Neurological Assessment Scales: Clinical and Research Perspectives is a practical guide to neurological assessment tools used in both clinical practice and research, with a strong focus on physiotherapy and neurorehabilitation. The book helps clinicians and researchers select appropriate scales for accurate, evidence-based evaluation across a wide range of neurological conditions.

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The book covers major domains such as spasticity, ataxia, cognition, balance, coma, and neurological disorders, including Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and Guillain-Barré syndrome.

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Each chapter focuses on specific assessment scales (e.g., Ashworth, Tardieu, GCS, FOUR, UPDRS, SARA, ICARS) along with their administration, scoring methods, psychometric properties, strengths, limitations, and clinical applications.

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The book also includes detailed scoring guidelines, reliability and validity data, multilingual adaptations, and practical tips for use in fast-paced clinical and research settings.

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Key Features:

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-Comprehensive coverage of widely used assessment scales in neurology with step-by-step guidance on administration and scoring, including evaluation of reliability, validity, and clinical usefulness

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-Covers major neurological disorders and conditions with a focus on physiotherapy and neurorehabilitation applications.

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-Provides a practical, quick-reference format for clinical and research use

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Neurological Assessment Scales: Clinical and Research Perspectives

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