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Language: English
Release Date: August 31, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: August 31, 2010
Comprehensive review of current methods of management and evaluation of the motor disorders of cerebral palsy. Features the whole range of orthopaedic surgical procedures with commentary on each. Reviews the current epidemiology in the subject, offering perspective on prevention. Provides tables of...
by Robin Washington, Sheryl L. Fairchild, BS
Language: English
Release Date: March 24, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: March 24, 2017
Master the basics of rehab patient care with Pierson and Fairchild’s Principles & Techniques of Patient Care, 6th Edition. This proven text not only provides clear "how-to" information on everything from positioning and draping to patient transfers and ambulation activities, but it...
Lymphedema Management
The Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners
Language: English
Release Date: December 12, 2012
This comprehensive guide with so much good advice will be of much practical value to all who care for lymphedema patients and their difficult problems. --European Journal of Plastic SurgeryIn this expanded third edition, with more than a dozen new sections and updates of all existing chapters, Lymphedema...
Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation - E-Book
A Practical Guide
Language: English
Release Date: November 2, 2015
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...
by Donna J. Cech, MS, PT
Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2011
Providing a solid foundation in the normal development of functional movement, Functional Movement Development Across the Life Span, 3rd Edition helps you recognize and understand movement disorders and effectively manage patients with abnormal motor function. It begins with coverage of basic theory,...
by Paul Brinckmann, Wolfgang Frobin, Gunnar Leivseth
Language: English
Release Date: August 19, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: August 19, 2015
Orthopedic Biomechanics sheds light on an important and interesting discipline at the interface between medical and natural sciences. Understanding the effects of mechanical influences on the human body is the first step toward developing innovative treatment and rehabilitation concepts for orthopedic...
Integrative Therapies in Rehabilitation
Evidence for Efficacy in Therapy, Prevention, and Wellness, Fourth Edition
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2016
For more than 20 years, Integrative Therapies in Rehabilitation continues to be a most researched resource on complementary and alternative therapies in rehabilitation. This renowned text, now in its Fourth Edition, relates the updated scientific evidence and the clinical efficacy of integrating what...
Daniels and Worthingham's Muscle Testing - E-Book
Techniques of Manual Examination and Performance Testing
Language: English
Release Date: September 27, 2013
A practical handbook on evaluating muscular strength and function, Daniels and Worthingham's Muscle Testing: Techniques of Manual Examination and Performance Testing, 9th Edition makes it easy to understand and master procedures in manual muscle testing and performance testing. Clear, illustrated...
Combined Movement Theory E-Book
Rational Mobilization and Manipulation of the Vertebral Column
Language: English
Release Date: March 19, 2012
This new title expands on the widely used concept of combined movements and incorporates both grade IV- manipulative thrust techniques and muscle energy / proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques. It is the first to include chapters on cervical artery dysfunction (VBI) and upper cervical...
Cram Session in Evaluation of Sports Concussion
A Handbook for Students & Clinicians
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2013
When you need a fundamental and clinical understanding of sports concussions, supplemented by current research and management techniques, look to Cram Session in Evaluation of Sports Concussion: A Handbook for Students & Clinicians for quick and at-your-fingertips facts. Cram Session in Evaluation...
Prosthetics and Patient Management
A Comprehensive Clinical Approach
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2006
Prosthetics and Patient Management: A Comprehensive Clinical Approach is an innovative text covering both upper and lower extremity prosthetics. Kevin Carroll and Joan E. Edelstein, together with internationally recognized leaders, present a multidisciplinary team approach to the care of a patient...
by Scott W. Cheatham, PT, DPT
Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2015
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...
by Nicholas F Taylor
Language: English
Release Date: January 27, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: January 27, 2010
This book is a practical resource for physiotherapists and occupational therapists who support people with cerebral palsy, helping them to solve the problems with movement and other impairments that so often accompany cerebral palsy, so that they can be more active and better able to participate in...
by Bernhard Reichert
Language: English
Release Date: June 10, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: June 10, 2015
Praise for the previous edition:
Students who desire to become competent in palpation as well as experienced clinicians who seek a strong review of palpation will find this text an excellent learning resource.--Christopher Hughes, PhD, Slippery Rock University
This completely updated second...