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    • Secondary Procedures in Total Ankle Replacement, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 32-4
      • October 8, 2015
      • Thomas S. Roukis
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Secondary procedures in total ankle replacement will include the following articles: Incidence of complications during initial experience with primary total ankle replacement prostheses: A systematic review, Secondary procedures in total ankle replacement based on registry data analysis, Arthroscopic débridement for treatment of post-operative stiffness and soft-tissue impingement following total ankle replacement, Painful osteophytes, ectopic bone and pain in the malleolar gutters following total ankle replacement: Management strategies, Use of tendon procedures for managing varus and valgus mal-alignment with total ankle replacement, and many more!
    • Sonography

      • 4th Edition
      • October 7, 2015
      • Reva Curry
      • English
      • eBook
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      Without a thorough knowledge of the appearance of normal anatomy, you may have a tough time recognizing abnormalities in ultrasound images. Get a firm grounding in normal anatomy and physiology from an ultrasound perspective with Sonography: Introduction to Normal Structure and Function, 4th Edition. The new edition of this highly visual introductory text presents a wealth of ultrasound images, accompanied by labeled drawings with detailed legends, to increase your comfort with normal anatomy as it appears during scanning. Its consistent chapter format makes the content easy to navigate and reinforces the discipline of following a standard protocol to scan each area of the body.
    • Atlas of Surface Palpation

      • 3rd Edition
      • September 29, 2015
      • Serge Tixa
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Serge Tixa presents in this highly popular book a method of palpatory anatomy called Manual Exploration of Surface Anatomy (MESA). MESA locates anatomical structures important to clinical examination allowing careful selection of the most appropriate manual therapy technique or manoeuvre. The new edition presents precisely and visually the various anatomical structures with the help of more than 130 colour illustrations and close to 900 black and white photographs. For every photograph showing an anatomical structure accessible to palpation, a model whose physique shows the structure clearly has been chosen. Each chapter has up to four subsections, treating the various aspects of each body region. These cover osteology, myology (musculotendinous structures), arthrology (joints and ligaments) and lastly nerves and blood vessels. Each photograph is carefully presented and accompanied by a section of text describing the method of approach to finding the structure concerned. Whenever necessary, reminders, essential for the proper use of the methods of approach (attachments, actions and innervations) are included. Clinical notes highlight the link between palpation and clinical diagnoses. Atlas of Surface Palpation: Anatomy of the Neck, Trunk, Upper and Lower Limbs is aimed at students and practitioners who need a method of applied anatomy in their practice.
    • Positional Release Techniques

      • 4th Edition
      • September 22, 2015
      • Leon Chaitow
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Positional Release Techniques continues to be the go-to resource for those who want to easily learn and confidently use this manual approach to safely manage pain and dysfunction in humans (and animals). As well as a structural revision, the fourth edition now includes new illustrations and chapters with videos and an image bank on a companion website to reinforce knowledge. At its core, the book explores the principles and modalities of the different forms of positional release techniques and their application which range from the original strain/counterstrain method to various applications in physical therapy, such as McKenzie’s exercise protocols and kinesio-taping methods that ‘unload’ tissues. These methods are traced from their historical roots up to their current practice with a showcase of emerging research and evidence. In addition to a series of problem-solving clinical descriptions supported by photos of assessment and treatment methods, learning is further boosted by practical exercises which examine PRT methodology and the mechanics of their use.
    • Pediatric Skills for Occupational Therapy Assistants

      • 4th Edition
      • September 14, 2015
      • Jean W. Solomon + 1 more
      • English
      • eBook
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      Learn to provide effective therapy for children and adolescents with Pediatric Skills for Occupational Therapy Assistants, 4th Edition. This market-leading text offers a comprehensive, application-focused guide to pediatric occupational therapy assisting by incorporating the AOTA Practice Framework. The text’s focused and easy-to-use approach to pediatrics covers everything from the scope of practice to in-depth coverage of normal development, pediatric health conditions, and treatment planning. This new edition has also been thoroughly updated and expanded to include new content and chapters on community systems, physical agent modalities, the Model of Human Occupation assessments, childhood obesity, documentation, neurodevelopmental treatment, and concepts of elongation.
    • Laserakupunktur und innovative Lasermedizin

      • 1st Edition
      • September 7, 2015
      • und Aurikulotherapie Deutsche Akademie f. Akupunktur + 1 more
      • German
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      Laserakupunktur – Hintergründe und praktische Anwendung Die Laserakupunktur, d.h. die Akupunktur mit Laser statt mit herkömmlichen Nadeln, ist immer häufiger eine gängige Alternative zur klassischen Akupunktur. In diesem Grundlagenwerk von Prof. Bahr und Prof. Litscher, beide auch Koryphäen der klassischen Akupunktur, erfahren Sie Hintergründe und die praktische Anwendung der Laserakupunktur. Das Buch ist in vier Teile untergliedert: Teil I: Wissenschaftliche Grundlagen der modernen Laserakupunktur von Prof. Gerhard Litscher, Leiter der Forschungseinheit für komplementäre und integrative Lasermedizin an der medizinischen Universität Graz. Teil II: Praxis der modernen Laserakupunktur von Prof. Frank Bahr. Sie erfahren alles über die Anwendung bei verschiedenen Krankheitsbildern - nach Organen gegliedert. Eindrucksvoll in Wort und Bild lernen Sie, bei welchen Erkrankungen welches Therapieverfahren wie eingesetzt wird (Laserduschen und Lichtleiterenden). Teil III: Innovative Lasermedizin in der Praxis - der Einsatz intravenöser und photodynamischer Lasertherapie Teil IV: Welcher Meridianpunkt wird mit welcher Frequenz behandelt, wie sollte die Eindringtiefe sein. Darüber hinaus: Wissenswertes über Absorptionsspektren und Gerätekunde
    • Advanced Techniques in Musculoskeletal Medicine & Physiotherapy

      • 1st Edition
      • August 24, 2015
      • Fermín Valera Garrido + 1 more
      • English
      • eBook
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      Advanced Techniques in Musculoskeletal Medicine & Physiotherapy is a brand new, highly illustrated guide to the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. It demonstrates how to safely and effectively use selected minimally invasive therapies in practice. In addition to more well-established techniques such as acupuncture or dry needling, this ground-breaking resource also covers techniques including intratissue percutaneous electrolysis, mesotherapy, percutaneous needle tenotomy, and high volume image guided injections. Other featured chapters include those on specific musculoskeletal ultrasound such as sonoanatomy and ultrasound-guided procedures. Each chapter describes the principles, indications and contraindications, mechanisms of action and detailed outlines of techniques with an emphasis throughout on accessible practical information. Additionally, methodologies, research results and summaries of studies for particular minimally invasive therapies are presented. The book is also supported by a companion website – www.advancedtechniqu... – containing procedural video clips, a full colour image library and interactive multiple choice questions (MCQs).
    • Mathematics for the Clinical Laboratory

      • 3rd Edition
      • August 18, 2015
      • Lorraine J. Doucette
      • English
      • eBook
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      Filled with easy-to-follow explanations and loads of examples and sample problems, Mathematics for the Clinical Laboratory, 3rd Edition is the perfect resource to help you master the clinical calculations needed for each area of the laboratory. Content is divided into three sections: a review of math and calculation basics, coverage of particular areas of the clinical laboratory (including immunohematology and microbiology), and statistical calculations. This new third edition also includes a new full-color design, additional text notes, formula summaries, and the latest procedures used in today’s laboratories to ensure you are fully equipped with the mathematical understanding and application skills needed to succeed in professional practice.
    • 2016 ICD-10-PCS Professional Edition

      • 1st Edition
      • August 17, 2015
      • Carol J. Buck
      • English
      • eBook
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      Select and build procedure codes accurately with Carol J. Buck's 2016 ICD-10-PCS: Professional Edition. Designed by coders for coders, this full-color manual includes all the ICD-10-PCS codes needed for today’s inpatient procedure coding. As coders need more extensive knowledge to work with ICD-10-PCS — and to choose from the thousands of possible codes — this edition provides an essential background in A&P, pathology, and medical terminology, along with colorful Netter’s Anatomy illustrations and tables organized to help you choose and build procedure codes. Together with the durable spiral binding, these features make professional coding faster and easier. Also included is a companion website with the latest coding news and updates!
    • 2016 ICD-10-CM Standard Edition

      • 1st Edition
      • August 17, 2015
      • Carol J. Buck
      • English
      • eBook
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      Select diagnosis codes accurately with Carol J. Buck's 2016 ICD-10-CM: Standard Edition. Designed by coders for coders, this practical manual includes all the ICD-10 codes needed for basic inpatient, outpatient, and Medicare coding. As coders need more extensive knowledge to code with ICD-10-CM — and to choose from the thousands of possible codes — this edition provides an essential background in A&P, pathology, and medical terminology, along with colorful Netter’s Anatomy illustrations and clear instructions for using the book. Together, these features make diagnosis coding faster and easier. Also included is a companion website with the latest coding news and updates!