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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.

  • Occupational Therapy for People Experiencing Illness, Injury or Impairment

    Promoting occupation and participation
    • 7th Edition
    • December 16, 2016
    • Michael Curtin + 2 more
    • English
    Formerly entitled Occupational Therapy and Physical Dysfunction this seminal textbook builds on the strengths of all previous editions and continues to explore the work of occupational therapists with people who are experiencing illness, injury or impairment. It links theory with day-to-day practice, stimulating reflection on the knowledge, expertise and attitudes that inform practice, and encouraging the development of occupation-focused practice.The new title, Occupational Therapy for People Experiencing Illness, Injury or Impairment, reflects the knowledge, attitudes and skills that underpin the practice of promoting occupation and participation. It showcases how occupational therapists work with people – not medical conditions and diagnoses – as individuals, groups, communities, and populations.The new edition now has additional chapters on the assessment and intervention stages of the professional reasoning process to assist development of enabling skills and strategies. It also includes many more practice stories throughout to provide authentic examples to illustrate the application of theory to practice. Learning is further reinforced via access to a new online resource – Evolve Resources – which includes MCQs, reflective questions and three bonus interactive practice stories with accompanying reflective videos. These are all signposted within the textbook.Now compromising seven sections, which follow the professional reasoning format of the Canadian Practice Process Framework (CPPF), the new edition first tracks the evolution of occupational therapy in the context of health care. It then examines the foundational biomedical and social sciences, in addition to occupational science, before going on to the areas of assessment; writing occupation-focused goals; enabling skills and strategies which include advocacy and lobbying, public health, and community-based rehabilitation. The book ends with a chapter on developing effective reflection skills to enable occupational therapists to critically evaluate their practice, evolve as practitioners, and maintain and develop their professional competencies.

  • Essential Guide to the Cervical Spine - Volume One

    Clinical Assessment and Therapeutic Approaches
    • 1st Edition
    • December 14, 2016
    • Rafael Torres Cueco
    • English
    Essential Guide to the Cervical Spine is a two-volume, highly illustrated comprehensive guide to assessing, understanding and treating disorders and syndromes of the cervical spine which will give the practitioner confidence to treat and improve their patient care. Volume One: Clinical Assessment and Therapeutic Approaches covers all aspects essential to understanding the clinical complexity of the cervical spine, outlining procedures for a correct clinical assessment of the patient. It discusses current issues regarding patterns of cervical spine pain, clinical reasoning, the pathomechanics of joint dysfunction and the use of tests. It also describes in detail the various concepts and therapeutic approaches currently used in the diagnosis and treatment of the cervical spine, myofascial pain syndrome, neuromuscular control deficits, neurodynamics along with the various techniques of mobilization and joint manipulation. The international collaboration of leading experts in the field of research and an extensive clinical practice and literature review make this a must-read book for anyone concerned with the prevention and treatment of neck pain. An indispensable guide for those practitioners who want to develop or hone the skills needed to assess the cervical spine.

  • Campbell's Physical Therapy for Children Expert Consult

    • 5th Edition
    • December 13, 2016
    • Robert Palisano + 2 more
    • English
    Get all the pediatric physical therapy background and guidance you need with Campbell’s Physical Therapy for Children Expert Consult, 5th Edition. Insightful and comprehensive coverage walks you through all aspects of working with children, including: decision making, screening, development, motor control and motor learning, the impairments of body function and structure, and the PT management of pediatric disorders. Like the previous bestselling editions, this edition also follows the practice pattern categories of the　Guide to Physical Therapist Practice　and uses the IFC model of the disabling process as it presents up-to-date, evidence-based coverage of treatment. New to this edition are a number of added and extensively revised chapters — covering topics such as tests and measures, autism spectrum disorder, pediatric oncology, and the neonatal intensive care unit — to keep you at the cutting edge of the latest issues and best-practices. Finally, with it’s wealth of online resources and learning aids, you’ll have all the tools and support you need to tackle every aspect of pediatric physical therapy!

  • Leitfaden Physiotherapie in der Orthopädie und Traumatologie

    • 3rd Edition
    • December 8, 2016
    • Frank Diemer + 2 more
    • German
    Einen individuellen Befund erstellen, erfolgreiche Behandlungsstrategie... entwickeln... der "Leitfaden Physiotherapie für Orthopädie und Tramatologie" macht es besonders leicht. Denn die Herausgeber gehen in dieser Auflage ganz neue Wege:Neben dem Krankheitsbild stehen die verschiedenen Strukturen des Körpers und der physiotherapeutische Befund im Vordergrund.Das Werk ist nach Körperregionen aufgebaut, Pathologien werden an funktionellen Körperkreisen aufgezeigt und in bindegewebige Strukturen des Körpers unterteilt.Dies leitet den Behandler zuverlässig bei der individuellen Befundung an und bietet ihm einen effizienten Wegweiser für eine erfolgreiche, symptombezogene und konzeptunabhängige Behandlungsstrategie... am Anfang eines Kapitels machen das Buch maximal praxisorientiertansc... Fallbeispiele undeindeutige, erklärende Abbildungen erleichtern das Verstehen "Leitfaden Physiotherapie für Orthopädie und Traumatologie"das ideale Nachschlagewerk und zuverlässiger Begleiter im Berufsalltag!Mit praktischem, abwischbarem PVC-Umschlag.

  • Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant

    • 2nd Edition
    • November 29, 2016
    • Catherine Cavallaro Kellogg + 1 more
    • English
    Understand the why behind diseases and disorders and how it affects what you do in everyday practice with Goodman and Fuller’s Pathology Essentials for the Physical Therapist Assistant, 2nd Edition. This reader-friendly book serves as both a great learning guide and reference tool as it covers all the pathology-related information that is most relevant to what you, the future or practicing physical therapy assistant, need to know. Each chapter takes a well-organized approach as it defines each pathology disorder; describes the appropriate physical therapy assessments, interventions, guidelines, precautions, and contraindications; and rounds out the discussion with relevant case study examples based on established practice patterns. This new edition also features new critical thinking questions and clinical scenarios on Evolve which bring the material to life and help you see how the information in the book can be applied to the day-to-day work of a physical therapist assistant.

  • Sprachtherapie mit hörgeschädigten Kindern und Jugendlichen

    Die Wort-S(ch)atz-Lupe
    • 1st Edition
    • November 29, 2016
    • Claudia Häußinger
    • German
    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.

  • 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
    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.

  • Psychologically Informed Physiotherapy

    Embedding psychosocial perspectives within clinical management
    • 1st Edition
    • November 18, 2016
    • Stuart Porter
    • English
    Psychologically Informed Physiotherapy is a key new textbook for those who need a trusted and comprehensive resource to guide them in applying psychosocial perspectives to their physiotherapy practice. The first of its kind, this textbook brings together an international and interdisciplinary team of leading experts in the field. Together they present an evidence-based range of ideas and concepts around the psychologically informed practice framework, bringing psychosocial aspects of physiotherapy to the fore alongside the established biomedical model. By applying these aspects to screening, exploration and triaging, physiotherapists are better able to identify the origins of pain and barriers to rehabilitation; and so are more likely to achieve consistently good clinical outcomes for their patients. Throughout, clinical case studies ensure that the theory is then grounded in a variety of practical scenarios after which some reflective exercises and clinically relevant scenarios reinforce learning and understanding. Chapters on: Psychology of professional identity in health care The biopsychosocial model Screening for red flags Adapting interactions with others to form empowering relationships and influence behavioural change Neuro-immune-endocri... interactions and clinical practice in stress, pain and recovery Care of the anxious patient through cognitive and person-centred strategies Alternative and evolving models of practice, including the clinical flag system The psychology of the athlete from the physiotherapist’s perspective Using counselling and psychological strategies within physiotherapy Making evidence-based decisions and measuring effectiveness in practice Using psychological interventions as a student or new graduate

  • Fundamentals of Urine and Body Fluid Analysis

    • 4th Edition
    • November 5, 2016
    • Nancy A. Brunzel
    • English
    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.

  • A Practical Guide to Fascial Manipulation

    an evidence- and clinical-based approach
    • 1st Edition
    • November 1, 2016
    • Tuulia Luomala + 1 more
    • English
    Grounded in scientific and clinical evidence, this highly illustrated new guide gives an introduction to the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders using the Fascial Manipulation (FM) method developed by Luigi Stecco – the foremost scientifically valid method of evaluating and treating fascial dysfunction. It describes FM’s history, anatomy and physiology of fasciae, indications and contraindications, mechanisms of action, and details of the subjective and physical techniques used to manage disorders. A Practical Guide to Fascial Manipulation focuses on concepts around evaluating the fascia based on functional testing, movement and direction in specific spatial planes, and the location of specific areas to treat safely. With an emphasis throughout on accessible practical information, the book is also supported by a website – www.guidefascial.com – containing procedural video clips and an image bank.

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