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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.

  • Pocketbook of Taping Techniques

    • 1st Edition
    • Rose Macdonald
    • English
    Functional taping is now recognised as a skill which is essential for those involved in the treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries and many other conditions such as muscle imbalances, unstable joints and neural control. This exceptional new Pocketbook of Taping Techniques is the replacement for the highly successful text which was also edited by Rose Macdonald. It incorporates all the basic techniques vital to the practice of good taping but also includes chapters on new evidence-based procedures written by experts from around the world. To aid in the development of these techniques, this pocketbook demonstrates many new methods which may be used as indicated or modified to suit the clinical situation.

  • Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

    • 4th Edition
    • Robert A. Donatelli + 1 more
    • English
    Provide the best care for your patients by improving your technical and decision-making skills with this all-inclusive text. From basic sciences to detailed information on specific technologies and surgeries, this comprehensive resource has the content you need to expand your expertise in the treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunction. This 4th edition includes updated, revised, and new chapters to ensure you have the most helpful and clinically relevant information available.

  • Fordney's Medical Insurance Dictionary for Billers and Coders

    • 1st Edition
    • Marilyn Fordney
    • English
    Over 7,500 terms, definitions, and acronyms for medical insurance, billing and coding (MIBC) make this the perfect pocket dictionary for both students and practitioners in the MIBC professions! With its small size and concise definitions, this dictionary is ideal for use in class and in the medical office.

  • Treating Autoimmune Disease with Chinese Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Wanzhu Hou
    • English
    TREATING AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES WITH CHINESE MEDICINE clearly describes the integration of Chinese and Western medicine in the treatment of autoimmune diseases. This book clearly describes how Chinese medicine can treat autoimmune diseases by clearly presenting recommendations for acupuncture point and herbal treatment when the patient presents with different symptoms, different blood results and may be taking different medications.

  • Illustrated Dictionary of Podiatry and Foot Science

    • 1st Edition
    • Jean Mooney
    • English
    More than just a collection of simple definitions, the Illustrated Dictionary of Podiatry is a pocket-reference guide for students and practitioners which covers anatomy, pathology, systemic disease, clinical diagnostic tests, treatment and management of foot problems and much more. Along with its handy size, a cross-referencing system helps make the Dictionary as user friendly as possible and draws the content together, while the many tips, tables, line drawings and photographs (including a colour section) expand on entries and summarize information on essential points.

  • The Psyche in Chinese Medicine

    Treatment of Emotional and Mental Disharmonies with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs
    • 1st Edition
    • Giovanni Maciocia
    • English
    The Psyche in Chinese Medicine comprehensively discusses the treatment of mental-emotional disorders with both acupuncture and herbal medicine. Suitable for practitioners and students of Chinese medicine it discusses first the aetiology, pathology and diagnosis of mental disorders. It explores the nature of the Mind (Shen), Ethereal Soul (Hun), Corporeal Soul (Po), Intellect (Yi) and Will-Power (Zhi) and then presents the diagnosis and treatment of the most common psychological disorders with both acupuncture and Chinese herbs in detail. Specific chapters focus on the treatment of common conditions including depression, anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, bipolar disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Each condition is illustrated with case histories from the author’s 35 years-long practice.

  • Fundamentals of Human Nutrition

    for Students and Practitioners in the Health Sciences
    • 1st Edition
    • Catherine Geissler + 1 more
    • English
    Fundamentals of Human Nutrition is an authoritative overview that will help you understand the complex subject of human nutrition. This book is a digest of material from the highly successful Human Nutrition 11th edition. ‘Fundamentals’ is intended for a wide readership of students and practitioners who need a broad understanding of human nutrition, but for whom an in-depth knowledge is not essential. Students and practitioners of nursing, pharmacy, sports science, dentistry and other allied health professions, as well as the interested lay person, will benefit from its easy-to-follow, concise approach.

  • Clinical Chemistry

    Theory, Analysis, Correlation
    • 5th Edition
    • Lawrence A. Kaplan + 1 more
    • English
    From the classroom to the lab, this text provides complete coverage of the latest advances in clinical chemistry. Part one of the text includes content on laboratory techniques and practice, and part two provides detailed descriptions of how specific diseases affect the human body. Plenty of user-friendly features including outlines, key terms, objectives, and internet references make even difficult concepts easy to understand, and the new full-color insert illustrates important concepts in vibrant detail.

  • Traumatologie d'urgence

    + e-book
    • 1st Edition
    • Frédéric Lapostolle + 5 more
    • French
    Mettant en jeu le pronostic fonctionnel, parfois le pronostic vital, les traumatismes représentent la principale cause de décès des sujets âgés de moins de 40 ans, ainsi qu’une source considérable de handicaps. Que ce soit en milieu civil, urbain, rural, militaire, ou en milieu hostile, l’identification et la prise en charge rapides des traumatismes graves constituent un défi constant pour les acteurs de l’urgence. Véritable guide pratique avec sa version e-book, cet ouvrage rassemble les expériences actuelles d’experts internationaux dans l’évaluation, la réanimation initiale et la prise en charge des patients polytraumatisés. À la fois concis et complet, il fournit les informations essentielles pour gérer efficacement une détresse mettant en jeu le pronostic vital, faire un bilan exhaustif des lésions, choisir les examens les plus pertinents et adopter une stratégie thérapeutique adaptée et efficace. Traumatologie d’urgence se veut un outil facilement consultable : • procédures pratiques avec des conseils « pas à pas » ; • algorithmes pour guider le diagnostic et la prise en charge ; • explications claires et synthèse des données récentes. L’urgentiste et tous les acteurs de l’urgence, qu’ils travaillent à l’hôpital ou au Samu, trouveront ici réponses à leurs questions, qu’il s’agisse de traumatologie du quotidien – traumatismes de l’enfant, du sujet âgé ou de la femme enceinte – ou de situations plus exceptionnelles – blessures par arme à feu, par arme blanche ou par mine anti-personnelle. Inclus : un e-book à télécharger.

  • Ultrasound Physics and Technology

    How, Why and When
    • 1st Edition
    • Vivien Gibbs + 2 more
    • English
    Written for health practitioners and students new to medical ultrasound, this book provides all the basic physics and technological knowledge they need in order to practise ultrasound effectively, including safety aspects of ultrasound, quality assurance and the latest techniques and developments.

  • A-Z of Complementary and Alternative Medicine

    A guide for health professionals
    • 1st Edition
    • Fiona Mantle + 1 more
    • English
    A-Z of Complementary and Alternative Medicine provides a pocket-size quick reference of CAM, allowing conventional and complementary health practitioners to ascertain: - what the CAM intervention is - what it does - contraindications, precautions and interactions. With entries grouped under therapies, the guide provides easy access to many unfamiliar terms therefore providing an excellent resource for improving communication about CAM with patients.

  • Trease and Evans' Pharmacognosy

    • 16th Edition
    • William Charles Evans
    • English
    This encyclopedic reference work on pharmacognosy covers the study of those natural substances, principally plants, that find a use in medicine. Its popularity and longevity stem from the book's balance between classical (crude and powdered drugs' characterization and examination) and modern (phytochemistry and pharmacology) aspects of this branch of science, as well as the editor's recognition in recent years of the growing importance of complementary medicines, including herbal, homeopathic and aromatherapy.

  • Mosby's Field Guide to Physical Therapy

    • 1st Edition
    • Mosby
    • English
    Ideal for clinical settings, this unique, handheld reference provides the most vital details of assessment diagnosis and treatment in a portable, lay-flat format. The convenient organization with color-coded sections and information broken down into charts, tables, and lists makes it easy to find information quickly. With content compiled, created and reviewed by experts in PT practice and education, you’ll have all of the information you depend on for academic and clinical success in one convenient reference!

  • Trease and Evans' Pharmacognosy

    • 16th Edition
    • William Charles Evans
    • English
    This encyclopedic reference work on pharmacognosy covers the study of those natural substances, principally plants, that find a use in medicine. Its popularity and longevity stem from the book's balance between classical (crude and powdered drugs' characterization and examination) and modern (phytochemistry and pharmacology) aspects of this branch of science, as well as the editor's recognition in recent years of the growing importance of complementary medicines, including herbal, homeopathic and aromatherapy.

  • Saunders Math Skills for Health Professionals

    • 1st Edition
    • Rebecca Hickey
    • English
    Plenty of examples, practice problems, and learning tools provide the perfect math review for health professionals! With just the right level of content and highly illustrated example problems, this user-friendly worktext helps you learn and understand fundamental math principles and understand how they apply to patient care.

  • Pocket Podiatry: Functional Anatomy

    • 1st Edition
    • James Watkins
    • English
    Pocket Podiatry: Functional Anatomy gives you all the essentials of examination and diagnosis in a convenient, user-friendly format. With the emphasis on practical, step-by-step guidance, this handy volume is specially designed to include helpful diagrams, tables, tips and summary boxes to give you quick access to key information with the minimum of fuss. With its clarity and portability, students will find the Pocket Podiatry series an invaluable companion to their studies, while practitioners will appreciate its clinical orientation and concision.

  • 50+ Foot Challenges

    Assessment and Evidence-Based Management
    • 2nd Edition
    • Colin Thomson + 1 more
    • English
    The new edition retains all the benefits of the popular first edition but adds more cases, more illustrations, new sections and invaluable appendices. The same illustrated case-history format as in the first edition presents readers with the clinical problems of each disorder. In each case, a problem-solving approach is encouraged through a question-and-answer format. This guides the reader to the appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan. Clinical tips for improving practice are included and each study concludes with a short list of key points and references to further reading. All those involved in the care and management of patients with foot conditions will find this book an invaluable aide-memoire and guide to their daily practice.

  • A Materia Medica for Chinese Medicine

    plants, minerals and animal products
    • 1st Edition
    • Carl-Herman Hempen
    • English
    Phytotherapy or herbal medicine is the most important therapy within Chinese medicine and is being used increasingly in the West. A Materia Medica for Chinese Medicine: plants, minerals and animal products describes 400 of the most important plants, minerals and animal substances used as treatments by Chinese medical practitioners. The items included have been selected according to their degree of clinical relevance. Each remedy is clearly described and illustrated on two facing pages, making this an easily accessible reference for both students and practitioners of Chinese herbal medicine. The clearly laid out text presents the following details for each herb or substance included: a detailed description of the characteristic features indictions for safe use medicinal and toxic effects possible combinations with other substances full-colour illustrations, generally two for each substance, showing the detailed characterisitcs of the item described A Materia Medica for Chinese Medicine has been written by two medically trained doctors who have worked as TCM therapists specializing in the use of Chinese herbs for more than 30 years. Based on their many years of teaching and practice, the book has been carefully compiled and designed to provide a concise and accurate practice-based reference for both students and practitioners.

  • Botanical Medicine for Women's Health

    • 1st Edition
    • Aviva Romm
    • English
    A comprehensive resource of medical and herbal interventions related to women's health issues, Botanical Medicine for Women’s Health provides a unique combination of traditional and modern scientific data on herbal medicine. Written by Aviva Romm, MD, an experienced herbalist, physician, and midwife, this guide blends a clinician-sensitive and patient-centered approach to women’s health issues. Coverage of menstrual health, fertility, breast conditions, and more makes this an essential resource for everyday practice. Winner of the 2010 American Botanical Council's James A. Duke Excellence in Botanical Literature Award!

  • A Massage Therapist's Guide to Treating Headaches and Neck Pain with Videos

    • 1st Edition
    • Sandy Fritz + 1 more
    • English
    The massage therapist's guide to treating headaches and neck pain is a practical guide for the massage therapist to assist them in identifying appropriate massage treatment for those experiencing headaches and neck pain. The book describes the most common headache types and causes for neck pain that can be effectively addressed with therapeutic massage and associated methods easily incorporated into massage. Assessment procedures are provided both to identify appropriate treatment and to alert the massage therapist to more serious conditions that could be responsible for the symptoms and require a referral for further diagnosis and treatment. Protocols for treatment using massage and other soft tissue methods are provided. The text is written in a practical way that is user friendly. Incorporates access to a website demonstrating the palpation and treatment methods.

  • Cleft Palate Speech

    • 4th Edition
    • Sally J. Peterson-Falzone + 2 more
    • English
    As the classic reference on cleft palates for more than 25 years, 'the blue book' continues to be the single, essential source on cleft lip and palate for all members of the craniofacial team. This essential text provides a unique and comprehensive approach to cleft assessment, treatment, and management, with new and revised content that will keep you at the cutting edge of cleft lip and palate treatment and therapies.

  • Mastering Neuroscience

    A Laboratory Guide
    • 1st Edition
    • Roseann Cianciulli Schaaf + 1 more
    • English
    Enhance your knowledge of neuroscience as it relates to rehabilitation with the first neuroscience laboratory guide designed just for rehabilitation students! This unique manual helps you easily identify the structures of the nervous system and gain a better understanding of the mechanism of the sensory and motor pathways and how they contribute to movement. Fourteen hands-on labs cover the internal and external structures of the CNS, as well as the ventricular system, cranial nerves, the meninges, blood supply, the muscle spindle and GTO, sensory and motor pathways, and the vestibular and visual systems. Numerous case studies illustrate spinal cord injury, brainstem, cranial nerves, and/or cerebrum dysfunction, helping you improve your clinical reasoning skills.

  • Orthopedic Massage

    Theory and Technique
    • 2nd Edition
    • Whitney W. Lowe
    • English
    Fully updated and revised Orthopedic Massage has been written for those interested in understanding and applying massage as an intervention for soft-tissue disorders. Recent research into the physiological effects of massage has strengthened the justification for its use in the treatment of soft-tissue pain and injury conditions. Orthopedic soft-tissue problems are common among the general population, whether from sports, occupational activities, or chronic pain. This text presents a comprehensive and in-depth look at the physiological nature of these conditions and the massage treatments most effective for their relief. A particular contribution this text makes is its validation for the role of massage in treating orthopedic conditions. In addition, it aims to help the clinician understand the relationship between the soft tissues to which they apply their techniques and the overall orthopedic disorder affecting their clients. Although written chiefly for massage practitioners, the lessons it teaches are relevant to any practitioner who is concerned with the treatment of soft-tissue injuries.

  • Acupoint Dictionary

    • 2nd Edition
    • David Hartmann
    • English
    This quick reference guide for acupuncture students and qualified practitioners provides acupuncture treatments for 1000 Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Actions, and Western signs, symptoms and disease states. Treatments are listed alphabetically, and most conditions are covered - from the most common signs and symptoms like neck pain to rarer and more chronic ones like Raynaud’s phenomenon. TCM Actions incorporate "Liver Yang Rising", "Sanjiao", "Qi Stagnation", etc – they are the cornerstone of any treatment planned by a TCM practitioner and are an important inclusion to this new edition. The remaining disorders are Western signs/symptoms/disea... states, as well as treatment principles to adopt in certain situations. Basic signs and symptoms include memory loss and headache, disease states include hepatitis and irritable bowel syndrome, and treatment principles include inducing labour and reducing lactic acid build-up. Each of the 1000 disorders is presented with TCM Actions (referenced), main acupoints (referenced), secondary acupoints, and additional notes necessary to better understand the condition.

  • The Physiotherapist's Pocket Guide to Exercise

    Assessment, Prescription and Training
    • 1st Edition
    • Angela Jane Glynn + 1 more
    • English
    This book is for therapists involved in exercise therapy for the prevention and treatment of disease. It covers exercise assessment, current prescription guidelines, precautions, exercise design and clinical case studies. The book also includes exercises to increase strength, power, local muscle endurance, range of movement and aerobic capacity and will be relevant to all areas of therapy practice. In addition to the general guidelines, considerations for exercise groups and exercise at home as well as exercise in special patient populations are addressed. This allows therapists who are expert in one area to become familiar with exercise prescription in another. The book underpins therapeutic exercise in general and also addresses specific considerations for particular clinical situations within current guidelines and practical considerations.

  • A Physiotherapist's Guide to Clinical Measurement

    • 1st Edition
    • John Edward Fox + 1 more
    • English
    A Physiotherapist’s Guide to Measurement is an essential tool for both the student and clinician who will gain ready access to a wide range of common measurement techniques. This exclusive handy guide gives detailed images of the various measuring methods used in practice, such as goniometric measurement of all the main joints; lower and upper limb girth measurements; manual muscle testing of all major muscle groups; spinal measurements; spirometry (respiratory function); and many more! Each illustration is accompanied by concise but clear instructional text. Additionally, reference tables cover the aims, methodology and results of research, summarising studies on the reliability and validity of a particular measuring tool.

  • Fetal Echocardiography

    • 2nd Edition
    • Julia A. Drose
    • English
    Perfect for both the novice learning to perform fetal echocardiography, as well as the expert needing more details of various anomalies, this comprehensive text/atlas covers everything you need to know. It incorporates a practical, multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and management with contributors from various medical specialties. You’ll find complete information on physiology, detailed guidelines on how to perform a fetal echocardiogram, and highly illustrated coverage of various congenital heart abnormalities. Full-color images, coverage of the latest technologies, and a new companion CD keep you up to date with the latest in this fast-changing field.

  • La rééducation de l'écriture de l'enfant

    Pratique de la graphothérapie
    • 2nd Edition
    • Olivier Révol + 1 more
    • French
    Fruit de plusieurs années de réflexion et de pratique graphothérapique, cet ouvrage s'inscrit dans la continuité d'un travail d'équipe approfondi sur la mise au point du traitement des dysgraphies. Il reprend en détail la naissance du geste graphique, les conditions de son évolution et les possibilités de restauration de ses perturbations. On aborde ici le « pourquoi » et le « comment » de la graphothérapie, qui repose sur une relation privilégiée entre le rééducateur et le patient. Il faut travailler sur le schéma corporel, la latéralisation, et la relaxation du geste de l'enfant ; le petit dysgraphique apprend ainsi à gérer son énergie, apprivoiser sa respiration, affiner son toucher, tenir correctement son crayon. C'est alors qu'il parviendra peu à peu à discipliner le mouvement de son écriture, et à s'installer à l'aise dans son espace-feuille, pour découvrir enfin le plaisir d'écrire. La graphothérapie refait le travail pédagogique qui précède normalement l'apprentissage de l'écriture et met à la disposition de l'enfant le « modèle calligraphique », qu'il personnalisera à son gré. En effet, il n'est pas question de pratiquer une rééducation sauvage en imposant à l'enfant une écriture qui ne lui appartient pas. Ce manuel didactique qui ouvre de nouvelles pistes de réflexion est au service de tous ceux qui, de près ou de loin, sont concernés par l'écriture des enfants. « Un tel ouvrage manquait. C'est un guide sûr pour praticiens, un outil de travail méthodique et précis… Avec cette recherche originale, un vide est heureusement comblé ». (Robert OLIVAUX)

  • Sports Injuries

    A Unique Guide to Self-Diagnosis and Rehabilitation
    • 3rd Edition
    • Malcolm T. F. Read + 1 more
    • English
    Sports Injuries provides an indispensable self-help guide to all the common injuries that occur. This book will help to:•quickly pinpoint the source of the injury •know which conditions you can treat yourself and when to visit an expert •stay fit and flexible during recovery •encourage your body to heal fasterEasy-to-follow illustrations help you to locate the area of pain quickly then guide you through a range of simple self-diagnostic tests and medical options. Once the problem and course of care are determined, unique fitness ladders tell you what you can do to stay mobile and how to avoid further injury.

  • An Introduction to Radiography

    • 1st Edition
    • Suzanne Easton
    • English
    This book provides a solid foundation in radiography for first year degree students by giving an overview of the basic principles and inspiring them to explore further the concepts presented. It also covers the core knowledge and standards for professional practice in sufficent depth to enable Assistant Practitioners to pass their NVQ examinations, practise their skills effectively and provide good patient care.

  • La Réhabilitation du malade respiratoire chronique

    • 1st Edition
    • Grégory Ninot + 1 more
    • French
    Les maladies chroniques sont de plus en plus nombreuses et présentent entre elles des points communs : intolérance à l'effort, retentissement psychosocial, inflammation systémique, voire musculaire…. Les patients souffrant de broncho-pneumopathie chronique obstructive (BPCO) sont pris dans un cercle vicieux : leur maladie entraînant un essoufflement pour des efforts de plus en plus limités, les patients réduisent leur activité physique et se sédentarisent, ce qui aggrave l'essoufflement et altère leur qualité de vie. La réhabilitation du malade respiratoire chronique, qui met en place un accompagnement centré sur le patient et adapté à son projet et lieu de vie, permet de sortir de ce cercle vicieux. Au-delà du traitement pharmacologique, les auteurs réunis dans cet ouvrage proposent un programme de réhabilitation fondé sur l'activité physique et l'éducation thérapeutique, dont les résultats ont été analysés en termes de « médecine fondée sur les preuves ». L'objectif de ce livre rigoureux et très pratique est de présenter les bases fondamentales, l'évaluation du malade respiratoire chronique, la prise en charge somatique, l'accompagnement psychosocial ainsi que l'organisation de la réhabilitation. Composé de 31 chapitres, il réunit des spécialistes français, canadiens, belges, suisses, tunisiens. Il intéressera les pneumologues, les médecins généralistes, les infirmiers, les kinésithérapeutes, les spécialistes en activité physique adaptée et plus largement tous les professionnels de la santé confrontés aux maladies chroniques.

  • Neuromusculoskeletal Clinical Tests

    A Clinician's Guide
    • 1st Edition
    • Richard Jasper Day + 2 more
    • English
    NEUROMUSCULOSKELETAL CLINICAL TESTS: A CLINICIAN'S GUIDE is an essential tool for both students and clinicians working in the orthopaedic/musculos... field. Recalling, applying and interpreting correctly the vast range of clinical tests is a difficult task for even the most experienced clinician. This exceptionally practical book provides a suitable selection of clinical tests, which can be used in either the academic or clinical setting. Consistently structured for easy referral, the text covering each test contains 3 sections – introduction, procedure and findings with interpretations – all backed up by detailed images. This clearly illustrates both the theoretical and practical information for every clinical test included.

  • La médication officinale

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

  • Essential Chemistry for Aromatherapy

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

  • Mosby's Dissector for the Rehabilitation Professional

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

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

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 26-1
    • Jerome K. Steck
    • English
    Guest editor Jerome Steck takes a comprehensive look at Revisional Foot and Ankle Surgery with topics such as: "The First Ray", "Flatfoot", "Hindfoot arthrodesis hindfoot", "Charcot", "Ankle Fractures" and more!

  • A Myofascial Approach to Thai Massage

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

  • Instant Access to Orthopedic Physical Assessment

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

  • A Pocketbook of Managing Lower Back Pain

    • 1st Edition
    • Fraser Ferguson
    • English
    You are about to go on placement or have recently qualified and are about to treat patients complaining of low back pain. Questions such as 'What do I do?'; 'What do I look for'; 'How do I do it?' may suddenly become overwhelming.This pocketbook covers the examination, initial management and discharge options for patients with low back pain. It will fit easily into your pocket with information that is close to hand.A simple, effective pocketbook for students and junior staff treating patients with low back pain.

  • Teaching pilates for postural faults, illness and injury

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

  • Digital and Radiographic Imaging

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

  • Merriman's Assessment of the Lower Limb

    • 3rd Edition
    • Ben Yates
    • English
    Assessment of the Lower Limb is the benchmark textbook of lower limb examination and assessment. The third edition preserves the lucidity, logical approach and comprehensive coverage of its predecessors but adds many new exciting features, including an all-new design, new contributors, thorough updating of all chapters – many of which have been completely rewritten – and an entirely new chapter on functional assessment. The DVD provides extensive videos of assessment techniques and illustrations: practitioners with patients and models show how to assess all parts of the lower limb, and evaluate various conditions.Together with its companion volume Clinical Skills in Treating the Foot, the third edition of Merriman’s Assessment of the Lower Limb is a truly indispensable guide for podiatry students and practitioners, as well as trainee general practitioners, medical students working in rheumatology, diabetology and orthopaedics, sports therapists and sports medicine trainees.

  • Chinesische Pulsdiagnostik

    mit Zugang zum Elsevier-Portal
    • 2nd Edition
    • Heping Yuan
    • German
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    • 1st Edition
    • Elaine Stillerman
    • English
    Gain a better understanding of the top modalities in massage practice with expert insight and a balanced, user-friendly approach! This current, consistently organized resource distills a wealth of information on 21 popular massage modalities into easy-to-read overviews detailing the essential principles behind each therapy. Identify the modalities that best apply to your clients, incorporate key concepts into your practice, and take the first steps toward specialization all with one helpful text!

  • Natural Standard Medical Conditions Reference

    An Integrative Approach
    • 1st Edition
    • Natural Standard + 1 more
    • English
    Healthcare providers are often approached by patients and clients about alternative therapies, whether self-prescribing or wanting to add therapies as an adjunct to the medical treatment they will be receiving. In addition, many healthcare providers plan to incorporate alternative treatments into their practice for a more integrative approach. Whichever the case, it’s important for the healthcare provider to have access to information about alternative and integrative treatments and how they work with standard medical therapies. Answering this need is Natural Standard Medical Conditions Reference: An Integrative Approach, a quick reference book with integrative medicine monographs for more than 100 of the most crucial conditions. This is your best source for comprehensive, evidence-based integrative medicine information, categorized according to evidence and proven efficacy.

  • Contexts of Physiotherapy Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Joy Higgs + 3 more
    • English
    This book provides comprehensive coverage of the key issues and perspectives in the current practice of physiotherapy, focussing on the issues that are not taught in 'clinical' texts yet that underpin professional practice. The book helps students gain a good understanding of the physiotherapy profession. It will introduce students to the key practice issues included in professional entry curricula: history of the profession, the workforce and roles of physiotherapists, ethics, law, reflective practice, clinical reasoning, teamwork, and other professional issues within the field of physiotherapy.

  • Respiratory Physiotherapy

    An On-Call Survival Guide
    • 2nd Edition
    • Jane Cross + 5 more
    • English
    The second edition of RESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPY (formerly EMERGENCY PHYSIOTHERAPY) continues to be a highly accessible and convenient guide which brings the insight of clinical experts in the field to the fingertips of the busy physiotherapist who are often exposed to challenging and stressful situations. Beverley Harden is now joined by a team of 5 additional Editors and the new edition has been completely revamped. It looks at assessment, management of and calls to specific areas while presenting key information in tables, bullets and summaries for quick reference on the ward.

  • Mosby's PDQ for Massage Therapists

    • 2nd Edition
    • Mosby
    • Sandy Fritz
    • English
    Ideal for both massage students and practicing therapists, this pocket-sized reference provides key information in a handy, easy-to-use format! Bullet lists, tables, and numerous full-color line drawings and photos make this reference ideal for use on the go. This second edition is thoroughly updated and includes new muscle illustrations and new sections on how nutrition and common medications affect massage-treatment planning, helping you provide even more effective treatment for your clients.

  • Ostéopathie crânienne

    Techniques et protocoles de traitement
    • 1st Edition
    • Alain Berton + 1 more
    • French
    Cet ouvrage destiné aux étudiants en école d’ostéopathie comme aux professionnels est articulé en trois volets : - la première partie établit les principes fondamentaux du raisonnement ostéopathique et définit le système crâne sur les plans mécanique, neurologique et vasculaire ; - la deuxième partie passe en revue les différentes pathologies du crâne, mais aussi de la sphère oro-faciale dans une optique de diagnostic ostéopathique ; - la troisième partie expose enfin les tests et techniques de manipulation utilisés en ostéopathie crânienne en déroulant à chaque fois les contacts et le positionnement, la mécanique et la gestuelle mises en œuvre. L’ensemble est illustré de croquis didactiques rappelant les fondements anatomiques et physiologiques du système crâne puis de photographies couleurs présentées en regard du texte.

  • Saunders Medical Office Management

    • 3rd Edition
    • Alice Anne Andress
    • English
    With proven techniques and professional insight, this one-of-a-kind resource is your complete guide to ensuring both effective patient care and sound business practices in the medical facility. From the front office to financial management, each detailed chapter addresses the interpersonal and administrative concerns you’ll face in the management of a medical office, accompanied by realistic forms, letters, and procedural policies that help you prepare for on-the-job success. This new edition keeps you up to date on emerging developments in billing and coding, documentation, ethical and legal issues, and technological advances to help you keep your medical office at the forefront of the competitive health care field.

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