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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.

  • Acupuncture: an Aid to Differential Diagnosis

    A Portable Reference
    • 1st Edition
    • Susanna Dowie
    • English
    ACUPUNCTURE: AN AID TO DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS gives a comprehensive conventional and acupuncture differential diagnosis, referenced by presenting condition and by acupuncture diagnosis. Presented in an accessible format, spiral bound and with a horizontal cut on each page, it gives the practitioner and student access to a handy and portable memory aid to differential diagnosis.

  • An Introduction to Western Medical Acupuncture

    • 1st Edition
    • Adrian White + 2 more
    • English
    This book is a clear and practical introductory guide to the practice of medical acupuncture. It describes the Western medical approach to the use of acupuncture as a therapy following orthodox diagnosis. The text covers issues of safety, different approaches to acupuncture, basic point information, clinical issues and the application of acupuncture in clinical conditions, especially in the treatment of pain.

  • Atlas of Shiatsu

    The Meridians of Zen Shiatsu
    • 1st Edition
    • Wilfried Rappenecker + 1 more
    • English
    Atlas of Shiatsu presents clear, detailed descriptions of the twelve main meridians used in Shiatsu practice. The study of the meridians is a difficult aspect of Shiatsu training and this highly-illustrated atlas explains and illustrates their positions within the body. The description of each meridian is supported by 15-30 illustrations.

  • Kinésithérapie respiratoire

    • 2nd Edition
    • Gregory Reychler + 2 more
    • French
    Destiné aux étudiants – futurs kinésithérapeutes, mais aussi aux praticiens confirmés, cet ouvrage est le premier à traiter de façon intégrale l'ensemble des pratiques de kinésithérapie respiratoire. Conçu dans une approche pragmatique à partir des symptômes, l'ouvrage allie rigueur scientifique et « sagesse clinique » car, si les gestes sont rarement complexes, en revanche le choix des techniques à mettre en œuvre et leurs adaptations aux situations vécues par le patient réclament des connaissances, un savoir-faire et un savoir-être extrêmement larges et précis. Rédigé avec la collaboration de soixante auteurs, kinésithérapeutes et médecins, cet ouvrage didactique offre de façon synthétique les bases théoriques indispensables et privilégie la formation de compétences spécifiques aux différents contextes cliniques. Enfin, cette nouvelle édition, revue et complétée, comporte quatre nouveaux chapitres : la flore naturelle et pathologique des voies respiratoires (chapitre 5), la physiopathologie du système cardiaque et à sa rééducation (chapitres 9 et 24) et les troubles de la déglutition (chapitre 26). Cet ouvrage sera pour l'étudiant comme pour le praticien kinésithérapeute un outil de référence pour une prise en charge judicieuse et efficace des pathologies respiratoires. Sa lecture sera également profitable aux médecins pneumologues, réanimateurs et aux autres professionnels de santé autour du patient respiratoire.

  • Ataxies et syndromes cérébelleux

    Rééducation fonctionnelle, ludique et sportive
    • 1st Edition
    • Serge Mesure + 1 more
    • French
    Cet ouvrage consacré aux ataxies et syndromes cérébelleux dévoile une approche pragmatique et fonctionnelle de la prise en charge thérapeutique de ces troubles. Les pathologies neurologiques concernées sont nombreuses : syndromes cérébelleux, pyramidaux, sensitifs, moteurs, accidents vasculaires cérébraux, traumatismes crâniens, tumeurs cérébrales opérées, sclérose en plaques, affections neurologiques dégénératives, etc. Les auteurs, qui ont mis au point ces protocoles de rééducation, abordent les ataxies statiques, locomotrices et cinétiques autant chez l'adulte que chez l'enfant, et quelle qu'en soit l'étiologie. Ces protocoles mis au point par les auteurs intègrent les gestes courants, des activités ludiques et sportives et s'emploient à accompagner le patient afin qu'il "progresse à l'intérieur de son handicap". Une première partie introduit les bases théoriques et une méthodologie adaptée qui justifient et permettent l'élaboration de ces protocoles. Une seconde partie détaille les outils théoriques à disposition du rééducateur : échelles d'évaluation et bilans-traitements qui intègrent une dimension thérapeutique à l'évaluation des activités fonctionnelles. La troisième partie propose une prise en charge des patients lésés en distinguant trois niveaux d'atteintes: ataxies profondes, intermédiaires et frustes. Pour chacun de ces trois niveaux d'atteinte, un ensemble de situations et séquences de rééducation abondamment illustrées par près de 400 photos et 90 séquences vidéos sont proposées en ligne et accessibles via un code personnel donné en couverture intérieure. Pour accéder au complément en ligne de cet ouvrage, cliquez ici.

  • Diagnostic Imaging for Physical Therapists

    • 1st Edition
    • James Swain + 2 more
    • English
    With the ever-increasing demand on physical therapists to develop the most effective treatment interventions comes this invaluable imaging resource covering exactly what you need to know! Diagnostic Imaging for Physical Therapists gives you the knowledge to understand the basic principles of musculoskeletal imaging and how to interpret radiographic images in your physical therapy practice. This straightforward, highly illustrated text is organized by body region and covers all the fundamentals with an emphasis on standard, two-dimensional x-rays. An accompanying DVD delivers high-resolution copies of the images in the text along with interactive activities to enhance your understanding of the material. With this indispensable text, you’ll recognize when diagnostic imaging is necessary, and you’ll be able to interpret the results with confidence.

  • Occupational Therapy for People with Learning Disabilities

    A Practical Guide
    • 1st Edition
    • Jane Goodman + 2 more
    • English
    This book is aimed primarily at occupational therapy undergraduate students, but will be of use to new practitioners working in the field of learning disability and other students studying topics related to learning disabilities. It meets perceived learning needs in line with theory and practice outcomes and provides an understanding of the current issues in health and social care for people with a learning disability. It provides a basis for further learning and the depth reflects present curricula demands and expectations in line with professional practice. There are also contributions and comments from service users with a learning disability.

  • Clinical Case Studies in Physiotherapy

    A Guide for Students and Graduates
    • 1st Edition
    • Lauren Jean Guthrie
    • English
    Starting a placement or rotation in an unfamiliar clinical area is exciting but can be daunting. CLINICAL CASE STUDIES IN PHYSIOTHERAPY provides invaluable advice and practical guidance on cases and problems encountered on a daily basis allowing you to work with ease and confidence. By adopting a problem solving approach to the cases through the use of questions and answers, the authors will help you to think constructively about each case within all the key specialities of physiotherapy.

  • Pharmacology

    A Handbook for Complementary Healthcare Professionals
    • 1st Edition
    • Elaine Mary Aldred
    • English
    Pharmacology: A Handbook for Complementary Healthcare Professionals provides an accessible text and source book of pharmacology for both students and practitioners of complementary medicine. It covers the basic chemistry which builds into an understanding of basic organic chemistry, key pharmacological principles, herbal and nutritional chemical constituents and the use of conventional medication. Various different aspects are treated in a way, which creates linkages for clarity and clinical relevance.Written in an accessible style and highly illustrated throughout.

  • Auricular Acupuncture and Addiction

    Mechanisms, Methodology and Practice
    • 1st Edition
    • Kim Wager + 1 more
    • English
    This comprehensive guide to auricular acupuncture and addiction provides a thorough grounding in the theory of Chinese medicine and integrates Chinese medical theory with modern biomedical concepts. The authors take the reader through the practical application of the SMART protocol. Other subjects covered include: treatment protocol and implementation, analysis of current research and accounts of how the treatment can be employed in a variety of settings and how it affects those services. The chapters discussing theory will be in depth but will have key learning outcomes presented separately to focus understanding.

  • Communication

    Core Interpersonal Skills for Health Professionals
    • 1st Edition
    • Gjyn O'Toole
    • English
    This text introduces health sciences students to the various interpersonal communication skills that are commonly used within health settings to establish relationships with clients and fellow professionals, and improve therapeutic outcomes. It focuses on developing self awareness and skills for use in health settings and covers the types of scenarios commonly encountered in health settings that are rarely covered in generic professional communication texts. Perspectives and examples are drawn from a wide range of health professions. The book includes activities that will enable students to reflect on their experiences and practice using the skills.

  • Surgical Reconstruction of the High Risk Patient, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 25-4
    • Thomas S. Roukis
    • English
    Topics include: "Tenotomy and tendon transfer about the forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot", "Surgical correction of soft-tissue ankle equines contracture", "Percutaneous metatarsal osteotomies", "Minimum incision metatarsal amputations", "Soft-tissue and osseous techniques to balance forefoot and midfoot amputation", "Internal pedal amputations", "Minimally invasive percutaneous osteosynthesis (MIPO) technique for midfoot and hindfoot stabilization", "Corrective midfoot osteotomies", "Percutaneous fixation of forefoot and midfoot fracture dislocations", "Less invasive skeletal stabilization (LISS) for hindfoot and ankle fractures", "Percutaneous reduction and external fixation for foot and ankle fractures", and "Percutaneous bone marrow aspirate and bone graft harvesting techniques in the lower extremity".

  • Guide pratique de mésothérapie

    Médecine générale, médecine du sport, médecine esthétique, rhumatologie, pharmacopée
    • 1st Edition
    • Christian Bonnet + 2 more
    • French
    Couvrant de nombreux champs d'application, la mésothérapie fait aujourd'hui partie intégrante de l'arsenal thérapeutique à la disposition du praticien et lui permet de proposer à ses patients un traitement alternatif pour soulager et soigner dans de nombreux cas. Que ce soit dans le traitement de la douleur d'origine névralgique, traumatique ou autre, dans le traitement des troubles circulatoires, ORL ou esthétiques, le médecin pourra utiliser cette technique qui a fait ses preuves. Ce guide pratique précise les multiples applications de la mésothérapie et donne toutes les informations nécessaires au praticien dans l'acquisition et le perfectionnement des gestes techniques. Rédigé sous forme de fiches classées par ordre alphabétique de Abcès à Zona, cet ouvrage présente avec rigueur toutes les maladies les plus courantes et leur traitement mésothérapique. Ainsi structuré, ce guide permet au lecteur de retrouver rapidement et facilement pour chaque maladie la définition, la physiopathologie, l'essentiel de l'examen clinique et des examens complémentaires et tous les détails du traitement : techniques, mélanges principaux et complémentaires, zones et rythme d'application. L'aspect pratique est accentué, pour chaque fiche, par une ou plusieurs illustrations qui précisent les points d'injections. Deux dernières parties récapitulent toute la pharmacopée en mésothérapie et les outils nécessaires à sa mise en oeuvre. Les auteurs de ce livre, qui pratiquent exclusivement cette technique depuis plus de vingt ans, partagent ici leur longue expérience de la mésothérapie et font de ce guide un outil pratique et innovant pour tous les médecins utilisant cette technique ou souhaitant l'intégrer dans leur pratique.

  • Pathology and Intervention in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

    • 1st Edition
    • David J. Magee + 2 more
    • English
    Detailed and evidence-based, this text focuses on musculoskeletal pathology and injury with descriptions of current and practical rehabilitation methods. PATHOLOGY AND INTERVENTION IN MUSCULOSKELETAL REHABILITATION provides everything you need to create and implement rehabilitation programs for your patients with musculoskeletal disorders due to injury, illness, or surgery. Each intervention includes a rationale, pathology and related problems, stages of healing, evidence in literature, and clinical reasoning considerations. This is the third volume of the new four-volume musculoskeletal rehabilitation series anchored by "Magee’s Orthopedic Physical Assessment, 5th Edition."

  • Chinesische Bauchakupunktur

    • 1st Edition
    • Heping Yuan
    • German
    Lernen Sie ein neues Mikrosystem kennen: Bauchakupunktur. Behandlung von Beschwerden und Krankheiten mit den 48 Bauchpunkten. Die in China als „magische therapeutische Methode“ bekannte Bauchakupunktur ist risikoarm, fast schmerzfrei und äußerst wirkungsvoll.

  • Pediatrics for the Physical Therapist Assistant

    • 1st Edition
    • Roberta O'Shea
    • English
    No other textbook gives physical therapy assistants complete, focused insight into their role in treating and managing common pediatric conditions. You'll find coverage of topics ranging from neurological rehabilitation to sports injuries and congenital disorders, as well as in-depth discussions of atypical development and pathologies. Each chapter follows a consistent, well-organized approach that defines each disorder, describes the appropriate physical therapy assessment and intervention, and rounds out the discussion with relevant case study examples based on established practice patterns.

  • A Political Practice of Occupational Therapy

    • 1st Edition
    • Nick Pollard + 2 more
    • English
    This challenging and innovative book explores the political aspects of occupational therapy. It looks at how practitioners may develop political awareness in order to aid community development. A Political Practice of Occupational Therapy is about maximizing the potential impact of occupational therapists' engagements and ensuring the profession is working towards the contruction of a civic society. It is supported by twelve chapters of practice examples from the UK, US, Georgia and Australia, as well as a history of the profession as an agency for social change. It asks: How is it possible to introduce the political into a profession that is linked to health and social care? What form could political practice take, and how could the political components of practice be analyzed and evaluated? It includes significant theoretical chapters on gender, class and sexuality, challenges to holism, occupational literacy, and a discussion of political competence. This book will be of particular use for students exploring community and emerging role settings, client centred practice, occupational and social justice and the theoretical base of the profession. From an editorial team that is widely recognized for their challenges to traditional thought and practice in occupational therapy, this book will be of value not just to occupational therapists but also those employed in health profession management and development, and community based rehabilitation.

  • Pediatric Occupational Therapy Handbook

    A Guide to Diagnoses and Evidence-Based Interventions
    • 1st Edition
    • Patricia Bowyer + 1 more
    • English
    Combining essential assessment guidance with the latest evidence-based intervention strategies, this compact reference helps you quickly locate the information you need to evaluate and manage pediatric disorders. Access diagnosis-specific information on epidemiology, precautions, and more, as well as suggested interventions supported by the latest research, all in a convenient, pocket-sized handbook perfect for the busy clinical setting. Information is presented in a consistent format for easy reference and complies with the OT Practice Framework to help you ensure the most effective therapeutic outcomes.

  • Chinesische Medizin in der Orthopädie

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    • 1st Edition
    • Jürgen Bachmann
    • German
    Dargestellt werden Diagnostik und Therapie orthopädischer Erkrankungen aus westlich medizinischer Sicht und aus Sicht der TCM einschließlich physikalisch therapeutischer Verfahren. Klare Beschreibung der für die verschiedenen Beschwerdebilder relevanten Akupunkturpunkte, ihre Lokalisation und ihr Bezug zu anatomisch relevanten Strukturen sowie weitere therapeutische Maßnahmen (Tuina und Phytotherapie). Deckt die meisten orthopädischen Fragestellungen umfassend und praxisorientiert ab. Dieses Buch hat mehr! Mit dem Code im Buch haben Sie ab Aktivierung Zugriff auf die Abbildungen. (Angebot freibleibend)

  • Le pied diabétique

    • 1st Edition
    • Georges Ha Van
    • French
    Le pied du patient diabétique est un véritable carrefour où se rencontrent des complications d'origines diverses (neurologiques, artérielles, ostéo-articulaires et infectieuses). Ces complications, les pathologies, les troubles et les lésions qui en découlent, entraînent de longues et douloureuses hospitalisations qui aboutissent parfois à une amputation qui aurait pu être évitée par une bonne prise en charge préventive ou curative. C'est cette prise en charge efficace qui est décrite dans cet ouvrage concret, pragmatique et richement illustré et qui donne au professionnel de santé toutes les conduites pratiques pour le bilan, le traitement et le suivi dans des domaines très variés (médicaux, chirurgicaux et paramédicaux). Le lecteur y trouve également présentés de manière claire des conseils simples ainsi que les éléments principaux à retenir et les erreurs à éviter. Fondé sur une approche multidisciplinaire, cet abrégé apporte ainsi au professionnel de santé une vision globale, codifiée, pratique, la plus simple et la plus efficace possible et finalement plus positive du « pied diabétique ».

  • Tinnitusbehandlung mit komplementärer Medizin

    TCM und andere komplementäre Verfahren bei Ohrgeräuschen
    • 1st Edition
    • Michael Golenhofen
    • German
    Moderne neurootologische Forschung und traditionelle Heilverfahren in der Behandlung von Tinnitus, M. Menière, Hyperakusis und Hörsturz in einem integralen Behandlungskonzept. Lernen Sie dieses Behandlungskonzept aus schulmedizinischen und naturheilkundlichen Methoden kennen und wenden Sie es in Ihrer Praxis an.

  • Exercise Physiology in Special Populations

    Advances in Sport and Exercise Science
    • 1st Edition
    • John P. Buckley
    • Neil Spurway
    • English
    Exercise Physiology in Special Populations covers the prevalent health conditions that are either linked to an inactive lifestyle or whose effects can be ameliorated by increasing physical activity and physical fitness. The book explores physiological aspects of obesity and diabetes before moving on to cardiac disease, lung disease, arthritis and back pain, ageing and older people, bone health, the female participant, neurological and neuromuscular disorders, and spinal chord injury. The author team includes many of the UK’s leading researchers and exercise science and rehabilitation practitioners that specialise in each of the topic areas.New to the popular Advances in Sport and Exercise Science series, this book covers key aspects of exercise physiology including: •Coronary Heart Disease & Cardiac Dysfunction •Neurological disorders (Strokes, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Head Injury) •Spinal cord injuries •Obesity & Diabetes •Amputees •Downs syndrome •Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease •Musculo-rheumatolog... disorders and pain •Bone Health •Older People •HIV/Aids •The female exercise participant

  • Manual Therapy for the Cranial Nerves

    • 1st Edition
    • Jean-Pierre Barral + 1 more
    • English
    Classically, manipulations of the cranium address the sutures, the membranes and the circulation of cerebral spinal fluid. The proper functioning of these elements requires not only the mechanical harmony of the craniosacral system, but relies also on the exchange of information organized around proprioceptors, baroreceptors and chemoreceptors. These receptors are extremely sensitive. It is the nervous system -cranial nerves and the autonomic nervous system - which transports this intelligence. Neural dysfunctions have, therefore the ability to disturb the fundamental components of the primary respiratory mechanism.Entirely new, original and abundantly illustrated, this book is an essential guide with which to visualize and become familiar with the cranial nerves. It will teach the practitioner manipulations of this delicate neural system as well as new techniques which permit one to have an effect on the most precious part of the cranium: the brain.

  • Physiological Bases of Human Performance During Work and Exercise

    • 1st Edition
    • Nigel A. S. Taylor + 1 more
    • English
    Physiological Bases of Human Performance during Work and Exercise is a high-level physiology text for advanced students, researchers and practitioners in the fields of human physiology, exercise science and applied physiology. Eighty internationally recognised scientists from sixteen countries have written chapters within six areas: Physiological performance limits and human adaptation; The physiological bases of gender differences in performance; Age and human performance; Performance under environmental extremes; Exercise and health interactions; and Optimising performance through supplementation. Each section contains state-of-the-art reviews of the scientific literature. To stimulate critical thinking, there are thirteen debates and discussions that focus on some of the controversial topics that exist across these disciplines.

  • Integrative Medicine for Children

    • 1st Edition
    • May Loo
    • English
    Whether you initiate alternative therapies for children, or simply need to respond when asked for information or advice, it’s crucial to have the most current, evidence-based information so that you can safely and effectively integrate CAM therapies with conventional treatment. This innovative and reliable reference is the ideal resource to have at hand. With its focus on integrating conventional medicine with the best complementary therapies for children, it familiarizes you with the scientific evidence and rationales for various CAM therapies, and clearly describes how to use them, in conjunction with conventional medicine. You’ll find the information you need to distinguish among those therapies with good evidence, those that are safe but not yet proven to be effective, and those contraindicated for certain conditions.

  • Cardiovascular Physiology in Exercise and Sport

    • 1st Edition
    • Christopher Bell
    • English
    This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Written by an eminent cardiovascular physiologist with a strong track record in dealing with issues related to exercise and environmental physiology, this text covers cardiovascular function from the exercise and human physiologist's viewpoint. It provides a solid foundation of knowledge of how the cardiovascular system responds and adapts to the challenges of exercise and environmental change, and analyses the practicalities of measuring cardiovascular parameters in normal human subjects.

  • Wellbeing in Dementia

    An Occupational Approach for Therapists and Carers
    • 2nd Edition
    • Tessa Perrin + 2 more
    • English
    The authors, specialists in the UK, draw on developmental theory to propose a model of practice specifically for dementia care. The number of people who suffer from dementia is increasing and in consequence the problems it presents are affecting a growing number of therapists and carers. Many of these problems are peculiar to dementia and the models of care used with other client groups have proved inadequate when dealing with the provision of quality of care to people who have dementia. This revised edition contains a new opening chapter which brings our understanding of dementia up-to-date. The book looks at the relationship between occupation, wellbeing and dementia and examines the critical role of the carer in developing therapeutic interventions.

  • Wirkprinzipien der Naturheilkunde

    Modelle - Konzepte - Fallbeispiele
    • 1st Edition
    • Kay Uwe Kämmerer
    • German
    Die Naturheilkunde - so der Anspruch - behandelt keine Krankheiten, sondern kranke Menschen. Dieses individualisierende Vorgehen erfordert die Berücksichtigung ganzheitlicher Funktionsbeziehungen und konstitutioneller Aspekte in Diagnose und Therapie. Wirkprinzipien der Naturheilkunde vermittelt Ihnen ein ganzheitliches Verständnis über die vielfältigen Wirkungsbeziehungen und pathogenetischen Grundmuster aus Sicht der Embryologie, Iridologie und Homotoxikologie und TCM. Zahlreiche Fallbeispiele illustrieren die Umsetzung in den Praxisalltag. Aus dem Inhalt:Theoretische Konzepte: konstitutionsspezifi... Aspekte, Säure-Basen-Haushalt... anaboler-kataboler-S... System der GrundregulationFunkt... Beziehungen und pathogenetische Muster: Energetik und Energiemedizin, pathogenetische Grundmuster und KausalkettenKasuisti... aus der Naturheilpraxis zu allen wichtigen Krankheitsbildern

  • Les principes fondamentaux de la médecine chinoise

    • 1st Edition
    • Giovanni Maciocia + 2 more
    • French
    Les qualités encyclopédiques et pédagogiques de cet ouvrage lui ont déjà valu un grand succès international lors de sa première édition, choisie depuis comme manuel de référence par de nombreuses écoles d'acupuncture et de médecine chinoise dans le monde. S'appuyant sur les textes chinois, classiques et modernes, l'auteur accorde un soin particulier à l'explication et à l'adaptation des concepts de la médecine chinoise au contexte et aux pratiques cliniques occidentales. L'exposé de la théorie est complété par une riche iconographie, des encadrés, des cas cliniques et des résumés. Cette deuxième édition a été considérablement enrichie. Outre l'approfondissement important de nombreux thèmes, elle propose une révision complète des fonctions et des principes d'association des points d'acupuncture, la présentation de 50 points supplémentaires et une nouvelle section sur la pathologie. Enfin, le glossaire (français-pinyin et pinyin-français) a été largement augmenté. Par sa précision, sa clarté et son ampleur, cet ouvrage constitue une « somme » sans équivalent pour l'étude de la médecine chinoise et de l'acupuncture.

  • Mosby's Complementary & Alternative Medicine

    A Research-Based Approach
    • 3rd Edition
    • Lyn W. Freeman
    • English
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in [Complementary & Integrative Health]**Providing a comprehensive overview, this text includes practical, clinically relevant coverage of complementary and alternative medicine, with commentary by well-known experts, descriptions of recent medical advances, case studies, and the history and philosophy of each discipline, along with indications, contraindications, practical application, and clinical trials for each topic. Research is critically reviewed, with examples of exceptional and flawed studies. You’ll gain an understanding of the most commonly used alternative therapies, as well as those most likely to be integrated with conventional medical treatment.

  • Foot Problems in Older People

    Assessment and Management
    • 1st Edition
    • Hylton B. Menz
    • English
    This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Dr. Menz uses his detailed and extensive knowledge of the subject to provide a critique of the strengths and limitations of existing literature and to present in this easy-to-access volume a thoroughly practical, clinically orientated and evidence-based guide. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the assessment and management of foot and ankle problems in the elderly and older people. Areas covered include the epidemiology of foot problems, functional implications, assessment of the older person with foot problems, common foot problems and their management, foot and ankle manifestations of common systemic conditions, wound management, footwear and orthotic considerations, surgical considerations and outcome assessment. Each chapter provides a comprehensive and critical review of the literature as well as providing practical evidence-based guidelines for clinicians."This book is packed full of a wide variety of references from peer-reviewed papers in each chapter. The author Hylton Menz, has obviously taken a clear evidence-based approach to every aspect of the book, which makes it an invaluable tool for podiatrists & podiatry students. I am sure that clinicians such as physiotherapists (& students) will find this book useful. I myself am a podiatry student & am certain I will use this book for the rest of my course, once qualified & beyond. chapters 1 & 2 give a great explanation of the prevalence of foot problems & physiological changes of ageing, which is useful in all aspects of podiatry i.e.; biomechanics- physiological changes in muscle mass etc. The diagrams & tables are a fantastic compilation of relevant information which provide a useful summary of the text; physiological changes of skin, muscle, bone etc & their effects & wound classification to name a couple. Nail, skin & vascular conditions are covered well with some fantastic colour pictures. I am really enjoying reading this book, having learnt a lot from it already. I recommend this as an essential read for podiatrists, students & any healthcare professionals involved in working with the older patient." - Nicola Agget, Podiatry Student, University of Plymouth

  • Ear Acupuncture

    A Practical Guide
    • 1st Edition
    • Kajsa Landgren
    • English
    Ear Acupuncture provides an up-to-date practical guide to the principles and practice of Chinese and Western ear acupuncture. Written clearly with a practical and sensible approach, this book is aimed at both the student and also the practitioner. Excellent two-colour illustrations are used throughout to illustrate the text. Additionally, it integrates the Chinese and Western opinions and also includes chapters covering ear acupuncture used in the treatment of addiction and also the Western theories about how acupuncture works.

  • Homöopathie in der Hebammenarbeit

    Lehrbuch mit Materia medica
    • 1st Edition
    • Helga Häusler
    • German
    Das Lehr- und Praxisbuch informiert Hebammen und Geburtshelfer verständlich und praxisnah über Möglichkeiten und Grenzen der Homöopathie in Schwangerschaft, bei der Geburt und im Wochenbett. Grundwissen und Anwendung der Homöopathie in der HebammenarbeitAuf den Arbeitsalltag ausgerichtete Materia medicaJuristische Aspekte, die beim Einsatz der Homöopathie in der Hebammenarbeit zu beachten sind

  • Lower Limb Anatomy, Palpation & Surface Markings

    • 1st Edition
    • Derek Field + 1 more
    • English
    Podiatry students and practitioners all need to know palpation skills, but previously have struggled to find the information they need in book form. Here is the answer: the bones, joints, muscles, nerves, arteries and veins of the lower limb are described and at the end of the chapters are review questions to test your knowledge. LOWER LIMB ANATOMY, PALPATION & SURFACE MARKINGS helps you identify, understand and palpate structures through an intact skin and aids all practitioners and students in the assessment and diagnosis of conditions using manual contact techniques, relating palpation to surface markings and anatomy. Accurate location and palpation of surface structures is an essential skill for podiatrists and lower limb specialists: here is an invaluable resource to help acquire that skill.

  • Adams' Coding and Reimbursement

    A Simplified Approach
    • 3rd Edition
    • Wanda Adams
    • English
    Combining the basics of coding, insurance, and reimbursement in one concise text, this reader-friendly resource is your key to understanding the fundamentals of medical billing and coding. Clearly organized, full-color chapters guide you through the entire coding and claims process, detailing coding rules and applications, insurance guidelines, and the reimbursement system, all accompanied by real-world practice to help you apply what you’ve learned in the field!

  • Atlas of Acupuncture

    • 1st Edition
    • Claudia Focks
    • English
    This excellently designed Atlas of Acupuncture is easy to access and provides clear information on the full range of acupuncture points and main channels in a systematic and clear way. Each of these points combine anatomical drawings and photographs of surface anatomy. This acupuncture atlas not only provides beginners with an overview of the most important acupuncture points, but experienced practitioners can also learn about seldom used acupuncture points and thus extend their knowledge.

  • Micro-Acupuncture in Practice

    • 1st Edition
    • Yajuan Wang
    • English
    Unique and comprehensive, this resource thoroughly discusses the various micro-acupuncture systems with clear and clinically useful information for practice, including styles of practice throughout the world, overviews of each system, and treatment for common disorders. All micro systems are covered, including information on point locations and functions. Treatment protocols are given for more than 50 common diseases and conditions, providing the tools necessary for the most effective treatment of patients. The books readability, evidence-based approach, excellent organization, detailed illustrations, comprehensive coverage of all micro-systems, and practical therapeutic treatment guidelines for commonly seen conditions make it an essential for anyone treating patients with acupuncture.

  • Tidy's Physiotherapy

    • 14th Edition
    • Stuart Porter
    • English
    The essential book to refer to, whether you’re just starting out or about to go on placement or need to look up something for an assessment, the 14th edition of Tidy’s Physiotherapy is up-to-date and ready to meet the needs of today’s physiotherapy student. Chapters are written by specialists who have come from a wide range of clinical and academic backgrounds. Each chapter encourages you to problem solve and provides case studies to give the opportunity to consolidate learning and to give you confidence when you need to apply what you have learned. For the first time, a DVD ROM is included which contains sections on musculoskeletal tests, massage and exercise, and graphics which can be used for revision, presentations and even teaching.

  • Whiplash, Headache, and Neck Pain

    Research-Based Directions for Physical Therapies
    • 1st Edition
    • Gwendolen Jull + 4 more
    • English
    • Textbook and practical clinical handbook for all students and practitioners concerned with evaluation, diagnosis, assessment and management of neck pain and cervical headache particularly in relation to whiplash. • Written by a group of researchers and clinicians who are leaders in the field of whiplash and related neck and head pain. • Demonstrates the clinical relevance of the research to the student and busy practitioner. • Suggests future directions for clinical management and future research. • Extensively illustrated with line diagrams and photographs.

  • Cognitive and Perceptual Rehabilitation

    Optimizing Function
    • 1st Edition
    • Glen Gillen
    • English
    Reflecting current practice with a renewed focus on function-based assessments and evidence-based interventions, Cognitive and Perceptual Rehabilitation: Optimizing Function includes all of the tools you need to make a positive impact on your patients’ lives. This clinical resource summarizes, highlights, and constructively critiques the state of cognitive and perceptual rehabilitation. This text helps you enhance your patients’ quality of life by promoting improved performance of necessary and meaningful activities, and decreasing participation restrictions.

  • E-Book - Clinical Application of Neuromuscular Techniques, Volume 1

    The Upper Body
    • 2nd Edition
    • Leon Chaitow + 1 more
    • English
    The book discusses theories and physiology relevant to the manual treatment of chronic pain, especially as it regards the soft tissues of the upper body. Step-by-step protocols that address each muscle of a region and a regional approach to treatment are features that make this book unique. A structural review of each region, including ligaments and functional anatomy, adds value for new students and practitioners alike.

  • Electrotherapy

    evidence-based practice
    • 12th Edition
    • Tim Watson
    • English
    With a new editor at the helm, Electrotherapy: Evidence-Based Practice (formerly Clayton’s Electrotherapy) is back in its 12th edition, continuing to uphold the standard of clinical research and evidence base for which it has become renowned. This popular textbook comprehensively covers the use of electrotherapy in clinical practice and includes the theory which underpins that practice. Over recent years the range of therapeutic agents involved and the scope for their use have greatly increased and the new edition includes and evaluates the latest evidence and most recent developments in this fast-growing field.Tim Watson brings years of clinical, research and teaching experience to the new edition, with a host of new contributors, all leaders in their specialty."An essential text for any student wanting to underpin the theory behind electrotherapy. The beginning of the book is largely concerned with the principles of electrotherapy, with the latter chapters dealing with each modality individually. Contraindications are clearly highlighted for each modality, as is the evidence base for the effectiveness of the treatment." - Laura Culpan, Physiotherapy student, University of Bradford, UK

  • Differenzierung homöopathischer Kindermittel

    Bewährte Arzneimittel und ihre engsten Verwandten
    • 1st Edition
    • Martin Hirte
    • German
    Die 61 der häufigsten homöopathischen Kindermittel auf einen Blick! So erhalten Sie Sicherheit bei der Entscheidung zwischen zwei und mehreren Mitteln. Differenzialdiagnose... auf die pädiatrisch relevanten Charakteristika komprimiert Übersichtliche Zusammen- und Gegenüberstellung der wichtigsten homöopathischen Kindermittel und ihrer engsten Verwandten

  • Community Emergency Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Jim Wardrope + 3 more
    • English
    Community Emergency Medicine has been written especially for health professions who are responsible for providing emergency medical care. It guides the decision-making process using a system of assessment that identifies those patients who need immediate life saving treatment and those who need hospital care. The book also concentrates on the assessment and management of the patients who will be managed in the community. It connects emergency care with the community and secondary care and places it firmly in the context of patient care pathways.Community Emergency Medicine:• guides the decision making process through a system that enables swift assessment of patients• covers a wide range of presentations including chest pain; shortness of breath; paediatric emergencies; abdominal pain; ENT problems; itch and rash; care of the older patient; musculoskeletal problems; neurological problems; psychiatric problems• explores ethical issuesAppropriate for: paramedicine, primary care, emergency care.

  • Handbook of Postsurgical Rehabilitation Guidelines for the Orthopedic Clinician

    • 1st Edition
    • Hospital for Special Surgery
    • English
    Providing a wealth of guidelines and background information on postsurgical rehabilitation of the orthopedic patient in a convenient format, this portable reference is the therapist’s first choice for a quick overview of the rehabilitation plan following orthopedic surgery.

  • Promoting Legal and Ethical Awareness

    A Primer for Health Professionals and Patients
    • 1st Edition
    • Ronald W. Scott
    • English
    Combining the best of author Ron Scott’s books, Promoting Legal Awareness in Physical and Occupational Therapy and Professional Ethics: A Guide for Rehabilitation Professionals, his newest text Promoting Legal and Ethical Awareness: A Primer for Health Professionals and Patients includes the latest case, regulatory, and statutory law. This valuable ethical and legal resource also includes an alphabetized section on HIPAA, current information on the reauthorized IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Act), and expanded coverage of alternative dispute resolution and attorney-health professional-client relations.

  • Mechanical Ventilation

    • 2nd Edition
    • Neil R. MacIntyre + 1 more
    • English
    With cutting-edge and clinically relevant information, MECHANICAL VENTILATION, 2nd Edition takes a practical, clinical approach to the principles and practice of mechanical ventilation. This informative resource explains mechanical ventilation decisions and procedures in real-world terms so information is easy to understand and apply. This thoroughly updated edition includes one new chapter, four completely updated chapters, and a wealth of new user-friendly features.

  • Spinal Cord Injuries

    Management and Rehabilitation
    • 1st Edition
    • Sue Ann Sisto + 2 more
    • English
    From a hospital admittance to discharge to outpatient rehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injuries addresses the wide spectrum of rehabilitation interventions and administrative and clinical issues specific to patients with spinal cord injuries. Comprehensive coverage includes costs, life expectancies, acute care, respiratory care, documentation, goal setting, clinical treatment, complications, and activities of daily living associated with spinal cord patients. In addition to physical therapy interventions and family education components, this resource includes content on incidence, etiology, diagnosis, and clinical features of spinal cord injury.

  • The Activator Method

    • 2nd Edition
    • Arlan W. Fuhr
    • English
    From basic scan protocols to advanced assessment procedures, THE ACTIVATOR METHOD, 2nd Edition discusses the Activator Method Chiropractic Technique (AMCT) in an easy-to-understand, how-to approach. This updated 2nd edition covers all aspects of the controlled low-force analytical and adjusting system, from the history of the technique to in-depth examinations of body structures. It also features expanded content on supportive subjects from seven new contributors, discussing topics such as activator and instrument adjusting history, instrument reliability in the literature, the neurology of pain and inflammation, temporal mandibular disorders, and leg length reactivity.

  • Les transmissions ciblées au service de la qualité des soins

    Guide méthodologique en soins généraux et en psychiatrie
    • 3rd Edition
    • Florence Dancausse + 1 more
    • French
    Les transmissions ciblées sont une méthode-clé pour organiser la partie narrative du dossier de soins et aller dans le sens de soins de meilleure qualité, en structurant et simplifiant les transmissions. Elles permettent aux soignants de se centrer sur la personne malade plutôt que sur la maladie, d'éviter des retranscriptions répétitives (et donc des erreurs), de gagner du temps, de faciliter et d'améliorer l'organisation des soins comme la prise en charge interdisciplinaire lors des relèves cliniques. Elles offrent la possibilité de faire des synthèses sur l'évolution du patient dans les circonstances de relais tel qu'un déménagement sécurisé, ou encore de concertation interdisciplinaire lors du dispositif d'annonce de cancer en oncologie. Cet ouvrage didactique, illustré par de nombreux documents, des exercices, ainsi qu'un ensemble d'outils pour une évaluation rapide et qualitative des transmissions ciblées, offre un plan clair : - Méthodologie d'utilisation des transmissions ciblées à l'écrit et à l'oral. - Stratégie d'implantation des transmissions ciblées. - Les implications au niveau de la qualité des soins de ce choix stratégique. - Le concours des transmissions ciblées à l'évaluation des pratiques professionnelles. - Le dossier patient informatisé. Tous les exemples relatés sont issus de l'utilisation des transmissions ciblées par les soignants de différents établissements de santé en France. Ils rendent compte aussi bien de l'évolution de cette méthode que de son application dans tous les services de soins et dans les instituts de formation dans le contexte actuel d'organisation en pôle d'activité. La troisième édition de cet ouvrage propose une ouverture sur l'intérêt que représentent les transmissions ciblées dans l'évaluation des pratiques professionnelles soignantes. Un nouveau chapitre est consacré au lien entre le raisonnement clinique conduit dans les transmissions ciblées et la qualité des pratiques professionnelles. A travers l'étude d'une situation concrète, le plan d'amélioration de la qualité de la pratique analysée fait une place prépondérante au leadership clinique des cadres et coordinateurs des soins, ressource indispensable à la mise en œuvre des chemins cliniques abordés dans cet ouvrage.

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