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Discussions address the foundational context for clinical decision-making and the conceptual framework for developing a comprehensive plan of care. Detailed coverage examines strategies and interventions to promote enhanced motor function and independence in key functional skills. Laboratory practice activities focus on task analysis and acquisition of psychomotor skills. Case Studies present examples of patient management strategies based on effective clinical decision-making for patients with a variety of diagnoses, including traumatic brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, peripheral vestibular dysfunction, and Parkinson's disease. Case Study Guiding Questions enhance clinical decision-making and challenge students to address the unique needs of individual patients. Tables summarize the content, while also functioning as concise study guides. "Clinical Notes" highlight key points and specific or unique aspects of an intervention. "Red Flags" identify potential patient problems or precautions. "Comments" present concepts and techniques for successfully implementing an intervention. Fifteen videos online at DavisPlus, corresponding to the fifteen case studies in the book, present elements of the initial examination, interventions, and outcomes for a variety of the commonly seen clinical conditions in rehabilitation settings. An extensive program of photographs and figures illustrates the narrative descriptions of the intervention strategies.