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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.

    • Communication and Clinical Effectiveness in Rehabilitation

      • 1st Edition
      • November 11, 2004
      • Frances Reynolds
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 7 5 0 6 5 6 6 5 8
      Incorporating a patient-focused perspective on communication and health care, this new title for physical and occupational therapists and students provides practical strategies for effective communication with both colleagues and patients. Written in a straightforward, easy-to-understand style, it offers a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach and an emphasis on reflective practice, making it a timely and useful resource for today's readers.
    • Running

      • 1st Edition
      • October 26, 2004
      • Frans Bosch + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 0 7 4 4 1 7
      This richly illustrated work presents innovative training concepts based on recent scientific research and extensive knowledge of the everyday practice of training. It provides running trainers, physiotherapists and physical exercise teachers with the latest insights into the training of running. The training as presented here is based on biomechanical principles. Scientific insights are translated into practical training techniques in the discussion of topics such as running technique, energy supply processes and adaptation through training.
    • Foundations of Manual Lymph Drainage

      • 3rd Edition
      • October 21, 2004
      • Michael Földi + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 0 3 0 6 4 9
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 0 7 0 4 1 6
      This manual lymph drainage guide covers the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the lymphatic system, providing key background information necessary for effective treatment. Chapters are structured according to anatomic regions, focusing on the lymphatic knots and their tributary regions in the throat, armpit, trunk, and groin. Photographs illustrate the lymphatic knots and lymphatic courses, which are drawn on the human body, and provide a clear picture of the structures to be treated. Designated points are numbered to illustrate the progression of treatment in each region. Also includes coverage of complete decongestive therapy (CDT).
    • Manual Therapy in Children

      • 1st Edition
      • September 16, 2004
      • Heiner Biedermann
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 1 0 0 1 8 5
      A comprehensive conceptual approach to the subject of manual medicine in children, linking function and structure together at different ages. Very much evidence based with contributions by the leading practitioners in Europe.
    • Biomedical Acupuncture for Pain Management

      • 1st Edition
      • September 13, 2004
      • Yun-tao Ma + 1 more
      • English
      • eBook
        9 7 8 1 4 5 5 7 2 6 1 8 9
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 5 3 9 8 6
      Synthesizing biomedicine and traditional acupuncture, this unique clinical manual allows medical professionals to learn acupuncture and implement it immediately into practice with ease. Biomedical Acupuncture for Pain Management explains the biomedical mechanism of acupuncture, as well as the non-specific nature of acupuncture and its neuro-psycho-immunol... modulation. This straightford system of acupuncture – termed INMAS by the authors – provides a quantitative method to predict the effectiveness of treatment for each patient and an individually adjustable protocol for pain patients.
    • Sport Exercise and Environmental Physiology

      • 1st Edition
      • September 9, 2004
      • Thomas Reilly + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 0 7 3 5 8 8
      The book collates the relationships between exercise and the environment in a single volume. The human interacts with environmental factors in complex ways. The aim of this text is to provide a comprehensive coverage of the environmental influences that impact on the individual when exercising or competing in sport. The main environmental factors are considered in turn, the physiological reactions to discrete environmental stresses are described and methods of adaptation or coping are explained.
    • Color Atlas of Emergency Department Procedures

      • 1st Edition
      • September 1, 2004
      • Catherine Custalow
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 7 2 1 6 0 4 4 7 3
      This brand-new book offers virtual hands-on experience to over 65 emergency procedures, allowing readers to rehearse them over again in their mind—then perform them on demand correctly. Colour drawings of each procedure that illuminate relevant anatomical structures and their relationship to each new step paired with full-colour photographs provide a realistic clinical view of the identical anatomy. Plus, each step is accompanied by concise text, allowing the illustrations and photographs to guide clinicians effortlessly through the procedure.
    • Therapeutic Exercise for Lumbopelvic Stabilization

      • 2nd Edition
      • August 18, 2004
      • Carolyn Richardson + 2 more
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 0 7 2 9 3 2
      This book is based on the evidence from research undertaken by the authors over a number of years. The significance of these findings to the treatment and prevention of low back pain are now widely acknowledged, not only among researchers but also, and perhaps more importantly, among practitioners concerned with the management and prevention of back pain. In this new edition they have taken the opportunity to extend the scope of the book to accommodate the most recent evidence, which has emerged since the first edition was published in 1999. This is an important book in that it not only presents the evidence but also gives practical guidance on how the findings may be applied in everyday practice. This new edition will continue to provide an indispensable practical reference source for all those working in the field of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction.
    • Clinical Blood Gases

      • 2nd Edition
      • August 4, 2004
      • William J. Malley
      • English
      • Hardback
        9 7 8 0 7 2 1 6 8 4 2 2 2
      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 3 2 3 2 7 7 4 7 1
      This text provides a thorough resource on arterial blood gases, covering the full scope of applications. This book is the first of its kind to focus on the needs of educators, students, and practitioners alike. The new edition has been completely updated, providing the latest information from the field, including facts on technical issues, basic physiology, clinical oxygenation, clinical acid base, non-invasive techniques, just to name a few. Instructor resources are available; please contact your Elsevier sales representative for details.
    • Understanding Hydrolats: The Specific Hydrosols for Aromatherapy

      • 1st Edition
      • August 3, 2004
      • Len Price + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
        9 7 8 0 4 4 3 0 7 3 1 6 8
      Distilled waters, or hydrosols, are therapeutic in many ways, and yet little has been written to make clear their properties and clinical applications. This book details the nature, properties (where known) and nomenclature of hydrosols, and gathers in one source the sure and sensible facts about distilled waters. Already used by aromatherapists interested in extending their therapeutic range, this book will provide all therapists with the confidence to practice safely with a sure understanding of the value of hydrosols.