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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.

  • Bases anatómicas del diagnóstico por imagen

    • 3rd Edition
    • Peter Fleckenstein + 1 more
    • Spanish
    En su tercera edición esta obra sigue siendo el atlas de referencia para el estudio de la anatomía a través de las técnicas de radiodiagnóstico. La obra abraca la totalidad del cuerpo humano e incluye las múltiples técnicas de imagen empleadas en la práctica clínica: rayos X, TC, RM, PET, ecografía y gammagrafía. En el capítulo introductorio se explican brevemente los fundamentos de las diferentes modalidades. La obra cuenta con más de 900 imágenes de las cuales 250 son nuevas, todas han sido cuidadosamente seleccionadas para que sean fácilmente interpretables gracias a su alta calidad y a la completa correspondencia anatómica que las acompaña. Obra de utilidad tanto para estudiantes de Medicina como para médicos en ejercicio como punto de referencia a la hora de relacionar la anatomía con las técnicas de imagen más avanzadas.

  • Therapie funktioneller Dysbalancen mit Kleingeräten

    Stabilisation - Mobilisation - Kräftigung
    • 1st Edition
    • Urs Geiger
    • German
    Die ideale Kombination aus theoretischem Hintergrundwissen und PraxisDie Theorie hilft Ihnen, die wissenschaftliche Basis der Übungen zu verstehen und so auch eigene therapeutische Übungen zu entwickeln oder beschriebene zu erweitern.Der Praxisteil ist nach Körperabschnitten, die funktionell zusammenarbeiten, gegliedert und nicht nach einzelnen Muskeln.Die Autoren zeigen anhand bewährter Kleingeräte wie Theraband, Blackroll, kleinen Hanteln oder Swing Stab, wie Sie ein funktionelles und vielschichtiges Training gestalten können. Funktionseinheiten wie Brustkorb, Becken und Lendenwirbelsäule geben die Struktur vor.Dabei wird stufenweise vorgegangen: von der Klinik über Testübungen zu funktionellem Training und innerhalb diesem von der Mobilisation über die Stabilisation zur Kräftigung.Mehr als 300 farbige Abbildungen sorgen für maximales Verständnis.Therapie funktioneller Dysbalancen mit Kleingeräten eignet sich für: Physiotherapeutinnen und Physiotherapeuten in Praxis und Ausbildung

  • Medizinisches Aufbautraining

    Grundlagen, Indikationen, Klinische Anwendungen
    • 1st Edition
    • Konstantin Karanikas + 1 more
    • German
    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

  • Funktionelles Kraftaufbautraining in der Rehabilitation

    Komplette Trainingsprogramme
    • 7th Edition
    • Jürgen Buchbauer + 1 more
    • German
    Komplett überarbeitet und sorgfältig zusammengestellt, ermöglicht das Übungsprogramm bei häufigen Verletzungen und 55 Krankheitsbildern ein gezieltes und strukturiertes Training. Die bewährten Trainingspläne, jeweils ausgelegt auf ein mehrwöchtiges, unterschiedlich langes Übungsprogramm, fördern und/oder stabilisieren die funktionelle Belastungsfähigkeit der Patienten. Alle Übungen mit genauen Beschreibungen und Fotos der jeweiligen Ausgangs- und Endstellung sowie Kontraindikationen. Neu in der 7.Auflage: Alle Abbildungen neu und in Farbe „Trainingsziel'' und „beachtenswerte Besonderheiten'' bei fast allen Übungen ergänzt Wichtige Aspekte zum Thema Ernährung im Grundlagenteil Sehr übersichtliches neues Layout – die zeitlichen Trainingsabschnitte jetzt noch besser zusammengefasst

  • Deformaciones morfológicas de la columna vertebral

    Tratamiento fisioterapéutico en reeducación postural global RPG
    • 1st Edition
    • Philippe Souchard
    • Spanish
    Obra que aborda el tratamiento de las deformaciones morfológicas de la columna vertebral escrita por el Prof. Philippe Souchard, creador del método de Reeducación Postural Global (RPG). Destacar también la participación en la obra de Rubén Fernández Martínez, fisioterapeuta español y profesor asociado de RPG. Título con un enfoque eminentemente didáctico que se aprecia en los numerosos esquemas e ilustraciones de la obra. Igualmente, se incluyen un número significativo de imágenes radiológicas que ayudan al lector a identificar mejor la deformidad a tratar. Los capítulos tienen una estructura homogénea e incluyen destacados, puntos clave y conclusión para aclarar al lector cuestiones fundamentales del capítulo. Obra dirigida a fisioterapeutas, así como a hosteópatas, terapeutas manuales y otros profesionales involucrados en el tratamiento de los problemas de columna a través del Método de RPG.

  • Joint Range of Motion and Muscle Length Testing

    • 3rd Edition
    • Nancy Berryman Reese + 1 more
    • English
    One of the most comprehensive texts on the market, Joint Range of Motion and Muscle Length Testing, 3rd Edition, is an easy-to-follow reference that guides you in accurately measuring range of motion and muscle length for all age groups. Written by renowned educators, Nancy Berryman Reese and William D. Bandy for both Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy professionals, this book describes in detail the reliability and validity of each technique. A new companion web site features video clips demonstrating over 100 measurement techniques!

  • Nerve Related Injuries and Treatments for the Lower Extremity, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 33-2
    • Stephen L. Barrett
    • English
    Nerve-related injuries of the lower extremity are frequently encountered in orthopaedic practice. Proper and timely diagnosis and treatment are the keys to optimizing outcomes. This issue will include articles on: Introduction to Peripheral Nerve Diagnostics, Epidermal Nerve Fiber Density Biopsy, Lower Extremity Focused Neurological Examination, Metabolic Nerve Entrapment, Lower Extremity Compartment Syndromes, Treatment of Recurrent Morton’s Neuroma, Proximal Tibial Nerve Entrapment and Treatment, and many more exciting articles!

  • Essentials of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy

    • 4th Edition
    • Ellen Hillegass
    • English
    Improve your understanding of the cardiopulmonary system with Essentials of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy, 4th Edition. Based on best practices prescribed in The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, this new edition provides comprehensive coverage of anatomy, physiology, and cardiopulmonary assessment, along with expanded chapters on the growing topics of early mobilization of the ICU patient and acute care management. Using a practical approach, expert author Ellen Hillegass also discusses pathophysiology, pharmacology, and interventions in the outpatient setting.

  • KörperLernen

    Therapieansätze und Strategien für motorisches und Handlungslernen
    • 1st Edition
    • Heidrun Becker
    • German
    Bewegungen und Handlungen (wieder) erlernen steht im Mittelpunkt neurologisch ausgerichteter Ergo- und Physiotherapie. Aber wie erlernen Patienten Bewegungen am besten? Die Autorin stellt die Frage nach körperbezogenem Lernen und Lernprozessen - und erläutert dies in fiktiven Fallbeispielen für die Therapieansätze: Bobath-Konzept Affolter- oder St.-Galler-Modell Perfetti-Konzept: Kognitiv-therapeutis... Übungen kognitive Orientation to daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) Konduktive Förderung (KF) Konzentrative Bewegungstherapie (KBT). Im zweiten Teil werden Denk- und Lernweisen wissenschaftlich untersucht und erstmals eine Theorie des KörperLernens entwickelt. So entsteht ein an der Praxis orientiertes und durch Theorie untermauertes Werk, das Ihnen hilft, die Lernprozesse verschiedener Therapieansätze zu verstehen, Therapiesituationen und das Clinical Reasoning aus der Lernperspektive zu betrachten und für Patienten individuelle Lernstrategien zu entwickeln.

  • Medical Acupuncture

    A Western Scientific Approach
    • 2nd Edition
    • Jacqueline Filshie + 2 more
    • English
    Comprehensively revised and expanded with vital new content, the second edition of Medical Acupuncture continues to explore the realistic integration of acupuncture into conventional medicine. Advocating the Western medical acupuncture approach (WMA), this science-based compendium provides the trained practitioner with all the latest research on the effectiveness of WMA and its associated mechanisms, techniques, clinical practice and evidence.Medical Acupuncture demonstrates a variety of needling techniques and clinical applications within the context of WMA and its evolution from traditional Chinese acupuncture using current knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology alongside the principles of evidence-based medicine.Split into seven sections the book begins by establishing the roots of WMA in the Introduction and then progresses on to describe the mechanisms of action in Section 2, including peripheral components of stimulation and evidence from neuroimaging. Sections 3 and 4 cover clinical approaches (eg, superficial needling, electroacupuncture, safety of acupuncture) and techniques related to acupuncture (TENS, laser therapy). Section 5 takes a closer look at the difficulties faced by trials and reviews while Section 6 goes on to showcase 21 clinical uses of WMA, ranging from chronic pain, mental health, obstetrics and primary care to sports medicine, respiratory conditions and neurology. The final reference section contains dermatome/myotome maps, meridian/channel charts and standard international nomenclature.

  • Neurology for the Speech-Language Pathologist

    • 6th Edition
    • Wanda Webb + 1 more
    • English
    The concise, easy-to-understand Neurology for the Speech-Language Pathologist, 6th Edition provides students and clinicians with a practical guide for the study and understanding of neurology in 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. New content, case studies, and a strong clinical focus make this new edition essential as you move into practice.

  • The Muscular System Manual

    The Skeletal Muscles of the Human Body
    • 4th Edition
    • Joseph E. Muscolino
    • English
    Joe Muscolino’s The Muscular System Manual: The Skeletal Muscles of the Human Body, 4th Edition is an atlas of the muscles of the human body. This approachable, yet detailed, musculoskeletal anatomy manual provides both beginner and advanced students with a thorough understanding of skeletal muscles in a compartmentalized, customizable layout. Each muscle spread shows the individual muscle drawn over a photo of the human body, with an arrow to indicate the line of pull of the muscle, and explains: the muscle name, the origin of that name, Greek and Latin derivations, pronunciation, attachments, actions, eccentric contraction function, isometric contraction function, innervation to two levels of detail with predominant levels in bold, and arterial supply to two levels of detail. This new edition also features robust Evolve resources, an updated art program, and new chapter review and critical thinking questions that encourage you to apply what you have learned to prepare for practice.

  • Foundations for Health Promotion

    • 4th Edition
    • Jane Wills + 1 more
    • English
    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.

  • An Introduction to Medical Terminology for Health Care

    A Self-Teaching Package
    • 5th Edition
    • Andrew Hutton
    • English
    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.

  • Joint Mobilization/Manipulation

    Extremity and Spinal Techniques
    • 3rd Edition
    • Susan L. Edmond
    • English
    Clear, step-by-step guidelines show how to perform Physical Therapy procedures! Joint Mobilization/Manipul... Extremity and Spinal Techniques, 3rd Edition is your go-to resource for evidence-based Interventions treating conditions of the spine and extremities. New full-color photos and illustrations show detail with added realism, and 192 online videos demonstrate the major techniques described in the book. Written by rehabilitation and movement sciences educator Susan Edmond, this text provides current, complete information ranging from the principles of examination and evaluation to making effective manual therapy interventions.

  • Prüfungstraining Notfallmedizin für Heilpraktiker

    • 1st Edition
    • Barbara Anna Schüller + 1 more
    • German
    Einen Notfall nicht zu erkennen oder die Symptomatik falsch einzuschätzen, kann dramatische Folgen haben und bedeutet in der mündlichen Prüfung ''nicht bestanden''. Mit dem Prüfungstraining Notfallmedizin erhalten Sie alle Infos zu Sofortmaßnahmen sowie konkretes Prüfungswissen zu rund 120 Notfällen. Der Aufbau folgt einheitlich dem Akronym R-E-S-C-U-E (Notfall). Richtiges Einschätzen der Situation Emergency Call (Notruf) Stabile Vitalfunktionen sichern Corpus (lat. Körper) lagern, Notfall-Lagerung Unter Beobachtung (fortlaufende Überwachung der Vitalfunktionen) Erstversorgung (Venöser Zugang, Infusion, Beruhigung etc.) Das Schema ist leicht zu merken und hilft Notfälle sicher zu erkennen, die richtigen Maßnahmen zu ergreifen und die Prüfung zu bestehen.

  • Workbook for Health Careers Today

    • 6th Edition
    • Judith Gerdin
    • English
    Reinforce your understanding of health care skills and careers with practical exercises! Corresponding to the chapters in Health Careers Today, 6th Edition by Judith Gerdin, this workbook includes fun and engaging activities to support important concepts. With vocabulary and abbreviations exercises, concept applications, laboratory exercises, coloring and labeling, online activities, and more, Workbook for Health Careers Today is an excellent tool for mastering textbook material and preparing for exams.

  • Managing Pediatric Foot and Ankle Deformity, An issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics of North America

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 20-4
    • Alice Chu
    • English
    Clubfoot is a deformity in which an infant's foot is turned inward so that the bottom of the foot faces sideways or even upward. Approximately one infant in every 1,000 live births will have clubfoot, making it one of the more common congenital (present at birth) foot deformities. If a child's clubfoot is not treated, the foot will remain deformed, and he or she will not be able to walk normally.

  • Clinical Chemistry

    Fundamentals and Laboratory Techniques
    • 1st Edition
    • Donna Larson
    • English
    Gain a clear understanding of pathophysiology and lab testing! Clinical Chemistry: Fundamentals and Laboratory Techniques prepares you for success as a medical lab technician by simplifying complex chemistry concepts and lab essentials including immunoassays, molecular diagnostics, and quality control. A pathophysiologic approach covers diseases that are commonly diagnosed through chemical tests — broken down by body system and category — such as respiratory, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular conditions. Written by clinical chemistry educator Donna Larson and a team of expert contributors, this full-color book is ideal for readers who may have minimal knowledge of chemistry and are learning laboratory science for the first time.

  • The Clinician's Handbook of Natural Medicine

    • 3rd Edition
    • Joseph E. Pizzorno + 2 more
    • English
    Get instant, easy access to the natural medicine expertise you need with The Clinician’s Handbook of Natural Medicine, 3rd Edition. Written by leading authorities in complementary and integrative medicine, this portable handbook offers clear and rational directives on diagnosing and treating 80 diseases and disorders with natural medicine. Inside the pages you’ll find concise summaries of diagnostic procedures, general considerations, therapeutic considerations, and therapeutic approaches for each condition, as well as naturopathic treatment methods like dietary changes, physical therapy advice, exercise modifications, and recommended supplements and botanical medicines. Based on Pizzorno's trusted Textbook of Natural Medicine, 4th Edition and the most current evidence available, it's your key to accessing reliable, natural diagnosis and treatment options in any setting.

  • Tendon Repairs and Transfers for the Foot and Ankle, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine & Surgery

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 33-1
    • Christopher Reeves
    • English
    In this issue, articles will include: Tendon transfers for the acute Achilles Tendon rupture and chronic Achilles Tendon pathology, Tendon transfers and salvaging options for Hallux Varus Deformities, Peroneal tendon transfers and rupture repairs, Principles and Biomechanical considerations of tendon transfers, Youngs Tenosuspension and many more!

  • Health Careers Today

    • 6th Edition
    • Judith Gerdin
    • English
    Find the health career that’s right for you! Health Careers Today, 6th Edition offers a practical overview to help you make an informed decision in choosing a profession. Not only does this book discuss the roles and responsibilities of various occupations, it provides a solid foundation in the skills that each health career requires. Clear explanations of anatomy and physiology provide essential knowledge of the human body and show how A&P applies to different careers. From experienced educator Judith Gerdin, this edition adds three new chapters, and an Evolve companion website includes exercises and competency skill sheets.

  • 2016 HCPCS Level II Professional Edition

    • 1st Edition
    • Carol J. Buck
    • English
    For quick, accurate, and efficient coding, pick this best-selling HCPCS professional reference! From coding expert Carol J. Buck, 2016 HCPCS Level II, Professional Edition provides a spiral-bound, easy-to-use guide to the latest Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System codes. It helps you locate specific codes, comply with coding regulations, optimize reimbursement, report patient data, code Medicare cases, master ICD-10 coding, and more. This professional edition features a full-color design, Netter’s Anatomy illustrations, dental codes, and ASC (Ambulatory Surgical Center) payment and status indicators.

  • Clinical Hematology Atlas

    • 5th Edition
    • Bernadette F. Rodak + 1 more
    • English
    Ensure you are accurately identifying cells at the microscope with Clinical Hematology Atlas, 5th Edition. An excellent companion to Rodak's Hematology: Clinical Principles & Applications, this award-winning atlas offers complete coverage of the basics of hematologic morphology, including examination of the peripheral blood smear, basic maturation of the blood cell lines, and information on a variety of clinical disorders. Nearly 500 photomicrographs, schematic diagrams, and electron micrographs vividly illustrate hematology from normal cell maturation to the development of various pathologies so you can be sure you’re making accurate conclusions in the lab.

  • Orthopedic Management of the Hip and Pelvis

    • 1st Edition
    • Scott W. Cheatham + 1 more
    • English
    Provide effective treatment of hip and pelvic disorders! Orthopedic Management of the Hip and Pelvis offers evidence-based information on the care of non-surgical and surgical patients with common pathologies and injuries. Comprehensive guidelines cover a wide range of topics, from anatomy and assessment to strains, tears, and disorders that affect groups such as females, children, dancers, and patients with arthritis. Full-color illustrations and real-life case studies demonstrate how concepts can be applied in clinical practice. Written by physical therapy and orthopedics experts Scott Cheatham and Morey Kolber, this is the first book in the market to focus solely on disorders of the hip and pelvis region.

  • Documentation for Rehabilitation

    A Guide to Clinical Decision Making in Physical Therapy
    • 3rd Edition
    • Lori Quinn + 1 more
    • English
    Better patient management starts with better documentation! Documentation for Rehabilitation: A Guide to Clinical Decision Making in Physical Therapy, 3rd Edition shows how to accurately document treatment progress and patient outcomes. Designed for use by rehabilitation professionals, documentation guidelines are easily adaptable to different practice settings and patient populations. Realistic examples and practice exercises reinforce concepts and encourage you to apply what you’ve learned. Written by expert physical therapy educators Lori Quinn and James Gordon, this book will improve your skills in both documentation and clinical reasoning.

  • Facility Coding Exam Review 2016

    The Certification Step
    • 1st Edition
    • Carol J. Buck
    • English
    Prepare to succeed on your facility coding exam with Facility Coding Exam Review 2016: The Certification Step! From leading coding author and educator Carol J. Buck, this exam review provides complete coverage of all topics included on the facility coding certification exam — including anatomy, terminology, and pathophysiology for each body system; reimbursement issues; CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM/PCS coding (with ICD-9-CM posted on Evolve companion website); and more. Two full practice exams simulate the testing experience, include answers and rationales, and provide enough practice to reassure even the most insecure exam-taker. It’s the only facility coding exam review you need!

  • Ethical Dimensions in the Health Professions

    • 6th Edition
    • Regina F. Doherty + 1 more
    • English
    Learn to recognize, understand, and resolve ethical problems in the workplace with Ethical Dimensions in the Health Professions, 6th Edition. Ideal for all practicing and aspiring healthcare professionals, this unique text gives readers a solid foundation in basic ethical theory, the terms and concepts of ethics, and the numerous ethical issues surrounding health care today. The new sixth edition centers on the six-step decision-making process and includes expanded patient case studies and an increased emphasis on working within inter-professional care teams toward the resolution of ethical problems. With all of its tools and guidance, Ethical Dimensions gives readers the framework needed to make ethical and effective choices in the workplace.

  • Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation

    A Practical Guide
    • 4th Edition
    • Rebecca Saunders + 4 more
    • English
    Blending the latest technical and clinical skills of hand surgery and hand therapy, Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation: A Practical Guide, 4th Edition walks you through the treatment of common medical conditions affecting the upper extremities and highlights non-surgical and surgical procedures for these conditions. This expanded fourth edition presents the latest research in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation and provides the purpose and rationale for treatment options.

  • Meister der klassischen Homöopathie. Klinische Materia Medica

    Vorlesungen zur Arzneimittellehre
    • 1st Edition
    • Urban & Fischer Elsevier GmbH
    • German
    In seinen 73 Vorlesungen beschreibt E. A. Farrington 600 Arzneimittel der homöopathischen Materia Medica. Jedes Mittel wird analysiert, indem er dessen Vergleichsmittel gegenüberstellt und so am klinischen Leitsymptom die verschiedenen Arzneimittel thematisch und differenzialdiagnost... voneinander abgrenzt. Darüber hinaus zeigt Farrington die systematische Ordnung der Arzneien nach den botanischen Familien, Klassen und chemischen Ordnungssystemen. Diese zusätzlichen Informationen helfen Ihnen, die tieferen Beziehungen der Arzneisymptome zueinander und die typischen Symptome jeweiliger Arzneifamilien zu verstehen. „Der Farrington“ gehört seit langem zu den unverzichtbaren Standardwerken der Homöopathie. In der werkgetreuen und quellenkritischen Übersetzung des preisgekrönten Rainer Wilbrand ist das Werk ein Juwel der klassischen homöopathischen Literatur.

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

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 32-4
    • Thomas S. Roukis
    • English
    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!

  • Positional Release Techniques

    • 4th Edition
    • Leon Chaitow
    • English
    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
    • Jean W. Solomon + 1 more
    • English
    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
    • und Aurikulotherapie Deutsche Akademie f. Akupunktur + 1 more
    • German
    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

  • Atlas of Surface Palpation

    Anatomy of the Neck, Trunk, Upper and Lower Limbs
    • 3rd Edition
    • Serge Tixa
    • English
    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.

  • Advanced Techniques in Musculoskeletal Medicine & Physiotherapy

    Using Minimally Invasive Therapies in Practice
    • 1st Edition
    • Fermín Valera Garrido + 1 more
    • English
    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
    • Lorraine J. Doucette
    • English
    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-CM Standard Edition

    • 1st Edition
    • Carol J. Buck
    • English
    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!

  • 2016 ICD-10-PCS Standard Edition

    • 1st Edition
    • Carol J. Buck
    • English
    Select and build procedure codes accurately with Carol J. Buck's 2016 ICD-10-PCS: Standard Edition. Designed by coders for coders, this practical 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, these features make procedure coding faster and easier. Also included is a companion website with the latest coding news and updates!

  • A Practical Approach to Musculoskeletal Medicine

    Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment
    • 4th Edition
    • Elaine Atkins + 2 more
    • English
    This refreshing fourth edition of the established evidence-based textbook by Elaine Atkins, Jill Kerr and Emily Goodlad continues to uphold the Cyriax approach to clinical reasoning, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.Renamed A Practical Approach to Musculoskeletal Medicine, to reflect globally understood terminology, it focuses on the principles and practice of musculoskeletal medicine, providing practical guidance and tips for clinical practice based on extensive clinical experience and evidence.The book is split into three sections. Section 1 presents the theory underpinning musculoskeletal medicine. The histology and behaviour of the soft tissues follow, with a review of the healing process, to enhance understanding of the effects of injury on the soft tissues. The first section ends with the principles of treatment as applied in musculoskeletal medicine and discusses the techniques of mobilization and injection, aims and application, and indications for use.Section 2 adopts a regional approach. Anatomy is presented, including useful tips on surface marking to locate commonly injured anatomical structures. Assessment, lesions and treatment techniques are discussed for each region as appropriate for the stage in the healing process.Section 3 provides resources to support the recording of assessment and to ensure safety, especially whilst learning the musculoskeletal medicine approach.A Practical Approach to Musculoskeletal Medicine comprehensively and critically discusses current literature. It is a complete reference source for students and postgraduate medical practitioners, physiotherapists, osteopaths and other allied health professionals, including occupational therapists and podiatrists. It is essential reading.

  • Public Health Mini-Guides: Diabetes

    • 1st Edition
    • Josie Evans + 1 more
    • English
    Public Health Mini-Guides: Diabetes provides up-to-date, evidence-based information in a convenient pocket-sized format. Diabetes is a worldwide public health concern and is being referred to as the ‘global epidemic of diabetes’, the ‘silent epidemic’ and the ‘diabetes timebomb’. The increasing incidence of diabetes, the heavy burden of morbidity and mortality associated with diabetes, and its spiralling healthcare costs, underpin the importance of a public health approach to its prevention and management. This Mini-Guide explores in more detail how public health practice might address some of these issues.

  • Career Development for Health Professionals

    Success in School & on the Job
    • 4th Edition
    • Lee Haroun
    • English
    Master the skills you need to succeed in the classroom and as a health care professional! Filled with tips and strategies, Career Development for Health Professionals, 4th Edition provides the skills required to achieve four important goals: 1) complete your educational program, 2) think like a health care professional, 3) find the right jobs, and 4) attain long-term career success. This edition includes a new chapter on professionalism and online activities challenging you to apply what you’ve learned. Written by respected educator Lee Haroun, this practical resource helps you maximize your potential and grow into a competent, caring, well-rounded member of the health care team.

  • Leitfaden Kommunikation im therapeutischen Alltag

    Physiotherapie, Ergotherapie, Sprachtherapie; Von A wie "Aktives Zuhören" bis Z wie "Zeitdruck"
    • 1st Edition
    • Michael - Markus Lippka
    • German
    Kommunizieren – aber richtig Kommunikation kann zur echten Herausforderung im Therapiealltag werden. Denn alle, die viel Zeit am Stück mit ihren Patienten verbringen, geraten u.U. in ein psycho-soziales Spannungsfeld. Das Buch zeigt Ihnen anhand konkreter Dialoge, wie Kommunikation gelingen kann und bietet umsetzbare Strategien und Techniken aus der systemischen Kommunikation. So lernen Sie mit unterschiedlichen Patienten unterschiedlich zu kommunizieren – von A wie Angststörung, Aggression, Atemnot, Angehörige und Abhängigkeit bis Z wie Zwangsstörung und Zuhören. Das Buch versteht sich als Nachschlagwerk, das mit Ihnen „spricht“, einfach zu bedienen ist und die täglichen Herausforderungen des Austausches hilfreich begleitet.

  • Crashkurs Heilpraktikerprüfung

    Übungen - Checklisten - Prüfungstipps
    • 4th Edition
    • Jürgen Sengebusch + 1 more
    • German
    Auch Lernen will gelernt sein Effektive Lernstrategien, Arbeitsanleitungen, um sich die prüfungsrelevanten Themen systematisch zu erarbeiten, strukturierte Zusammenfassungen und Checklisten, die die Inhalte prüfungsrelevant gewichten – das alles und mehr bietet Ihnen der Crashkurs Heilpraktikerprüfung... Die einzelnen Gebiete geordnet nach Organsystemen Anatomie, Physiologie und Pathologie in überschaubaren und begreifbaren Einheiten Übersichtliche Tabellen und schematische Darstellungen Merksätze, prüfungsrelevanten Tipps und Checklisten, Exkurs zu Anamnese und Befunderhebung Neu in der 4. Auflage: komplett durchgesehen und auf den aktuellen medizinischen Stand gebracht Kapitel „Das kranke Kind" Einzelne Bereiche nochmals komprimiert und gestrafft für besseres Verständnis Übersichtsgrafiken noch klarer und praxisorientierter

  • Sanidad lean

    • 1st Edition
    • Carles Martin Fumadó + 1 more
    • Spanish
    El objetivo principal de esta obra es sentar las bases para la aplicación de la corriente de Lean Management en la asistencia sanitaria mejorando la calidad de la asistencia sanitaria, ofreciendo mejores servicios al paciente y mejorando las capacidades del equipo sanitario humano. Los contenidos tratan de cubrir los conocimientos básicos de Lean Management de una manera sistematizada y al mismo tiempo crear una base para que el lector pueda profundizar más de una manera autónoma y entender los beneficios que aporta a la gestión de los sistemas sanitarios. La propuesta de contenidos se convierte en una referencia en cuanto a conocimientos y estructura de aplicación del lean management en sanidad. El contenido de la obra se distribuye en dos partes, una que recoge contenidos introductorios sobre la metodología Lean y una segunda con cuestiones y planteamientos prácticos. Los autores tienen una amplia experiencia en la aplicación del Lean Management y en su aplicacíón a la asistencia médica y analizan el potencial del Lean Management como sistema de gestión y marco para el diseño de los sistemas de prestación de atención médica del futuro.

  • Stroke Rehabilitation

    A Function-Based Approach
    • 4th Edition
    • Glen Gillen
    • English
    Learn to confidently manage the growing number of stroke rehabilitation clients with Gillen’s Stroke Rehabilitation: A Function-Based Approach, 4th Edition. Using a holistic and multidisciplinary approach, this text remains the only comprehensive, evidence-based stroke rehabilitation resource for occupational therapists. The new edition has been extensively updated with the latest information, along with more evidence-based research added to every chapter. As with previous editions, this comprehensive reference uses an application-based method that integrates background medical information, samples of functionally based evaluations, and current treatment techniques and intervention strategies.

  • Meister der klassischen Homöopathie. Materia Medica Viva 2. A.

    Homöopathische Arzneimittel Abies canadensis - Euphrasia officinalis
    • 2nd Edition
    • Georgos Vithoulkas
    • German
    Jetzt als Einbänder in neuem Layout Arzneimittel lebendig auf den Punkt zu bringen – so, dass der Homöopath sich die Mittel vorstellen und sich dauerhaft merken kann: das ist die große Stärke von Georgos Vithoulkas. In seiner Materia Medica Viva (von Abies canadensis bis Euphrasia officinalis) hat er beinahe 150 Mittel beschrieben. Eines der bedeutendsten Materia-Medica-Proje... der klassischen Homöopathie Einzigartige Darstellung von Arzneimitteln, bei denen aus der Mittelidee die „essenziellen Merkmale" entwickelt werden Auch „kleine" bislang unbekannte Mittel ausführlich beschrieben Die neue, 2. Auflage: in einem großen Einzelband – alle Arzneimittel übersichtlich und leicht zu finden in neuem, ansprechenden Layout – optimal fürs das Arzneimittelstudium

  • Ultrasound: The Requisites

    • 3rd Edition
    • Barbara S. Hertzberg + 1 more
    • English
    This bestselling volume in The Requisites™ Series provides a comprehensive introduction to timely ultrasound concepts, ensuring quick access to all the essential tools for the effective practice of ultrasonography. Comprehensive yet concise, Ultrasound covers everything from basic principles to advanced state-of-the-art techniques. This title perfectly fulfills the career-long learning, maintenance of competence, reference, and review needs of residents, fellows, and practicing physicians.

  • Foot and Ankle Osteotomies, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 32-3
    • Christopher F. Hyer
    • English
    This issue will discuss the techniques for various osteotomies of the foot and ankle. Articles included are: Osteotomies of the first ray for hallux abductovalgus correction, Central metatarsal osteotomies for deformity correction, Osteotomies of the fifth metatarsal, Minimal invasive surgery osteotomies for the forefoot/midfoot, Minimal invasive surgery osteotomies of hind foot/ankle, Corrective osteotomies used in pes planovalgus reconstruction, and many more!

  • Dysphagia

    Clinical Management in Adults and Children
    • 2nd Edition
    • Michael E. Groher + 1 more
    • English
    Get all the information you need to confidently manage dysphagia in professional practice with Dysphagia: Clinical Management in Adults and Children, 2nd Edition! This logically organized, evidence-based resource reflects the latest advancements in dysphagia in an approachable and user-friendly manner to help you master the clinical evaluation and diagnostic decision-making processes. New coverage of the latest insights and research along with expanded information on infant and child swallowing will help prepare you for the conditions you’ll face in the clinical setting. Plus, the realistic case scenarios and detailed review questions threaded throughout the book will help you develop the clinical reasoning skills needed for professional success.

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