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Libros en Profesiones de la Salud

Acupressure E-Book
Clinical Applications in Musculoskeletal Conditions
1 Edición
16 de febrero de 2000
John R. Cross
Inglés
* An entirely practical handbook for healthcare professionals * Introduces the orthodox therapist to hands- on techniques in acupressure & reflextherapy * Offers additional treatment options for conditions involving musculoskeletal problems
Chiropractic Peripheral Joint Technique
1 Edición
5 de enero de 2000
Raymond T. Broome
Inglés
Chiropractic Peripheral Joint Technique is an essential and accessible text for all students and practitioners of chiropractic, osteopaths, physiotherapists and other manual therapists.Edited by a leading author in the field, Chiropractic Peripheral Joint Technique includes much new work and innovations for treating peripheral joint problems in addition to a catalogue of the traditional chiropractic techniques. This new book concentrates on the peripheral joints (e.g. shoulder, knee etc.) and will be a useful ready reference on chiropractic technique for both the student beginning clinical work and the busy practitioner. A chapter is also included on the temporo-mandibular joint.
Touch Therapy E-Book
1 Edición
30 de noviembre de 1999
Tiffany Field
Inglés
This book examines the research base of touch in massage therapy while linking the implications of these results to massage practice. It was written by the director of the world-renowned Touch Research Institute. Each chapter gives a clear and authoritative review of what is known about the effects of touch in a variety of clinical conditions. It specifically addresses the areas of stress reduction, pain reduction, growth and development, immune functions, and auto-immune disorders.
Home Rehabilitation
Guide to Clinical Practice
1 Edición
30 de septiembre de 1999
Wendy K. Anemaet + 1 más
Inglés
HOME REHABILITATION: GUIDE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE is the first clinical reference for therapists practicing in the home care setting. It covers fundamentals, pediatric populations, adult populations, emergency situations, and pharmacology in home healthcare. A special section of appendices includes necessary reference information such as ICD-9 CM Common Therapy Diagnoses, listings of community organizations, HIM-11 Coverage of Services and Durable Medical Equipment, and a listing of suggested home care resources. A must have for any home care therapist!
LIC - Acupuncture
A Scientific Appraisal
1 Edición
15 de julio de 1999
Edzard Ernst + 1 más
Inglés
Understanding Acupuncture
1 Edición
7 de julio de 1999
Stephen J. Birch + 1 más
Inglés
Understanding Acupuncture offers a fully developed analysis of the practice of acupuncture and its theoretical bases. With clarity and insight, the book addresses:What is acupuncture, in all its diverse forms of practice?What are the key concepts, which underpin current practice?Exactly which historical and cultural factors have shaped the present and past development of acupuncture?What is the reliable evidence on acupuncture, and what scientific studies have yet to be done?When is acupuncture a realistic form of treatment?Built on a thorough review of historical and scientific material, Understanding Acupuncture offers analysis, examples, cases and issues for discussion, forming a unique bridge between science and tradition.
Anatomic Localization for Needle EMG
2 Edición
9 de junio de 1999
Steve R. Geiringer
Inglés
Pocket -sized for easy use in the EMG lab, this handbook presents a clear anatomic approach to locating the needle insertion site for EMG, using guidelines that are applicable to patients of all ages and sizes. Succinct written descriptions are provided for 71 of the most routinely tested muscles, and each is accompanied by a full page drawing of the muscle and related anatomy. Text is presented in outline format and indicates peripheral and nerve root innervations, patient positioning, and notes and cautions.
Clinical Laboratory Science
The Basics
1 Edición
4 de junio de 1999
Jean Jorgenson Linne + 1 más
Inglés
This key title includes all the information contained in Part I of Linnés Clinical Laboratory Science: The Basics and Routine Techniques 4/eso that students do not have to buy the big volume if they are only interested in Part I of the book. It contains all the general background information necessary for working in a clinical laboratory and performing routine clinical laboratory tests. It covers the fundamentals of safety, collection of specimens, equipment, mathematics and measurements giving the student a thorough understanding of the basic concepts and background material which is an essential base in the practice of clinical laboratory science.
Practical Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine
1 Edición
24 de mayo de 1999
Tietao Deng
Inglés
There is currently no detailed and comprehensive source of direct information from Chinese sources on the full scope of Traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis. This meticulous translation offers, for the first time in English, an authoritative and detailedcompilation of the principles and practice of TCM diagnostic methods and approaches. This translation has been carefully prepared and polished by translators in both China and the west, and has been edited thoroughly to maximize its accessibility by Western practitioners.
Therapy for Amputees
3 Edición
17 de mayo de 1999
Barbara Engstrom + 1 más
Inglés
Therapy for Amputeesis a book for ALL those who work with amputees. Written by a multidisciplinary team for a multidisciplinary readership, the book addresses all aspects of care and rehabilitation for this group of clients. The approach of the book is practical and easy to follow making it appropriate for use by the amputees themselves and those caring for them at home.It addresses the day to day problems of rehabilitation therapists and their clients in a practical way and considers the provision of care and rehabilitation for amputees as it is managed today. Originally published under the title Physiotherapy for Amputees the Roehampton Approach this new edition takes a broad team approach to this area of rehabilitation which reflects current practice. It acknowledges that the majority of clients now receive rehabilitation therapy in the general hospital setting or at home in the community.