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  • Nursing the Surgical Patient

    • 3rd Edition
    • Rosie Pudner
    • English
    The new edition of this highly successful text brings it fully up to date with recent developments in surgical nursing, and includes a new chapter on perioperative stress and anxiety . The need for surgical nurses to remain at the cutting edge in relation to their knowledge and skills has never been greater, as the demands of higher patient throughput and reduced hospital stays take their toll.Nursing the Surgical Patient is written for, and by, nurses. It adopts a patient-centred approach to the care of people requiring a wide variety of surgical procedures. Compiled by experienced practitioners and educators in the field, it covers relevant anatomy and physiology, investigations, brief information on relevant medical conditions leading to surgery, an outline of the surgical procedures and the nursing care the patient will require.The key nursing care issues are described and explored, with case studies and care plans to bring theory to life. Comprehensive and research-based, yet accessible and engaging, Nursing the Surgical Patients a vital companion to nurses caring for surgical patients in either the primary or secondary care setting.This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States.

  • Chair Massage

    • 1st Edition
    • Patricia Holland + 1 more
    • English
    Expand your practice and attract new clients with chair massage! A practical, visual guide to this rapidly growing field, Chair Massage helps you develop a basic routine and adapt to different clients and situations. Expert authors Patricia M. Holland, MC, LMT, and Sandra K. Anderson, BA, LMT, NCTMB, provide coverage of massage techniques, chair adjustment, body mechanics, and applying pressure, plus specific routines for the lower back, shoulders, neck/head, and arm/hand regions -- with full-color photographs clearly demonstrating each technique. A chapter on the business aspects of seated massage helps you market and manage your practice successfully.

  • Complete Phlebotomy Exam Review

    • 1st Edition
    • Pamela Primrose
    • English
    Complete Phlebotomy Exam Review contains1,000 questions and a wealth of content review to prepare you for the phlebotomy certification exams; a mock certification exam at the end of the book tests your knowledge of necessary information, while an Evolve website offers even more opportunity for practice. The text and Evolve site combine to provide the most comprehensive review available to succeed on the certification exams.

  • Pregnancy and Childbirth

    A holistic approach to massage and bodywork
    • 1st Edition
    • Suzanne Yates
    • English
    Pregnancy and childbirth brings together, for the first time, western and eastern approaches providing a sound amalgamation of theoretical and practical information for bodywork practitioners world-wide. It describes in detail the application of massage and shiatsu from early pregnancy, including work during labour and for the first year postnatally for the mother. This is a useful source of information for massage therapists, shiatsu practitioners, osteopaths, physical therapists, chiropractors, reflexologists, aromatherapists, acupuncturists, yoga and Pilates instructors.

  • Rheumatology

    Evidence-Based Practice for Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists
    • 1st Edition
    • Krysia Dziedzic + 1 more
    • English
    Rheumatology is an indispensable resource for physiotherapists, occupational therapists and other health professionals, offering practical approaches to the treatment and management of rheumatic musculoskeletal conditions. The text focuses on applying evidence-based understanding of these conditions to clinical context. The specific disease chapters cover: incidence and prevalence of the condition; clinical presentation and diagnosis; red flags; clinical assessment; important first treatments, early intermediate and long term management; prognosis and long term outcomes. Supporting case histories of increasing complexity and study activities illustrate the clinical relevance of the treatment and management approaches.

  • Back Pain - A Movement Problem

    A clinical approach incorporating relevant research and practice
    • 1st Edition
    • Josephine Key
    • English
    Back Pain: a movement problem is a practical manual to assist all students and clinicians concerned with the evaluation, diagnosis and management of the movement related problems seen in those with spinal pain disorders. It offers an integrative model of posturomovement dysfunction which describes the more commonly observed features and related key patterns of altered control. This serves as a framework, guiding the practitioner’s assessment of the individual patient.

  • Human Movement

    An Introductory Text
    • 6th Edition
    • Tony Everett + 1 more
    • English
    The sixth edition of this popular text introducing human movement to a range of readers, offers the building blocks, signposts and opportunities to think about the application and integration of basic Human Movement theory. It confirms basic knowledge which is then applied to specific areas. Drawing on the expertise of a range of authors from the healthcare professions, the new edition has adopted a themed approach that links chapters in context. The strength of this current edition is the explicit chapter integration which attempts to mimic the realities of human movement. The themed approach explores the psychosocial influences on movement. Integration is further facilitated by increased cross-referencing between the chapters and the innovative use of one themed case study throughout. Framed about a family unit, this case study enables chapter authors to explicitly apply the content of their chapters to the real world of human movement. Taken as a whole, this more integrated format will enable readers to see the reality and complexity of human movement.

  • Acupuncture in the Treatment of Pain

    An Integrative Approach
    • 1st Edition
    • Marcus Backer + 1 more
    • English
    Acupuncture in the Treatment of Pain is aimed at both beginners and experienced practitioners who are treating patients with painful conditions. It provides an integrative approach using conventional and traditional Chinese Medicine in the treatment of pain with acupuncture. It is especially suited for conventionally (western) trained physicians, who are interested in complementary approaches and seek a guideline to judge the potentials and limits of acupuncture in the treatment of pain. The book consists of two parts. The first part (chapter 2-8) gives the background for both traditional Chinese concepts to pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of pain and basics of the conventional, western approach to pain treatment. The second part (chapter 9-17) gives detailed information for the integrative treatment of all common painful conditions. For every single indication, conventional and traditional Chinese treatment options (including Chinese phytotherapy) are shown and the value of acupuncture, scientific data about its efficacy, and its possible mode of action (in western-physiologica... terms) are discussed. For all readers this book offers a modern integrative approach, which is based on scientific data and the clinical experience of the authors that Western and Traditional Chinese medicine complement each other and can create synergistic effects.

  • Introductory Biomechanics

    • 1st Edition
    • Andrew Kerr
    • English
    An interactive text ideal for all health and sports professional students who require a basic understanding of the major biomechanical principles they meet in practice, including movement analysis and tissue mechanics. Starting from the point of zero-knowledge, this book presents what can be a very dry and difficult area, in an engaging and visual way using everyday objects to illustrate the principles and linking this to human anatomy and movement . Less time is spent on mathematics and classic mechanics with greater emphasis on how these principles are applied to professional practice Introductory Biomechanics uses workbook–style learning diffusing manageable chunks of theory with learning activities and ultimately making the link back to clinical application. The accompanying CD is closely tied in with the text, containing video clips and real motion analysis data of walking, jumping, cycling and rising from a chair. There are also numerous animations of principles in action. The user is in control of most clips and animations and can change settings and manipulate variables practically showing biomechanics in action. The CD also contains a dynamic quiz drawing randomly from a pool of over 70 questions (MCQs, fill-in-the-blanks, true/false) which also provides feedback and percentage score on completion.

  • Payne's Handbook of Relaxation Techniques

    A Practical Guide for the Health Care Professional
    • 4th Edition
    • Rosemary A. Payne + 1 more
    • English
    Payne’s Handbook of Relaxation Techniques provides the health care professional with a practical introduction to a variety of approaches to relaxation, both somatic and cognitive, that may usefully contribute to patient care. Rosemary Payne is an experienced clinical therapist with a deep understanding of the problems facing the busy practitioner. In the 4th edition she combines her experience with that of Marie Donaghy, author, professor of Physiotherapy and member of the British Psychological Society. They aim to provide a quick and informative guide to selecting the most appropriate relaxation technique for each client. Payne’s handbook of Relaxation Techniques has with the past 3 editions established itself as a unique source book for all those health professionals involved in teaching relaxation.

  • Chinese Herbal Formulas: Treatment Principles and Composition Strategies

    • 1st Edition
    • Yifan Yang
    • English
    Traditionally the study of Chinese herbal formulas has involved memorizing hundreds of classic formulas, and recognizing and summarizing the relevant treatment rules and formula-making strategies in order to create appropriate formulas for treatment. This new book by Yifan Yang, author of Chinese Herbal Medicines: Comparisons and Characteristics (which pioneered the comparative method of single herb study), introduces a new approach to formula study. The reader is shown how to use the basic treatment rules and composition strategies, abstrated from hundreds of formulas, in order to create individual formulas for treating a variety of syndromes. The method is clear and easy to understand, with a systematic approach and an emphasis on essential knowledge. Key features 19 common syndromes and 60 sub-syndromes are described and discussed in detail, illustrated with clear line drawings Chinese diagnosis of syndromes are realated to the Western disease names Treatment principles and plans are given for each syndrome Principles of herb selection are introduced with recommendations and explanations of specific herbs in relation to each syndrome 166 classic formulas are given as examples Treatment strategies in complicated syndromes, treatment sequences, cautionary advice for herbs and combinations with Western drugs, dosage management in a variety of conditions and commonly used pairs of herbs are all discussed Detailed indexes and contents lists facilitate quick reference and searching within the text. Chinese Herbal Formulas: Treatment Principles and Composition Strategies is written by an experienced practitioner and lecturer of Chinese herbal medicine. It is the ideal companion to Chinese Herbal Medicines: Comparisons and Characteristics, by the same author.

  • The Student's Companion to Physiotherapy

    A Survival Guide
    • 1st Edition
    • Nick Southorn
    • English
    The Student's Companion to Physiotherapy is a comprehensive guide to help ease the stresses and strains of studying physiotherapy. It puts a lighter spin on a very challenging time but is very informative, identifying the vital facts in anatomy and physiology; neurological physiotherapy; electrotherapy; respiratory physiotherapy; musculoskeletal physiotherapy; pharmacology; bio-psychosocial approach; paediatrics; portfolio development; and methods of work/assessment. The content here is orchestrated by students wanting to share their knowledge with fellow students and this book will be a trusty companion for all budding physiotherapists.

  • Être un soignant heureux : le défi

    Fluidifier les relations et apprivoiser les émotions
    • 1st Edition
    • Xavier De La Tribonnière + 1 more
    • French
    Les études scientifiques et les reportages dans les médias témoignent du malaise croissant des soignants. Ce malaise et cette souffrance au travail ont des origines diverses : restructuration des établissements de santé, confrontation à des logiques difficiles à concilier, mise à mal des valeurs soignantes par la logique de rentabilité, perte de sens du rôle de soignant… Le stress et le "burn out" qui en découlent se ressentent au sein des équipes. Les mots « déshumanisation » et « manque de reconnaissance » reviennent fréquemment dans les échanges. Ce livre offre une superbe opportunité pour beaucoup de soignants d'explorer leur pratique et de prendre conscience de certaines subtilités de la relation humaine, afin qu'ils ne s'engouffrent pas dans le tourbillon négatif des débordements émotionnels. L'auteur donne la parole aux soignants à travers des témoignages. Les thèmes évoqués concernent les préoccupations quotidiennes : relations soignants-patients, bientraitance et gestion de la violence, coopération entre soignants et familles, relations professionnelles, stress et émotions. Au fil des cas présentés, l'auteur invite le lecteur à une démarche d'analyse et de réflexion. Puis elle propose, dans un style direct et parfois humoristique, des actions concrètes et un regard nouveau afin d'accroître une compétence relationnelle et cultiver des instants de bien-être et de plaisir au cœur du soin.

  • Reflexology in Pregnancy and Childbirth

    • 1st Edition
    • Denise Tiran
    • English
    Reflexology in Pregnancy and Childbirth is a definitive text on the safe and appropriate use of reflex zone therapy in pregnancy, labour and the puerperium, focusing on evidence-based practice, professional accountability and application of a comprehensive knowledge of the therapy related to reproductive physiology. Denise Tiran, an experienced midwife, reflex zone therapist, university lecturer and Director of Expectancy – the Expectant Parents’ Complementary Therapies Consultancy - has an international reputation in the field of maternity complementary therapies, has researched and written extensively on reflexology, and has treated nearly 5000 pregnant women with structural reflex zone therapy. KEY FEATURES Case histories to ease application of theory to practice Charts, tables and diagrams are used throughout for ease of learning Includes a section on conception, infertility and sub-fertility Covers legalities and ethical issues.

  • Natural Standard Herb & Supplement Guide

    An Evidence-Based Reference
    • 1st Edition
    • Natural Standard
    • English
    Covering 400 herbs and supplements, Natural Standard Herb & Supplement Guide: An Evidence-Based Reference provides the high-quality, up-to-date, unbiased information you need to advise your patients. No other book can match its expertise and attention to evidence! Each monograph is concise and easy to read, and includes uses, dosage information, safety considerations, and interactions with drugs and other herbs and supplements. At-a-glance research summaries and an alphabetical organization allow for quick lookup in busy settings!

  • The Pediatric Pes Planovalgus Deformity, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 27-1
    • Neal M Blitz
    • English
    Topics will include: History, Etiology and Pathophysiology of the Pediatric Pes Planovalgus Deformity; Clinical Diagnosis and Assessment of the Pediatric Pes Planovalgus; Flexible Pediatric Pes Planovalgus: Conservative and Surgical Treatment Options; Rigid Pediatric Pes Planovalgus: Conservative and Surgical Treatment Options; and Pediatric Metatarsus Adductus and Skewfoot Deformity.

  • Using Whole Body Vibration in Physical Therapy and Sport

    Clinical practice and treatment exercises
    • 1st Edition
    • Alfio Albasini + 2 more
    • English
    Using Whole Body Vibration in Physical Therapy and Sport is an innovative new manual demonstrating the application of vibration technology to the treatment of pathologies such as osteoporosis, osteopenia, stroke and different musculoskeletal disorders. It covers pathology on the upper and lower extremities as well as the whole spine. New treatment strategies are practically and logically presented with recommended exercises and accompanying instructions which can be applied using the vibration platforms. Rationale is given for selected vibration frequencies, amplitudes and modes for the duration and frequency of the exercise session. The manual is grounded in evidence underpinned by a thorough literature review (including a balanced view of both pros and cons) and clinical cases. The authors present clinical treatment parameters that are evidence-based and have supportive physiological rationale that is consistent with the nature of the pathology being treated. The text is further supported by online access to over 35 video clips demonstrating the possible treatment exercises. This must-have guide for clinicians and therapists enables use of whole body vibration as a treatment and ensures best practice throughout.

  • Cases in Pre-hospital and Retrieval Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Daniel Ellis + 1 more
    • English
    Cases in Pre-hospital and Retrieval Medicine is a supplementary case book with a self directed approach, designed to complement core texts such as Cameron, or Sanders.The book focuses on the principles of PHC and Retrieval medicine and the continuum of care of the critically injured trauma patient in the field. It is case based and uses real pre-hospital and retrieval situations, presented in question format followed by an extensive discussion highlighting key areas of the specialty. The questions and answers are each 3 – 4 pages in length and most are accompanied by a photo from author archives/real events.The questions have been divided into those with a predominantly pre-hospital theme and those based around retrieval medicine. A third section covers service development and special situations.

  • Business and Professional Skills for Massage Therapists

    • 1st Edition
    • Sandy Fritz
    • English
    Develop the business skills necessary to succeed in massage therapy with help from respected massage educator and business owner, Sandy Fritz! With a user-friendly approach and comprehensive support tools, this authoritative guide delivers a working knowledge of essential concepts for employees or owners of a massage therapy practice and helps you prepare for the professional challenges that await you in the real world.

  • Chinese Herbal Medicines: Comparisons and Characteristics

    • 2nd Edition
    • Yifan Yang
    • English
    Students and practitioners of Chinese herbal medicine must learn hundreds of commonly used herbs as the first step in studying Chinese herbal medicine. Additionally, junior practitioners lack the clinical experience required to ensure that they can skilfully select the appropriate herbs to use in the formulas. This presents them with a major challenge. Chinese Herbal Medicines: Comparisons and Characteristics presents a method of learning individual herbs through vivid and clear discussion of their characteristics and through a comparison with other herbs of their characteristics and strengths. This clear and logical approach makes it easy for the user to understand and memorize the functions of specific herbs. It also enables experienced practitioners to improve their therapeutic results through the use of better formulas. Key features of the new edition Retains the same easy to follow format as the first edition Presents detailed comparisons and discussions of commonly used Chinese herbs Provides a series of thought-provoking questions with very detailed answers Structured to help the reader to learn and memorize the content more easily The easy-to-use question-andanswer format is convenient to apply in the consulting room Includes discussion of clinical applications to help with the practical use of the information in clinical setting Revised and updated with particular emphasis on the safe use of Chinese herbal medicines New appendices provide information on safe dosages, commonly used herbal combinations and the meanings of Chinese words used in herbal names Provides a sound foundation for the study and practice of Chinese herbal medicine. Chinese Herbal Medicinse: Comparisons and Characteristics is already wellknown to students and practitioners of Chinese herbal medicine. This new, improved edition will continue to be of value to students and practitioners alike. It is now supported by a new companion volume by the same author entitled Chinese Herbal Formulas: Treatment Principles and Composition Strategies. Together these two books provide a sound foundation for the study and practice of Chinese herbal medicine.

  • Planning and Positioning in MRI

    • 1st Edition
    • Anne Bright
    • English
    Positioning in MRI is a clinical manual about the creation of magnetic resonance images. This manual focuses upon patient positioning and image planning. The manual is organised by body region and provides valuable insight into - Patient pathology on MRI. Considerations when positioning both the patient and coil. Imaging planes. Anatomical image alignment. This manual is a comprehensive highly visual reference to the planning and positioning of patients and coils in MR imaging. High quality imaging specific to patient pathology is encouraged through the focus on ‘considerations’ specific to coil and patient placement and imaging plane selection.

  • Mosby's Review Questions for the Speech-Language Pathology PRAXIS Examination

    • 1st Edition
    • Dennis M. Ruscello + 1 more
    • English
    With approximately 1,400 practice questions – more than any other exam review – this unique book/CD-ROM package provides the most complete, reliable preparation available for the PRAXIS II subject assessment examination. Review questions can be selected to match the style and question distribution of the real exam to familiarize you with the examination experience and help you build test-taking confidence.

  • Selected Topics, An Issue of Ultrasound Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 4-2
    • Vikram S. Dogra
    • English
    This issue provides a timely update on the use of ultrasound to image various organ systems as well as the musculoskeletal system.

  • Saunders Pharmaceutical Word Book 2010

    • 1st Edition
    • Ellen Drake
    • English
    Written by transcriptionists for transcriptionists, this drug reference lets you quickly locate the correct spelling and capitalization of more than 27,000 brand-name and generic drugs. It includes the corresponding uses of those drugs, cross-referencing of brand names to generics, and the usual methods of administration (e.g., capsule, IV, cream). To help you avoid errors, it also contains the indications of approved drugs and standard dosages.

  • Gastrointestinal Tract Imaging

    An Evidence-Based Practice Guide
    • 1st Edition
    • Julie Nightingale + 1 more
    • English
    This book offers a unique insight into the rapidly changing radiology service, and offers introductory chapters which provide the fundamental underpinning knowledge required for safe and effective GI practice. Subsequent chapters discuss the evidence base related to a range of imaging procedures suitable for investigation of upper and lower GI symptoms, supported by key pathology chapters. The book also explores the range of treatments available for the more common GI tract pathology.

  • Practice Handbook of Acupuncture

    • 1st Edition
    • Gertrude Kubiena + 1 more
    • English
    Do you know the precise location and actions of BL-17? Do you really know the difference between the finger-cun and body-cun? Did you know that many of the master points are located on the ren mai? You don't have much time to spend for looking for points for particular conditons. Answers to these questions and much more are all waiting for you in this book by Gertrude Kubiena and her team.. They have succeeded in presenting acupuncture and TCM in a concise way, pointing out principles and connections and therefore making clinical application easier.

  • Orthopedic Rehabilitation Clinical Advisor

    • 1st Edition
    • Derrick Sueki + 1 more
    • English
    Access the information you need to confidently diagnose and treat musculoskeletal disorders at a glance! With a "5-books-in-1" approach, this essential clinical reference provides up-to-date diagnostic and therapeutic information on over 200 orthopedic conditions in a bulleted, quick-reference format ideal for both students and practitioners. Content is written entirely by orthopedic physical therapists and is logically organized to promote accurate, efficient differential diagnosis and intervention.

  • Auricular Acupuncture Diagnosis

    • 1st Edition
    • Marco Romoli
    • English

  • Comprendre la kinésithérapie respiratoire

    Du diagnostic au projet thérapeutique
    • 3rd Edition
    • Marc Antonello + 1 more
    • French
    Cet ouvrage consacré à la rééducation respiratoire propose une approche originale dans son contenu comme dans sa présentation. L'évaluation en est le concept-clé, tant dans la démarche diagnostique que dans l'élaboration et la mise en œuvre du projet thérapeutique. Le patient y est central grâce aux approches les plus récentes comme la réhabilitation respiratoire basée sur l'évaluation de la qualité de vie, l'éducation thérapeutique… Le cœur de l'ouvrage est constitué de chapitres traitant de la prévention et du traitement des grands types de dysfonctions respiratoires. L'accent est mis sur les objectifs et les moyens qui servent le projet thérapeutique du kinésithérapeute. En outre, une partie de pré-requis et 35 fiches techniques encadrent et alimentent, par de fréquents appels, cet exposé des traitements : - les pré-requis présentent de manière synthétique les bases physiologiques et physiopathologiques des troubles respiratoires ; - les fiches « Évaluation » donnent tous les outils nécessaires à l'évaluation et au suivi continu du patient ; - les fiches « Rééducation » détaillent les techniques de prise en charge des patients. Les auteurs présentent pour conclure trois cas cliniques, illustrations concrètes de la démarche diagnostique et thérapeutique en kinésithérapie. Ils insistent sur les liens que tisse le raisonnement clinique entre les savoirs théoriques et les données pratiques. Mise à jour, augmentée de nouvelles fiches et soutenue par une riche bibliographie, cette troisième édition s'impose comme une référence pour le praticien et pour l'étudiant. Elle permet une actualisation complète de l'ouvrage, en phase avec la littérature professionnelle récente, à travers l'ajout d'un chapitre concernant les effets du vieillissement sur la fonction respiratoire, et de nouveaux cas cliniques (BPCO, lobectomie, pleurésie). Grâce à sa structure didactique, cet ouvrage est un outil unique d'apprentissage de la kinésithérapie respiratoire.

  • Maitland's Clinical Companion

    An Essential Guide for Students
    • 1st Edition
    • Kevin Banks + 1 more
    • English
    This reference is ideal for students who need support during their neuromusculoskeletal clinical practice in areas such as communication, clinical reasoning, examination and assessment. It is a vital source for understanding the role of mobilization and manipulation in helping to maximize the recovery, rehabilitation and functioning of patients with movement-related disorders. The principles of the Maitland Concept of Manipulative Physiotherapy are applied to each body region so as to guide the student through to the appropriate selection, application and progression of mobilization and manipulation techniques within the context of contemporary physiotherapeutic rehabilitation. A vital companion to the classic texts – Maitland's Vertebral Manipulation and Maitland's Peripheral Manipulation – which promotes a patient-centred approach to neuromusculoskeletal disorders.

  • Thrust, sémiologie, imagerie

    Indications en ostéopathie vertébrale
    • 1st Edition
    • Michel Fischer + 3 more
    • French
    Cet ouvrage propose une approche originale s'intéressant au diagnostic ostéopathique et à l'examen clinique et sémiologique préalable au thrust ostéopathique. En effet, les auteurs y déroulent toutes les pathologies ou syndromes affectant la colonne vertébrale, le bassin ou les côtes en s'appuyant sur une iconographie caractéristique de chacun des syndromes abordés, et en donnant ainsi des clés au praticien pour établir la pertinence de l'utilisation du thrust. Les indications et contre-indications qui en découlent sont motivées et étayées à la fois par les signes dégagés par l'examen clinique du patient, les observations d'imagerie ainsi que par l'expérience des auteurs. Chaque chapitre est construit selon un même plan : - sémiologie et imagerie spécifiques ; - examen clinique ; - indications et contre-indications au thrust ; - tests et normalisations sélectionnés parmi les plus fiables. Une courte rubrique de questions/réponses clôture chaque chapitre, abordant les principales interrogations des ostéopathes débutants et confirmés.

  • Kosmetische Akupunktur

    Hautstörungen und Hauterkrankheiten mit Akupunktur behandeln - mit Zugang zum Elsevier-Portal
    • 2nd Edition
    • Radha Indumathi Thambirajah
    • German
    Gesunderhaltung, Wellness, Schönheit … für immer mehr Menschen ein wichtiges Thema. Ideal für alle, die ihr Behandlungsspektrum erweitern möchten. Das Buch informiert Sie über die vielfältigen Möglichkeiten der kosmetischen Akupunktur. Dabei geht es nicht nur um Behandlungsvorschläg... für kosmetische Hautstörungen. Praxisorientiert – in Wort und Bild – erfahren Sie auch, wie Sie bei Hauterkrankungen gute Behandlungsergebniss... mit Akupunktur erzielen können. Der Code im Buch schaltet zusätzliche Inhalte im Internet frei*: • Abrufbares Handout mit Tipps für Patienten • Übersichtstabelle der Energie ausgleichenden Akpunkturpunkte bei kosmetischen Problemen • Lokalisation der am häufigsten verwendeten Akupunkturpunkte – zum Ausdrucken • Behandlungsrichtli... für Gua Sha – zum Ausdrucken • Therapiezonen und Linienführung für die Behandlung mit Pflaumenblütenhämmer... • Videoclips zur Schröpftechnik

  • Atlas d'acupuncture

    • 1st Edition
    • Sylviane Burner + 1 more
    • French
    Très pratique pour localiser correctement les points d'acupuncture, cet atlas décrit aussi le contexte particulier de chaque point et ses possibilités thérapeutiques. En introduction, l'ouvrage fait un rappel synthétique du système des méridiens, des différentes méthodes de localisation des points, des mesures du corps en cun et des repères anatomiques. Le cœur de l'ouvrage présente de manière claire et détaillée plus de 400 points d'acupuncture : points des méridiens principaux, points des huit merveilleux vaisseaux et points hors méridiens. Les derniers chapitres approfondissent les points les plus importants de chaque méridien par région anatomique, puis les des différentes catégories de points et leurs associations. La présentation de chaque point est structurée sur une seule page pour accéder facilement à l'information : localisation : instructions précises qui guident le lecteur pas à pas dans l'anatomie de surface jusqu'à l'emplacement du point ; insertion : angle(s) et profondeur d'insertion, type d'aiguille recommandé; actions : indications, précautions à prendre, risques et contre-indications éventuels ; caractéristiques particulières : spécificités d'action et d'usage clinique du point. Par ailleurs, des pictogrammes indiquent l'essentiel en un clin d'œil : l'angle et la profondeur d'insertion de l'aiguille, les précautions requises, l'usage de la moxibustion, de la saignée et des ventouses (recommandé, contestable ou contre-indiqué), une structure anatomique particulièrement importante pour la localisation. Enfin, l'iconographie associe plus de 700 photographies et 600 dessins : les vues d'ensemble ou en macro alternent avec la surimpression des structures osseuses, musculaires ou vasculaires sur des photos d'anatomie de surface pour un haut degré de précision visuelle. Didactique et exhaustif, cet atlas sera un outil efficace pour tous les acupuncteurs, confirmés ou en formation.

  • Diagnose und Punktauswahl nach TCM

    mit Zugang zum Elsevier-Portal
    • 4th Edition
    • Thomas Schnura
    • German
    Die genaue Diagnose ist eine der wichtigsten Voraussetzungen für die Behandlungsstrategie und den Behandlungserfolg. Die hier vorgestellten ausgefeilten Anamnesebögen unterstützen Sie dabei, die umfassenden diagnostischen Kriterien der chinesischen Medizin zu systematisieren und die richtige Behandlung zu wählen. Der Code im Buch schaltet zusätzliche Inhalte im Internet frei*: • Audiopräsentation: Der Autor erklärt Schritt für Schritt, wie der Anamnsebogen in der Praxis eingesetzt werden kann • Online-Anamnesepro... ideal um die erhobenen Patientenbefunde systematisch zu dokumentieren, auszuwerten und die Akupunkturbehandlung zu planen. Außerdem können die Resultate für die Patientenakte ausgedruckt werden • Anamnesebogen als downloadbares PDF: zum Ausdrucken und Ausfüllen.

  • Red Flags II

    A guide to solving serious pathology of the spine
    • 1st Edition
    • Sue Greenhalgh + 1 more
    • English
    The perfect companion to the successful RED FLAGS: A GUIDE TO IDENTIFYING SERIOUS SPINAL PATHOLOGY by Sue Greenhalgh and James Selfe, this new pocketbook guides the practitioner through solving serious spinal pathologies. RED FLAGS II expands on some of the concepts outlined in the first book and gives advice on appropriate investigations. It retains a strong clinical focus through the use of multiple case histories of real patients with serious pathology of the spine. Readers are given the opportunity to utilise clinical reasoning processes as they work through these case histories.

  • Essential Physics for Manual Medicine

    • 1st Edition
    • Martin Ferrier Young
    • English
    A textbook that covers Physical concepts at a basic level for manual therapists specifically . Clinicians in general and manual therapists in particular have a need tounderstand certain, specific aspects of physics to an advanced level.However, many lack prior education in this area, with chemistry and biology 'A' levels being emphasized in terms of entrance requirements. Most textbooks aimed at this field concentrate exclusively on the physics underpinning biomechanics, but the level at which these books are pitched is often too high to allow understanding by students who have an inadequate background in the subject. This book acts, in part, as a primer to address this deficit. Students are also required to understand the basic physics underpinning physiology, biochemistry, radiography and therapeutics. This textbook will be a guide to these specialist areas of knowledge. This text will cover biophysics as a core subject to guide the potential clinician from total ignorance to complete mastery in the areas of physics pertinent to manual medicine and its related disciplines.

  • Vascular Ultrasound

    How, Why and When
    • 3rd Edition
    • Abigail Thrush + 1 more
    • Abigail Thrush + 1 more
    • English
    This book provides an understanding of the underlying scientific principles in the production of B-mode and Colour Flow imaging and Spectral Doppler sonograms. A basic description of common vascular diseases is given along with a practical guide as to how ultrasound is used to detect and quantify the disease. Possible treatments of common vascular diseases and disorders are outlined. Ultrasound is often used in post-treatment assessment and this is also discussed. The role of ultrasound in the formation and follow-up of haemodialysis access is a growing field and is covered in detail.

  • Manipulative Therapy

    Musculoskeletal Medicine
    • 1st Edition
    • Karel Lewit
    • English
    Manipulative Therapy provides a systematic overview of chain reactions which are the basis of a rational holistic approach. These reactions are closely related to the upright human posture and to the "deep stabilisation system" as shown in the work of Richardson et al in Therapeutic Exercise for Spinal Stabilisation in Low Back Pain. This approach has meant a considerable advance in the therapy and rehabilitation of patients. It gives a balanced picture of the importance of musles, joints and soft tissues, under the control of the nervous system, the textbook aims to treat disturbance of function, the most common cause of pain in the motor system, in the most effective way. Locomotor system dysfunctions are shown to be treated very effectively using manual medicine techniques. Spinal column and joint mobility can be restored, and pain triggered by the autonomic nervous system can be positively influenced. This is a comprehensive source of information relating to pathogenesis, diagnosis, indications and treatment methods, incorporating the latest research findings. Radiological diagnosis is is shown as laying the foundation for successful diagnosis and treatment with manual medicine techniques. Typical conditions associated with pain in the locomotor system is presented and described in functional terms for the first time. The book concludes with chapters covering preventative aspects and expert assessment. Manipulative Therapy: Musculoskeletal Medicine is the follow on from: Manipulative Therapy in Rehabilitation of the Locomotor System, published by Butterworth Heinemann, 1985.

  • Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy

    A Clinical Manual
    • 2nd Edition
    • Joanne Watchie
    • English
    Quick and convenient, this resource provides a clinical overview of a wide variety of diseases and disorders that affect the cardiovascular system and lungs and the physical therapy management of patients with them. It integrates key concepts of pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic tests and laboratory information and findings with clinically important medical and surgical interventions and pharmacologic therapies — then applies the material to physical therapy evaluation and treatment. This edition adds an introductory chapter on the oxygen transport pathway, the effects of dysfunction along the pathway, and the implications for physical therapy.

  • Chinesische Arzneipflanzen

    Wesensmerkmale und klinische Anwendung - mit Zugang zum Elsevier-Portal
    • 1st Edition
    • Andreas Kalg
    • German
    Das Buch leistet Pionierarbeit, in dem es die Zusammenhänge zwischen der Erscheinungsform der Kräuter und ihrer Wirkung aufzeigt. Statt trockenem Lehrbuchwissen sind alle Informationen praxisnah und leicht verständlich aufbereitet. Ausgewählte Legenden mit direktem Bezug zur medizinischen Anwendung vertiefen das Wissen. Farbige Abbildungen der Arzneidrogen unterstützen das Verständnis und sorgen dafür, dass Sie sich das Gelernte dauerhaft einprägen. Der Code im Buch schaltet zusätzliche Inhalte im Internet frei: • Farbige Abbildungen der Arzneipflanzen zum Download • Fortlaufender Ausbau des Arzneipflanzen-Foto-...

  • Mosby's PDQ for Respiratory Care

    • 2nd Edition
    • Helen Schaar Corning
    • English
    Find critical respiratory care information fast! Comprehensive and precise, this portable guide provides rapid access to vital respiratory procedures, facts, and formulas with an emphasis on critical care. It fits easily into your pocket, and the spiral binding allows it to lie flat on any given page. Whether you use it as a clinical resource, a study tool, or a quick refresher, this full-color resource offers quick access to just the right amount of practical, must-know information – essential for boosting your confidence at the point of care.

  • Using Health Data

    Applying Technology to Work Smarter
    • 1st Edition
    • Heather Grain + 1 more
    • English
    Using Health Data addresses the enduring problem faced by most healthcare workers: the transformation and presentation of data into meaningful and accessible information. This practical new text will guide the manipulation of health data needed by the ‘doers’ and ‘users’ of health data. Using Health Data takes ‘real’ examples from healthcare practice to illustrate, demonstrate and provide advice. It also describes various quantitative quality control charting and plotting methods to enable the effective presentation of data. While the text addresses the fundamentals of data manipulation, the interactive companion website allows readers to practice transforming real data into meaningful information.Using Health Data will aid the reader in:- understanding how to transform qualitative data into quantitative measures; - linking data from multiple sources to create new information and - differentiating between different types of health data; administrative, for planning or resource scheduling; and clinical evidence.

  • Traité de mésothérapie + DVD

    Algologie, rhumatologie, médecine du sport, médecine esthétique, médecine générale
    • 2nd Edition
    • Jacques Le Coz
    • French
    La mésothérapie est définie par le docteur Pistor, fondateur de la discipline en 1952, comme « une allopathie injectable par voie intradermique et sous-cutanée superficielle, loco-régionale, polyvalente et minidosée ». Elle a été validée par l'Académie de médecine en 1987 et un diplôme interuniversitaire a vu le jour en 2002. Cette discipline, aujourd'hui de plus en plus pratiquée et aux champs d'application multiples, requiert un véritable savoir-faire. Élève du docteur Pistor, le docteur Le Coz propose un ouvrage de référence reprenant, spécialité par spécialité, les techniques et manières de procéder dans les différentes pathologies où la mésothérapie a fait ses preuves. Cet ouvrage couvre en particulier les applications de la mésothérapie dans les domaines de la douleur, de la rhumatologie, en médecine du sport, en médecine esthétique et en médecine générale. Pour chaque situation clinique sont exposés une démarche thérapeutique, le traitement précis et approprié avec les protocoles, les points et la profondeur à injecter, le rythme des séances à respecter, la technique pour pratiquer une séance indolore, sans hématome, et éviter tout effet secondaire. De nombreux encadrés rappellent au praticien l'essentiel des informations à connaître avant la mise en œuvre de toute application en mésothérapie. Enfin, un DVD permet au médecin de mieux visualiser les techniques d'injection. Cette deuxième édition fait le point sur les nouvelles méthodes et molécules utilisées. L'auteur décrit les dernières techniques médicales pratiquées en médecine esthétique et un nouveau chapitre est consacré à la lipolyse induite par la lécithine de soja, procédé de plus en plus employé dans certains pays. Dans le domaine de la traumatologie sont proposés des protocoles d'infiltrations et d'interventions chirurgicales en cas d'échec de la mésothérapie. Cet ouvrage donnera à tous les médecins généralistes, rhumatologues, rééducateurs fonctionnels, traumatologues du sport et médecins esthétiques, une nouvelle arme thérapeutique pour leur pratique quotidienne.

  • Research Methods for Clinical Therapists

    Applied Project Design and Analysis
    • 5th Edition
    • Carolyn M. Hicks
    • English
    Struggling to do a project or dissertation, evaluate published research or conduct your own research? Help is at hand with this 5th edition of Research Methods for Clinical Therapists, which explains, in a clear and simple manner, how to evaluate existing research and how to conduct your own research. Aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as the practising health care professional, the focus of the text is the design and analysis of experimental studies. These are vital to the effectiveness studies that are central to the work of the healthcare professional. Specific examples from different areas of healthcare are used to explain the core research concepts and relate them to clinical situations. Statistical theory and jargon are kept to a minimum.

  • Research Methods for Clinical Therapists

    Applied Project Design and Analysis
    • 5th Edition
    • Carolyn M. Hicks
    • English
    Struggling to do a project or dissertation, evaluate published research or conduct your own research? Help is at hand with this 5th edition of Research Methods for Clinical Therapists, which explains, in a clear and simple manner, how to evaluate existing research and how to conduct your own research. Aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as the practising health care professional, the focus of the text is the design and analysis of experimental studies. These are vital to the effectiveness studies that are central to the work of the healthcare professional. Specific examples from different areas of healthcare are used to explain the core research concepts and relate them to clinical situations. Statistical theory and jargon are kept to a minimum.

  • Headache, Orofacial Pain and Bruxism

    Diagnosis and multidisciplinary approaches to management(Content Advisors: Stephen Friedmann BDSc (Dental); Cathy Sloan MBBS Dip RANZCOG (Medical)
    • 1st Edition
    • Peter Selvaratnam + 3 more
    • English
    Headache, Orofacial Pain and Bruxism: Diagnosis and multidisciplinary approaches to management has been written by clinicians for clinicians. It contains the collective knowledge of hundreds of years of clinical experience. The authors are drawn from a range of disciplines which regularly encounter patients with headache, orofacial pain or bruxism. They have described evidence-informed clinical practice derived from anatomical, physiological, and biomechanical concepts. Patients who present with headache, orofacial pain or bruxism provide a clinical challenge to make sense of symptoms, sources, and contributing factors. There are many structures associated with problems in this region and patients may call on any of a number of health practitioners for diagnosis and treatment. It is often beyond the expertise of a single practitioner to address all facets of the problem without the assistance of colleagues. This book provides clinicians with the theoretical and clinical information required to appreciate the role of each discipline involved in the management of patients with headache, orofacial pain and bruxism. Clinicians are encouraged to use a multidisciplinary approach and to collaborate in the comprehensive management of these patients.

  • Pocketbook of Taping Techniques

    • 1st Edition
    • Rose Macdonald
    • English
    Functional taping is now recognised as a skill which is essential for those involved in the treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries and many other conditions such as muscle imbalances, unstable joints and neural control. This exceptional new Pocketbook of Taping Techniques is the replacement for the highly successful text which was also edited by Rose Macdonald. It incorporates all the basic techniques vital to the practice of good taping but also includes chapters on new evidence-based procedures written by experts from around the world. To aid in the development of these techniques, this pocketbook demonstrates many new methods which may be used as indicated or modified to suit the clinical situation.

  • Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

    • 4th Edition
    • Robert A. Donatelli + 1 more
    • English
    Provide the best care for your patients by improving your technical and decision-making skills with this all-inclusive text. From basic sciences to detailed information on specific technologies and surgeries, this comprehensive resource has the content you need to expand your expertise in the treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunction. This 4th edition includes updated, revised, and new chapters to ensure you have the most helpful and clinically relevant information available.

  • Illustrated Dictionary of Podiatry and Foot Science

    • 1st Edition
    • Jean Mooney
    • English
    More than just a collection of simple definitions, the Illustrated Dictionary of Podiatry is a pocket-reference guide for students and practitioners which covers anatomy, pathology, systemic disease, clinical diagnostic tests, treatment and management of foot problems and much more. Along with its handy size, a cross-referencing system helps make the Dictionary as user friendly as possible and draws the content together, while the many tips, tables, line drawings and photographs (including a colour section) expand on entries and summarize information on essential points.

  • The Psyche in Chinese Medicine

    Treatment of Emotional and Mental Disharmonies with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs
    • 1st Edition
    • Giovanni Maciocia
    • English
    The Psyche in Chinese Medicine comprehensively discusses the treatment of mental-emotional disorders with both acupuncture and herbal medicine. Suitable for practitioners and students of Chinese medicine it discusses first the aetiology, pathology and diagnosis of mental disorders. It explores the nature of the Mind (Shen), Ethereal Soul (Hun), Corporeal Soul (Po), Intellect (Yi) and Will-Power (Zhi) and then presents the diagnosis and treatment of the most common psychological disorders with both acupuncture and Chinese herbs in detail. Specific chapters focus on the treatment of common conditions including depression, anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, bipolar disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Each condition is illustrated with case histories from the author’s 35 years-long practice.

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