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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.

  • Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics

    • 6th Edition
    • Nader Rifai
    • English
    The Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, 6th Edition provides the most current and authoritative guidance on selecting, performing, and evaluating the results of new and established laboratory tests. This classic clinical chemistry reference offers encyclopedic coverage detailing everything you need to know, including: analytical criteria for the medical usefulness of laboratory tests, variables that affect tests and results, laboratory medicine, applications of statistical methods, and most importantly clinical utility and interpretation of laboratory tests. It is THE definitive reference in clinical chemistry and molecular diagnostics, now fully searchable and with quarterly content updates, podcasts, clinical cases, animations, and extended content online through Expert Consult.

  • Study Guide for Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants

    • 10th Edition
    • Kathy Bonewit-West
    • English
    Learn how to think critically and perform competently in the clinical setting! Correlating to chapters in Clinical Procedures for the Medical Assistant, 10th Edition, this study guide provides additional activities, review questions, and exercises designed to prepare you to work as a clinical medical assistant. New, is the addition of SimChart® for the Medical Office activities that tie into appropriate chapters of the text. In addition, video evaluation activities on the companion Evolve site track your progress and understanding of each procedure.

  • Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists

    • 4th Edition
    • Susan G. Salvo
    • English
    Complete massage pathology information in one convenient text! Written by a massage therapist for massage therapists, Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists, 4th Edition provides direct information along with specific therapeutic recommendations. Coverage of over 300 pathologies shows you how to appropriately tailor treatment, and more than 500 full-color photographs make it easier to recognize common pathologies. This edition includes a new chapter on Hospital-based massage which covers protocols　needed for therapists working with　clients who are medically fragile. Written by massage therapy educator and practitioner Susan Salvo, this resource provides the pathology knowledge you need to succeed in the classroom and in your career.

  • Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants

    • 10th Edition
    • Kathy Bonewit-West
    • English
    Learn the foundational concepts and skills necessary to become a successful clinical medical assistant! Written using clear and accessible language, Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants, 10th Edition guides you through common office procedures such as taking vital signs, collecting and processing lab specimens, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting with office surgeries. This new edition is thoroughly updated throughout and includes content on elephant system for ear irrigation, influenza test, h. pylori test, digital scale for measuring weight, administration of rotavirus vaccine, along with new chapters on nutrition, emergency preparedness, and the medical record. Plus, with the addition of soft skills, and critical thinking exercises, this comprehensive text introduces you the skills you need to succeed in today’s fast-paced medical office.

  • Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology

    • 6th Edition
    • Connie R. Mahon + 1 more
    • English
    Learn to develop the problem-solving skills necessary for success in the clinical setting! The Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology, 6th Edition uses a reader-friendly "building-block" approach to the essentials of diagnostic microbiology. This updated edition has new content on viruses like Zika, an expanded molecular chapter, and the latest information on prevention, treatment modalities, and CDC guidelines. Updated photos offer clear examples of automated lab instruments, while case studies, review questions, and learning objectives present information in an easy-to-understand, accessible manner for students at every level.

  • Wilkins' Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care

    • 8th Edition
    • Albert J. Heuer
    • English
    Wilkin’s Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care, 8th Edition, is the world-leading respiratory care text devoted exclusively to patient assessment. This comprehensive book prepares you to assist physicians in the decision-making process regarding treatment, evaluation of the treatment’s effectiveness, and determining if changes in the treatment need to be made. Written by Dr. Albert Heuer, and Dr. Craig Scanlan, it emphasizes learning objectives through well-organized need-to-know information and tips. Plus, this streamlined edition helps you focus on key content and prepare for the CRT credentialing exam by aligning material within the book to the NBRC exam matrices.

  • Occupational Therapy with Elders

    Strategies for the COTA
    • 4th Edition
    • Helene Lohman + 2 more
    • Sue Byers-Connon
    • English
    Get the focused foundation you need to successfully work with older adults. Occupational Therapy with Elders: Strategies for the COTA, 4th Edition is the only comprehensive book on geriatric occupational therapy designed specifically for the certified occupational therapy assistant. It provides in-depth coverage of each aspect of geriatric practice — from wellness and prevention to death and dying. Expert authors Helene Lohman, Sue Byers-Connon, and René Padilla offer an unmatched discussion of diverse populations and the latest on geriatric policies and procedures in this fast-growing area of practice. You will come away with a strong foundation in aging trends and strategies for elder care in addition to having a deep understanding of emerging areas such as low-vision rehabilitation, driving and mobility issues, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, new technological advancements, health literacy, public policy, dignity therapy, and more. Plus, you will benefit from 20 additional evidence briefs and numerous case studies to help apply all the information you learn to real-life practice. It’s the focused, evidence-based, and client-centered approach that every occupational therapy assistant needs to effectively care for today’s elder patients.

  • Neuroscience

    Fundamentals for Rehabilitation
    • 5th Edition
    • Laurie Lundy-Ekman
    • English
    Boost your skills in planning and managing physical rehabilitation! Neuroscience: Fundamentals for Rehabilitation, 5th Edition provides a practical guide to the nervous system and how it affects the practice of physical and occupational therapy. Case studies and first-person stories from people with neurologic disorders make it easier to apply your knowledge to the clinical setting. New to this edition are new chapters on neuroanatomy imaging and neurologic examination techniques. Written by noted PT educator Laurie Lundy-Ekman, this book uses evidence-based research to help you understand neurologic disorders and treat clients who have physical limitations due to nervous system damage or disease.

  • Ruppel's Manual of Pulmonary Function Testing

    • 11th Edition
    • Carl Mottram
    • English
    Use this authoritative guide as an on-the-job reference — and to prepare for the CPFT and RPFT credentialing examinations! Ruppel's Manual of Pulmonary Function Testing, 11th Edition provides comprehensive coverage of common pulmonary function tests, testing techniques, and the pathophysiology that may be evaluated by each test. It also includes information on equipment, computers, and quality assurance, so you can develop the testing skills you need to find and assess lung abnormalities and conditions including asthma, COPD, emphysema, and cystic fibrosis. Written by Carl Mottram, a well-known expert in pulmonary function procedures, this bestselling guide helps you get accurate test results every time.

  • Introduction to Occupational Therapy

    • 5th Edition
    • Jane Clifford O'Brien
    • English
    Prepare for success in OT practice with a complete overview of the profession! Introduction to Occupational Therapy, 5th Edition helps you master the roles and responsibilities of the OT practitioner. Content promotes evidence-based OT practice, from client evaluation to planning interventions and goals to reaching optimal outcomes. You’ll also learn valuable skills in clinical reasoning and in providing occupational therapy across the client’s entire lifespan. Written by experienced educator and author Jane Clifford O’Brien, this comprehensive resource discusses today’s OT treatment settings and adds a new chapter on cultural competence.

  • Language Disorders from Infancy through Adolescence

    Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, and Communicating
    • 5th Edition
    • Rhea Paul + 2 more
    • English
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Communication Sciences & Disorders**Spanning the entire childhood developmental period, Language Disorders from Infancy Through Adolescence, 5th Edition is the go-to text for learning how to properly assess childhood language disorders and provide appropriate treatment. The most comprehensive title available on childhood language disorders, it uses a descriptive-developm... approach to present basic concepts and vocabulary, an overview of key issues and controversies, the scope of communicative difficulties that make up child language disorders, and information on how language pathologists approach the assessment and intervention processes. This new edition also features significant updates in research, trends, social skills assessment, and instruction best practices.

  • Physical Agents in Rehabilitation

    An Evidence-Based Approach to Practice
    • 5th Edition
    • Michelle H. Cameron
    • English
    With straightforward, in-depth coverage of the use of physical agents to improve patient outcomes, Physical Agents in Rehabilitation: An Evidence-Based Approach to Practice, 5th Edition reflects how physical agents and modalities are being discussed in the classroom. This new edition brings the ideal balance of evidence and practical instruction to the learning and practice of physical agents in rehabilitation. Comprehensive coverage of all physical agents includes the mechanisms, clinical effects, and application techniques for thermal agents, ultrasound, electrical currents, electromagnetic radiation, hydrotherapy, traction, and compression. Plus, each chapter includes a scientific rationale and step-by-step instructions in the use of the agent(s), as well as up-to-date research support and new Find the Evidence tables. The new edition is supported with electronic ancillaries including review questions for students, PowerPoints®, and links to all references on Medline.

  • Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists

    Screening for Referral
    • 6th Edition
    • Catherine Cavallaro Kellogg
    • John Heick + 1 more
    • English
    Learn how to screen for red flags and when to refer clients to a medical specialist! Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists: Screening for Referral, 6th Edition provides a step-by-step approach to screening for systemic disease and medical conditions that can mimic neuromuscular and musculoskeletal problems. It describes both red flags and yellow flags, so you can recognize the signs and symptoms for conditions outside the scope of physical therapy practice. This edition includes new information on women’s health issues. Written by experienced PT practitioner Catherine Cavallaro Goodman, this book helps you determine whether a client’s symptoms require physical therapy or physician referral!

  • Case-Smith's Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents

    • 8th Edition
    • Jane Clifford O'Brien + 1 more
    • English
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Occupational Therapy**The number one book in pediatric OT is back! Focusing on children from infancy to adolescence, Case-Smith's Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents, 8th Edition provides comprehensive, full-color coverage of pediatric conditions and treatment techniques in all settings. Its emphasis on application of evidence-based practice includes: eight new chapters, a focus on clinical reasoning, updated references, research notes, and explanations of the evidentiary basis for specific interventions. Coverage of new research and theories, new techniques, and current trends, with additional case studies, keeps you in-step with the latest advances in the field. Developmental milestone tables serve as a quick reference throughout the book!

  • Respiratory Care Anatomy and Physiology

    Foundations for Clinical Practice
    • 4th Edition
    • Will Beachey
    • English
    Prepare to think critically, take a more clinical perspective, and connect theory with practice! Written specifically for respiratory care students in an easy-to-understand format, Respiratory Care Anatomy and Physiology: Foundations for Clinical Practice, 4th Edition details applied respiratory and cardiovascular physiology and how anatomy relates to physiological functions. Content spans the areas of detailed anatomy and physiology of the pulmonary, cardiovascular, and renal systems, and covers the physiological principles underlying common therapeutic, diagnostic, and monitoring therapies and procedures. Thoroughly updated to reflect changes in the NBRC exam, this comprehensive, clinically relevant text features open-ended concept questions that help you learn how to think like the expert you aim to become.

  • The 12-Lead ECG in Acute Coronary Syndromes

    • 4th Edition
    • Tim Phalen + 1 more
    • English
    Awarded first place in the 2019 AJN Book of the Year Awards in the Critical Care-Emergency Nursing category. Simplify ECGs! Using an easy-to-understand, step-by-step approach and conversational tone, The 12-Lead ECG in Acute Coronary Syndromes, 4th Edition describes the process of 12-lead ECG interpretation for accurate recognition and effective treatment of ACS. This new edition has been streamlined to emphasize practice and explanation. It shows you how to determine the likelihood of ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) versus other causes of ST elevation. It covers innovative technology and evolving paradigms in ECG interpretation, such as the Cabrera format, which sequences impulse generation in a logical anatomic progression. In addition, over 100 practice ECGs—more than 25 of which are new—help test your knowledge. Written by two well-known educators—Tim Phalen, a paramedic, and Barbara Aehlert, an experienced nurse and popular ACLS instructor, this guide incorporates the latest American Heart Association Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) Guidelines, as well as new research and information on recognizing and treating ACS in both hospital and prehospital environments.

  • Pierson and Fairchild's Principles & Techniques of Patient Care

    • 6th Edition
    • Sheryl L. Fairchild + 2 more
    • English
    Master the basics of rehab patient care with Pierson and Fairchild’s Principles & Techniques of Patient Care, 6th Edition. This proven text not only provides clear "how-to" information on everything from positioning and draping to patient transfers and ambulation activities, but it also includes easy-to-understand rationales explaining the "why" behind these proven techniques. This new edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the most current accepted patient care standards, principles, and techniques. Plus, additional video clips and expanded learning resources will help ensure you have a solid mastery of patient care in the rehabilitation setting.

  • Assistive Technologies

    Principles and Practice
    • 5th Edition
    • Albert M. Cook + 2 more
    • English
    Master the assistive strategies you need to make confident clinical decisions and help improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. Based on the Human Activity Assistive Technology (HAAT) model developed by Al Cook, Sue Hussey and Jan Polgar, Assistive Technologies: Principles & Practice, 5th Edition, provides detailed coverage of the broad range of devices, services, and practices that comprise assistive technology. This new text offers a systematic process for ensuring the effective application of assistive technologies — and focuses on the relationship between the human user and the assisted activity within specific contexts. It features over 30 new photos and illustrations, as well as, updated chapters and case studies that reflect current technology.

  • Neuropädiatrie für Sprachtherapeuten

    • 1st Edition
    • Thomas Lücke + 2 more
    • German
    Alles, was der Sprachtherapeut über Neuropädiatrie wissen muss - "Neuropädiatrie für Sprachtherapeuten" vermittelt es! Der Leser erhält: - Einblick in die altersgemäße und die auffällige Entwicklung von Nervensystem und Sprache - Informationen über neuropädiatrische Diagnostik und Therapie - Kenntnis über neurologische Krankheitsbilder und ihre Entwicklungsperspekt... Dieses Wissen schafft die nötigen Grundlagen und Diagnostikmöglichkei... um eine qualitativ gute Sprachtherapie bei den häufig komplexen Störungsbildern durchführen zu können. Jetzt profitieren vom Wissen eines interdisziplinären Autorenteams aus Sprachtherapeuten, Neurolinguisten, Psychologen, Kinder- und Jugendmedizinern, Neuropädiatern und -chirurgen! Hilfreich in Ausbildung und Praxisalltag: - praktische Fallbeispiele zu vielen Störungsbildern - didaktische Wissensaufbereitung mit Kästen, zahlreichen farbigen Abbildungen und Fragen zur Wissensprüfung am Ende jedes Kapitels Die Vorteile auf einen Blick: - Optimal für unterwegs oder zum schnellen Nachschlagen - Mit Suchfunktion zum schnellen Finden der richtigen Textstellen - Mit zahlreichen zeitsparenden Features und Zusatzinhalten

  • Biomécanique fonctionnelle

    Membres - Tête - Tronc
    • 2nd Edition
    • Michel Dufour + 3 more
    • French
    Abordée dès la première année d’apprentissage de la kinésithérapie, la biomécanique constitue le socle fondamental que tout étudiant doit assimiler et comprendre. Ce manuel de référence, tenant compte de l’ensemble du programme de biomécanique des études de kinésithérapie et d’ostéopathie, met l’accent sur la compréhension et la finalité du savoir, dans un domaine rarement abordé sous cet angle. Sa conception pédagogique facilite l’acquisition des connaissances : • L'ouvrage traite l’ensemble de l’appareil musculo-squelettique du corps humain : membre inférieur, membre supérieur, tronc, cou, tête ; • La structure des chapitres permet une mémorisation facile grâce à une base de réflexion pragmatique. Chaque région est ainsi étudiée suivant le même plan : base de réflexion, rappels anatomiques, mobilités, statique, dynamique, contraintes ; • Plus de 1000 figures aident à la compréhension des comportements de structures souvent complexes. Cette deuxième édition, mise à jour, précise et enrichit l’étude de la mécanique appliquée à l’analyse du corps dans ses aspects statiques et dynamiques, tout en conservant la spécificité de l’ouvrage qui met en exergue les finalités fonctionnelles du mouvement. Enfin, la maquette tout en couleurs, met en valeur la structure du texte et l’enchainement de la réflexion biomécanique.

  • Vitamin-C-Hochdosistherapie

    Leitfaden für die therapeutische Praxis
    • 3rd Edition
    • Harald Krebs
    • German
    Vitamin-C-Hochdosist... – Schritt für Schritt Aktuelle Forschungsergebnisse zeigen: Vitamin C hochdosiert als Prävention oder zur Behandlung zahlreicher Erkrankungen ist vielversprechend. In diesem Buch erfahren Sie wie Sie die Vitamin-C-Hochdosist... bei über 200 Krankheitsbildern einsetzen können welche Vitamin-C-Infusions- bzw. Injektionstherapie jeweils eingeleitet werden kann welche zusätzlichen orthomolekularen Maßnahmen empfohlen werden anhand von Schritt-für-Schritt-... das praktische Vorgehen bei einer Hochdosisinfusion Darüber hinaus informiert Sie das Buch über alles Wissenswerte zur Historie, Wirkungsweise, Funktion, Bedarf, Verträglichkeit, Toxizität und Kontraindikationen von Vitamin C. Die neue, 3. Auflage wurde vollständig durchgesehen, korrigiert und aktualisiert, insbesondere hinsichtlich neuer wissenschaftlicher Erkenntnisse, Präparate und Präparate-Namen.

  • Occupational Therapy for People Experiencing Illness, Injury or Impairment

    Promoting occupation and participation
    • 7th Edition
    • Michael Curtin + 2 more
    • English
    Formerly entitled Occupational Therapy and Physical Dysfunction this seminal textbook builds on the strengths of all previous editions and continues to explore the work of occupational therapists with people who are experiencing illness, injury or impairment. It links theory with day-to-day practice, stimulating reflection on the knowledge, expertise and attitudes that inform practice, and encouraging the development of occupation-focused practice. The new title, Occupational Therapy for People Experiencing Illness, Injury or Impairment, reflects the knowledge, attitudes and skills that underpin the practice of promoting occupation and participation. It showcases how occupational therapists work with people – not medical conditions and diagnoses – as individuals, groups, communities, and populations. The new edition now has additional chapters on the assessment and intervention stages of the professional reasoning process to assist development of enabling skills and strategies. It also includes many more practice stories throughout to provide authentic examples to illustrate the application of theory to practice. Learning is further reinforced via access to a new online resource – Evolve Resources – which includes MCQs, reflective questions and three bonus interactive practice stories with accompanying reflective videos. These are all signposted within the textbook. Now compromising seven sections, which follow the professional reasoning format of the Canadian Practice Process Framework (CPPF), the new edition first tracks the evolution of occupational therapy in the context of health care. It then examines the foundational biomedical and social sciences, in addition to occupational science, before going on to the areas of assessment; writing occupation-focused goals; enabling skills and strategies which include advocacy and lobbying, public health, and community-based rehabilitation. The book ends with a chapter on developing effective reflection skills to enable occupational therapists to critically evaluate their practice, evolve as practitioners, and maintain and develop their professional competencies.

  • Essential Guide to the Cervical Spine - Volume One

    Clinical Assessment and Therapeutic Approaches
    • 1st Edition
    • Rafael Torres Cueco
    • English
    Essential Guide to the Cervical Spine is a two-volume, highly illustrated comprehensive guide to assessing, understanding and treating disorders and syndromes of the cervical spine which will give the practitioner confidence to treat and improve their patient care. Volume One: Clinical Assessment and Therapeutic Approaches covers all aspects essential to understanding the clinical complexity of the cervical spine, outlining procedures for a correct clinical assessment of the patient. It discusses current issues regarding patterns of cervical spine pain, clinical reasoning, the pathomechanics of joint dysfunction and the use of tests. It also describes in detail the various concepts and therapeutic approaches currently used in the diagnosis and treatment of the cervical spine, myofascial pain syndrome, neuromuscular control deficits, neurodynamics along with the various techniques of mobilization and joint manipulation. The international collaboration of leading experts in the field of research and an extensive clinical practice and literature review make this a must-read book for anyone concerned with the prevention and treatment of neck pain. An indispensable guide for those practitioners who want to develop or hone the skills needed to assess the cervical spine.

  • Campbell's Physical Therapy for Children Expert Consult

    • 5th Edition
    • Robert Palisano + 2 more
    • English
    Get all the pediatric physical therapy background and guidance you need with Campbell’s Physical Therapy for Children Expert Consult, 5th Edition. Insightful and comprehensive coverage walks you through all aspects of working with children, including: decision making, screening, development, motor control and motor learning, the impairments of body function and structure, and the PT management of pediatric disorders. Like the previous bestselling editions, this edition also follows the practice pattern categories of the　Guide to Physical Therapist Practice　and uses the IFC model of the disabling process as it presents up-to-date, evidence-based coverage of treatment. New to this edition are a number of added and extensively revised chapters — covering topics such as tests and measures, autism spectrum disorder, pediatric oncology, and the neonatal intensive care unit — to keep you at the cutting edge of the latest issues and best-practices. Finally, with it’s wealth of online resources and learning aids, you’ll have all the tools and support you need to tackle every aspect of pediatric physical therapy!

  • Leitfaden Physiotherapie in der Orthopädie und Traumatologie

    • 3rd Edition
    • Frank Diemer + 2 more
    • German
    Einen individuellen Befund erstellen, erfolgreiche Behandlungsstrategie... entwickeln... der "Leitfaden Physiotherapie für Orthopädie und Tramatologie" macht es besonders leicht. Denn die Herausgeber gehen in dieser Auflage ganz neue Wege:Neben dem Krankheitsbild stehen die verschiedenen Strukturen des Körpers und der physiotherapeutische Befund im Vordergrund.Das Werk ist nach Körperregionen aufgebaut, Pathologien werden an funktionellen Körperkreisen aufgezeigt und in bindegewebige Strukturen des Körpers unterteilt.Dies leitet den Behandler zuverlässig bei der individuellen Befundung an und bietet ihm einen effizienten Wegweiser für eine erfolgreiche, symptombezogene und konzeptunabhängige Behandlungsstrategie... am Anfang eines Kapitels machen das Buch maximal praxisorientiertansc... Fallbeispiele undeindeutige, erklärende Abbildungen erleichtern das Verstehen "Leitfaden Physiotherapie für Orthopädie und Traumatologie"das ideale Nachschlagewerk und zuverlässiger Begleiter im Berufsalltag!Mit praktischem, abwischbarem PVC-Umschlag.

  • Sprachtherapie mit hörgeschädigten Kindern und Jugendlichen

    Die Wort-S(ch)atz-Lupe
    • 1st Edition
    • Claudia Häußinger
    • German
    Alles, was der Therapeut über die Sprachtherapie bei hörgeschädigten Kindern wissen muss "Sprachtherapie bei hörgeschädigten Kindern und Jugendlichen" informiert den Leser über Grundlagen des physiologischen Spracherwerbs und über Spracherwerb hörgeschädigter Kinder. Es gibt dem Sprachtherapeuten eine Bandbreite an diagnostischen Möglichkeiten an die Hand, mit deren Hilfe er den Grad des Störungsbildes feststellen kann. Darauf aufbauend erklärt die Autorin ihr therapeutisches Konzept – die Wort-S(ch)atz-Lupe. Wie kann damit der Lautspracherwerb verbessert werden? Wie kann man den Patienten zum Mitlernen motivieren? 20 Arbeitsblätter verdeutlichen das Konzept und helfen dem Therapeuten diese Ansätze in seinen Praxisalltag zu integrieren.

  • Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant

    • 2nd Edition
    • Catherine Cavallaro Kellogg + 1 more
    • English
    Understand the why behind diseases and disorders and how it affects what you do in everyday practice with Goodman and Fuller’s Pathology Essentials for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 2nd Edition. This reader-friendly book serves as both a great learning guide and reference tool as it covers all the pathology-related information that is most relevant to what you, the future or practicing physical therapy assistant, need to know. Each chapter takes a well-organized approach as it defines each pathology disorder; describes the appropriate physical therapy assessments, interventions, guidelines, precautions, and contraindications; and rounds out the discussion with relevant case study examples based on established practice patterns. This new edition also features new critical thinking questions and clinical scenarios on Evolve which bring the material to life and help you see how the information in the book can be applied to the day-to-day work of a physical therapist assistant.

  • The Diabetic Charcot Foot and Ankle: A Multidisciplinary Team Approach, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 34-1
    • Thomas Zgonis
    • English
    This issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery will cover the diabetic charcot foot and how to manage it with a team approach. Articles will include: The Diabetic Charcot Foot from 1936 to 2016: Eighty Years Later and Still Growing; Pathogenesis and Classification Systems for the Diabetic Charcot Foot; An Overview of Medical Imaging for the Diabetic Charcot Foot; Pharmacological and Conservative Treatments for the Diabetic Charcot Foot; An Overview of Internal and External Fixation Methods for the Diabetic Charcot Foot and Ankle; Surgical Treatment Options for the Diabetic Charcot Midfoot Deformity; and many more.

  • Psychologically Informed Physiotherapy

    Embedding psychosocial perspectives within clinical management
    • 1st Edition
    • Stuart Porter
    • English
    Psychologically Informed Physiotherapy is a key new textbook for those who need a trusted and comprehensive resource to guide them in applying psychosocial perspectives to their physiotherapy practice. The first of its kind, this textbook brings together an international and interdisciplinary team of leading experts in the field. Together they present an evidence-based range of ideas and concepts around the psychologically informed practice framework, bringing psychosocial aspects of physiotherapy to the fore alongside the established biomedical model. By applying these aspects to screening, exploration and triaging, physiotherapists are better able to identify the origins of pain and barriers to rehabilitation; and so are more likely to achieve consistently good clinical outcomes for their patients. Throughout, clinical case studies ensure that the theory is then grounded in a variety of practical scenarios after which some reflective exercises and clinically relevant scenarios reinforce learning and understanding. Chapters on: Psychology of professional identity in health care The biopsychosocial model Screening for red flags Adapting interactions with others to form empowering relationships and influence behavioural change Neuro-immune-endocri... interactions and clinical practice in stress, pain and recovery Care of the anxious patient through cognitive and person-centred strategies Alternative and evolving models of practice, including the clinical flag system The psychology of the athlete from the physiotherapist’s perspective Using counselling and psychological strategies within physiotherapy Making evidence-based decisions and measuring effectiveness in practice Using psychological interventions as a student or new graduate

  • Fundamentals of Urine and Body Fluid Analysis

    • 4th Edition
    • Nancy A. Brunzel
    • English
    Learn to accurately analyze urine and body fluids with Fundamentals of Urine & Body Fluid Analysis, 4th Edition. Known for its clear writing style, logical organization, and vivid full-color illustrations, this renowned text covers the fundamental principles of urine and body fluids that are frequently encountered in the clinical laboratory. This includes the collection and analysis of urine, fecal specimens, vaginal secretions, and other body fluids such as cerebrospinal, synovial, seminal, amniotic, pleural, pericardial, and peritoneal fluids. In addition, author Nancy Brunzel also shares her own extensive knowledge and expertise in the field as she highlights key information and walks you through essential techniques and procedures — showing you how to correlate data with your knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology in order to understand pathologic processes. In all, this is the perfect book to help you master all aspects of urine and body fluid analysis.

  • A Practical Guide to Fascial Manipulation

    an evidence- and clinical-based approach
    • 1st Edition
    • Tuulia Luomala + 1 more
    • English
    Grounded in scientific and clinical evidence, this highly illustrated new guide gives an introduction to the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders using the Fascial Manipulation (FM) method developed by Luigi Stecco – the foremost scientifically valid method of evaluating and treating fascial dysfunction. It describes FM’s history, anatomy and physiology of fasciae, indications and contraindications, mechanisms of action, and details of the subjective and physical techniques used to manage disorders. A Practical Guide to Fascial Manipulation focuses on concepts around evaluating the fascia based on functional testing, movement and direction in specific spatial planes, and the location of specific areas to treat safely. With an emphasis throughout on accessible practical information, the book is also supported by a website – www.guidefascial.com – containing procedural video clips and an image bank.

  • Common Pain Conditions

    A Clinical Guide to Natural Treatment
    • 1st Edition
    • Marc S. Micozzi + 1 more
    • English
    Learn to treat pain naturally using evidence-based therapies with Micozzi’s Common Pain Conditions: A Clinical Guide to Natural Treatments. This groundbreaking title provides in-depth information on current natural pain therapies that utilize　the latest 21st scientific ideas, including the role of energy in　medicine. Each chapter provides content on the biology and neuroscience, as well as social, psychological, and spiritual aspects of each natural treatment approach along with clinical data and pragmatic information about healing pain using these treatments. Whether your patients are suffering from anxiety, arthritis, back pain, chronic fatigue, depression, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel, migraine and tension headaches, phantom pain, post-traumatic stress, ulcers, or just general chronic pain and inflammatory conditions, this book offers the insights and evidence-based guidance you need to successfully treat pain naturally.

  • Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System

    Foundations for Rehabilitation
    • 3rd Edition
    • Donald A. Neumann
    • English
    With its focus on the normal and abnormal mechanical interactions between the muscles and joints of the body, Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundations for Rehabilitation, 3rd Edition provides a foundation for the practice of physical rehabilitation. This comprehensive, research-based core text presents kinesiology as it relates to physical rehabilitation in a clinically relevant and accessible manner. It provides students and clinicians with the language of human movement — and acts as a bridge between basic science and clinical management. Full-color anatomic and kinesiologic illustrations clearly demonstrate the anatomy, functional movement, and biomechanical principles underlying movement; and dynamic new video clips help you interpret new concepts with visual demonstration.

  • The Clinician's Guide to Treating Cleft Palate Speech

    • 2nd Edition
    • Sally J. Peterson-Falzone + 3 more
    • English
    Get quick access to the most up-to-date information on cleft palate speech therapy with The Clinician’s Guide to Treating Cleft Palate Speech, 2nd Edition. This textbook features an easy-to-use format — including many bulleted lists, tables, and illustrations — to give you instant access to the answers you need surrounding the effects of clefts and non-cleft velopharyngeal inadequacy (VPI) on communication development in children. Updated information includes new content on interprofessional team decision-making, along with the diagnosis and management of the resulting disorders.

  • Fallbuch Physiotherapie: Innere Medizin mit Schwerpunkt Kardiologie/Pulmologie

    • 1st Edition
    • Susanne Mayrhofer + 1 more
    • German
    Ob praktizierender Physiotherapeut oder noch in Ausbildung/Studium das Fallbuch Physiotherapie: Innere Medizin mit Schwerpunkt Kardiologie/ Pulmologie zeigt Ihnen anhand konkreter Patientenfälle Therapieprozesse, gibt Hinweise und hilft Ihnen das therapeutische Vorgehen zu optimieren. Praxisbezogen und wissenschaftlich fundiert: In unterschiedlich schwieirige Fallbeispiele gegliedert, „übersetzen" Experten die aktuelle wissenschaftliche Literatur in die tägliche Arbeit mit Patienten und geben Ihnen konkrete Tipps für die Praxis. Durch die unterschiedlichen Schwierigkeitsgrade profitieren alle – vom Ungeübten bis zum „alten Hasen". Clinical Reasoning: Der Autor erklärt, warum er welche Intervention gewählt hat. Das hilft Ihnen Gedankenschritte und Zusammenhänge zu verstehen und daraus eigene Maßnahmen abzuleiten. Hilfreich: Kästen wie „Cave", „praktischer Tipp", „klinischer Hintergrund" und „was wäre wenn …" zeigen Wichtiges auf einen Blick. Der erste Band u.a. mit den Themen: COPD, Pneumonie, Asthma, Myokardinfarkt, Herzinsuffizienz, Rehabilitation nach Herzoperation, periphere arterielle Verschlusskrankheit, Varikose, präoperatives Management bei bauchchirurgischen Eingriffen, Metabolisches Syndrom, Chemotherapie bei Mammakarzinom. Weitere Bände aus der Reihe Fallbuch Physiotherapie sind in Planung!

  • ACLS Study Guide

    • 5th Edition
    • Barbara J. Aehlert
    • English
    Awarded second place in the 2017 AJN Book of the Year Awards in the Critical Care-Emergency Nursing category. Provide the best possible emergency cardiovascular care — using the newest ECC guidelines! ACLS Study Guide, 5th Edition offers a complete, full-color overview of advanced cardiovascular life support. An easy-to-read approach covers everything from airway management to cardiac arrest rhythms and their management, electrical therapy, acute coronary syndromes, and acute stroke. In addition to the latest ACLS treatment algorithms, this edition includes case studies and hundreds of full-color photos and illustrations.

  • Length, Strength and Kinesio Tape

    Muscle Testing and Taping Interventions
    • 1st Edition
    • Thuy Bridges + 1 more
    • English
    Length, Strength and Kinesio Tape: Muscle Testing and Taping Interventions is an essential manual for musculoskeletal therapists seeking to develop competency in the treatment of select clinical conditions using the concepts and principles of the Kinesio Taping® Method. Focusing on the identification and role of muscle structures, the manual presents length and strength tests covering 68 muscle groups and provides practitioners with a framework to use and reassess the application of Kinesio® Tape. Endorsed by Kinesio Taping Association International, Length, Strength and Kinesio Tape: Muscle Testing and Taping Interventions is designed as a companion to Kinesio Taping® courses globally (KT1 and KT2). Key Features: Overview of the Kinesio® method and how Kinesio Taping® works Highlights the anatomy of the muscle and structures prior to taping Step-by-step instructions to a range of Kinesio Taping® techniques, covering the neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist and thumb, trunk, pelvic girdle and hip, knee and ankle Initial assessment using length and strength/function testing and application of appropriate Kinesio Taping® intervention Assessment sheets provided for each key anatomical area Includes eBook version on VitalSource Also available as a separate purchase: A suite of 68 videos covering 8 major body areas with step-by-step instructions and clear demonstrations of the assessment and taping strategies for each technique. An ideal supplement to the text Excellent clinician refresher tool Useful when explaining treatment to client To find out more about these videos, visit http://www.elsevierh...

  • Atlas d'anatomie palpatoire. Tome 2

    Membre inférieur
    • 5th Edition
    • Serge Tixa
    • French
    Depuis sa première édition, cet atlas d’anatomie palpatoire s’est imposé comme l’outil de référence pour comprendre l’anatomie pratique et clinique du membre inférieur. Il permet : - une meilleure démarche diagnostique, la palpation constituant l’un des temps forts de l’examen clinique ; - Organisé en 4 parties : ostéologie, arthrologie, myologie, nerfs et vaisseaux, l’ouvrage présente de façon précise et concrète les différentes régions anatomiques (hanche, cuisse, genou, jambe, cheville et pied), grâce à une soixantaine de planches anatomiques en couleurs et près de 450 photographies en noir et blanc, toutes prises en situation « sur le vivant ». Chaque photographie, particulièrement soignée, est accompagnée d’un texte décrivant la technique d’approche (TA) qui permet au lecteur de retrouver immanquablement la structure recherchée. Chaque fois que nécessaire, les rappels anatomiques indispensables à une bonne application des techniques d’approche (insertions, actions, innervation) sont mentionnés. Entièrement refondue, mise à jour et augmentée, cette 5e édition offre au lecteur un nouveau schéma de lecture conforme aux programmes d’enseignement avec une ventilation par structure puis par région anatomiques. Une nouvelle maquette facilite le repérage dans l’ouvrage. À la fois manuel de référence et guide méthodologique, cet atlas s’adresse aussi bien aux étudiants qu’aux praticiens en kinésithérapie, ostéopathie, chiropraxie et podologie. Les photographies, à la fois artistique et technique, permettent une meilleure mise en relief des structures anatomiques recherchées.

  • Fisioterapia invasiva

    • 2nd Edition
    • Fermín Valera Garrido + 1 more
    • Spanish
    Tras el éxito de la primera edición, Fisioterapia invasiva pretende convertirse en una guía de procedimientos invasivos para el diagnóstico y tratamiento de las disfunciones del sistema neuromusculoesquelét... Esta segunda edición tiene una orientación clínica y basada en la evidencia que hace que sea de gran utilidad para fisioterapeutas que desean iniciarse o que ya están familiarizados con las técnicas invasivas. Incorpora 10 capítulos nuevos, algunos de ellos completamente novedosos como la punción seca ecoguiada y la neuromodulación percutánea. Sus autores, Fermín Valera y Francisco J. Minaya, son dos destacados fisioterapeutas españoles con una sólida trayectoria en técnicas invasivas y gran repercusión tanto en España como a nivel internacional. En www.elsevier.es/fisi... accederá a una completa galería de imágenes en color, 30 vídeos de intervenciones y 100 preguntas de autoevaluación.

  • Occupational Therapies Without Borders

    Integrating Justice with Practice
    • 2nd Edition
    • Dikaios Sakellariou + 1 more
    • English
    The new edition of this landmark international work builds on the previous two volumes, offering a window onto occupational therapy practice, theory and ideas in different cultures and geographies. It emphasizes the importance of critically deconstructing and engaging with the broader context of occupation, particularly around how occupational injustices are shaped through political, economic and historical factors.Centering on the wider social and political aspects of occupation and occupation-based practices, this textbook aims to inspire occupational therapy students and practitioners to include transformational elements into their practice. It also illustrates how occupational therapists from all over the world can affect positive changes by engaging with political and historical contexts.Divided into six sections, the new edition begins by analyzing the key concepts outlined throughout, along with an overview on the importance and practicalities of monitoring and evaluation in community projects. Section Two explores occupation and justice emphasizing that issues of occupational injustice are present everywhere, in different forms: from clinical settings to community-based rehabilitation. Section Three covers the enactment of different Occupational Therapies with a focus on the multiplicity of occupational therapy from the intimately personal to the broadly political. Section Four engages with the broader context of occupational therapy from the political to the financial. The chapters in this section highlight the recent financial crisis and the impact it has had on people’s everyday life. Section Five collects a range of different approaches to working to enable a notion of occupational justice. Featuring chapters from across the globe, Section Six concludes by highlighting the importance and diversity of educational practices.

  • Diagnóstico clínico del miembro superior en terapia manual

    Cintura escapular, codo, muñeca y mano
    • 1st Edition
    • Juan Antonio Díaz Mancha
    • Spanish
    La obra combina las experiencias del autor en la búsqueda de estrategias diagnósticas en pacientes reales con un exhaustivo análisis de los conceptos anatómicos y biomecánicos. Constituye una práctica guía de consulta con la que el lector podrá reconocer y diagnosticar las patologías de la cintura escapular, el codo, la muñeca y la mano que se presentan en la actividad diaria. Contiene gran cantidad de fotografías e ilustraciones para facilitar la asimilación del contenido teórico e incluye ejemplos clínicos en cada capítulo que ayudan a integrar los conceptos expuestos. Obra dirigida a fisioterapeutas y terapeutas manuales -profesionales en ejercicio o estudiantes de grado o postgrado- interesados en la adquisición de estrategias diagnósticas para sus pacientes.

  • Pharmacology Handbook for Physiotherapists

    • 1st Edition
    • Jacqueline E. Reznik + 3 more
    • English
    Endorsed by Australian Physiotherapy Association! APA is the national body for physiotherapy in Australia and is a not for profit membership organisation with 24.4K members. The APA and Elsevier work together on reviewing and endorsing physiotherapy publications that are then promoted to the membership. Pharmacology Handbook for Physiotherapists is an essential quick-reference guide to common medications, designed specifically for student and professional physiotherapists to assist in their everyday practice.Providing practical and accessible evidence-based information, the handbook will equip physiotherapists with the right knowledge to maximise the benefit of pharmacology and physiotherapy treatments. Written by a multidisciplinary team of specialists, the text is designed to be comprehensive and easy-to-read, set out by body system format to allow quick retrieval of useful information related to the particular condition and medications involved.

  • Current Update on Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 33-4
    • Sean T. Grambart
    • English
    Foot and ankle arthroscopy involves the surgical evaluation and treatment of the foot and ankle for a variety of conditions. This issue will cover everything from Arthroscopic Anatomy, Arthroscopic Instrumentation, Imaging Aspects of Joint Pathology and Arthroscopic Techniques, Intra-articular Soft Tissue Pathology, to Subtalar Joint Arthroscopy, and many more exciting articles.

  • Kinesiology

    The Skeletal System and Muscle Function
    • 3rd Edition
    • Joseph E. Muscolino
    • English
    Learn how to apply kinesiology concepts and treat dysfunction with Muscolino’s Kinesiology: The Skeletal System and Muscle Function, 3rd Edition! With more than 1,200 full-color illustrations, this highly visual text offers a vividly illustrated look at the skeletal system and how muscles function as movers, antagonists, and stabilizers in the body. Part One covers the fundamentals of structure and motion, including essential terminology that is used in kinesiology. Part Two covers the skeletal system including the makeup of skeletal and fascial tissues. Part Three contains a detailed study of the joints of the body. And lastly, Part Four examines how muscles function. This new edition also boasts an all-new chapter on biomechanics, more than 100 online video clips, and an interactive muscle program. If you want a thorough understanding of muscle function and how to apply that knowledge on the job, then there’s no better guide than Muscolino!

  • Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets - E-Book

    • 3rd Edition
    • Jeffrey D. Placzek + 1 more
    • English
    Whether you’re preparing for the OCS or just want to brush up on your orthopedic knowledge, you don’t want to be without Placzek and Boyce’s new third edition of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy SECRETS. As with previous editions, SECRETS covers a variety of different physical therapy concepts, healing modalities, specialties, and orthopedic procedures to ensure you are well-prepared to pass the OCS and provide the best orthopedic therapy options for today’s patients. Common diseases are included as well as more innovative diagnostic tools. Each chapter features thoroughly updated content that’s entirely evidence-based and outcome-based. This ebook also features insightful anecdotes — including clinical tips, memory aids, and secrets — and helpful review tools — such as bulleted lists, algorithms and illustrations — to help you thoroughly master all aspects of orthopedic physical therapy practice.

  • Manipulation of the Spine, Thorax and Pelvis

    • 4th Edition
    • Peter Gibbons + 1 more
    • English
    Now in its fourth edition Manipulation of the Spine, Thorax and Pelvis continues to support the practitioner in acquiring and refining their skills on safely using high-velocity low-amplitude (HVLA) thrust techniques. This trusted and highly visual resource – now with 275 images and access to a website with 56 ‘technique’ videos – advocates an approach that uses minimal leverage to achieve a cavitation in a safe, comfortable and effective manner.The new edition addresses the important issues surrounding patient consent and discusses safety issues in the broader context of relative risk. New sections include appropriate use of manipulation when treating radiculopathy and musculoskeletal conditions in pregnant women and children. It also further encourages the practitioner to reflect on how they are performing manipulative techniques and thus focus on improving their skills.

  • Faszien – Therapie und Training

    • 1st Edition
    • Stefan Dennenmoser
    • German
    Alles über die aktuelle Faszienforschung, Grundlagen der Faszien und über den Mechanismus bei Verschleiß und Verletzungen. Basierend auf den neuen Erkenntnissen der Forschung werden die Konsequenzen für Therapie und Praxis aufgezeigt. Eindrucksvoll in Wort und Bild zeigt Ihnen der Autor anhand häufiger klinischer Beschwerdebilder Techniken für die Befunderhebung sowie die verschiedenen Behandlungsmöglichke... und erläutert Symptomzusammenhänge... Eine Vielzahl von Fotosequenzen demonstriert Handgriffe für die Therapie. Darüber hinaus erhalten Sie konkrete, leicht nachvollziehbare praktische Übungen zum Weitergeben an Ihre Patienten.

  • Grundlagen der chinesischen Medizin

    mit Zugang zum Elsevier-Portal
    • 2nd Edition
    • Giovanni Maciocia
    • German
    Erklärung der Theorien der chinesischen Medizin in Bezug zur klinischen Praxis – einschließlich der Theorien von Yin und Yang und den fünf Elementen, Qi, Blut, Körperflüssigkeiten und Funktion der inneren Organe. Übersichtliches Layout, didaktisch wertvolle Zusammenfassungen und Lernzielübersichten. Dieses Buch hat mehr! Der Titel hat Anbindung an das Elsevier-Portal! Der Code im Buch schaltet zusätzliche Inhalte im Internet frei*. Einfach Code im Buch freirubbeln - 1 x auf elsevier.de eingeben und registrieren - fertig! Mit dem Zugang zum Elsevier-Portal haben Sie Zugriff auf 700 Fragen zur chinesischen Medizin zur Selbstprüfung (*Angebot freibleibend).

  • Heidelberger Elterntraining zur frühen Sprachförderung

    Trainermanual
    • 2nd Edition
    • Anke Buschmann
    • German
    Wie kann Sprachentwicklung von Kleinkindern wirksam gefördert werden? Jetzt gibt es das erste empirisch fundierte Frühinterventions-pr... zur Sprachförderung im deutschsprachigen Raum: das einzig evaluierte Elterntraining, bei dem sprachliche Erfolge nachgewiesen wurden Das Programm leitet Eltern in 7 Gruppensitzungen an: • ein optimales sprachliches Umfeld für ihr Kind zu schaffen • Möglichkeiten zu sprachförderlicher Interaktion und Kommunikation im Alltag zu nutzen • das gemeinsame Buchanschauen gezielt sprachförderlicher zu gestalten Das Training - von Sprachtherapeuten durchgeführt - ist evaluiert und belegt, dass sowohl drei als auch neun Monate nach dem Elterntraining deutliche Verbesserungen in der Sprachentwicklung der Kinder festzustellen waren. 77% der Trainingsgruppe im Gegensatz zu 43% der Kontrollgruppe hatten den sprachlichen Rückstand aufgeholt. Ein ideales Buch für alle Therapeuten, die dieses Elterntraining anbieten möchten! Neu in der 2. Auflage:Elterntraini... in mehrsprachigen Familien, Implantierung des Trainings in der Praxis, Zufriedenheit der Eltern

  • Praxisbuch Autismus

    für Eltern, Erzieher, Lehrer und Therapeuten
    • 4th Edition
    • Brigitte Rollett + 1 more
    • German
    Früherkennung und Frühförderung sind der Schlüssel zum Therapieerfolg bei autistischen Störungen. Mit diesem Buch geben die erfahrenen Authoren Eltern und Therapeuten einen praxisbezogenen Leitfaden an die Hand: Ausführliche Erläuterung von Ursachen, Symptomen und Diagnostik, Darstellung und Bewertung verschiedener Therapieansätze, Hilfestellungen für Bindungsaufbau sowie Förderprogramme und Fallbeispiele. Praxisbuch Autismus – ein Ratgeber, in dem Eltern und Therapeuten viele praktische Tipps für den Alltag in Familie und Therapie finden! Folgende Themen wurden in der 4. Auflage wesentlich erweitert: Entwicklung von autistischen und anderen Kindern im Vergleich Integration des autistischen Kindes in Kindergarten und Schule Förderung gut begabter autistischer Kinder und Jugendlicher, insbesondere von Asperger-Autisten

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