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Libros en Profesiones de la Salud

Vertebral Musculoskeletal Disorders
1 Edición
Brian Corrigan + 1 más
Inglés
This book is an introductory text to spinal disorders. Based on the highly successful forerunner to this volume, Practical Orthopaedic Medicine, the book still retains the original philosophy of this text which is to systematically cover all the joints discussing examination, diagnosis and treatment. The full spectrum of therapies is covered with particular emphasis on Maitland's widely practised spinal manipulation techniques - how they are assessed clinically and their role in the management of spinal problems. A complete review of the current literature has been undertaken and a valuable new chapter on the spine in sport has been added.This book will be essential reading for students and practitioners involved in sports medicine, orthopaedic medicine and physiotherapy.
Sociology and Occupational Therapy
An Integrated Approach
1 Edición
Derek Jones + 3 más
Inglés
Sociology and Occupational Therapy is the first book on sociology specifically designed to introduce Occupational Therapy students at undergraduate and postgraduate level to areas of sociology relevant to the theory and practice of OT. It provides a beginners guide to the relevant literature and explains how the sociological theory impacts on the practice of OTs in the widest sense. It makes use of the knowledge and expertise of Sociologists and Occupational Therapists to explain key concepts and their relevance to practice. With activities provided at the end of each chapter the student is encouraged to make their own links with between the text and their experience of OT practice and everyday life.
The Legal Aspects of Complementary Therapy Practice
A Guide for Healthcare Professionals
1 Edición
Bridgit Dimond
Inglés
All healthcare professionals working with complementary therapies must be fully aware of legal boundaries, responsibilities and liabilities in the practice of complementary therapies. This book covers all the main topics and principles and deals with points specific to individual therapies, helping practitioners to practice confidently.
Diccionario médico
4 Edición
Masson
Español
Nueva edición del 'Diccionario médico' de bolsillo más completo en lengua castellana, que ofrece definiciones de más de 55.000 términos. Se han incorporado numerosas voces nuevas de aquellas especialidades con mayor desarrollo o cambios recientes. Se han revisado y ampliado las definiciones de los vocablos de la anterior edición. Práctico libro de consulta para el profesional de la salud con información concisa y actualizada.
LIC - AQUAROBICS
1 Edición
Glenda Baum
Inglés
The Therapeutic Relationship in Complementary Health Care
1 Edición
Annie Mitchell + 1 más
Inglés
Research-based and clinically relevant, the authors explore the crucial role of 'non-specific' aspects of treatment, such as trust, care, positive expectations and understanding in the healing process. It has much to offer all health care professionals concerned with holistic practice and with helping patients to promote their own health.
Clinical Anatomy and Management of Cervical Spine Pain
Clinical Anatomy and Management of Back Pain Series
1 Edición
Lynton Giles + 1 más
Inglés
The text has been organised into three sections so that the information required by the reader can be easily accessed:*Section 1: introduces the reasoning behind the text as well as an overview of the neuroanatomy of the cervical spine*Section 2: the clinical anatomy, pathology and biomechanics of the cervical spine*Section 3: diagnosis and managementThis book is the second volume in the series of three books bringing together a truly multidisciplinary approach to the management of mechanical spinal pain. Each volume provides a thorough review and analysis of clinically relevant information on the basic sciences leading to diagnosis and treatment of mechanical spinal disorders. The books are aimed at both undergraduate and postgraduate students of chiropractic, osteopathy and physiotherapy, as well as all clinicians who seek a comprehensive review of mechanical spinal pain.
Rehabilitation of Movement
Theoretical Basis of Clinical Practice
1 Edición
Judith Pitt-Brooke
Inglés
A core undergraduate physiotherapy textbook, Rehabilitation of Movement provides a literature based introduction to contemporary approaches in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
Teacher's Resource Package for Your Career in Physical Medicine
1 Edición
Roberta C. Weiss
Inglés
An essential aid to educators, this easy-to-use package includes useful advise on teaching methodologies and strategies, resources and references, and clinical and classroom activities. It also provides an in-depth glossary of medical terms used in the study of physical medicine.
Back Pain and Spinal Manipulation
A Practical Guide
2 Edición
Clive J. Kenna + 1 más
Inglés
Back Pain and Spinal Manipulation: a practical guide presents a highly-illustrated, didactic guide to the diagnosis and manipulative treatment of back pain. Based on a diagnostic approach to back pain the text is extremely practical and includeshow-to-do-it... tips based on the authors' many years of practical experience. The second edition of this popular text has been extensively revised and updated to include the developments that have taken place within the field in recent years. Newillustrations have been added, and the format has been redesigned to produce a text that makes the information more easily accessible. New for the second edition: * manipulation techniques for the thoracic spine * sacro-iliac disorders and treatment *muscle stretching techniques * muscle energy techniques Features includes: key check points, classification of techniques, charts on technique/directness... and do's and don'ts, and position of the patient/position of the therapist. With an emphasis throughout on practical information that is easy to follow, the book is essential reading for all practitioners, physiotherapists, chiropractors and osteopaths involved in the diagnosis and treatment of back pain.