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    • Flashcards for Bones, Joints, and Actions of the Human Body

      • 2nd Edition
      • October 27, 2010
      • Joseph E. Muscolino
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 2 9 8 7 3 5
      The perfect study companion to Joseph Muscolino's Kinesiology: The Skeletal System and Muscle Function, 2nd Edition, these full-color Flashcards for Bones, Joints, and Actions of the Human Body are a fast, fun way to review bones and bony landmarks, joint anatomy, joint action, and kinesiology. High-quality illustrations, including photographs of actual bones, provide a clear, realistic view of the human body and reinforce your understanding of skeletal anatomy.

    • Mosby's Pharmacy Review for the NAPLEX®

      • 1st Edition
      • April 20, 2010
      • Mosby
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 0 8 0 3 6 1
      Prepare for NAPLEX® success on your first attempt! In this guide to the North American Pharmacy Licensure Examination, an outline format lets you review important test topics quickly and efficiently. Review questions cover areas such as the evaluation of patient conditions, communicating with the patient or healthcare professional, and preparing and dispensing medications safely and effectively. A companion CD lets you practice with two 185-question exams that mirror the NAPLEX®. Protect your investment in the NAPLEX® by using this unique review!

    • Neale's Disorders of the Foot

      • 8th Edition
      • April 12, 2010
      • Paul Frowen + 2 more
      • Donald L. Lorimer
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 4 4 2 8 1
      Neale’s Disorders of the Foot remains the essential resource for students and practitioners of podiatry. All the common conditions encountered in day-to-day podiatric practice are reviewed and their diagnoses and management described along with areas of related therapeutics. Students will find in this one volume everything they need to know about foot disorders and their treatment in order to pass their examinations, while practitioners will continue to appreciate the book’s accessibility and relevance to their daily practice. The new eighth edition is more indispensable than ever before with all contributions revised and brought up to date, colour photographs throughout, an all-new clear and accessible full colour design, and its own website including a full image library, video clips of key techniques and interactive self-assessment questions. Whether you need quick reference or more detailed information, the new and improved Neale’s Disorders of the Foot is ready to serve the needs of a new generation of podiatry students and practitioners.

    • Combined Movement Theory

      • 1st Edition
      • May 13, 2010
      • Christopher McCarthy
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 5 0 6 6 4
      This book expands on the widely used concept of combined movements and incorporates both grade IV- manipulative thrust techniques and muscle energy / proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques. The book is the first to include chapters on cervical artery dysfunction (VBI) and upper cervical instability with clinical chapters on the regional management of spinal dysfunction. The first section of the book discusses the underlying theoretical concepts underpinning combined movements theory and manipulation, with the second section offering a comprehensive manual of tests and treatments for each region of the spine. Revision multiple choice tests are at the ends of the theoretical chapters. A chapter on home exercise is included along with a DVD of video clips and clinical reasoning form. The book will provide readers with a comprehensive resource to start using combined movements theory immediately and is a real substitute to attending a course on the method. The book is an update, expansion and development of the Manual of Combined Movements published by Brian Edwards.

    • Chiropractic Technique

      • 3rd Edition
      • May 28, 2010
      • Thomas F. Bergmann + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 0 4 9 6 9 6
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 0 8 0 5 6 9
      **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Chiropractic**No other book offers a complete guide to chiropractic adjustive techniques! Chiropractic Technique, 3rd Edition makes it easy to understand essential procedures and provides a rationale for their use. Written by Thomas F. Bergmann, DC, FICC, and David H. Peterson, DC, and backed by the latest research studies, this bestseller describes the basic principles needed to evaluate, select, and apply specific adjustive procedures. With a review of chiropractic history, detailed descriptions of joint examination and adjustive techniques for the spine, pelvis, and extremities, and a companion Evolve website with how-to videos, this book is a must-have reference for students and clinicians.

    • Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy Research

      • 1st Edition
      • July 15, 2010
      • Aarthi Ramlaul
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 3 1 0 4 5
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 4 8 2 8 9
      All you need to successfully undertake a research project! This exciting new book provides radiography students and practitioners with the key skills and strategies required to undertake research within medical imaging and radiotherapy. Quantitative and qualitative research methods are covered and guidance given on the entire research process - from literature researching, information management and literature evaluation, through to data collection, data analysis and writing up. Specific instruction is given on the structure and presentation of dissertations, writing articles for publication and on presentation skills for presenting at conferences.

    • Acupuncture in Neurological Conditions

      • 1st Edition
      • July 23, 2010
      • Val Hopwood + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 3 0 2 0 8
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 4 9 9 4 1
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 4 3 7 3 4
      Written by two leading experts in the field, Acupuncture in Neurological Conditions aims to improve patient care by combining Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concepts of treatment. The language of TCM is uniquely combined with that of evidence-based clinical reasoning to provide an approach relevant to both acupuncture and physiotherapy clinical practice. All major types of neurological conditions encountered in clinical practical are examined. Chinese medical patterns relevant to the application of acupuncture are described, as well as key patterns of dysfunction based on a Western medical perspective. The place of acupuncture within the overall management of different neurological conditions is also discussed. Clinical reasoning options from both TCM and Western medical perspectives are provided, and illustrated by real cases from clinical practice forming a sound platform for true integrated medicine.

    • The Treatment of Pain with Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture

      • 2nd Edition
      • September 1, 2010
      • Peilin Sun
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 4 3 8 7 1
      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 4 5 5 7 2 5 2 5 0
      This new edition of The Treatment of Pain with Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture gives a thorough and analytical review of the diagnosis and treatment options for pain, using acupuncture with Chinese herbal medicine. Based on the clinical experience of the author and supported by that of acupuncturists in Chinese universities, it offers a comprehensive and detailed set of treatments for a wide variety of pain symptoms and conditions, and includes detailed modifications of the treatments, to aid clinical practice. Although pain syndromes are often complicated, involving both psychological and physical difficulties, resulting in sometimes hesitation in deciding a correct treatment, there are still some short-cut ways to achieve a successful result. Therefore, the essential intentions of the authors are very clear: To demonstrate the practitioners how to differentiate the clinical situations and how to establish the corresponding treatments. To illustrate how to apply Chinese herbs logically and how to consist an acupuncture prescription reasonably and effectively. Features - Thorough exploration of the aetiologies and pathologies for pain in the context of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Clear discussion of the principles of treatment, acupuncture point selection and combination - Detailed explanation of herbal and acupuncture treatments for common and complex pain conditions - Deals comprehensively with the commonest clinical presenting symptoms - Provides treatment plans and modifications to these plans, offering more options for the practitioner - Includes detailed and useful case histories New to this edition: New chapter on treatment of pain in children Separate sections for the gynecologic conditions Includes Western-named conditions Red Flags for practitioners to indicate situations which are potentially life-threatening or dangerous Suggested treatments now include acupuncture as well as herbal treatments Following on from each treatment a prognosis is now provided

    • Reflexology in Pregnancy and Childbirth

      • 1st Edition
      • January 15, 2010
      • Denise Tiran
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 3 1 1 0 6
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 4 3 8 9 5
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 4 7 8 9 3
      Reflexology in Pregnancy and Childbirth is a definitive text on the safe and appropriate use of reflex zone therapy in pregnancy, labour and the puerperium, focusing on evidence-based practice, professional accountability and application of a comprehensive knowledge of the therapy related to reproductive physiology. Denise Tiran, an experienced midwife, reflex zone therapist, university lecturer and Director of Expectancy – the Expectant Parents’ Complementary Therapies Consultancy - has an international reputation in the field of maternity complementary therapies, has researched and written extensively on reflexology, and has treated nearly 5000 pregnant women with structural reflex zone therapy. KEY FEATURES Case histories to ease application of theory to practice Charts, tables and diagrams are used throughout for ease of learning Includes a section on conception, infertility and sub-fertility Covers legalities and ethical issues.

    • Back Pain - A Movement Problem

      • 1st Edition
      • February 18, 2010
      • Josephine Key
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 3 0 7 9 6
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 4 9 0 8 8
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 4 3 7 6 5
      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.

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