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Libros en Profesiones de la Salud

Back Pain and Spinal Manipulation
A Practical Guide
2 Edición
27 de febrero de 1997
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.
Acupuncture and Related Techniques in Physical Therapy
1 Edición
17 de febrero de 1997
Val Hopwood + 2 más
Inglés
For physical therapists practising, or with an interest in, acupuncture and related techniques, this book provides a complete introduction with pointers for further study. It will equip the physical therapist with a number of basic techniques to incorporate straight away into practice. Clear criteria are given for decision-making. The focus is on conditions commonly encountered by physical therapists, particularly musculoskeletal conditions. The text is supported by clear illustrations.
Positional Release Therapy
Assessment & Treatment of Musculoskeletal Dysfunction
1 Edición
1 de febrero de 1997
Kerry J. D'Ambrogio + 1 más
Inglés
The most up-to-date professional reference text on positional release therapy, this high-quality clinical text is applicable to the entire musculoskeletal system and easily integrated into physical therapy, chiropractic and osteopathic curriculums. With more than 600 illustrations and photos, this reader-friendly book clearly demonstrates tender point locations, treatment positions and other key topics. Written by clinicians who studied under the techniques inventor, this is a must-have for students and health care professionals who practice manual medicine.
Acupuncture in Practice
Case History Insights from the West
1 Edición
11 de noviembre de 1996
Hugh MacPherson + 1 más
Inglés
Written by THE leading lights in the field of integrating acupuncture into a Western medical system, this book bridges the gap between the theoretical foundations of acupuncture and its application in a modern Western clinical context. Each case history focuses on the complexities and dilemmas of treatment that are tackled, providing valuable insights by experienced practitioners into the management of a course of acupuncture treatment.
Clinical Manual of Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture
1 Edición
30 de septiembre de 1996
Ying Zhou + 1 más
Inglés
This clinical manual discusses the treatment of 201 diseases with Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture. These diseases span such TCM specialties as: internal medicine, surgery, gynaecology, paediatrics, dermatology, otorhinolaryngology. The text discusses aetiology and pathogenesis, but the emphasis is laid on key points in diagnosis, differentiation of syndrome and treatment, particularly with herbal medicine. Treatment of each disease is detailed in five parts: Treatment based on differentiation syndromes Patent Chinese medicines Simple recipes of herbal medicines Acupuncture and moxibustion Other therapies Professor Zhou is one of the foremost doctors of TCM in China. His knowledge and experience of herbal medicine are the core of this text.
The Gunn Approach to the Treatment of Chronic Pain
Intramuscular Stimulation for Myofascial Pain of Radiculopathic Origin
2 Edición
17 de junio de 1996
C. Chan Gunn
Inglés
This practical manual explains a comprehensive, alternative system of diagnosis and treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain. Medications and commonly available physical therapies often give only temporary relief. The success of the intramuscular stimulation method described here has led to a new model for chronic pain. The manual, and the techniques described in it, will be invaluable to those seeking a more effective physical modality for the management of chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Skeletal Anatomy
3 Edición
20 de mayo de 1996
Glenda J. Bryan
Inglés
This book provides a concise introduction to the anatomy of the skeleton and to osteology. It gives a sound and comprehensive grounding in skeletal anatomy. Highly illustrated, with line diagrams, x-rays and CT and MR images, the text describes the principal anatomical features of the bones and the structure of the human skeleton.Each chapter is self-contained so the student can study them in any order, and lose no study time referring back to chapters for other references to a subject. This new edition has been extensively revised and, where necessary, the academic level has been upgraded to make it fully appropriate for degree level students as well as for trainee radiologists. The new 2-column format makes the layout more attractive and the text easier to read. The text is easy to follow and linked alongside the appropriate illustrations where possible. A comprehensive and easy-to-use index is included.
Teacher's Resource Package for Your Career in Cardiovascular Technology
1 Edición
20 de marzo de 1996
Roberta C. Weiss
Inglés
Written by an experienced educator, this comprehensive package provides a complete training curriculum for each of the occupations covered in the text including: lesson plans, teaching methodologies, competency and evaluation forms, role-playing situations, transparencies, and more!
First Due Trench Rescue
1 Edición
1 de diciembre de 1995
James B. Gargan
Inglés
This vital new resource demonstrates the tools and techniques necessary to safely and successfully carry out a trench rescue operation. Chapters include assessment, hazard control, support operations, emergency care, disentanglement, removal and transfer, as well as a glossary of key terms.
Practical Math For Respiratory Care
A Text and Workbook
1 Edición
1 de noviembre de 1995
Raymond Sibberson
Inglés
Offers students a comprehensive explanation and review of essential respiratory care math skills as they apply to clinical situations. Every chapter has learning objectives, clinical significance boxes, sample problems that appear after each new concept and a group of practical exercises.