The first edition of this unique handbook was received with enthusiasm by instructors, students, and clinicians. Now the authors have fine-tuned this new edition based on extensive feedback from users. Each section has been carefully assessed, updated, and revised to reflect the changes that have affected the rehabilitation field. Every member of the rehabilitation team can put this handbook to immediate use -- a quick and handy guide to the entire field of rehabilitation.-- 5 New Chapters: Americans with Disabilities Act (Ch. 1), Geriatrics (Ch. 8), Measurement, Assessment, and Outcomes (Ch. 9), Massage and Soft-Tissue Techniques (Ch. 15), Pharmacology (Ch. 17)-- An extraordinary number of topics -- organized in 22 chapters -- from the full range of basic scientific information (neuroanatomy and neurology, osteology and clinical orthopedics, general anatomy, cardiac and pulmonary anatomy to the treatments and methods used in modern rehabilitation practice-- Screened tabs for each section and screened index pages make information easily accessible-- Much of the material is organized in a convenient tabular format for quick reference-- Numerous illustrations enhance and support the text material-- Clear presentation of material facilities immediate comprehension-- Compact size makes the book easy to fit into a pocket