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Books in Physical therapy

Focusing on rehabilitation, movement sciences, and pain management, this portfolio supports physiotherapists and clinicians. Featuring evidence-based interventions, technological innovations, and case studies, it promotes effective treatment strategies for musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.

  • Rheumatology

    Evidence-Based Practice for Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists
    • 1st Edition
    • Krysia Dziedzic + 1 more
    • English
    Rheumatology is an indispensable resource for physiotherapists, occupational therapists and other health professionals, offering practical approaches to the treatment and management of rheumatic musculoskeletal conditions. The text focuses on applying evidence-based understanding of these conditions to clinical context. The specific disease chapters cover: incidence and prevalence of the condition; clinical presentation and diagnosis; red flags; clinical assessment; important first treatments, early intermediate and long term management; prognosis and long term outcomes. Supporting case histories of increasing complexity and study activities illustrate the clinical relevance of the treatment and management approaches.

  • Back Pain - A Movement Problem

    A clinical approach incorporating relevant research and practice
    • 1st Edition
    • Josephine Key
    • English
    Back Pain: a movement problem is a practical manual to assist all students and clinicians concerned with the evaluation, diagnosis and management of the movement related problems seen in those with spinal pain disorders. It offers an integrative model of posturomovement dysfunction which describes the more commonly observed features and related key patterns of altered control. This serves as a framework, guiding the practitioner’s assessment of the individual patient.

  • Human Movement

    An Introductory Text
    • 6th Edition
    • Tony Everett + 1 more
    • English
    The sixth edition of this popular text introducing human movement to a range of readers, offers the building blocks, signposts and opportunities to think about the application and integration of basic Human Movement theory. It confirms basic knowledge which is then applied to specific areas. Drawing on the expertise of a range of authors from the healthcare professions, the new edition has adopted a themed approach that links chapters in context. The strength of this current edition is the explicit chapter integration which attempts to mimic the realities of human movement. The themed approach explores the psychosocial influences on movement. Integration is further facilitated by increased cross-referencing between the chapters and the innovative use of one themed case study throughout. Framed about a family unit, this case study enables chapter authors to explicitly apply the content of their chapters to the real world of human movement. Taken as a whole, this more integrated format will enable readers to see the reality and complexity of human movement.

  • Introductory Biomechanics

    • 1st Edition
    • Andrew Kerr
    • English
    An interactive text ideal for all health and sports professional students who require a basic understanding of the major biomechanical principles they meet in practice, including movement analysis and tissue mechanics. Starting from the point of zero-knowledge, this book presents what can be a very dry and difficult area, in an engaging and visual way using everyday objects to illustrate the principles and linking this to human anatomy and movement . Less time is spent on mathematics and classic mechanics with greater emphasis on how these principles are applied to professional practice Introductory Biomechanics uses workbook–style learning diffusing manageable chunks of theory with learning activities and ultimately making the link back to clinical application. The accompanying CD is closely tied in with the text, containing video clips and real motion analysis data of walking, jumping, cycling and rising from a chair. There are also numerous animations of principles in action. The user is in control of most clips and animations and can change settings and manipulate variables practically showing biomechanics in action. The CD also contains a dynamic quiz drawing randomly from a pool of over 70 questions (MCQs, fill-in-the-blanks, true/false) which also provides feedback and percentage score on completion.

  • The Student's Companion to Physiotherapy

    A Survival Guide
    • 1st Edition
    • Nick Southorn
    • English
    The Student's Companion to Physiotherapy is a comprehensive guide to help ease the stresses and strains of studying physiotherapy. It puts a lighter spin on a very challenging time but is very informative, identifying the vital facts in anatomy and physiology; neurological physiotherapy; electrotherapy; respiratory physiotherapy; musculoskeletal physiotherapy; pharmacology; bio-psychosocial approach; paediatrics; portfolio development; and methods of work/assessment. The content here is orchestrated by students wanting to share their knowledge with fellow students and this book will be a trusty companion for all budding physiotherapists.

  • Using Whole Body Vibration in Physical Therapy and Sport

    Clinical practice and treatment exercises
    • 1st Edition
    • Alfio Albasini + 2 more
    • English
    Using Whole Body Vibration in Physical Therapy and Sport is an innovative new manual demonstrating the application of vibration technology to the treatment of pathologies such as osteoporosis, osteopenia, stroke and different musculoskeletal disorders. It covers pathology on the upper and lower extremities as well as the whole spine. New treatment strategies are practically and logically presented with recommended exercises and accompanying instructions which can be applied using the vibration platforms. Rationale is given for selected vibration frequencies, amplitudes and modes for the duration and frequency of the exercise session. The manual is grounded in evidence underpinned by a thorough literature review (including a balanced view of both pros and cons) and clinical cases. The authors present clinical treatment parameters that are evidence-based and have supportive physiological rationale that is consistent with the nature of the pathology being treated. The text is further supported by online access to over 35 video clips demonstrating the possible treatment exercises. This must-have guide for clinicians and therapists enables use of whole body vibration as a treatment and ensures best practice throughout.

  • Orthopedic Rehabilitation Clinical Advisor

    • 1st Edition
    • Derrick Sueki + 1 more
    • English
    Access the information you need to confidently diagnose and treat musculoskeletal disorders at a glance! With a "5-books-in-1" approach, this essential clinical reference provides up-to-date diagnostic and therapeutic information on over 200 orthopedic conditions in a bulleted, quick-reference format ideal for both students and practitioners. Content is written entirely by orthopedic physical therapists and is logically organized to promote accurate, efficient differential diagnosis and intervention.

  • Comprendre la kinésithérapie respiratoire

    Du diagnostic au projet thérapeutique
    • 3rd Edition
    • Marc Antonello + 1 more
    • French
    Cet ouvrage consacré à la rééducation respiratoire propose une approche originale dans son contenu comme dans sa présentation. L'évaluation en est le concept-clé, tant dans la démarche diagnostique que dans l'élaboration et la mise en œuvre du projet thérapeutique. Le patient y est central grâce aux approches les plus récentes comme la réhabilitation respiratoire basée sur l'évaluation de la qualité de vie, l'éducation thérapeutique… Le cœur de l'ouvrage est constitué de chapitres traitant de la prévention et du traitement des grands types de dysfonctions respiratoires. L'accent est mis sur les objectifs et les moyens qui servent le projet thérapeutique du kinésithérapeute. En outre, une partie de pré-requis et 35 fiches techniques encadrent et alimentent, par de fréquents appels, cet exposé des traitements : - les pré-requis présentent de manière synthétique les bases physiologiques et physiopathologiques des troubles respiratoires ; - les fiches « Évaluation » donnent tous les outils nécessaires à l'évaluation et au suivi continu du patient ; - les fiches « Rééducation » détaillent les techniques de prise en charge des patients. Les auteurs présentent pour conclure trois cas cliniques, illustrations concrètes de la démarche diagnostique et thérapeutique en kinésithérapie. Ils insistent sur les liens que tisse le raisonnement clinique entre les savoirs théoriques et les données pratiques. Mise à jour, augmentée de nouvelles fiches et soutenue par une riche bibliographie, cette troisième édition s'impose comme une référence pour le praticien et pour l'étudiant. Elle permet une actualisation complète de l'ouvrage, en phase avec la littérature professionnelle récente, à travers l'ajout d'un chapitre concernant les effets du vieillissement sur la fonction respiratoire, et de nouveaux cas cliniques (BPCO, lobectomie, pleurésie). Grâce à sa structure didactique, cet ouvrage est un outil unique d'apprentissage de la kinésithérapie respiratoire.

  • Maitland's Clinical Companion

    An Essential Guide for Students
    • 1st Edition
    • Kevin Banks + 1 more
    • English
    This reference is ideal for students who need support during their neuromusculoskeletal clinical practice in areas such as communication, clinical reasoning, examination and assessment. It is a vital source for understanding the role of mobilization and manipulation in helping to maximize the recovery, rehabilitation and functioning of patients with movement-related disorders. The principles of the Maitland Concept of Manipulative Physiotherapy are applied to each body region so as to guide the student through to the appropriate selection, application and progression of mobilization and manipulation techniques within the context of contemporary physiotherapeutic rehabilitation. A vital companion to the classic texts – Maitland's Vertebral Manipulation and Maitland's Peripheral Manipulation – which promotes a patient-centred approach to neuromusculoskeletal disorders.

  • Thrust, sémiologie, imagerie

    Indications en ostéopathie vertébrale
    • 1st Edition
    • Michel Fischer + 3 more
    • French
    Cet ouvrage propose une approche originale s'intéressant au diagnostic ostéopathique et à l'examen clinique et sémiologique préalable au thrust ostéopathique. En effet, les auteurs y déroulent toutes les pathologies ou syndromes affectant la colonne vertébrale, le bassin ou les côtes en s'appuyant sur une iconographie caractéristique de chacun des syndromes abordés, et en donnant ainsi des clés au praticien pour établir la pertinence de l'utilisation du thrust. Les indications et contre-indications qui en découlent sont motivées et étayées à la fois par les signes dégagés par l'examen clinique du patient, les observations d'imagerie ainsi que par l'expérience des auteurs. Chaque chapitre est construit selon un même plan : - sémiologie et imagerie spécifiques ; - examen clinique ; - indications et contre-indications au thrust ; - tests et normalisations sélectionnés parmi les plus fiables. Une courte rubrique de questions/réponses clôture chaque chapitre, abordant les principales interrogations des ostéopathes débutants et confirmés.