Bridging the gap between theory and practice: Dynamic systems theory as a framework for understanding and promoting recovery of function in children and youth with acquired brain injuries

Physiotherapy Theory and Practice

Volumn 25, Issue 8, 2009, Pages 544-554

  Levac, Danielle ^a   DeMatteo, Carol ^a,b  

^a MCMASTER UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

^b MCMASTER UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; BRAIN INJURIES; CHILD; CHILD DEVELOPMENT; DECISION MAKING; HUMANS; MALE; MOTOR SKILLS; NEEDS ASSESSMENT; PHYSICAL THERAPY MODALITIES; RECOVERY OF FUNCTION; SYSTEMS THEORY;

EID: 73349138584     PISSN: 09593985     EISSN: 15325040     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3109/09593980802667888     Document Type: Review

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