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    • Grieve's Modern Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

      • 4th Edition
      • May 11, 2015
      • Gwendolen Jull + 5 more
      • English
      • eBook
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      Since the third edition of Grieve’s Modern Manual Therapy was published in 2005, the original concepts of manipulative therapy have grown to embrace new research-generated knowledge. Expansions in practice have adopted new evidence which include consideration of psychological or social moderators. The original manual therapy or manipulative therapy approaches have transformed into musculoskeletal physiotherapy and this is recognized by the change in title for the new edition – Grieve’s Modern Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. Grieve’s Modern Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy continues to bring together the latest state-of-the-art research, from both clinical practice and the related basic sciences, which is most relevant to practitioners. The topics addressed and the contributing authors reflect the best and most clinically relevant contemporary work within the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy. With this as its foundation and a new six-strong editorial team at its helm, the fourth edition now expands its focus from the vertebral column to the entire musculoskeletal system. For the first time both the spine and extremities are covered, capturing the key advances in science and practices relevant to musculoskeletal physiotherapy. The book is divided into five parts containing multiple sections and chapters. The first part looks at advances in the sciences underpinning musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice. Here there is commentary on topics such as movement, the interaction between pain and motor control as well as neuromuscular adaptations to exercise. Applied anatomical structure is covered in addition to the challenges of lifestyle and ageing. A new section highlights the important area of measurement and presents the scope of current and emerging measurements for investigating central and peripheral aspects relating to pain, function and morphological change. Another section discusses some contemporary research approaches such as quantitative and qualitative methods as well as translational research. Part III contains sections on the principles of and broader aspects of management which are applicable to musculoskeletal disorders of both the spine and periphery. Topics include models for management prescription, communication and pain management and contemporary principles of management for the articular, nervous and sensorimotor systems. In recognition of the patient centred and inclusive nature of contemporary musculoskeletal practice, there is also discussion about how physiotherapists may use cognitive behavioural therapies when treating people with chronic musculoskeletal disorders. The final part of the book focuses on selected contemporary issues in clinical practice for a particular region, condition or the most topical approaches to the diagnosis and management of a region. A critical review of the evidence (or developing evidence) for approaches is given and areas for future work are highlighted.

    • Homéopathie en gynécologie

      • 1st Edition
      • May 8, 2015
      • Christelle Besnard-Charvet + 1 more
      • French
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 2 2 9 4 7 4 8 5 8 5
      Les motifs de consultation en gynécologie sont souvent d'origine fonctionnelle (périodes de déséquilibre hormonal : puberté, syndrome prémenstruel, périménopause, troubles du cycle…) et ne relèvent pas toujours d'un traitement allopathique souvent lourd et iatrogène. Les praticiens sont confrontés au quotidien à une demande croissante des patientes pour les traitements homéopathiques. Cet ouvrage, fruit de l'expérience clinique de deux gynécologues homéopathes, est un guide pratique permettant aux praticiens d'intégrer la thérapeutique homéopathique en gynécologie. Après un premier chapitre sur l'homéopathie et son mode d'emploi, ce livre se présente comme un ouvrage de gynécologie abordant les différentes pathologies et motifs de consultation. Il détaille pour chaque pathologie les indications de prescription (quand et pourquoi choisir les médicaments homéopathiques et comment les prescrire) et les limites de ces traitements. Des encadrés Les Essentiels ont été ajoutés pour les pathologies les plus courantes afin de permettre un accès rapide à l'information. En fin d'ouvrage, un chapitre « Matière médicale » reprend l'origine des médicaments les plus souvent prescrits en gynécologie, en partant de leur indication gynécologique et en rappelant leurs autres indications. Ce guide est conçu à la fois pour les gynécologues et les sages-femmes débutant en homéopathie. Il s'adresse aussi aux homéopathes souhaitant se perfectionner dans le domaine de la gynécologie. Il est le premier ouvrage de référence pour une pratique de l'homéopathie moderne et actualisée dans le domaine de la gynécologie.

    • Manual Therapy for Musculoskeletal Pain Syndromes

      • 1st Edition
      • April 28, 2015
      • César Fernández-de-las-Peñas + 2 more
      • English
      • eBook
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      A pioneering, one-stop manual which harvests the best proven approaches from physiotherapy research and practice to assist the busy clinician in real-life screening, diagnosis and management of patients with musculoskeletal pain across the whole body. Led by an experienced editorial team, the chapter authors have integrated both their clinical experience and expertise with reasoning based on a neurophysiologic rationale with the most updated evidence. The textbook is divided into eleven sections, covering the top evidence-informed techniques in massage, trigger points, neural muscle energy, manipulations, dry needling, myofascial release, therapeutic exercise and psychological approaches. In the General Introduction, several authors review the epidemiology of upper and lower extremity pain syndromes and the process of taking a comprehensive history in patients affected by pain. In Chapter 5, the basic principles of the physical examination are covered, while Chapter 6 places the field of manual therapy within the context of contemporary pain neurosciences and therapeutic neuroscience education. For the remaining sections, the textbook alternates between the upper and lower quadrants. Sections 2 and 3 provide state-of-the-art updates on mechanical neck pain, whiplash, thoracic outlet syndrome, myelopathy, radiculopathy, peri-partum pelvic pain, joint mobilizations and manipulations and therapeutic exercises, among others. Sections 4 to 9 review pertinent and updated aspects of the shoulder, hip, elbow, knee, the wrist and hand, and finally the ankle and foot. The last two sections of the book are devoted to muscle referred pain and neurodynamics.

    • Sports Related Foot & Ankle Injuries, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 32-2
      • April 13, 2015
      • Paul Langer
      • English
      • Hardback
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      • eBook
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      This issue will focus on sports-related foot and ankle injuries, including articles on the following: Podiatrists as a member of the sports medicine team, New & emerging sports medicine technologies, Ankle sprains and return to sports activities, Dynamic clinical assessment techniques of the athlete, Acute lower extremity injuries, Principles of rehabilitation and return to sports following injury, and many more!

    • Mosby's Drug Reference for Health Professions

      • 5th Edition
      • March 18, 2015
      • Mosby
      • English
      • eBook
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      If you work as a health professional, this is the drug handbook you need! Mosby's Drug Reference for Health Professions, 5th Edition makes it easy to look up the drugs your patients and clients are taking and understand how those drugs may affect treatment. Over 900 concise drug monographs are organized alphabetically by generic name for quick access to the most important information on administering drugs and keeping your patients safe. This edition includes coverage of 49 new drugs plus an enhanced companion website which not only has new features on EMS drugs and the top 200 drugs, but is packed with practical resources for everyday use. No health professional should be without this portable drug guide!

    • The Comprehensive Respiratory Therapist Exam Review

      • 6th Edition
      • March 16, 2015
      • James R. Sills
      • English
      • eBook
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      Find out how and what to review for the all-new 2015 National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Exam with The Comprehensive Respiratory Therapist's Exam Review, 6th Edition. It covers every topic in the NBRC Detailed Content Outline, providing study hints, in-depth content review, and self-assessment questions with rationales so you retain more information. Sills’ latest review also offers students and practicing respiratory therapists realistic experience with the new Therapist Multiple Choice Exam (TM-CE) through a 140-question TM-CE practice test on its accompanying Evolve website.

    • Das Schröpfen

      • 7th Edition
      • March 16, 2015
      • Johann Abele
      • German
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      1985 erschien das Werk von Johann Abele – ein leidenschaftliches Plädoyer für das Schröpfen –zum ersten Mal. Wenn Sie sich mit der traditionellen naturheilkundlichen Methode des Schröpfens vertraut machen möchten, ihre geschichtlichen Hintergründe, Einsatzgebiete und verschiedenen Techniken aneignen möchten, dann ist dieser erfolgreiche Klassiker ein absolutes Muss für Sie. Erfahrungsberichte des Autors sowie Zeichnungen und Fotos zeigen Ihnen außerdem die Anwendung des trockenen und blutigen Schröpfens. Neu in der 7. Auflage: Aktualisierte Kontakt- und Bezugsadressen Komplette Überarbeitung und Aktualisierung des Literaturverzeichnis...

    • La motilité en ostéopathie. Nouveau concept basé sur l'embryologie

      • 1st Edition
      • March 6, 2015
      • Alain Auberville + 1 more
      • French
      • eBook
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      La motilité, associée à la présence de la vitalité dans les tissus du corps humain, est un concept de base en ostéopathie. Ce livre propose une définition simple et systématique de la motilité basée sur les déplacements de toutes les structures du corps pendant la période de l'embryogénèse. Ces mouvements initiaux, intrinsèques à l'énergie des tissus, répondent à l'essence de la définition de la motilité et, à ce titre, sont une composante essentielle du mouvement normal des tissus du corps. L'ostéopathe peut utiliser ces notions fondamentales dans ses interventions cliniques afin d'enrichir son arsenal thérapeutique et d'approfondir sa compréhension des fondements de l'ostéopathie et du fonctionnement de l'humain. Illustré de façon originale, ce livre présente un nouveau modèle de pratique qui a été conçu par Alain Auberville à la suite de 30 ans d'expérimentations et de transmission par l'enseignement. Mis en texte par Andrée Aubin, ce modèle a été relié aux concepts ostéopathiques classiques afin de faciliter son intégration dans la pratique clinique quotidienne.

    • Disaster and Development: an Occupational Perspective

      • 1st Edition
      • March 5, 2015
      • Nancy Rushford + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
        9 7 8 0 7 0 2 0 6 0 7 9 3
      Disasters are confronting communities across the globe on a scale and intensity not previously witnessed. Following devastating earthquakes in Japan, New Zealand, Haiti, China, Indonesia and Pakistan, hurricanes in the Philippines and USA, floods in Bangladesh, the Balkans and Canada, famine and droughts in Africa and Australia, and ferocious wildfires in Europe, USA and Australia, to epidemics, conflicts and terrorism unleashing indiscriminate suffering across all continents... NO ONE IS IMMUNE...BUT SOME ARE MORE VULNERABLE THAN OTHERS. Allied health workers, including occupational therapists, are seeking ways to engage in a meaningful way...as professionals...indi... global citizens. Disaster and Development is a ground breaking book that crosses cultures and contexts to provide a foundation for critical reflection on the role of occupation in disaster and development. Drawing upon the experiences of survivors, and of practitioners, personnel from local and international organizations, researchers and academics, an occupational perspective is illuminated with implications for policy, practice and education. ENDORSEMENTS: WFOT - World Federation of Occupational Therapists"Timely, accessible, and reflecting the real life experiences of people who survive disaster and those that endeavour to help. At last, a unique resource that occupational therapists and others can count on in bringing about survivor-led recovery and resilience." Frank Kronenberg (co-editor, 'Occupational Therapy without Borders')"For students and practitioners this innovative book provides practical insights and guidance to assist individuals, families and communities affected by disaster and provides an important resource for this emerging area of practice."

    • Complete Phlebotomy Exam Review

      • 2nd Edition
      • February 25, 2015
      • Pamela Primrose
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • eBook
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      Prepare for phlebotomy certification and licensure exam success with Complete Phlebotomy Exam Review, 2nd Edition. This comprehensive review book has 1,500 questions. A new pretest provides an assessment of strengths and weaknesses, and a mock certification exam at the end of the book tests your knowledge of necessary information. Organized into chapters that correlate with the trusted textbook by Warekois and Robinson, each chapter includes a content review followed by multiple-choice questions, each with an answer, a rationale, and a page-number reference to information in the companion textbook. An Evolve website offers even more opportunity to practice ,with all the questions in the book plus 500 extra and the ability to sort by category or test in study or exam modes.

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