"An Aspen publication."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Ch. 1. Assumptions Underlying Physical Therapy Intervention: Theoretical and Historical Perspectives / James Gordon -- Historical Development of Neurophysiological Approaches -- Common Assumptions Underlying the Neurotherapeutic Approaches -- Relationship between Scientific Theory and Clinical Practice -- Current Factors Producing a Dynamic for Change -- Critical Evaluation of Theoretical Models Underlying Therapeutic Approaches -- Comparison of the Facilitation Model and the Motor Control Model -- General Considerations -- Chapter Update (Second Edition) -- The Nagi Model of Disablement -- Ch. 2. A Motor Learning Model for Rehabilitation / Janet Carr and Roberta Shepherd -- Introduction -- Theoretical Framework for Movement Rehabilitation -- Ch. 3. Skill Acquisition: Action, Movement, and Neuromotor Processes / A. M. Gentile -- Basic Concepts -- Skill -- Analysis of Tasks -- Skill Acquisition -- The Therapist's Role in Facilitating Skill -- Final Summary: Facilitation of Skill Acquisition -- Ch. 4. Recovery of Function after Brain Damage: Theoretical Implications for Therapeutic Intervention / Jean M. Held -- Responses to Central Nervous System Damage -- Regeneration in the Central Nervous System -- Neuronal Replacement Via Transplantation -- Pharmacological Intervention -- Factors Affecting Sparing and Recovery of Function -- Implications for Therapeutic Intervention.