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  • Using Occupational Therapy Models in Practice

    A Fieldguide
    • 1st Edition
    • Merrill June Turpin + 1 more
    • English
    This book is a succinct and practical guide for students and practitioners applying occupational therapy models in the field. It provides an overview of the common models in practice and bridges the gap between theoretical texts on conceptual models and the immediate demands of practice. It describes occupational therapists' use of models within the realities of practice in a variety of contexts and takes the approach that practice models can be used as tools to guide clinical reasoning.

  • Muscles and Meridians

    The Manipulation of Shape
    • 1st Edition
    • Phillip Beach + 1 more
    • English
    Muscles and Meridians is a unique book that breaks new conceptual ground in the realm of human movement. Firmly based in an understanding of evolutionary and developmental biology, this volume introduces some of the keys that open the way to an understanding of the Contractile Field (CF) model – a novel concept which promotes a fresh approach to exercise and represents a valuable means of understanding and treating musculoskeletal disorders. The CF model represents a whole-organism approach to an appreciation of human movement. The fundamental biomechanical architecture of vertebrates imposes patterns of movement on our spine, patterns that offer the keys needed to begin a more robust understanding of human movement. The CF model suggests that sense organs are embedded in fields of contractility, and that the musculature of the viscera and the role of the kidneys need to be incorporated in this attempt to develop such a model. Fields of contractility are defined, borders between fields are identified, and field interaction considered. The model also suggests a new assessment methodology: the Archetypal Postures. Many musculoskeletal aches and pains, such as back pain, are non-attributable to a standard tissue-related diagnosis. Rather we need to focus on the interrelationship of many named tissues via the emergence of postures that are deeply embedded in our evolution and childhood development. Archetypal Postures are essential to the ‘tune’ of the musculoskeletal system.By showing a pattern of correlation, the CF model also sheds light on the Chinese map of the meridians suggesting a theory that unravels the complexity of the ancient map which the modern biosciences have been unable to comprehend or identify. Muscles and Meridians presents an approach to musculoskeletal anatomy which will be widely applicable to all professionals who have an interest in human movement: physiotherapists, osteopathic physicians, osteopaths, chiropractors, acupuncturists, exercise scientists, manual therapists, and personal trainers.

  • The Pelvic Girdle

    An integration of clinical expertise and research
    • 4th Edition
    • Diane G. Lee
    • English
    The Pelvic Girdle continues to provide the busy clinician with the latest evidence and clinical tools/knowledge to immediately impact and enhance daily practice for the management of lumbopelvic-hip pain and disability. This fourth edition has changed fundamentally in presentation and content to provide the clinician with the evidence and clinical tools for effective practice. The new model presented in this edition - The Integrated Systems Model and the Clinical Puzzle - co-developed by Diane Lee & Linda-Joy Lee, facilitates effective clinical reasoning, hypothesis development and prescriptive treatment. It is highly unlikely that there will ever be enough research evidence to mee the needs of a clinician who is faced with patients presenting with a wide and variable range of single and multiple impairments every day. Clinical expertise (knowing how to do the right thing at the right time) comes from disciplined, reflective practice and it is hoped that this text will help more clinicians become expert in this field.

  • The Western Herbal Tradition

    2000 years of medicinal plant knowledge
    • 1st Edition
    • Graeme Tobyn + 2 more
    • English
    The Western Herbal Tradition provides a comprehensive and critical exploration of the use of plant medicines through 2000 years of history from Dioscorides to the present day. It follows each of the 27 herbs through a wide range of key sources from European, Arabic and American traditions including Greek, Roman and Renaissance texts. A rich discussion of the historical texts is balanced with current application and research. The herbs have been selected on the basis of common use by practising herbalists. Each illustrated monograph contains: Species, identification and botanical description A study of the characterisation and medicinal use of the plants consistently drawn from featured herbals which includes the authors’ own translations from the Latin Assessment of past and current texts in the transmission of herbal knowledge Consideration of traditional therapeutics, including humoral and physiomedical approaches Suggestions towards a modern experiential approach through Goethean methodology Current evidence on pharmacological constituents Review of evidence on safety Recommendations for internal and external uses, prescribing and dosage

  • Manuel de palpation osseuse et musculaire

    Points gâchettes, zones de projection et étirements
    • 1st Edition
    • Joseph E. Muscolino + 4 more
    • French
    La palpation musculaire est souvent réduite à la connaissance des insertions des muscles, de façon à mettre ses doigts pour palper à tel ou tel endroit. On n'est jamais certain d'être sur la bonne localisation ni même sur le bon muscle cible. Le Manuel de Palpation osseuse et musculaire fournit une méthode pour isoler le muscle cible, le mettre en contraction et être certain que les doigts de palpation sont au bon endroit. Le tout donne une grande fiabilité à votre pratique quotidienne. Cet ouvrage est le plus complet sur les techniques palpatoires : il détaille les points gâchettes, les zones de projection de ces points et les étirements répertoriés pour chaque muscle du corps humain. De plus, les 4 heures de vidéo de démonstration sur les 2 DVD complètent utilement le propos du livre. Le lecteur trouvera ainsi dans ce manuel : - Deux chapitres sur les méthodes de palpation. - Un rappel complet sur les insertions et les actions de tous les muscles. - La technique palpatoire de chaque muscle, pas à pas avec des notes expliquant les difficultés et montrant les pièges à éviter. - Les points gâchettes et les zones de projection détaillés pour chaque muscle. - De très nombreuses figures et photos en couleurs qui montrent exactement comment le muscle palpé se situe sous la peau. - Les zones de palpation osseuse. - Un chapitre complet sur les étirements, depuis les notions de base jusqu'aux réflexions les plus approfondies. - Des remarques sur la biomécanique. - L'installation du patient, aussi bien pour son confort que celui du thérapeute dans l'idée d'une efficacité durable, tout au long d'une vie professionnelle.

  • Glossary of Chinese Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Li Tian + 1 more
    • English
    Anyone who learns the skills of acupuncture or who extends his knowledge of TCM is inevitably confronted with terms which hitherto had always meant something different to him or her. Take the use of the word "wind", for example, to refer to a pathogenic factor contributing to illnesses – rather than its sense as a climatic factor. This difficulty is compounded by the fact that, in most books, these terms are not used in a clear and uniform way. One of the many examples is the Chinese term "xu" which is translated as "insufficiency" but also as "deficiency" or "severity" and is often not even used consistently within one and the same publication. This glossary presents all the Chinese terms (in Chinese characters and in Pinyin script) that are relevant to TCM and provides their English translations. It also provides an explanation of how, for example, the location or the function of an acupuncture point can be concluded from its name.

  • Pratique de la rééducation neurologique

    • 1st Edition
    • François Genêt + 2 more
    • French
    Cet ouvrage propose une synthèse complète et richement illustrée de la prise en charge rééducative des patients neuro-lésés. L'auteur a choisi d'articuler cette présentation autour de six grands syndromes neurologiques : - le patient hémiplégique, - le patient atteint de sclérose en plaques, - le patient parkinsonien, - le patient blessé médullaire, - le patient traumatisé crânien, - le patient cérébelleux. Chaque chapitre, rigoureusement documenté, aborde dans un style clair et concis les tableaux pathologiques ci-dessus, et déroule un plan systématique : - les données physiopathologiques et cliniques, - les bilans et les outils d'évaluation spécifiques, - et enfin les propositions de rééducation. Celles-ci s'appuient sur plus de 400 photographies et permettent d'établir un projet rééducatif concret, fonctionnel et personnalisé. Pratique de la rééducation neurologique s'adresse aux masseurs-kinésithéra... en formation et en exercice, libéraux ou hospitaliers, ainsi qu'aux autres professionnels de la rééducation exerçant auprès des patients atteints de pathologies neurologiques.

  • Forefoot Pain, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 27-4
    • D. Martin Chaney + 1 more
    • English
    This issue, by Drs. Martin Chaney and Walter Strash, will focus on topics such as: Pre-dislocation Syndrome of the Second Metatarsophalangeal Joint; Morton's Neuroma; Digital Surgery: Current Trends and Techniques; Metatarsalgia and Lesser Metatarsal Surgery; Brachymetatarsia and Associated Pathology; Lesser Metatarsal Fractures; Puncture Wounds and Soft Tissue Pathology of the Forefoot.

  • Clinical Reflexology

    A Guide for Integrated Practice
    • 2nd Edition
    • Denise Tiran + 1 more
    • English
    Clinical Reflexology takes the practitioner on a journey of examination, critical review and debate prior to making recommendations for best practice in reflexology. The phenomenal rise in interest by health professionals in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), and in particular touch therapies, has led to a need for texts that relate and integrate theory and practice to health care settings. Clinical Reflexology does this, expanding and exploring concepts introduced in the first edition. Many CAM books have been written for therapists working in private practice but many of these practitioners are also now working in healthcare settings. This book allows both groups to facilitate the greater integration of clinical reflexology in clinical practice. The book is divided into two sections. The first deals with key themes, including an up-to-date review of the research evidence and appropriate methodology, safe and supported practice and integration issues. All these themes are explored and discussed utilizing the available literature, analysis of models and concepts and are related specifically to health care practice. The second section focuses on the clinical application of reflexology and how it can be best adapted to the context. The contributors are committed pioneers in their field with a track record of integrating reflexology within clinical settings. Many are teachers, coordinators of therapy services and supervisors. ABOUT THE AUTHORS Dr Peter Mackereth is the Clinical Lead for Complementary Therapies and Smoking Cessation Services at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust Manchester. He is a registered nurse, and has worked in intensive care, neurology and oncology. Peter has an MA in Medical Ethics and has completed a PhD project examining reflexology vs. relaxation training for people with Multiple Sclerosis. An author and renowned speaker, Peter has held academic post in number of universities, most recently as Reader in Integrative Health at the University of Derby. Denise Tiran, a midwife, lecturer and reflex zone therapist, is an internationally acclaimed authority on complementary therapies in pregnancy and childbirth. She is Director of Expectancy, the leading provider of professional education on the safe use of complementary therapies in maternity care, including a special pregnancy course for reflexologists. Her latest book, Reflexology for Pregnancy and Childbirth, was published in January 2010.

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

    • 2nd Edition
    • Joseph E. Muscolino
    • English
    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.

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