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Elsevier Health Professions titles offer everything you need to launch a career in a variety of professions - from educational resources for student learning to reference titles to support everyday practice. Complete curriculum solutions support educational programs in clinical laboratory sciences, dental assisting and hygiene, massage therapy, medical assisting and billing & coding, occupational therapy, pharmacy technology, physical therapy and rehabilitation, radiologic technology, respiratory care, sonography, speech therapy, surgical technology, and veterinary assisting and technology. Content on anatomy & physiology, basic science, medical terminology, law and ethics, documentation, job readiness, and more is supplemented by program-specific titles and review and testing solutions for classroom and certification exams, making Elsevier your destination for healthcare careers.

    • La médication officinale

      • 3rd Edition
      • February 6, 2009
      • René Caquet
      • French
      • eBook
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      Le conseil à l'officine et le traitement de la pathologie courante sont des actes majeurs dans le métier de pharmacien. Le public le sait bien et n'hésite pas à consulter ces professionnels à la fois proches et disponibles. Spécialiste du médicament, le pharmacien d'officine s'affirme aujourd'hui comme un praticien du tout premier recours, capable de répondre à de multiples demandes par un conseil thérapeutique adapté, autrement dit par une « médication officinale ». Cet ouvrage est destiné aux pharmaciens d'officine et à leurs collaborateurs, soucieux de connaître la conduite à tenir face aux symptômes les plus fréquents présentés par les patients. Il décrit sous forme de fiches pratiques, classées par symptômes, une centaine de situations auxquelles ils peuvent être confrontés dans leur exercice quotidien. Chaque fiche fait un point clinique sur les pathologies susceptibles de se cacher derrière les symptômes, en insistant sur les situations d'urgence. Dans un deuxième temps, des conseils sont proposés aux pharmaciens, leur permettant d'informer, de dispenser des médicaments utiles et d'orienter si besoin vers un médecin. Cette troisième édition, enrichie de nouvelles fiches, a été entièrement actualisée en tenant compte des dernières présentations des médicaments.
    • Essential Chemistry for Aromatherapy

      • 2nd Edition
      • February 5, 2009
      • Sue Clarke
      • English
      • Paperback
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      This new edition of ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY FOR SAFE AROMATHERAPY provides an accessible account of the key theoretical aspects of chemistry and their application into the safe practice of aromatherapy. For readers with a limited science background, this book offers a clear and concisely written guide to essential information in chemistry. For practitioners, the book applies chemistry to the practical and therapeutic use of essential oils, and leads to a better understanding of composition, properties and technical data related to essential oils.
    • Mosby's Dissector for the Rehabilitation Professional

      • 1st Edition
      • February 3, 2009
      • Jeffrey Meldrum + 1 more
      • English
      • Spiral-bound
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      • eBook
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      Designed specifically to meet the unique needs of students studying to become rehabilitation professionals - including physical therapists, occupational therapists, and chiropractors - this full-color dissection guide helps you connect discoveries in the dissection lab with function and pathology. With the necessary technical information you need – including content on applied anatomy, embryology, and structural histology – in 25 laboratory exploration chapters, this unique guide uses case studies and critical thinking exercises to encourage you to explore human anatomy, synthesize your findings, and apply your knowledge to clinical practice.
    • The Energetics of Health

      • 1st Edition
      • February 2, 2009
      • Iva Lloyd
      • English
      • Paperback
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      This manual teaches students and practitioners how to assess health and disease from an energetic perspective. It allows them to integrate energetic concepts into medical practice. Exploring the concept of health and disease from the perspectives of quantum physics and energetic principles, Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Naturopathic medicine and Polarity Therapy, the book uses case histories to illustrate the application of energetic methods to practice. Case histories are accompanied by illustrations and give details of assessment made, treatment recommended and results of treatment. All concepts and practices advocated are critically assessed and supported by evidence.
    • A Myofascial Approach to Thai Massage

      • 1st Edition
      • January 9, 2009
      • Howard Derek Evans
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      In A Myofascial Approach to Thai Massage Evans takes a radically different approach to Thai Massage by redefining the sen lines in myofascial terms. He provides a coherent system illustrating the function and benefits of Thai Massage through its actions on the myofascial network, lymph and blood flow. A Myofascial Approach to Thai Massage:• questions some of the more dubious moves in Thai Massage. • looks at the ‘spiritual’ aspects of Thai Massage in terms of presence, attention and the therapist/client relationship. • takes a unique view of Thai Massage and opens the way for further exploration of massage in the myofascial field. • includes some examples of working with clients to illustrate the themes. This book will be of interest to both experienced and student manual/physical therapists and yoga teachers. Although specifically about Thai Massage it will cover many aspects of the therapist/patient relationship – well explored in psychotherapy but surprisingly little covered in massage courses.
    • Instant Access to Orthopedic Physical Assessment

      • 2nd Edition
      • January 9, 2009
      • Ronald C. Evans
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Here’s a powerful quick reference and clinical tool – small enough to fit into your pocket, yet complete enough to cover any assessment test you need to perform! Detailing every test included in Illustrated Orthopedic Physical Assessment, 3rd Edition, this handy, thoroughly illustrated pocket guide includes only the essential information you need to know. Information for each test is presented in a consistent manner for quick reference, and includes: name of the test, alternate names for the test, suspected syndrome, concise description of the testing procedure, clinical pearl, and photo(s) of the procedure. Plus, just as in the parent text, each test also contains a corresponding orthopedic gamut which provides a summary of key points in a concise list, serving as a diagnostic rubric for use in patient exams.
    • Digital and Radiographic Imaging

      • 4th Edition
      • December 17, 2008
      • Chris Gunn
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      This book covers all the existing imaging modalities currently in use in imaging departments, providing a sound basis for understanding how individual systems work. It is designed to be accessible to students without minimising the content. Although conventional imaging is being phased out, it still exists in certain areas, e.g. dental surgeries, and therefore is reduced in size and placed in an Appendix.
    • Teaching pilates for postural faults, illness and injury

      • 1st Edition
      • December 17, 2008
      • Jane Paterson
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Pilates is a particularly safe and effective exercise system which aims to strengthen the body in a balanced way by specifically improving the function of the weaker muscle groups. Emphasis is placed on strengthening the muscles of the trunk so that support of the spine increases plus posture and shape improve. The exercises enhance overall flexibility and fitness, improving co-ordination and balance. Muscles are gently stretched and lengthened as the exercises progress and overall body strength improves.
    • Illustrated Orthopedic Physical Assessment

      • 3rd Edition
      • December 15, 2008
      • Ronald C. Evans
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Logically organized with comprehensive coverage, this newly revised third edition prepares you to choose the right orthopedic tests, accurately assess any patient, and arrive at a clear diagnosis. Trusted for both its depth of coverage and its accessible, accurate information, it features gamuts, clinical pearls, and cross-reference tables for quick and easy reference. Now in brilliant full color, with all new photos of every test, it’s even more visually appealing, and illustrates common conditions and procedural tests more effectively than ever before. This edition offers a fresh look at testing for orthopedic conditions, with detailed text that explains the key moves of each test, its alternate names, and the appropriate reporting statement. Extensive cross-referencing ensures that you can easily find the right test for efficient and effective practice, and protocol charts guide you through the examination process step by step. The companion DVD features video footage of Dr. Evans performing each assessment test in the book, along with his expert commentary.