Allied Health Services category: 2328 books
Oxygen to the Rescue
Oxygen Therapies, and How They Help Overcome Disease and Restore Overall Health
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2005
Throughout the world, healing therapies using oxygen, ozone and hydrogen peroxide have been common for treating a wide array of diseases, including cancer, HIV/AIDS, and arthritis. Dr Yutsis has been using these bio-oxidative techniques for years. Here he describes the four main types of oxygen therapy, accompanied by scientific research and anecdotal evidence.
by Noreen Ryan, Tim McDougall
Language: English
Release Date: January 21, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: January 21, 2009
ADHD is one of the most commonly diagnosed behavioural disorders in children and young people. It is a complex and contested condition, with potential causes and treatments in biological, psychological and social domains. This is the first comprehensive text for nurses and other health professionals...
by Nick Pollard, DipCOT, MA
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2008
This challenging and innovative book explores the political aspects of occupational therapy. It looks at how practitioners may develop political awareness in order to aid community development. A Political Practice of Occupational Therapy is about maximizing the potential impact of occupational therapists'...
Neck and Arm Pain Syndromes E-Book
Evidence-informed Screening, Diagnosis and Management
Language: English
Release Date: April 12, 2011
The first of its kind, Neck and Arm Pain Syndromes is a comprehensive evidence- and clinical-based book, covering research-based diagnosis, prognosis and management of neuromusculoskeletal pathologies and dysfunctions of the upper quadrant, including joint, muscle, myofascial and neural tissue approaches.
It...
Breastfeeding in Hospital
Mothers, Midwives and the Production Line
Language: English
Release Date: September 27, 2006
'Breast is best' is today’s prevailing mantra. However, women – particularly first-time mothers – frequently feel unsupported when they come to feed their baby. This new experience often takes place in the impersonal and medicalized surroundings of a hospital maternity ward where women are 'seen...
The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook
Your Self-Treatment Guide for Pain Relief
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2013
Trigger point therapy is one of the fastest-growing and most effective pain therapies in the world. Medical doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, and massage therapists are all beginning to use this technique to relieve patients’ formerly undiagnosable muscle and joint pain, both conditions...
by HESI
Language: English
Release Date: February 4, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: February 4, 2016
Passing your admission assessment exam is the first step on the journey to becoming a successful health professional — make sure you’re prepared with Admission Assessment Exam Review, 4th Edition! From the testing experts at HESI, this user-friendly guide walks you through the topics and question...
by John Heick, Rolando T. Lazaro, Catherine C. Goodman
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: April 29, 2017
Learn how to screen for red flags and when to refer clients to a medical specialist! Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists: Screening for Referral, 6th Edition providesa step-by-step approach to screening for systemic disease and medical conditions that can mimic neuromuscular and musculoskeletal...
Herbal Voices
American Herbalism Through the Words of American Herbalists
Language: English
Release Date: October 11, 2013
Learn how traditional herbal practitioners are responding to the sudden, massive popularity of herbal medicine!
Herbal Voices: American Herbalism Through the Words of American Herbalists examines how herbal practitioners who started in the 1960s and 1970s are reacting to the mainstream popularity...
by Alice Anne Andress, CCS-P, CCP
Language: English
Release Date: August 7, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: August 7, 2013
With proven techniques and professional insight, this one-of-a-kind resource is your complete guide to ensuring both effective patient care and sound business practices in the medical facility. From the front office to financial management, each detailed chapter addresses the interpersonal and administrative...
Young People and Sexual Exploitation
'It's Not Hidden, You Just Aren't Looking'
Language: English
Release Date: September 10, 2009
Work with sexually exploited young people can be rewarding yet difficult. They can be hard to access, often presenting challenging behaviour. Sometimes it is painful to hear their life stories, whether these include abuse through the Internet or exploitation experienced through having been trafficked...
by Angie Sage
Language: English
Release Date: May 10, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: May 10, 2016
Effective Trigger Point Therapy to Relieve Your Muscle and Joint Pain!
Do you ever have really stressful days that make you long for a good massage? Do you constantly wish to visit a spa but simply never have the time? Do you know someone who gives great massages but he/she is simply nowhere...
Job Readiness for Health Professionals - E-Book
Soft Skills Strategies for Success
Language: English
Release Date: April 14, 2014
You might know how to properly bill patients, draw blood, or code in a professional work environment, but are you prepared to find and keep your next job? Using an easy-to-read, easy-to-follow format, Job Readiness for Health Professionals: Soft Skills Strategies for Success gives you an advantage...
Aging and Spirituality
Spiritual Dimensions of Aging Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy
Language: English
Release Date: October 12, 2012
Explore the spiritual dimensions of aging through science, theory, and practice!
During the later years of life, many people devote energy to a process of spiritual awakening and self-discovery. Yet their family, friends, clergy, and the helping professionals who work with them are not always...