rehabilitation field is rapidly changing. the phrase "evidence based practice" wasn't even in use when i was in school. Believe it or not, i've read this book on the beach and under shade trees on beautiful days, compelled by the models of motor control/movement/coordination that have emerged since my college days. clinicians who want to provide top notch services and who are a dozen or more years out of school may appreciate the opportunity to study new research, learn new assessments, and upgrade their practice. It may not be everyone's idea of a summer read, but it is definitely enlightening and worthwhile.

I used for the postural control sections. Has been updated to be contemporary from earlier edition. It was the only text I could find that presented postural control at an introductory/practical level. Both authors are well-known authorities in their work on postural control, too.

Bought this textbook to study for the national exam. Packed with great information.

Very good condition and included a lot of information about the topic. Very useful study tool. Assisted in the success of my class.

for me, this was so painful to read that I just bailed on the whole idea and strictly relied on class notes. It has some useful pictures and is obviously a great resource to reference things, but was about as fun as reading the dictionary.

Practical approach to motor learning and motor control for the physical therapist. Definitely helps the doctor learn how to teach the patient.

A very helpful resource to have!

Classic work from Shumway-Cook! Definitely will be one of my main references.

Just to note to potential buyers that this book is a great buy - and a must for anyone working within the context of motor control. However if you can get the 3rd edition for cheaper - get the third edition. Little updated in the fourth......even I spoke to Anne Shumway Cook who said the photographs would be more contemporary; they arent. Bottom line: only buy this edition if the 3rd edition isnt cheaper!

This book is extremely helpful for the physical therapists. It is slightly complicated to read at first but once you get hang of the phrasing, it is very useful. DVD provided with the books shows variety of cases and conditions. Nice studying material

Excellent Product!

Excellent book

Un buen libro de texto, completo y muy didáctico. Me gustan las actividades después de cada tema. La autora se asegura de que aprendas. Jejeje. Muy recomendable.