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Pocket Podiatry: Footwear and Foot Orthoses

1st Edition
June 28, 2010
Anita Ellen Williams + 1 more
Ian Mathieson
English
eBook
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Footwear and Foot Orthoses provides students and clinicians with a guide to the information they require to underpin their clinical decision making. Pocket Podiatry provides all the essential information for a modern Podiatric practice. Examination and diagnosis, aetiology, prognosis and management are provided in a practical and informative manner. With its clarity and portability, students will find the Pocket Podiatry series an invaluable companion to their studies, whilst practitioners will appreciate its clinical orientation and concise format.

The Rheumatoid Foot and Ankle, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

1st Edition
Volume 27-2
June 9, 2010
Lawrence A. DiDomenico
English
Hardback
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Topics include: An update on rheumatoid arthritis and pharmacological management; The perioperative management of the rheumatoid patient; Clinical manifestations and treatment of the pediatric rheumatoid patient; Medical imaging and radiographic analysis of the rheumatoid patient; The conservative treatment options for the rheumatoid foot and ankle; The surgical options for the rheumatoid ankle; and The complications encountered with the rheumatoid surgical foot and ankle.

Chiropractic Technique

3rd Edition
May 28, 2010
Thomas F. Bergmann + 1 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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**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.

Chiropractic Pediatrics

2nd Edition
May 28, 2010
Neil J. Davies + 1 more
English
Hardback
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eBook
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This evidence-based text relates clinical chiropractic management to pediatrics, with coverage of the key aspects of syndromes most commonly seen by chiropractors working with children. It outlines the essential history-taking, physical assessment, diagnosis and management for each syndrome, while addressing relevant pathology of pediatric conditions. An essential reference source for both chiropractic clinicians and students. Chapters have been radically restructured for the new edition – in line with current research and the models of teaching now being used.

Tui na

1st Edition
May 20, 2010
Sarah Pritchard
English
eBook
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Tui na: The Chinese Massage Manual provides a clear and complete introduction to the principles and practice of Tui na. The text is well-illustrated with clear photographs supporting descriptions of treatment routines and techniques and enabling the student and practitioner to begin to practice and apply the Tui na techniques with confidence. It clearly covers all of the techniques, from the basic techniques, compound techniques and most commonly applied techniques through to passive movements. An invaluable practical DVD-ROM showing all of the techniques in the book is included.Key areas covered include:• Principles and theory of Tui na practice• Historical development of Tui na and its current development in the West• Levels to treatment, yin and yang style of practice, the use of intention, grounding, centring and protecting yourself as a Tui na practitioner are clearly covered• Covers the most common problems likely to be presented by patient• Explanation and interpretation of the methods of diagnosis• Treatment plans to encourage the student/practitioner to think and make choices• Case histories and examples of treatments illustrate there are several ways to approach any problem presented• Ancillary therapies – cupping, gua sha and the application of moxa frequently employed in Tui na treatments• Treating with a combination of Tui na and acupuncture for acupuncturists who are trained in both therapies

Neale's Disorders of the Foot Clinical Companion

1st Edition
May 13, 2010
Paul Frowen + 3 more
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Neale’s Disorders of the Foot Clinical Companion is the essential, portable complement to the new Neale’s Disorders of the Foot 8th Edition. It is perfect for putting key information in clinical context. Students and practitioners will love its presentation of tips and valuable treatment notes in a handy format that is easy to refer to in the clinic. All the common conditions encountered in day-to-day podiatric practice are dealt with, and there are many algorithms for ease of use. This Companion will prove to be a really valuable friend when you need rapid reference to treatment guidelines in the clinic.

Binan Goonj

3rd Edition
May 26, 2010
Anne-Katrin Eckermann + 5 more
English
eBook
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A newly-updated edition of the definitive textbook on Aboriginal Health issues Binan Goonj, 3rd Edition: Bridging cultures in Aboriginal health is a comprehensive Indigenous health text which addresses key topics in a clear and accessible manner. Thoroughly updated and revised, the latest edition of Binan Goonj sheds light upon the many multidisciplinary topics within the complex field of Indigenous health. With chapter titles including Empowerment in Aboriginal Health and Aboriginal Communities Today, this authoritative health resource has been widely adopted as a teaching text across Australia. Despite years of research, policy changes and interventions, it is widely documented that the health status of many Aboriginal people remains the poorest in Australia. Binan Goonj, 3rd Edition: Bridging cultures in Aboriginal health explores the processes and practices underlying this situation, while providing practical strategies to work towards redressing it. This latest edition will engage a diverse readership and challenge students and health professionals alike to examine their own values and the use of power in Australian society. Elsevier’s Evolve website provides extensive support material for nursing and health professions faculty and students, including:• discussion questions• suggested reading on Aboriginal health and related topics• web links• an instructor’s manual featuring course delivery tips including topics such as adult learning, attitudinal change, colonisation, government policies, Indigenous media sites and cross-cultural education resources• video links specific to chapters in this latest edition of Binan Goonj

Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination

1st Edition
April 30, 2010
Paul Hattam + 1 more
English
eBook
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The proliferation of special tests used in musculoskeletal examination has left the clinician with a vast array of physical tests at their disposal. Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination is a handy one-stop guide with over 150 peripheral tests. The clinical context and evidence base is thoroughly explored and the addition of clinical tips and expert opinion will enable the clinician to select the most appropriate tests and interpret the results meaningfully.

Acupuncture in Manual Therapy

1st Edition
April 28, 2010
Jennie Longbottom
English
Paperback
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eBook
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Acupuncture in Manual Therapy is a comprehensive overview of manual therapy interventions combined with acupuncture management of musculoskeletal disorders covering all major joints of the body. The book is intended to offer physiotherapists and students of acupuncture a clinical reasoning model, whilst supporting suggested interventions with the relevant evidence base in order to alleviate pain, restore function and facilitate rehabilitation within musculoskeletal management. It places an emphasis on the neurophysiological processes of pain management stressing the importance of using the correct intervention for the relevant presenting pain mechanism. Each chapter discusses suggested manual intervention, acupuncture evidence and physiological processes underpinning this combined approach to musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction including meridian acupuncture, auricular acupuncture, electroacupuncture, tens and trigger point acupuncture as a means of addressing the varying pain patterns presented within musculoskeletal rehabilitation. This book provides knowledge from distinctive and prominent contributors from the world of manual therapy and acupuncture whilst this expertise is further supported by the provision of student case studies to offer support and enhance learning.

Mosby's Pharmacy Review for the NAPLEX®

1st Edition
April 20, 2010
Mosby
English
eBook
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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!

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