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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.

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    • Understanding Disability

      • 1st Edition
      • December 27, 2007
      • Sally French + 1 more
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 3 3 1 2 4
      This book examines disability, in an accessible and interactive style, as it relates to healthcare policy and practice. It is aimed at physiotherapists and occupational therapists, both sutdents and practitioners, but will also be useful to all healthcare workers, including nurses, doctors and speech and language therapists.

    • The Shoulder in Sport

      • 1st Edition
      • December 19, 2007
      • Andrea Fusco + 3 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 0 6 8 7 4 4
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 3 3 1 4 8
      The book is divided into 5 sections: the first and second sections provide introductory topics, such as anatomical variances of the articulations and soft tissues, the biomechanics of the shoulder, diagnostic imaging, specialist and functional examinations. The third section is dedicated to the description of surgical solutions in acute articular, muscle and tendinous pathologies. Rehabilitation and prevention are described in the fourth section, where the authors present exercises of post-surgical rehabilitation, techniques of mobilizing in manual therapy and load multidimensional model. The last two chapters in this section are dedicated to prevention, especially of chronic pathologies, using intervention influencing programmes, methodology of training and how to rectify incorrectly performed movements. The last section is dedicated to the use of electromyography of the surface. This method is used to register muscular activity during training; the description contains practical information and a great number of references of clinical interest.

    • Play in Occupational Therapy for Children

      • 2nd Edition
      • December 13, 2007
      • Diane Parham Trigg + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 0 2 9 5 4 4
      Focused on the importance of play in evaluating and treating children with disabilities, Play in Occupational Therapy for Children, 2nd Edition presents play theories and assessments along with the theories and assessments reached from research conducted by occupational therapists and occupational scientists. This edition also includes five new chapters that reflect the latest developments in the areas of autism, play assessment, play for institutionalized toddlers, school-based play, and play and assistive technology in an early intervention program to provide you with the most up-to-date information available.

    • Clinical Massage in the Healthcare Setting

      • 1st Edition
      • December 11, 2007
      • Sandy Fritz + 2 more
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 0 7 0 6 9 0
      Covering advanced massage therapy skills, this practical resource prepares you to work with medical professionals in a clinical setting, such as a hospital, hospice, long-term care, or other health-related practice. It discusses the many skills you need to succeed in this environment, helping you become a contributing member of an integrated team. Also covered are the essentials of clinical massage, such as indications and contraindications, review of massage methods, range of motion testing, SOAP note documentation, and a massage therapy general protocol. Case studies show how a multidisciplinary approach applies to real-world clients. By coordinating your work with other health professionals, you can enhance patient care in any clinical setting!

    • Complementary Therapies for Physical Therapy

      • 1st Edition
      • December 10, 2007
      • Judith E. Deutsch + 1 more
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 4 1 6 0 6 5 4 3 2
      Complementary Therapies for Physical Therapy: A Clinical Decision-Making Approach is unique in that it provides a comprehensive overview plus detailed coverage of the therapies most relevant to rehabilitation. The largest section of the book covers Manual Body-Based Therapies, which (arguably) are a natural extension of established physical and occupational therapy interventions. This section includes Rolfing, Feldenkrais Method, Alexander Technique, Craniosacral Therapy, Pilates, Trager, and Shiatsu. Movement therapies which are not hands-on (Yoga and Tai Chi) are covered in another section. Separate chapters are devoted to Qi Gong and Magnets, which many therapists use along with more traditional physical agents.

    • Handbuch Vitamine

      • 1st Edition
      • December 6, 2007
      • Klaus Pietrzik + 2 more
      • German
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 3 4 3 7 3 1 3 2 0 2
      • eBook
        9 7 8 3 4 3 7 5 9 1 6 2 4
      Vitamine und vitaminähnliche Stoffe ausführlich dargestellt. Sie erfahren alles Relevante über Vorkommen, Bedarf, Funktion, Symptomatik bei Mangel ebenso wie über Chemie, biochemische Funktionen etc. Praktisches Wissen über Bedarf, Bedarfsdeckung, klinische Symptomatik und Anwendungsgebiete und IndikationenKonkrete Informationen, wann Sie Vitamine zur Prophylaxe oder zur Behandlung einsetzen - mit aktuellem Wissen über TageshöchstmengenKla... Abgrenzung zwischen Vitaminen als Arzneimittel vs Lebensmittel

    • Herb, Nutrient, and Drug Interactions

      • 1st Edition
      • December 6, 2007
      • Mitchell Bebel Stargrove + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 0 2 9 6 4 3
      Presenting detailed, evidence-based coverage of the most commonly encountered therapeutic agents in modern clinical practice, this resource is designed to help you safely and effectively integrate herbal, nutrient, and drug therapy for your patients or clients. Combining pharmaceuticals with herbs or supplements may complement or interfere with a drug’s therapeutic action or may increase adverse effects. Additionally, drug-induced depletion of nutrients can occur. Comprehensive clinical data, quick-reference features, and the insight and expertise of trusted authorities help you gain a confident understanding of how herbal remedies and nutritional supplements interact with pharmaceuticals and develop safe, individualized treatment strategies for your patients.

    • Pulse Diagnosis

      • 1st Edition
      • November 30, 2007
      • Sean Walsh + 1 more
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 4 7 8 8 6
      This exciting new book, Pulse Diagnosis: A Clinical Guide describes a reliable method of pulse assessment. The authors’ style and approach to pulse diagnosis provides a unique insight into this often ambiguous system of diagnosis drawing upon the traditions of Chinese medicine, the knowledge of biomedical constructs and the relationship of each to contemporary TCM clinical practice. Subjects covered include exploration of the concept of ‘pulse’ and establishment of it within the context of health, current limitations of current pulse literature in relation to clinical practice, pulse diagnosis within contemporary TCM clinical practice and pulse taking procedures. • Contains unique sections on reliability and validity of pulse diagnosis • Combines both western perspective as well as Chinese medicine

    • The Practice of Chinese Medicine

      • 2nd Edition
      • November 13, 2007
      • Giovanni Maciocia
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 4 7 9 5 4
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 7 8 9 6 5
      The 2nd edition of The Practice of Chinese Medicine: The Treatment of Diseases with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs describes the application of traditional Chinese medical theory to the diagnosis and treatment of 48 diseases, conditions and disorders. In addition to the existing 34 covered in the first edition, 14 new conditions and symptoms have been added, and these include common, chronic, and acute conditions which clinicians may see in their practice. Each chapter contains aetiology and pathology; differential diagnosis according to TCM; selection of treatments with acupuncture and herbs, with explanation of choices; case studies for illustration; summary of Western differential diagnosis; and discussion of prognosis and prevention. This book brings the enormous wealth of the author's experience, and his insights in applying TCM medicine to a Western context, to the support of all clinicians whatever their own range of experiences.

    • Breast Ultrasound

      • 1st Edition
      • November 8, 2007
      • Anne-Marie Dixon
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 0 0 7 6 5
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 3 2 9 1 2
      This book is a detailed, accessible and comprehensive reference manual reflecting current guidance & citing recent peer-reviewed evidence. It is written by and for radiographers. Through text and diagrams the fundamental skills and techniques for acquisition of high quality diagnostic images are explained and demonstrated; high quality ultrasound images throughout underpin instruction on accurate image interpretation and diagnosis. Inclusion of unusual and rare appearances allow the reader to avoid common pitfalls and resolve diagnostic dilemmas.

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