Occupational Therapy in Epidermolysis Bullosa A Holistic Concept for Intervention from Infancy to Adult /

• Main Authors: Weiß, Hedwig (Author), Prinz, Florian (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Vienna : Springer Vienna : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Subjects: Medicine.; Dermatology.; Pediatrics.; Rehabilitation medicine.; Occupational therapy.; Physiotherapy.; Medicine & Public Health.; Occupational Therapy.; Rehabilitation Medicine.

Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is the collective term for a heterogenous group of genetic skin disorders characterised by the formation of blisters and erosions on skin and mucous membranes. This book deals with early childhood motor and perceptual development, a particular challenge for children with e...

Table of Contents:

• 1 Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) – the condition
• 2 Motor Development in early childhood
• 3 Treatment of the tactile, vestibular and proprioceptive perception
• 4 Development of hand functions
• 5 Graphomotor skills
• 6 Independence in everyday life and provision of assistive devices
• 7 Client-directed therapy using the COSA
• 8 Rehabilitation of the hand
• 9 Rehabilitation of the foot
• 10 Conclusion.