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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.

  • Geriatric Physical Therapy

    • 3rd Edition
    • Andrew A. Guccione + 2 more
    • English
    Geriatric Physical Therapy offers a comprehensive presentation of geriatric physical therapy science and practice. Thoroughly revised and updated, editors Andrew Guccione, Rita Wong, and Dale Avers and their contributors provide current information on aging-related changes in function, the impact of these changes on patient examination and evaluation, and intervention approaches that maximize optimal aging. Chapters emphasize evidence-based content that clinicians can use throughout the patient management process. Six new chapters include: Exercise Prescription, Older Adults and Their Families, Impaired Joint Mobility, Impaired Motor Control, Home-based Service Delivery, and Hospice and End of Life. Clinically accurate and relevant while at the same time exploring theory and rationale for evidence-based practice, it’s perfect for students and practicing clinicians. It’s also an excellent study aid for the Geriatric Physical Therapy Specialization exam.

  • Orthopedic Physical Assessment Atlas and Video

    Selected Special Tests and Movements
    • 1st Edition
    • David J. Magee + 1 more
    • English
    Building on the authoritative content in David J. Magee's Orthopedic Physical Assessment textbook, Orthopedic Physical Assessment Atlas and Video provides step-by-step guidance for evaluating movements and performing the most common special tests in musculoskeletal assessment. Detailed video demonstrations of tests and procedures common in musculoskeletal assessment are supplemented by hundreds of high-quality full-color clinical photographs and illustrations of each test and assessment.

  • Evidence-based Therapeutic Massage

    A Practical Guide for Therapists
    • 3rd Edition
    • Elizabeth A. Holey + 1 more
    • English
    Now in its third edition, this practical clinical guide for both students and practitioners is further strengthened by the addition of online video clips which demonstrate how to apply a range of massage techniques. The text’s research-base and references are fully updated, aiming to provide the reader with the most pertinent evidence to support the use of massage for particular injuries and conditions.

  • Practical Prehospital Care

    The Principles and Practice of Immediate Care
    • 1st Edition
    • Ian Greaves + 2 more
    • English

  • Rehabilitation Outcome Measures

    • 1st Edition
    • Emma K Stokes
    • English
    Rehabilitation Outcome Measures is a comprehensive review and comparison of measurement instruments in rehabilitation. It includes a high-level section on professional practice in physiotherapy and an introduction to the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) International Classification of Health. For those who wish to learn more about the relevance of reported measurement properties, the text focuses on how this knowledge can assist clinical decision-making. Additionally, the book reviews a range of measurements in neurological rehabilitation as well as mobility, fatigue, physical activity and patient satisfaction. Rehabilitation Outcome Measures is directed at students preparing for clinical practice, as well as researchers and practitioners seeking information about a range of measurement instruments.

  • KddR-Manual Neue Rückenschule

    Professionelle Kurskonzeption in Theorie und Praxis
    • 1st Edition
    • Anne Flothow + 3 more
    • German
    Dieses Grundlagenwerk ist die ideale Weiterbildung für angehende Rückenschullehrer nach dem Curriculum der Neuen Rückenschule der KddR (Konföderation der deutschen Rückenschulen). Es vermittelt alle wichtigen Informationen rund um die Rückenschule, ihre Kurskonzeption und -gestaltung.Mit umfassenden Grundlagen, praktischem Wissen und bewährten Tipps unterstützt dieses Buch die erfolgreiche Umsetzung Ihrer Rückenschule-Kurse. Es ist die perfekte Ressource für alle, die sich professionell mit Rückenschule ausbilden lassen möchten und ihre Kenntnisse im Bereich Rückenschule vertiefen wollen.Dieses Buch kann mehr!Mit dem Code im Buch erhalten Sie zusätzlich: *Praxibeschreibungen zu Spielen und Übungen aus dem Buchzusätzliche Übungen und weitere Teilnehmerunterlagen... rund um das Thema RückenschuleDie Angebote auf elsevier.de werden aktualisiert und erweitert.** Stand Juli 2010, Angebot freibleibend

  • Step-by-Step Medical Coding 2011 Edition

    • 1st Edition
    • Carol J. Buck
    • English
    Take your first step toward a successful career in medical coding with comprehensive coverage from the most trusted source in the field! Step-by-Step Medical Coding is the practical, easy-to-use resource that shows you exactly how to code using all of today's coding systems, providing an in-depth introduction to essential coding concepts followed by practice exercises that reinforce your understanding. In addition to coverage of reimbursement, ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and inpatient coding, the 2011 edition now provides full coverage of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding system in preparation for the transition in 2013. No other text on the market so thoroughly prepares you for all coding systems in one source!

  • Frequency Specific Microcurrent in Pain Management

    • 1st Edition
    • Carolyn McMakin + 1 more
    • English
    This comprehensive text describes the origins, mechanisms, beneficial applications and practical details of frequency specific therapy - a treatment technique that uses frequencies, micro amperage current and the principles of biological resonance to treat pain and a wide range of medical conditions. It includes condition specific frequency protocols for the treatment of various pain complaints, and multi-center clinical case reports documenting successful application of the technique. Each section includes a review of condition pathophysiology and differential diagnosis, plus current research. A website http://booksite.else... features a lecture from the author, practical demonstrations of techniques, fully searchable text and downloadable images from the book!

  • Movement System Impairment Syndromes of the Extremities, Cervical and Thoracic Spines

    • 1st Edition
    • Shirley Sahrmann
    • English
    Extensively illustrated and evidence based, Movement System Impairment Syndromes of the Extremities, Cervical and Thoracic Spines helps you effectively diagnose and manage musculoskeletal pain. It discusses diagnostic categories and their associated muscle and movement imbalances, and makes recommendations for treatment. Also covered is the examination itself, plus exercise principles, specific corrective exercises, and the modification of functional activities. Case studies provide examples of clinical reasoning, and a companion Evolve website includes video clips of tests and procedures. Written and edited by the leading experts on muscle and movement, Shirley Sahrmann and associates, this book is a companion to the popular Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes.

  • PASS CEN!

    • 1st Edition
    • Robin Donohoe Dennison + 2 more
    • English
    Prepare for success on the Certification for Emergency Nurses examination! Not only does Pass CEN! review all the content covered in the current exam blueprint, it includes fun yet challenging learning activities, realistic practice questions, and comprehensive practice examinations. A concise outline format and numerous illustrations make the material easy to read, understand, and remember. Written by a team of expert nursing instructors led by Robin Donohoe Dennison, this unique guide also reviews anatomy and physiology for each core body system. The accompanying online Evolve Exam Review course includes practice exams that simulate the experience of taking the actual exam. This is the all-in-one study tool you can't do without!

  • Using Occupational Therapy Models in Practice

    A Fieldguide
    • 1st Edition
    • Merrill June Turpin + 1 more
    • English
    This book is a succinct and practical guide for students and practitioners applying occupational therapy models in the field. It provides an overview of the common models in practice and bridges the gap between theoretical texts on conceptual models and the immediate demands of practice. It describes occupational therapists' use of models within the realities of practice in a variety of contexts and takes the approach that practice models can be used as tools to guide clinical reasoning.

  • The Pelvic Girdle

    An integration of clinical expertise and research
    • 4th Edition
    • Diane G. Lee
    • English
    The Pelvic Girdle continues to provide the busy clinician with the latest evidence and clinical tools/knowledge to immediately impact and enhance daily practice for the management of lumbopelvic-hip pain and disability. This fourth edition has changed fundamentally in presentation and content to provide the clinician with the evidence and clinical tools for effective practice. The new model presented in this edition - The Integrated Systems Model and the Clinical Puzzle - co-developed by Diane Lee & Linda-Joy Lee, facilitates effective clinical reasoning, hypothesis development and prescriptive treatment. It is highly unlikely that there will ever be enough research evidence to mee the needs of a clinician who is faced with patients presenting with a wide and variable range of single and multiple impairments every day. Clinical expertise (knowing how to do the right thing at the right time) comes from disciplined, reflective practice and it is hoped that this text will help more clinicians become expert in this field.

  • The Western Herbal Tradition

    2000 years of medicinal plant knowledge
    • 1st Edition
    • Graeme Tobyn + 2 more
    • English
    The Western Herbal Tradition provides a comprehensive and critical exploration of the use of plant medicines through 2000 years of history from Dioscorides to the present day. It follows each of the 27 herbs through a wide range of key sources from European, Arabic and American traditions including Greek, Roman and Renaissance texts. A rich discussion of the historical texts is balanced with current application and research. The herbs have been selected on the basis of common use by practising herbalists. Each illustrated monograph contains: Species, identification and botanical description A study of the characterisation and medicinal use of the plants consistently drawn from featured herbals which includes the authors’ own translations from the Latin Assessment of past and current texts in the transmission of herbal knowledge Consideration of traditional therapeutics, including humoral and physiomedical approaches Suggestions towards a modern experiential approach through Goethean methodology Current evidence on pharmacological constituents Review of evidence on safety Recommendations for internal and external uses, prescribing and dosage

  • Muscles and Meridians

    The Manipulation of Shape
    • 1st Edition
    • Phillip Beach + 1 more
    • English
    Muscles and Meridians is a unique book that breaks new conceptual ground in the realm of human movement. Firmly based in an understanding of evolutionary and developmental biology, this volume introduces some of the keys that open the way to an understanding of the Contractile Field (CF) model – a novel concept which promotes a fresh approach to exercise and represents a valuable means of understanding and treating musculoskeletal disorders. The CF model represents a whole-organism approach to an appreciation of human movement. The fundamental biomechanical architecture of vertebrates imposes patterns of movement on our spine, patterns that offer the keys needed to begin a more robust understanding of human movement. The CF model suggests that sense organs are embedded in fields of contractility, and that the musculature of the viscera and the role of the kidneys need to be incorporated in this attempt to develop such a model. Fields of contractility are defined, borders between fields are identified, and field interaction considered. The model also suggests a new assessment methodology: the Archetypal Postures. Many musculoskeletal aches and pains, such as back pain, are non-attributable to a standard tissue-related diagnosis. Rather we need to focus on the interrelationship of many named tissues via the emergence of postures that are deeply embedded in our evolution and childhood development. Archetypal Postures are essential to the ‘tune’ of the musculoskeletal system.By showing a pattern of correlation, the CF model also sheds light on the Chinese map of the meridians suggesting a theory that unravels the complexity of the ancient map which the modern biosciences have been unable to comprehend or identify. Muscles and Meridians presents an approach to musculoskeletal anatomy which will be widely applicable to all professionals who have an interest in human movement: physiotherapists, osteopathic physicians, osteopaths, chiropractors, acupuncturists, exercise scientists, manual therapists, and personal trainers.

  • Manuel de palpation osseuse et musculaire

    Points gâchettes, zones de projection et étirements
    • 1st Edition
    • Joseph E. Muscolino + 4 more
    • French
    La palpation musculaire est souvent réduite à la connaissance des insertions des muscles, de façon à mettre ses doigts pour palper à tel ou tel endroit. On n'est jamais certain d'être sur la bonne localisation ni même sur le bon muscle cible. Le Manuel de Palpation osseuse et musculaire fournit une méthode pour isoler le muscle cible, le mettre en contraction et être certain que les doigts de palpation sont au bon endroit. Le tout donne une grande fiabilité à votre pratique quotidienne. Cet ouvrage est le plus complet sur les techniques palpatoires : il détaille les points gâchettes, les zones de projection de ces points et les étirements répertoriés pour chaque muscle du corps humain. De plus, les 4 heures de vidéo de démonstration sur les 2 DVD complètent utilement le propos du livre. Le lecteur trouvera ainsi dans ce manuel : - Deux chapitres sur les méthodes de palpation. - Un rappel complet sur les insertions et les actions de tous les muscles. - La technique palpatoire de chaque muscle, pas à pas avec des notes expliquant les difficultés et montrant les pièges à éviter. - Les points gâchettes et les zones de projection détaillés pour chaque muscle. - De très nombreuses figures et photos en couleurs qui montrent exactement comment le muscle palpé se situe sous la peau. - Les zones de palpation osseuse. - Un chapitre complet sur les étirements, depuis les notions de base jusqu'aux réflexions les plus approfondies. - Des remarques sur la biomécanique. - L'installation du patient, aussi bien pour son confort que celui du thérapeute dans l'idée d'une efficacité durable, tout au long d'une vie professionnelle.

  • Glossary of Chinese Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Li Tian + 1 more
    • English
    Anyone who learns the skills of acupuncture or who extends his knowledge of TCM is inevitably confronted with terms which hitherto had always meant something different to him or her. Take the use of the word "wind", for example, to refer to a pathogenic factor contributing to illnesses – rather than its sense as a climatic factor. This difficulty is compounded by the fact that, in most books, these terms are not used in a clear and uniform way. One of the many examples is the Chinese term "xu" which is translated as "insufficiency" but also as "deficiency" or "severity" and is often not even used consistently within one and the same publication. This glossary presents all the Chinese terms (in Chinese characters and in Pinyin script) that are relevant to TCM and provides their English translations. It also provides an explanation of how, for example, the location or the function of an acupuncture point can be concluded from its name.

  • Pratique de la rééducation neurologique

    • 1st Edition
    • Anne de Morand + 2 more
    • French
    Cet ouvrage propose une synthèse complète et richement illustrée de la prise en charge rééducative des patients neuro-lésés. L'auteur a choisi d'articuler cette présentation autour de six grands syndromes neurologiques : - le patient hémiplégique, - le patient atteint de sclérose en plaques, - le patient parkinsonien, - le patient blessé médullaire, - le patient traumatisé crânien, - le patient cérébelleux. Chaque chapitre, rigoureusement documenté, aborde dans un style clair et concis les tableaux pathologiques ci-dessus, et déroule un plan systématique : - les données physiopathologiques et cliniques, - les bilans et les outils d'évaluation spécifiques, - et enfin les propositions de rééducation. Celles-ci s'appuient sur plus de 400 photographies et permettent d'établir un projet rééducatif concret, fonctionnel et personnalisé. Pratique de la rééducation neurologique s'adresse aux masseurs-kinésithéra... en formation et en exercice, libéraux ou hospitaliers, ainsi qu'aux autres professionnels de la rééducation exerçant auprès des patients atteints de pathologies neurologiques.

  • Clinical Reflexology

    A Guide for Integrated Practice
    • 2nd Edition
    • Denise Tiran + 1 more
    • English
    Clinical Reflexology takes the practitioner on a journey of examination, critical review and debate prior to making recommendations for best practice in reflexology. The phenomenal rise in interest by health professionals in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM), and in particular touch therapies, has led to a need for texts that relate and integrate theory and practice to health care settings. Clinical Reflexology does this, expanding and exploring concepts introduced in the first edition. Many CAM books have been written for therapists working in private practice but many of these practitioners are also now working in healthcare settings. This book allows both groups to facilitate the greater integration of clinical reflexology in clinical practice. The book is divided into two sections. The first deals with key themes, including an up-to-date review of the research evidence and appropriate methodology, safe and supported practice and integration issues. All these themes are explored and discussed utilizing the available literature, analysis of models and concepts and are related specifically to health care practice. The second section focuses on the clinical application of reflexology and how it can be best adapted to the context. The contributors are committed pioneers in their field with a track record of integrating reflexology within clinical settings. Many are teachers, coordinators of therapy services and supervisors. ABOUT THE AUTHORS Dr Peter Mackereth is the Clinical Lead for Complementary Therapies and Smoking Cessation Services at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust Manchester. He is a registered nurse, and has worked in intensive care, neurology and oncology. Peter has an MA in Medical Ethics and has completed a PhD project examining reflexology vs. relaxation training for people with Multiple Sclerosis. An author and renowned speaker, Peter has held academic post in number of universities, most recently as Reader in Integrative Health at the University of Derby. Denise Tiran, a midwife, lecturer and reflex zone therapist, is an internationally acclaimed authority on complementary therapies in pregnancy and childbirth. She is Director of Expectancy, the leading provider of professional education on the safe use of complementary therapies in maternity care, including a special pregnancy course for reflexologists. Her latest book, Reflexology for Pregnancy and Childbirth, was published in January 2010.

  • Athletic and Sport Issues in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

    • 1st Edition
    • David J. Magee + 3 more
    • English
    Part of David J. Magee's Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Series, Athletic and Sport Issues in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation provides expert insight and clear rehabilitation guidelines to help you manage injuries and special medical needs unique to athletic clients. Contributions from leading physical therapists, athletic trainers, and orthopedic surgeons give you a comprehensive, clinically relevant understanding of common sports-related injuries and help you ensure the most effective therapeutic outcomes.

  • Handbuch Diäten

    Adipositas und 40 weitere Krankheitsbilder individuell behandeln - mit Zugang zum Elsevier-Portal
    • 1st Edition
    • Brigitte Hajeck-Lang
    • German
    Das Handbuch gibt Ihnen ganz konkrete, praxisgerechte Informationen über spezielle Diäten bei über 40 verschiedenen Krankheitsbildern – von Arteriosklerose über Gicht bis zu Rheuma. Sie erfahren darüber hinaus auch alles Wissenswerte über Reduktionsdiäten und alternative Ernährungsformen, Schlankheitsmittel und Light-Produkte. Fallbeispiele, Schritt-für-Schritt-... und Checklisten garantieren maximale Praxistauglichkeit.

  • Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture

    • 2nd Edition
    • Angela Hicks + 2 more
    • English
    This exciting new edition of Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture gives a clear, detailed, and accessible presentation of the main features of constitutional Five Element acupuncture. It covers the context and history of this form of acupuncture, as well as the relevant Chinese medicine theory. After examining the Elements themselves and the functions of the Organs, the book explores the basis of diagnosis in Five Element acupuncture, possible blocks to treatment and the treatment itself. It puts this style of treatment into the context of other styles of acupuncture treatment — especially Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as it is used in the West today.This edition has been thoroughly revised throughout.Quotes from the foreword to the first edition by Peter Eckman, San Francisco: "...the authors have shown how their approach can even integrate with TCM findings to treat patients more completely and rapidly. As the case histories illustrate, Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture is a style of practice that is second to none, and this innovative text is an excellent resource for learning it"

  • Physical Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant

    • 1st Edition
    • Linda G Monroe
    • Michelle H. Cameron + 1 more
    • English
    Prepare for practice with the book tailored specifically for physical therapist assistants! Physical Rehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant provides a clear, easy-to-read, evidence-based guide to the PTA's role in patient management, covering the core concepts related to physical rehabilitation and emphasizing the PTA's role in intervention. A treatment-oriented focus addresses each of the four categories of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Preferred Practice Patterns: musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary. The final section of the book addresses interventions which overlap many practice patterns. Written by rehabilitation experts Michelle Cameron, MD, PT and Linda Monroe, MPT, in consultation with Susan Schmidt, a practicing PTA, and Carla Gleaton, the director of a PTA education program, this text will be a valuable resource both in the classroom and in professional practice.

  • Physiology of the Joints

    Volume 2 Lower Limb
    • 6th Edition
    • I. A. Kapandji
    • English
    Now in its sixth edition, The Physiology of the Joints Volume Two - The Lower Limb is illustrated in full colour, rewritten and enriched with new text. Conceived and written over forty years ago, it has brought back to centre stage biomechanics, which previously was dismissed as anecdotal in works on human anatomy. As a result of this impetus every work on anatomy nowadays covers in depth the functional features of the locomotor apparatus; in short, biomechanics has become a science that cannot be ignored. This book will be a valuable text for manual therapists, physical therapists, massage therapists, and osteopaths interested in the biomechanics of the human body.

  • The Consultation in Phytotherapy

    The Herbal Practitioner's Approach to the Patient
    • 1st Edition
    • Peter Conway
    • English
    The Consultation in Phytotherapy considers the means by which the herbal practitioner can seek to appreciate the patient's predicament. Written for both herbal medicine students and practitioners, the book takes a radical approach, challenging readers to reflect on the nature, scope and methods of the consultation in herbal practice. The author asserts that the effective consultation represents a therapeutic act in and of itself, and proposes strategies for maximising and realising this therapeutic potential. The book provides both a complement to, and a critique of, mainstream texts on clinical diagnosis and case management. It contrasts the herbal consultation with that occurring in conventional medicine and offers rationales, arguments and tools aimed at developing an enhanced capacity to achieve profound results in the herbal clinical encounter. About the Author Peter Conway is a practising medical herbalist and has been involved in developing and teaching on several BSc and MSc courses in herbal medicine. He is the President of the College of Practitioners of Phytotherapy and a Director of the European Herbal and Traditional medicine Practitioners Association. Peter helped draft the National Professional Standards for Herbal Medicine and sat on the Department of Health Steering Group on the Statutory Regulation of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine.

  • Abdominal Ultrasound

    How, Why and When
    • 3rd Edition
    • Jane A. Smith (formerly Bates)
    • English
    Ultrasound continues to be one of the most important diagnostic tools in medicine and is used by a wide range of healthcare professionals across many applications. This book provides a practical, clinically relevant guide for all practitioners working in the field of abdominal ultrasound. Its aim is to enable the operator to maximize the diagnostic information and recognize the limitations of ultrasound scans.

  • Pharmacology for Rehabilitation Professionals

    • 2nd Edition
    • Barbara Gladson
    • English
    Now fully revised and updated, Dr. Barbara Gladson's Pharmacology for Rehabilitation Professionals, 2nd Edition, remains your best resource for understanding how various drugs affect patients during therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation. Using case studies and engaging activities, it helps you apply essential pharmacology information directly to rehabilitation practice. New chapters, a new reader-friendly design, new artwork, and more enhance the text and bring you up to date with both basic pharmacologic principles as well as the mechanism of action and side effects of drugs commonly seen in rehabilitation practice.

  • Essentials of Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics

    • 1st Edition
    • Ashutosh Kar
    • English
    Essentials of Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Kar’s Essentials of Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics deals with how a drug exerts its action in the human body through the fundamentals of absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion. The book adopts a growth-oriented format and design that is developed systematically and methodically.

  • Hypermobility, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain

    • 1st Edition
    • Alan J Hakim + 2 more
    • English
    This groundbreaking new text explains and documents the scientific basis of chronic pain in Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (JHS) and other heritable disorders of connective tissue from the physiological, epidemiological, genetic and clinical viewpoints. It asks the reader to consider the possibility of JHS, identify it clinically, understand its co-morbidities, including interdependencies with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, while managing the condition appropriately. Hypermobility, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain takes a multi-specialty and multidisciplinary approach to understanding JHS and its management, drawing together expertise from a broad group of internationally-reco... authors. The book is split into two sections. Section 1 deals with the clinical manifestations of JHS and Fibromyalgia, their epidemiology and pathophysiology. Section 2 covers clinical management. Here the reader will find chapters covering pharmacotherapeutics... psychotherapy and physical therapies that address the needs of patients from childhood to adulthood. It is hoped that Hypermobility, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain will advance knowledge of therapies and provoke further research while stimulating interest and encouraging debate.

  • The Treatment of Pain with Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture

    • 2nd Edition
    • Peilin Sun
    • English
    This new edition of The Treatment of Pain with Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture gives a thorough and analytical review of the diagnosis and treatment options for pain, using acupuncture with Chinese herbal medicine. Based on the clinical experience of the author and supported by that of acupuncturists in Chinese universities, it offers a comprehensive and detailed set of treatments for a wide variety of pain symptoms and conditions, and includes detailed modifications of the treatments, to aid clinical practice. Although pain syndromes are often complicated, involving both psychological and physical difficulties, resulting in sometimes hesitation in deciding a correct treatment, there are still some short-cut ways to achieve a successful result. Therefore, the essential intentions of the authors are very clear: To demonstrate the practitioners how to differentiate the clinical situations and how to establish the corresponding treatments. To illustrate how to apply Chinese herbs logically and how to consist an acupuncture prescription reasonably and effectively. Features - Thorough exploration of the aetiologies and pathologies for pain in the context of Traditional Chinese Medicine - Clear discussion of the principles of treatment, acupuncture point selection and combination - Detailed explanation of herbal and acupuncture treatments for common and complex pain conditions - Deals comprehensively with the commonest clinical presenting symptoms - Provides treatment plans and modifications to these plans, offering more options for the practitioner - Includes detailed and useful case histories New to this edition: New chapter on treatment of pain in children Separate sections for the gynecologic conditions Includes Western-named conditions Red Flags for practitioners to indicate situations which are potentially life-threatening or dangerous Suggested treatments now include acupuncture as well as herbal treatments Following on from each treatment a prognosis is now provided

  • Heel Pathology, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 27-3
    • George F. Wallace
    • English
    This issue will deal with "Heel Pathology" and focus on topics such as: Tarsal Tunnel; Calcaneal Osteomyelitis; Plantar Fasciitis; Exostoses of the Calcaneus; Systemic Disorders affecting the Heel; Sports Injuries of the Heel;Calcaneal Fractures.

  • Gynecologic Ultrasound, An Issue of Ultrasound Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 5-2
    • Sandra J. Allison + 1 more
    • English
    Gynecology provides many opportunities to utilize ultrasound in clinical practice. Pelvic pain, uterine bleeding, and adnexal masses are reviewed in this issue. Additionally the use of saline-infused sonohysterography, 3D ultrasound, and the pitfalls of transvaginal imaging are covered. Lastly the application of ultrasound in the follow-up care for gynecologic cancer is reviewed.

  • Acupuncture in Neurological Conditions

    • 1st Edition
    • Val Hopwood + 1 more
    • English
    Written by two leading experts in the field, Acupuncture in Neurological Conditions aims to improve patient care by combining Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concepts of treatment. The language of TCM is uniquely combined with that of evidence-based clinical reasoning to provide an approach relevant to both acupuncture and physiotherapy clinical practice. All major types of neurological conditions encountered in clinical practical are examined. Chinese medical patterns relevant to the application of acupuncture are described, as well as key patterns of dysfunction based on a Western medical perspective. The place of acupuncture within the overall management of different neurological conditions is also discussed. Clinical reasoning options from both TCM and Western medical perspectives are provided, and illustrated by real cases from clinical practice forming a sound platform for true integrated medicine.

  • Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy Research

    Skills and Strategies
    • 1st Edition
    • Aarthi Ramlaul
    • English
    All you need to successfully undertake a research project! This exciting new book provides radiography students and practitioners with the key skills and strategies required to undertake research within medical imaging and radiotherapy. Quantitative and qualitative research methods are covered and guidance given on the entire research process - from literature researching, information management and literature evaluation, through to data collection, data analysis and writing up. Specific instruction is given on the structure and presentation of dissertations, writing articles for publication and on presentation skills for presenting at conferences.

  • Diabetesberatung klipp und klar

    Die praktische und effiziente Kommunikationshilfe - mit Zugang zum Elsevier-Portal
    • 1st Edition
    • Matthias Riedl
    • German
    Das neue Konzept für die Diabetesberatung: ein Buch mit zwei Seiten! Alle wesentlichen Beratungsthemen auf gegenüberliegenden Seiten für Arzt und Patient: Die Patientenseite: kurze Texte und viele verständliche Grafiken übersetzen das ärztliche Denken und Sprechen in die Patientenwelt Die Arztseite:Kommentare zu den Bildern in Stichworten, Antworten zu häufig gestellten Fragen sowie praktische Verfahrens-Checklist... Außerdem gibt's im Anhang viele Tipps und Tricks, Infos zur Methodik und Didaktik einer Beratung, Tabellen, Übersichten etc. So können Sie zielführend und zeitsparend beraten!Dieses Buch hat mehr! Mit Buch und Internet kompetent durch die Diabetesberatung! Mit dem Code im Buch haben Sie ab Aktivierung Zugriff auf die Abbildungen.* Die Angebote auf elsevier.de werden aktualisiert und erweitert.* * Angebot freibleibend

  • Neurological Rehabilitation

    Optimizing motor performance
    • 2nd Edition
    • Janet H. Carr + 1 more
    • English
    Janet Carr and Roberta Shepherd head up a new team of eminent authors for the second edition of this definitive text on neurological physiotherapy. In the first edition, the authors described a model of neurological rehabilitation for individuals with motor dysfunction based on scientific research in the areas of neuromuscular control, biomechanics, motor skill learning, and the link between cognition and action, together with developments in pathology and adaptation. The new edition continues to advance this model while identifying and incorporating the many advances that have occurred in the last decade in the understanding and treatment of adults with neurological conditions, whether caused by accident or disease. Among these advances is the knowledge that the brain retains a plastic potential to reorganize, even in old and/or lesioned brains, and that neural plasticity can be influenced by task-related mental and physical practice in a stimulating environment. There is also an increasing body of knowledge related to the musculoskeletal system’s adaptability and the need to prevent length and stiffness- related changes in muscle contractility, together with loss of aerobic fitness and endurance. There is an expanding body of clinical research that appears to support the model provided here.The training guidelines outlined in Neurological Rehabilitation are based on biomechanical constructs and motor relearning research, applied to enhance brain reorganization and muscle contractility, and encourage functional recovery of the patient. It connects science and clinical practice enabling students and practitioners to develop their knowledge and use new clinical methods based on modern scientific understanding.

  • Understanding Hospital Billing and Coding

    • 2nd Edition
    • Debra P. Ferenc
    • English
    A comprehensive, approachable guide to hospital insurance billing and coding, Understanding Hospital Billing and Coding, 2nd Edition covers everything hospital billers need to know, from patient admission to accounts receivable management and HIPAA. It builds on your knowledge so that you can make a successful transition from the physician/outpatient environment to the hospital setting. Written by coding expert Debra P. Ferenc, this book covers the hospital regulatory setting, the structure and functions of hospital departments, patient accounts and data flow, the billing process, coding, claim forms, reimbursement, accounts receivable management, HIPAA requirements, and much more.

  • Sports Coaching

    Professionalisation and Practice
    • 1st Edition
    • John Lyle + 1 more
    • English
    Sports Coaching: Professionalisation and Practice is a comprehensive evidence-based textbook of sports coaching theory and practice. The book is edited by leading academics in sports coaching studies and authored by a world-renowned team of experts in sports coaching research. It deals with all aspects of coaching behaviour and practice, including coaches’ decision making, coaching pedagogy, and the development of expertise. Each of the chapters provides an up-to-date position statement on coaching themes, and makes explicit reference to the professionalisation of coaching. Written in an accessible style, and identifying critical ideas and issues, the book will complement and challenge both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes, and will be an invaluable source of ideas for researchers and academics.

  • Pocket Podiatry: Footwear and Foot Orthoses

    • 1st Edition
    • Anita Ellen Williams + 1 more
    • English
    Footwear and Foot Orthoses provides students and clinicians with a guide to the information they require to underpin their clinical decision making. Pocket Podiatry provides all the essential information for a modern Podiatric practice. Examination and diagnosis, aetiology, prognosis and management are provided in a practical and informative manner. With its clarity and portability, students will find the Pocket Podiatry series an invaluable companion to their studies, whilst practitioners will appreciate its clinical orientation and concise format.

  • The Rheumatoid Foot and Ankle, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 27-2
    • Lawrence A. DiDomenico
    • English
    Topics include: An update on rheumatoid arthritis and pharmacological management; The perioperative management of the rheumatoid patient; Clinical manifestations and treatment of the pediatric rheumatoid patient; Medical imaging and radiographic analysis of the rheumatoid patient; The conservative treatment options for the rheumatoid foot and ankle; The surgical options for the rheumatoid ankle; and The complications encountered with the rheumatoid surgical foot and ankle.

  • Chiropractic Technique

    Principles and Procedures
    • 3rd Edition
    • Thomas F. Bergmann + 1 more
    • English
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Chiropractic**No other book offers a complete guide to chiropractic adjustive techniques! Chiropractic Technique, 3rd Edition makes it easy to understand essential procedures and provides a rationale for their use. Written by Thomas F. Bergmann, DC, FICC, and David H. Peterson, DC, and backed by the latest research studies, this bestseller describes the basic principles needed to evaluate, select, and apply specific adjustive procedures. With a review of chiropractic history, detailed descriptions of joint examination and adjustive techniques for the spine, pelvis, and extremities, and a companion Evolve website with how-to videos, this book is a must-have reference for students and clinicians.

  • Chiropractic Pediatrics

    A Clinical Handbook
    • 2nd Edition
    • Neil J. Davies + 1 more
    • English
    This evidence-based text relates clinical chiropractic management to pediatrics, with coverage of the key aspects of syndromes most commonly seen by chiropractors working with children. It outlines the essential history-taking, physical assessment, diagnosis and management for each syndrome, while addressing relevant pathology of pediatric conditions. An essential reference source for both chiropractic clinicians and students. Chapters have been radically restructured for the new edition – in line with current research and the models of teaching now being used.

  • Sports Emergencies

    Management Scenarios
    • 1st Edition
    • John M. O'Byrne + 1 more
    • English
    The big concern for all Physicians, even in lower profile sporting events, is that they will encounter sport emergencies. The two primary concerns is that there will be mis-management of: a life-threatening situation a limb-threatening situation In order to allay these anxieties and fears, people attend courses from time to time. However, there is no easily accessible manual or guide that can be scanned before the game, or even during the emergency.What is special about this book is that it is a manual with clear instructions on what to do in a given sports emergency. There are clear instructions on what to do, and, just as importantly, what not to do. Each chapter has a diagrammatic or photographic series of steps that must be taken, accompanied by clear instructions.

  • Combined Movement Theory

    Rational Mobilization and Manipulation of the Vertebral Column
    • 1st Edition
    • Christopher McCarthy
    • English
    This book expands on the widely used concept of combined movements and incorporates both grade IV- manipulative thrust techniques and muscle energy / proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques. The book is the first to include chapters on cervical artery dysfunction (VBI) and upper cervical instability with clinical chapters on the regional management of spinal dysfunction. The first section of the book discusses the underlying theoretical concepts underpinning combined movements theory and manipulation, with the second section offering a comprehensive manual of tests and treatments for each region of the spine. Revision multiple choice tests are at the ends of the theoretical chapters. A chapter on home exercise is included along with a DVD of video clips and clinical reasoning form. The book will provide readers with a comprehensive resource to start using combined movements theory immediately and is a real substitute to attending a course on the method. The book is an update, expansion and development of the Manual of Combined Movements published by Brian Edwards.

  • Tui na

    A manual of Chinese massage therapy
    • 1st Edition
    • Sarah Pritchard
    • English
    Tui na: The Chinese Massage Manual provides a clear and complete introduction to the principles and practice of Tui na. The text is well-illustrated with clear photographs supporting descriptions of treatment routines and techniques and enabling the student and practitioner to begin to practice and apply the Tui na techniques with confidence. It clearly covers all of the techniques, from the basic techniques, compound techniques and most commonly applied techniques through to passive movements. An invaluable practical DVD-ROM showing all of the techniques in the book is included.Key areas covered include:• Principles and theory of Tui na practice• Historical development of Tui na and its current development in the West• Levels to treatment, yin and yang style of practice, the use of intention, grounding, centring and protecting yourself as a Tui na practitioner are clearly covered• Covers the most common problems likely to be presented by patient• Explanation and interpretation of the methods of diagnosis• Treatment plans to encourage the student/practitioner to think and make choices• Case histories and examples of treatments illustrate there are several ways to approach any problem presented• Ancillary therapies – cupping, gua sha and the application of moxa frequently employed in Tui na treatments• Treating with a combination of Tui na and acupuncture for acupuncturists who are trained in both therapies

  • Binan Goonj

    Bridging cultures in Aboriginal health
    • 3rd Edition
    • Anne-Katrin Eckermann + 5 more
    • English
    A newly-updated edition of the definitive textbook on Aboriginal Health issues Binan Goonj, 3rd Edition: Bridging cultures in Aboriginal health is a comprehensive Indigenous health text which addresses key topics in a clear and accessible manner. Thoroughly updated and revised, the latest edition of Binan Goonj sheds light upon the many multidisciplinary topics within the complex field of Indigenous health. With chapter titles including Empowerment in Aboriginal Health and Aboriginal Communities Today, this authoritative health resource has been widely adopted as a teaching text across Australia. Despite years of research, policy changes and interventions, it is widely documented that the health status of many Aboriginal people remains the poorest in Australia. Binan Goonj, 3rd Edition: Bridging cultures in Aboriginal health explores the processes and practices underlying this situation, while providing practical strategies to work towards redressing it. This latest edition will engage a diverse readership and challenge students and health professionals alike to examine their own values and the use of power in Australian society. Elsevier’s Evolve website provides extensive support material for nursing and health professions faculty and students, including:• discussion questions• suggested reading on Aboriginal health and related topics• web links• an instructor’s manual featuring course delivery tips including topics such as adult learning, attitudinal change, colonisation, government policies, Indigenous media sites and cross-cultural education resources• video links specific to chapters in this latest edition of Binan Goonj

  • Acupuncture in Manual Therapy

    • 1st Edition
    • Jennie Longbottom
    • English
    Acupuncture in Manual Therapy is a comprehensive overview of manual therapy interventions combined with acupuncture management of musculoskeletal disorders covering all major joints of the body. The book is intended to offer physiotherapists and students of acupuncture a clinical reasoning model, whilst supporting suggested interventions with the relevant evidence base in order to alleviate pain, restore function and facilitate rehabilitation within musculoskeletal management. It places an emphasis on the neurophysiological processes of pain management stressing the importance of using the correct intervention for the relevant presenting pain mechanism. Each chapter discusses suggested manual intervention, acupuncture evidence and physiological processes underpinning this combined approach to musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction including meridian acupuncture, auricular acupuncture, electroacupuncture, tens and trigger point acupuncture as a means of addressing the varying pain patterns presented within musculoskeletal rehabilitation. This book provides knowledge from distinctive and prominent contributors from the world of manual therapy and acupuncture whilst this expertise is further supported by the provision of student case studies to offer support and enhance learning.

  • Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination

    An evidence-based guide for clinicians
    • 1st Edition
    • Paul Hattam + 1 more
    • English
    The proliferation of special tests used in musculoskeletal examination has left the clinician with a vast array of physical tests at their disposal. Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination is a handy one-stop guide with over 150 peripheral tests. The clinical context and evidence base is thoroughly explored and the addition of clinical tips and expert opinion will enable the clinician to select the most appropriate tests and interpret the results meaningfully.

  • Mosby's Pharmacy Review for the NAPLEX®

    • 1st Edition
    • Mosby
    • English
    Prepare for NAPLEX® success on your first attempt! In this guide to the North American Pharmacy Licensure Examination, an outline format lets you review important test topics quickly and efficiently. Review questions cover areas such as the evaluation of patient conditions, communicating with the patient or healthcare professional, and preparing and dispensing medications safely and effectively. A companion CD lets you practice with two 185-question exams that mirror the NAPLEX®. Protect your investment in the NAPLEX® by using this unique review!

  • Lehrbuch Lymphologie

    für Ärzte, Physiotherapeuten und Masseure/med. Bademeister - mit Zugang zum Elsevier-Portal
    • 7th Edition
    • Michael Földi + 2 more
    • German
    Entdecken Sie den bewährten Klassiker in der Lymphologie – das umfassende Nachschlagewerk, das alle Aspekte der Lymphologie übersichtlich und komplett darstellt. Dieses Buch deckt die Anatomie und Physiologie des Lymphsystems ab und erläutert Ursachen, Diagnostik, Therapie sowie den Verlauf lymphologischer Krankheitsbilder.Ein Schwerpunkt liegt auf der Technik, Wirkungsweise und dem Einsatz der Kompletten Physikalischen Entstauungstherapie (KPE). Das Werk verbindet schulmedizinische Ansätze mit physiotherapeutische... Praxis und ist somit ideal für Ärzte und Therapeuten, die ihr Wissen in der Lymphologie vertiefen möchten.In der 7. Auflage wurde das das Lehrbuch Lymphologie komplett aktualisiert und erweitert, um den neuesten wissenschaftlichen Standards gerecht zu werden.Das Lehrbuch Lymphologie ist ein unverzichtbarer Begleiter für alle, die sich professionell mit der Lymphologie beschäftigen und ihre Behandlungsmöglichke... optimieren wollen.

  • 2010 ICD-10-CM, Standard Edition DRAFT (Softbound)

    • 1st Edition
    • Carol J. Buck
    • English
    Confidently prepare for the migration to ICD-10-CM with help from the leader in coding education, Carol J. Buck! This easy-to-use reference presents the complete 2009 ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OCGR) in a format designed by coders for coders to help you maintain optimal billing and reimbursement and ensure a smooth transition to ICD-10-CM. Carol J. Buck’s proven, straightforward approach is accompanied by exclusive Netter’s Anatomy artwork and a variety of helpful learning tools, giving you everything you need to code accurately and effectively and establish a solid foundation for your coding future.

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