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

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 34-1
      • November 21, 2016
      • Thomas Zgonis
      • English
      • Hardback
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      This issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery will cover the diabetic charcot foot and how to manage it with a team approach. Articles will include: The Diabetic Charcot Foot from 1936 to 2016: Eighty Years Later and Still Growing; Pathogenesis and Classification Systems for the Diabetic Charcot Foot; An Overview of Medical Imaging for the Diabetic Charcot Foot; Pharmacological and Conservative Treatments for the Diabetic Charcot Foot; An Overview of Internal and External Fixation Methods for the Diabetic Charcot Foot and Ankle; Surgical Treatment Options for the Diabetic Charcot Midfoot Deformity; and many more.

    • Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System

      • 3rd Edition
      • October 28, 2016
      • Donald A. Neumann
      • English
      • Hardback
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      With its focus on the normal and abnormal mechanical interactions between the muscles and joints of the body, Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundations for Rehabilitation, 3rd Edition provides a foundation for the practice of physical rehabilitation. This comprehensive, research-based core text presents kinesiology as it relates to physical rehabilitation in a clinically relevant and accessible manner. It provides students and clinicians with the language of human movement — and acts as a bridge between basic science and clinical management. Full-color anatomic and kinesiologic illustrations clearly demonstrate the anatomy, functional movement, and biomechanical principles underlying movement; and dynamic new video clips help you interpret new concepts with visual demonstration.

    • Fundamentals of Urine and Body Fluid Analysis

      • 4th Edition
      • November 5, 2016
      • Nancy A. Brunzel
      • English
      • eBook
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      Learn to accurately analyze urine and body fluids with Fundamentals of Urine & Body Fluid Analysis, 4th Edition. Known for its clear writing style, logical organization, and vivid full-color illustrations, this renowned text covers the fundamental principles of urine and body fluids that are frequently encountered in the clinical laboratory. This includes the collection and analysis of urine, fecal specimens, vaginal secretions, and other body fluids such as cerebrospinal, synovial, seminal, amniotic, pleural, pericardial, and peritoneal fluids. In addition, author Nancy Brunzel also shares her own extensive knowledge and expertise in the field as she highlights key information and walks you through essential techniques and procedures — showing you how to correlate data with your knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology in order to understand pathologic processes. In all, this is the perfect book to help you master all aspects of urine and body fluid analysis.

    • An Introduction to Medical Terminology for Health Care

      • 5th Edition
      • February 17, 2016
      • Andrew Hutton
      • English
      • Paperback
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      An Introduction to Medical Terminology for Health Care is designed to introduce medical terms to readers who have little or no prior knowledge of the language of medicine. The latest edition of this hugely popular volume retains its effective approach to learning medical terminology by breaking words into their component parts and applying knowledge through exercises and examples from patient care. Throughout the book, information is organised into friendly, accessible, learning modules which are presented in a helpful, template format. Abundant fill-in exercises and helpful diagrams also aid the process of analysing and learning medical terms. In this latest fifth edition, Andy Hutton has brought the book completely up-to-date by with the addition of new exercises and more information on common pathological conditions, medical procedures and laboratory tests. Each unit now includes a comprehensive list of associated words that are often used in combination with specific medical terms in patient records and medical publications. An Introduction to Medical Terminology for Health Care is suitable for medical secretaries and clerical staff – particularly those on AMSPAR courses, foundation level nursing and allied health students, CMA (AAMA) candidates and anyone undertaking the SQA National Progression Award in administration for medical receptionists and secretaries.

    • Common Pain Conditions

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2016
      • Marc S. Micozzi + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Learn to treat pain naturally using evidence-based therapies with Micozzi’s Common Pain Conditions: A Clinical Guide to Natural Treatments. This groundbreaking title provides in-depth information on current natural pain therapies that utilize　the latest 21st scientific ideas, including the role of energy in　medicine. Each chapter provides content on the biology and neuroscience, as well as social, psychological, and spiritual aspects of each natural treatment approach along with clinical data and pragmatic information about healing pain using these treatments. Whether your patients are suffering from anxiety, arthritis, back pain, chronic fatigue, depression, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel, migraine and tension headaches, phantom pain, post-traumatic stress, ulcers, or just general chronic pain and inflammatory conditions, this book offers the insights and evidence-based guidance you need to successfully treat pain naturally.

    • Foundations for Health Promotion

      • 4th Edition
      • February 19, 2016
      • Jane Wills + 1 more
      • English
      • eBook
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      The fourth edition of Foundations for Health Promotion continues to offer a wealth of information in a friendly, easy-to-read format. This edition has been comprehensively updated and includes a new feature of learning activities with indicative answers to help students and practitioners to reflect on their practice. ‘Pull out’ boxes of case studies and examples help the reader to identify the evidence base for health promotion and illustrate the range of health promotion practice. Divided into four parts, the book first explains the theoretical concepts of health, health education and health promotion and the ethical and political aspects of practice. The second part explores strategies to promote health and some of the dilemmas that they pose. The third part explores how a range of different settings, such as hospitals and schools, can be oriented towards positive health and well-being. The fourth part focuses on the implementation of health promotion interventions and is designed to help practitioners to reflect on their practice by examining what drives their choice of strategy. Foundations for Health Promotion, Fourth Edition will be ideal for a range of disciplines including health service professionals in primary and acute settings, those working in local and municipal authorities to promote health and wellbeing, health educators and trainers.

    • Medizinisches Aufbautraining

      • 1st Edition
      • May 10, 2016
      • Michael Kunz + 1 more
      • German
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Das neue Standardwerk für Physiotherapeuten, Trainer und Sportwissenschaftler in Ausbildung und Praxis. Das Grundlagenwerk bietet dem Leser alle wichtigen Informationen zum Medizinischen Aufbautraining – so umfassend und präzise, wie es kein anderes Buch bisher tut. Biomechanik: Anwendung, Eigenschaften von Körperstrukturen, Krafteinfluss auf Gelenke, Gang und Lauf sowie Übungsaufgaben mit Musterlösungen Trainings- und Bewegungslehre: Ausdauer, Kraft, Flexibilität, Schnelligkeit, Koordination Training bei Beeinträchtigungen und mit konkretem Teilhabebezug: u.a. Trainingsprogramme bei Diabetes mellitus, Herz-Kreislauf- und onkologischen Erkrankungen, orthopädische Erkrankungen, Übergewicht … Präventions- und Fitnesstraining zugeschnitten auf die einzelnen Zielgruppen Kinder, Jugendliche, ältere Menschen Formale Grundlagen: rechtliche und wirtschaftliche Aspekte in Zusammenhang mit der eigenen Praxis

    • Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets - E-Book

      • 3rd Edition
      • August 1, 2016
      • Jeffrey D. Placzek + 1 more
      • English
      • eBook
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      Whether you’re preparing for the OCS or just want to brush up on your orthopedic knowledge, you don’t want to be without Placzek and Boyce’s new third edition of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy SECRETS. As with previous editions, SECRETS covers a variety of different physical therapy concepts, healing modalities, specialties, and orthopedic procedures to ensure you are well-prepared to pass the OCS and provide the best orthopedic therapy options for today’s patients. Common diseases are included as well as more innovative diagnostic tools. Each chapter features thoroughly updated content that’s entirely evidence-based and outcome-based. This ebook also features insightful anecdotes — including clinical tips, memory aids, and secrets — and helpful review tools — such as bulleted lists, algorithms and illustrations — to help you thoroughly master all aspects of orthopedic physical therapy practice.

    • Sprachtherapie mit hörgeschädigten Kindern und Jugendlichen

      • 1st Edition
      • November 29, 2016
      • Claudia Häußinger
      • German
      • eBook
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      Alles, was der Therapeut über die Sprachtherapie bei hörgeschädigten Kindern wissen muss "Sprachtherapie bei hörgeschädigten Kindern und Jugendlichen" informiert den Leser über Grundlagen des physiologischen Spracherwerbs und über Spracherwerb hörgeschädigter Kinder. Es gibt dem Sprachtherapeuten eine Bandbreite an diagnostischen Möglichkeiten an die Hand, mit deren Hilfe er den Grad des Störungsbildes feststellen kann. Darauf aufbauend erklärt die Autorin ihr therapeutisches Konzept – die Wort-S(ch)atz-Lupe. Wie kann damit der Lautspracherwerb verbessert werden? Wie kann man den Patienten zum Mitlernen motivieren? 20 Arbeitsblätter verdeutlichen das Konzept und helfen dem Therapeuten diese Ansätze in seinen Praxisalltag zu integrieren.

    • Leitfaden Phytotherapie

      • 5th Edition
      • June 10, 2016
      • Heinz Schilcher + 2 more
      • German
      • Hardback
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      Dieses allumfassende Nachschlagewerk sollte in keiner ärztlichen Praxis, Naturheilpraxis oder Apotheke fehlen. Es bietet Ihnen: Beschreibung von 225 Arzneipflanzen von A-Z nach den Kategorien: Inhaltsstoffe, Wirkungen, Wirkmechanismen, Indikation, Kontraindikationen, Dosierung, Darreichungsform / 135 Krankheitsbilder nach Organsystemen – jeweils mit differenzialdiagnost... Phytotherapie, priorisierter Präparate-Empfehlung und Studien zu einzelnen Präparaten. Neu in der 5. Auflage: Grundlagen: an neue arzneimittelrechtlic... Bestimmungen angepasst / Pflanzenprofile: um die Indikationen der HMPC-Monographien erweitert, die Indikationen der WHO- und ESCOP-Monographien jetzt ins Deutsche übersetzt, Präparate und Studien aktualisiert / Tabelle mit allen Drogen und Übersicht, welche Monografie es von welcher Kommission gibt / neues Kapitel „Phytotherapie in der Geriatrie“! Der Käufer des Buches hat zeitlich begrenzten kostenfreien Zugang* zur Online-Version des Titels auf „Elsevier-Medizinwel... Die Vorteile auf einen Blick: - Optimal für unterwegs oder zum schnellen Nachschlagen - Mit Suchfunktion zum schnellen Finden der richtigen Textstellen - Mit zahlreichen zeitsparenden Features und Zusatzinhalten wie z.B. ????????????????????... *Angebot freibleibend

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