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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.

  • Paramedic Principles and Practice in the UK

    • 1st Edition
    • April 13, 2023
    • Aidan Ward
    • English
    Paramedic Principles and Practice in the UK is a key textbook designed to support paramedicine students in this country throughout their studies.The volume takes a practical approach, with case histories covering a broad range of clinical presentations and treatments, all incorporating a patient-centric perspective that acknowledges the longer patient journey.This must-have textbook will not only arm readers with technical knowledge and expertise, but also with the non-technical principles of the profession, developing future paramedics who are able to provide a safe and effective management plan in the out-of-hospital environment.

  • Chaitow's Muscle Energy Techniques

    • 5th Edition
    • April 11, 2023
    • Sasha Chaitow + 1 more
    • English
    The fifth edition of this well-loved manual for understanding and using Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) presents clear guidelines for their applications, resting on the newest scientific research and embedded in the framework of whole-person health care. It provides a comprehensive, evidence-based how-to guide for applying MET in the treatment of some forms of musculoskeletal dysfunction, to alleviate pain, and support functional movement.Packed with colour illustrations and complemented by more than 50 instructional videos featuring Leon Chaitow demonstrating the techniques described, Muscle Energy Techniques 5e guides the reader through both theory and practice, with an emphasis on evidence-informed clinical reasoning and application. This fifth edition reconvenes the international team of expert contributors originally selected by Leon Chaitow to present the role of METs in a range of clinical settings and scenarios. These include the use of METs for treating a wide range of acute and chronic pain conditions, prevention and management of trauma and injuries in athletes, and their successful incorporation into physiotherapy, chiropractic, osteopathic, massage therapy, and rehabilitation environments.

  • Sprachentwicklungsstörungen

    Grundlagen, Diagnostik und Therapie
    • 5th Edition
    • April 10, 2023
    • Simone Kannengieser
    • German
    Ausgehend vom ungestörten Sprachentwicklungsve... – den Grundlagen vorsprachlicher Entwicklung und dem frühen Spracherwerb – werden Störungen der einzelnen Spracherwerbsebenen erklärt. Und das besonders übersichtlich: Jedes Kapitel wird unterteilt in Grundlagen, Entwicklung, Störungsbild, Diagnostik, Therapie und Therapieansätze. Mit aktuellen Themen wie Frühtherapie und Mehrsprachigkeit! Grundlagen und praktisches Wissen über Diagnostik und Therapie – optimal für Sprachtherapeut*inne... in Ausbildung und Praxis Zusätzlich online abrufbar: Wiederholungsfragen zur gezielten Prüfungsvorbereitung... Neu in der 5. Auflage: Neues Kapitel zur Kindersprachtherapie im freien Spiel sowie die komplette Aktualisierung und Überarbeitung aller anderen Kapitel. Das Buch eignet sich für: Sprachtherapeut*inne... in Ausbildung und Praxis

  • Clinical Manifestations and Assessment of Respiratory Disease

    • 9th Edition
    • March 28, 2023
    • Terry Des Jardins + 1 more
    • English
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Pulmonology**A realistic look at treating respiratory diseases! Clinical Manifestations and Assessment of Respiratory Disease, 9th Edition gives you the fundamental knowledge and understanding required to successfully assess and treat patients with respiratory diseases. This foundation helps you learn how to systematically gather relevant clinical data; make an objective evaluation; identify the desired outcome and formulate an assessment; design a safe, appropriate, and effective treatment plan; and document all the steps involved. With this knowledge, you will understand the effectiveness of performing therapies and when to adjust therapy to a desired outcome.

  • Neurology for the Speech-Language Pathologist

    • 7th Edition
    • March 20, 2023
    • Rima Abou-Khalil + 1 more
    • English
    The concise, easy-to-understand Neurology for the Speech-Language Pathologist, 7th Edition provides you with a practical guide for the study and understanding of neurology as it relates to human communication and the study of speech-language pathology (SLP). Correlated with clinical syndromes and diseases seen in SLP, it gives you a solid understanding of the nervous system, including development of the nervous system, organization of the brain, protective mechanisms, descending motor and ascending sensory pathways, and cranial nerves.

  • Essentials of Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant

    • 4th Edition
    • March 19, 2023
    • Paul Jackson Mansfield + 1 more
    • English
    Master the essentials of anatomy and body movement to succeed as a physical therapist assistant! Essentials of Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 4th Edition provides you with a solid background in the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system, with clear explanations of normal movement setting the stage for discussions of abnormal movement patterns and treatment techniques. To clarify kinesiology concepts, full-color illustrations show bones, joints, supporting ligaments, and muscles. Written by experienced physical therapy practitioners Paul Jackson Mansfield and Donald A. Neumann, this concise guide prepares PTAs for success in both the classroom and the clinical setting. And it includes a fully searchable eBook version with each print purchase!

  • Habilidades de comunicación para fisioterapeutas

    • 1st Edition
    • March 15, 2023
    • Vincent Kortleve
    • Spanish
    Las habilidades de comunicación en el entorno clínico del fisioterapeuta se han convertido en los últimos años en un asunto de interés para los grupos de investigación. este libro está dirigido a ayudar a los fisioterapeutas a desarrollar habilidades de comunicación en todas las etapas de su vida profesional, haciendo especial hincapié en la mejora de la atención al paciente y en la mejora de los resultados finales. Se desglosan interesantes directices para guiar la comunicación tanto en situaciones clínicas concretas como ante pacientes complejos.

  • Poster Schmerzfelder Triggerpunkte

    • 3rd Edition
    • March 14, 2023
    • Joseph M. Donnelly
    • German
    Diese beiden Poster bieten einen Überblick über die Ausstrahlungsmusster und Schmerzfelder der Triggerpunkte, basierend auf den Abbildungen des Originalwerkes.Gegli... nach Körperregionen sind die behandlungsrelevante... Muskeln in einzelnen Grafiken dargestellt.Die Wandtafeln sind ideal zur schnellen Orientierung im Behandlungsraum und sind gleichzeitig optimal zur Ausstattung des Raumes/Dekoration.Di... Wandtafeln im Format 83x93 cm eignen sich für:Neuraltherapeut*...

  • Radiofrequency Ablation Techniques

    A Volume in the Atlas of Interventional Techniques Series
    • 1st Edition
    • March 13, 2023
    • Alaa Abd-Elsayed
    • English
    Radiofrequency Augmentation Techniques, part of the Atlas of Interventional Pain Management series, is a concise, practical guide that provides clinicians with detailed, step-by-step guidance on how to perform the latest interventional techniques for treating patients with chronic pain. This comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide offers expert coverage of how to deliver safe, accurate, and cost-effective pain relief to patients using all clinically useful imaging modalities, including ultrasound-guided techniques and fluoroscopy. With high-quality images and clear, authoritative guidance throughout, it shows exactly how to evaluate the causes of pain, identify the most promising stimulation technique, locate the site with precision, and deliver effective relief.

  • Specialty Imaging: Temporomandibular Joint and Sleep-Disordered Breathing

    • 2nd Edition
    • March 9, 2023
    • Dania Tamimi
    • English
    Meticulously updated by board-certified oral and maxillofacial radiologist, Dr. Dania Tamimi and her team of sub-specialty experts, Specialty Imaging: Temporomandibular Joint and Sleep-Disordered Breathing, second edition, is a comprehensive reference ideal for anyone involved with TMJ imaging or SDB, including oral and maxillofacial radiologists and surgeons, TMJ/craniofacial pain specialists, sleep medicine specialists, head and neck radiologists, and otolaryngologists. This detailed, beautifully illustrated volume covers recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of both the TMJ and SDB, including how related structures are affected. Employing a multifaceted, multispecialty approach, the clinical perspectives and imaging expertise of today’s research specialists are brought together in a single, image-rich, easy-to-read text.

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