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Essential Physics for Manual Medicine

  • 1st Edition
  • September 16, 2009
  • Martin Ferrier Young
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 5 0 0 2 - 2
A textbook that covers Physical concepts at a basic level for manual therapists specifically . Clinicians in general and manual therapists in particular have a need tounderstand certain, specific aspects of physics to an advanced level.However, many lack prior education in this area, with chemistry and biology 'A' levels being emphasized in terms of entrance requirements. Most textbooks aimed at this field concentrate exclusively on the physics underpinning biomechanics, but the level at which these books are pitched is often too high to allow understanding by students who have an inadequate background in the subject. This book acts, in part, as a primer to address this deficit. Students are also required to understand the basic physics underpinning physiology, biochemistry, radiography and therapeutics. This textbook will be a guide to these specialist areas of knowledge. This text will cover biophysics as a core subject to guide the potential clinician from total ignorance to complete mastery in the areas of physics pertinent to manual medicine and its related disciplines.

Manipulative Therapy

  • 1st Edition
  • September 16, 2009
  • Karel Lewit
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 4 2 8 2 - 9
Manipulative Therapy provides a systematic overview of chain reactions which are the basis of a rational holistic approach. These reactions are closely related to the upright human posture and to the "deep stabilisation system" as shown in the work of Richardson et al in Therapeutic Exercise for Spinal Stabilisation in Low Back Pain. This approach has meant a considerable advance in the therapy and rehabilitation of patients. It gives a balanced picture of the importance of musles, joints and soft tissues, under the control of the nervous system, the textbook aims to treat disturbance of function, the most common cause of pain in the motor system, in the most effective way. Locomotor system dysfunctions are shown to be treated very effectively using manual medicine techniques. Spinal column and joint mobility can be restored, and pain triggered by the autonomic nervous system can be positively influenced. This is a comprehensive source of information relating to pathogenesis, diagnosis, indications and treatment methods, incorporating the latest research findings. Radiological diagnosis is is shown as laying the foundation for successful diagnosis and treatment with manual medicine techniques. Typical conditions associated with pain in the locomotor system is presented and described in functional terms for the first time. The book concludes with chapters covering preventative aspects and expert assessment. Manipulative Therapy: Musculoskeletal Medicine is the follow on from: Manipulative Therapy in Rehabilitation of the Locomotor System, published by Butterworth Heinemann, 1985.

Vascular Ultrasound

  • 3rd Edition
  • September 15, 2009
  • Abigail Thrush + 1 more
  • Abigail Thrush + 1 more
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 9 8 2 5 7 - 1
This book provides an understanding of the underlying scientific principles in the production of B-mode and Colour Flow imaging and Spectral Doppler sonograms. A basic description of common vascular diseases is given along with a practical guide as to how ultrasound is used to detect and quantify the disease. Possible treatments of common vascular diseases and disorders are outlined. Ultrasound is often used in post-treatment assessment and this is also discussed. The role of ultrasound in the formation and follow-up of haemodialysis access is a growing field and is covered in detail.

Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy

  • 2nd Edition
  • September 8, 2009
  • Joanne Watchie
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 2 1 6 - 0 6 4 6 - 0
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 1 - 4 3 7 7 - 1 5 7 0 - 5
Quick and convenient, this resource provides a clinical overview of a wide variety of diseases and disorders that affect the cardiovascular system and lungs and the physical therapy management of patients with them. It integrates key concepts of pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic tests and laboratory information and findings with clinically important medical and surgical interventions and pharmacologic therapies — then applies the material to physical therapy evaluation and treatment. This edition adds an introductory chapter on the oxygen transport pathway, the effects of dysfunction along the pathway, and the implications for physical therapy.

Chinesische Arzneipflanzen

  • 1st Edition
  • September 4, 2009
  • Andreas Kalg
  • German
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 3 - 4 3 7 - 2 9 6 6 9 - 7
Das Buch leistet Pionierarbeit, in dem es die Zusammenhänge zwischen der Erscheinungsform der Kräuter und ihrer Wirkung aufzeigt. Statt trockenem Lehrbuchwissen sind alle Informationen praxisnah und leicht verständlich aufbereitet. Ausgewählte Legenden mit direktem Bezug zur medizinischen Anwendung vertiefen das Wissen. Farbige Abbildungen der Arzneidrogen unterstützen das Verständnis und sorgen dafür, dass Sie sich das Gelernte dauerhaft einprägen. Der Code im Buch schaltet zusätzliche Inhalte im Internet frei: • Farbige Abbildungen der Arzneipflanzen zum Download • Fortlaufender Ausbau des Arzneipflanzen-Foto-Katalogs

Mosby's PDQ for Respiratory Care

  • 2nd Edition
  • September 2, 2009
  • Helen Schaar Corning
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 0 7 5 3 8 - 1
Find critical respiratory care information fast! Comprehensive and precise, this portable guide provides rapid access to vital respiratory procedures, facts, and formulas with an emphasis on critical care. It fits easily into your pocket, and the spiral binding allows it to lie flat on any given page. Whether you use it as a clinical resource, a study tool, or a quick refresher, this full-color resource offers quick access to just the right amount of practical, must-know information – essential for boosting your confidence at the point of care.

Traité de mésothérapie + DVD

  • 2nd Edition
  • August 18, 2009
  • Jacques Le Coz
  • French
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 2 - 9 9 4 0 9 9 6 - 4 - 2
La mésothérapie est définie par le docteur Pistor, fondateur de la discipline en 1952, comme « une allopathie injectable par voie intradermique et sous-cutanée superficielle, loco-régionale, polyvalente et minidosée ». Elle a été validée par l'Académie de médecine en 1987 et un diplôme interuniversitaire a vu le jour en 2002. Cette discipline, aujourd'hui de plus en plus pratiquée et aux champs d'application multiples, requiert un véritable savoir-faire. Élève du docteur Pistor, le docteur Le Coz propose un ouvrage de référence reprenant, spécialité par spécialité, les techniques et manières de procéder dans les différentes pathologies où la mésothérapie a fait ses preuves. Cet ouvrage couvre en particulier les applications de la mésothérapie dans les domaines de la douleur, de la rhumatologie, en médecine du sport, en médecine esthétique et en médecine générale. Pour chaque situation clinique sont exposés une démarche thérapeutique, le traitement précis et approprié avec les protocoles, les points et la profondeur à injecter, le rythme des séances à respecter, la technique pour pratiquer une séance indolore, sans hématome, et éviter tout effet secondaire. De nombreux encadrés rappellent au praticien l'essentiel des informations à connaître avant la mise en œuvre de toute application en mésothérapie. Enfin, un DVD permet au médecin de mieux visualiser les techniques d'injection. Cette deuxième édition fait le point sur les nouvelles méthodes et molécules utilisées. L'auteur décrit les dernières techniques médicales pratiquées en médecine esthétique et un nouveau chapitre est consacré à la lipolyse induite par la lécithine de soja, procédé de plus en plus employé dans certains pays. Dans le domaine de la traumatologie sont proposés des protocoles d'infiltrations et d'interventions chirurgicales en cas d'échec de la mésothérapie. Cet ouvrage donnera à tous les médecins généralistes, rhumatologues, rééducateurs fonctionnels, traumatologues du sport et médecins esthétiques, une nouvelle arme thérapeutique pour leur pratique quotidienne.

Rettungsdienst Fakten Traumatologie

  • 1st Edition
  • August 17, 2009
  • Jürgen Luxem
  • German
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 3 - 4 3 7 - 5 9 2 8 1 - 2
Was passiert mit dem Patienten nach der Ersthilfe? Was hätte ich besser machen können? In diesen neuartigen Buch hat die Realität das Drehbuch geschrieben - so ist Rettungsdienst wirklich! Lernen Sie anhand von realen Fallbeispielen: - Wie ist der Einsatz verlaufen? Alle relevanten Informationen zu den Einsätzen werden systematisch aufgearbeitet und reflektiert: von der Erstmeldung bis zum Einsatzablauf und der Verdachtsdiagnose vor Ort - Was passiert nach dem Notfalleinsatz? Von der Diagnostik über die anschließende stationäre Behandlung bis hin zur ggfs. nötigen rechtsmedizinischen Beurteilung. So kann der Einsatz ganzheitlich beurteilt werden. Besonders authentisch: alle Fälle werden mit aussagekräftigem Bildmaterial dokumentiert: Fotos vom Einsatzgeschehen, Röntgenaufnahmen, Unfallskizzen etc. Ein wirklich neuartiges Arbeits- und Trainingsbuch für Schule und Wache, zum Selbststudium und zum Lernen in der Gruppe. Dieses Buch hat mehr! Mit dem Code im Buch Sie zusätzlich kommentierte Filme zu 4 Fällen aus dem Buch; diese veranschaulichen das Einsatzgeschehen.

Research Methods for Clinical Therapists

  • 5th Edition
  • August 7, 2009
  • Carolyn M. Hicks
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 2 9 9 8 - 1
Struggling to do a project or dissertation, evaluate published research or conduct your own research? Help is at hand with this 5th edition of Research Methods for Clinical Therapists, which explains, in a clear and simple manner, how to evaluate existing research and how to conduct your own research. Aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as the practising health care professional, the focus of the text is the design and analysis of experimental studies. These are vital to the effectiveness studies that are central to the work of the healthcare professional. Specific examples from different areas of healthcare are used to explain the core research concepts and relate them to clinical situations. Statistical theory and jargon are kept to a minimum.

Research Methods for Clinical Therapists

  • 5th Edition
  • August 7, 2009
  • Carolyn M. Hicks
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 4 1 8 8 - 4
Struggling to do a project or dissertation, evaluate published research or conduct your own research? Help is at hand with this 5th edition of Research Methods for Clinical Therapists, which explains, in a clear and simple manner, how to evaluate existing research and how to conduct your own research. Aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as the practising health care professional, the focus of the text is the design and analysis of experimental studies. These are vital to the effectiveness studies that are central to the work of the healthcare professional. Specific examples from different areas of healthcare are used to explain the core research concepts and relate them to clinical situations. Statistical theory and jargon are kept to a minimum.

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