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Shortness of Breath

  • 6th Edition
  • August 17, 2000
  • Andrew L. Ries + 7 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 0 1 0 6 4 - 1
Shortness of Breathis a user-friendly patient handbook for those suffering from chronic lung disease. The authors successfully present a large amount of complex information in a manner that the average reader can understand. It gives invaluable information on dealing with the psychological as well as the physical impacts of lung disease including suggestions for exercise programmes, relaxation tips, travel precautions, diet, etc. Clever cartoons are used to illustrate key points and many topics are addressed in a question and answer format. A well-written book which conveys that the quality of life does not have to be severely hampered by lung disease.

Home Rehabilitation

  • 1st Edition
  • September 30, 1999
  • Wendy K. Anemaet + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 0 0 2 8 5 - 1
HOME REHABILITATION: GUIDE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE is the first clinical reference for therapists practicing in the home care setting. It covers fundamentals, pediatric populations, adult populations, emergency situations, and pharmacology in home healthcare. A special section of appendices includes necessary reference information such as ICD-9 CM Common Therapy Diagnoses, listings of community organizations, HIM-11 Coverage of Services and Durable Medical Equipment, and a listing of suggested home care resources. A must have for any home care therapist!

Anatomic Localization for Needle EMG

  • 2nd Edition
  • June 9, 1999
  • Steve R. Geiringer
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 1 - 5 6 0 5 3 - 3 1 4 - 6
Pocket -sized for easy use in the EMG lab, this handbook presents a clear anatomic approach to locating the needle insertion site for EMG, using guidelines that are applicable to patients of all ages and sizes. Succinct written descriptions are provided for 71 of the most routinely tested muscles, and each is accompanied by a full page drawing of the muscle and related anatomy. Text is presented in outline format and indicates peripheral and nerve root innervations, patient positioning, and notes and cautions.

Therapy for Amputees

  • 3rd Edition
  • May 17, 1999
  • Barbara Engstrom + 1 more
  • English
  • Hardback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 0 5 9 7 5 - 9
Therapy for Amputeesis a book for ALL those who work with amputees. Written by a multidisciplinary team for a multidisciplinary readership, the book addresses all aspects of care and rehabilitation for this group of clients. The approach of the book is practical and easy to follow making it appropriate for use by the amputees themselves and those caring for them at home.It addresses the day to day problems of rehabilitation therapists and their clients in a practical way and considers the provision of care and rehabilitation for amputees as it is managed today. Originally published under the title Physiotherapy for Amputees the Roehampton Approach this new edition takes a broad team approach to this area of rehabilitation which reflects current practice. It acknowledges that the majority of clients now receive rehabilitation therapy in the general hospital setting or at home in the community.

Exercise on Prescription

  • 1st Edition
  • December 7, 1998
  • John P. Buckley + 2 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 5 0 6 - 3 2 8 8 - 1
With a wealth of sound practical advice, from the authors' years of extensive experience, this book will be invaluable for all those prescribing aerobic exercise programmes for cardiovascular health including: general practitioners, physiotherapists, nurses, exercise instructors and advisors.

Vertebral Musculoskeletal Disorders

  • 1st Edition
  • September 9, 1998
  • Brian Corrigan + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 5 0 6 - 2 9 6 5 - 2
This book is an introductory text to spinal disorders. Based on the highly successful forerunner to this volume, Practical Orthopaedic Medicine, the book still retains the original philosophy of this text which is to systematically cover all the joints discussing examination, diagnosis and treatment. The full spectrum of therapies is covered with particular emphasis on Maitland's widely practised spinal manipulation techniques - how they are assessed clinically and their role in the management of spinal problems. A complete review of the current literature has been undertaken and a valuable new chapter on the spine in sport has been added.This book will be essential reading for students and practitioners involved in sports medicine, orthopaedic medicine and physiotherapy.

Rehabilitation of Movement

  • 1st Edition
  • October 13, 1997
  • Judith Pitt-Brooke
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 2 1 5 7 - 2
A core undergraduate physiotherapy textbook, Rehabilitation of Movement provides a literature based introduction to contemporary approaches in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

Back Pain and Spinal Manipulation

  • 2nd Edition
  • February 27, 1997
  • Clive J. Kenna + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 5 0 6 - 2 1 8 5 - 4
Back Pain and Spinal Manipulation: a practical guide presents a highly-illustrated, didactic guide to the diagnosis and manipulative treatment of back pain. Based on a diagnostic approach to back pain the text is extremely practical and includeshow-to-do-it-yourself tips based on the authors' many years of practical experience. The second edition of this popular text has been extensively revised and updated to include the developments that have taken place within the field in recent years. Newillustrations have been added, and the format has been redesigned to produce a text that makes the information more easily accessible. New for the second edition: * manipulation techniques for the thoracic spine * sacro-iliac disorders and treatment *muscle stretching techniques * muscle energy techniques Features includes: key check points, classification of techniques, charts on technique/directness/specificity and do's and don'ts, and position of the patient/position of the therapist. With an emphasis throughout on practical information that is easy to follow, the book is essential reading for all practitioners, physiotherapists, chiropractors and osteopaths involved in the diagnosis and treatment of back pain.

Acupuncture and Related Techniques in Physical Therapy

  • 1st Edition
  • February 17, 1997
  • Val Hopwood + 2 more
  • English
  • Hardback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 0 5 5 9 3 - 5
For physical therapists practising, or with an interest in, acupuncture and related techniques, this book provides a complete introduction with pointers for further study. It will equip the physical therapist with a number of basic techniques to incorporate straight away into practice. Clear criteria are given for decision-making. The focus is on conditions commonly encountered by physical therapists, particularly musculoskeletal conditions. The text is supported by clear illustrations.

Practical Math For Respiratory Care

  • 1st Edition
  • November 1, 1995
  • Raymond Sibberson
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 8 1 5 1 - 8 0 0 1 - 2
Offers students a comprehensive explanation and review of essential respiratory care math skills as they apply to clinical situations. Every chapter has learning objectives, clinical significance boxes, sample problems that appear after each new concept and a group of practical exercises.