Motor control : [electronic resource] theory and practical applications / Anne Shumway-Cook, Majoriw H. Woollacott.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Theories of motor control -- Motor learning and recovery of function -- Physiology of motor control -- Physiological basis of motor learning and recovery of function -- A conceptual framework for clinical practice -- Control of posture and balance -- Development of postural control -- Aging and postural control -- Abnormal postural control -- Assessment and treatment of patients with postural disorders -- Control of normal mobility -- A life span perspective of mobility -- Abnormal mobility -- Assessment and treatment of the patient with mobility disorders -- Upper extremity manipulation skills -- Upper extremity manipulation skills : changes across the life span -- Abnormal upper extremity manipulation control -- Assessment and treatment of the patient with upper extremity manipulatory dyscontrol.