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  • Pathology of the Lesser Toes, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 43-3
    • Caio Nery
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, guest editor Dr. Caio Nery brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Pathology of the Lesser Toes. The lesser toes can present challenging problems for both patients and surgeons alike. In this issue, top experts cover the anatomy, biomechanics, and pathology of common deformities of the lesser toes, including articles on diagnosis, management, and both conservative and surgical treatments.

  • Técnicas en histología y biología celular

    • 3 Edición
    • Luis Montuenga Badía + 2 más
    • Español
    Esta nueva edición de Técnicas en histología y biología celular, completamente actualizada, desarrolla de modo asequible los fundamentos teóricos y metodológicos de las técnicas más relevantes en histología y biología celular, incluyendo aquellas técnicas de biología molecular relacionadas con ambas disciplinas. Presenta los fundamentos de las diversas metodologías a estudiantes del ámbito de las ciencias biológicas, la bioquímica y la biomedicina, así como a técnicos de anatomía patológica y otros profesionales biosanitarios que deseen conocer estas técnicas con un abordaje avanzado. Asimismo, proporciona a los investigadores, técnicos o clínicos que se inician en el campo del laboratorio o la investigación biológica y biomédica la información necesaria para introducirse con seguridad en el ámbito del análisis microscópico y la biología celular, incluidas sus bases moleculares. Incluye capítulos sobre procesamiento y tinción de las muestras; inmunolocalización; hibridación in situ de ácidos nucleicos; cultivo de tejidos; técnicas multiómicas; microscopía confocal, electrónica y de fuerza atómica; análisis de imagen; ingeniería tisular, etc. Así mismo, la nueva edición presenta numerosas imágenes originales y esquemas que ilustran los conceptos básicos y muestran ejemplos prácticos del uso de las diversas técnicas. Ofrece acceso a la versión digital del libro a travésde https://online.vital... con nuevos recursos didácticos asociados a cada uno de los temas, incluyendo actividades y casos prácticos, preguntas de autoevaluación, imágenes complementarias, bibliografía adicional y enlaces de interés.

  • Manipulation of the Spine, Thorax and Pelvis

    • 5 Edición
    • Peter Gibbons + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Now reflecting the tremendous increase in knowledge and research evidence on the use of manipulative techniques in clinical practice, Manipulation of the Spine, Thorax and Pelvis, 5th Edition, helps you acquire and refine your skills on the safe use of high-velocity low-amplitude (HVLA) thrust techniques. This highly regarded resource advocates an approach that uses minimal leverage to achieve cavitation in a safe, comfortable and effective manner—supported by up-to-date, high-quality images and videos. In one comprehensive volume, you’ll find essential information on all aspects of the delivery of manipulation techniques, including important issues surrounding patient consent and safety issues in the broader context of relative risk.

  • Aulton's Pharmaceutics

    The Design and Manufacture of Medicines
    • 7 Edición
    • Kevin M.G. Taylor + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Thoroughly revised, updated, and extended by experts in their fields, and edited by Professors Kevin Taylor and Michael Aulton, Aulton's Pharmaceutics, 7th Edition, comprehensively covers the science and practice of formulation, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and drug delivery. This essential pharmaceutics textbook offers a complete course in one book for students in all years of undergraduate pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences degrees. It is also an invaluable resource for students undertaking postgraduate studies in the pharmaceutical sciences, practitioners in the pharmaceutical and associated industries, and those working in hospital pharmacy technical services and medicines regulation. It features a clear, readily accessible writing style, extensive illustrations, and numerous tables, figures, and information boxes to assist with the understanding of this complex subject area.

  • Fitoterapia. Vademécum de prescripción

    • 6 Edición
    • Bernat Vanaclocha + 1 más
    • Español
    Fitoterapia. Vademécum de prescripción es una herramienta especialmente diseñada para facilitar la adecuada prescripción, dispensación y recomendación de productos fitoterápicos de acuerdo con los criterios de la Fitoterapia racional: seguridad, calidad y eficacia. A lo largo de sus treinta y cuatro años de existencia se ha consolidado como la fuente de referencia en el campo de la Fitoterapia para los profesionales de la salud en los ámbitos asistencial y académico, y es utilizada como material de soporte en la mayoría de los cursos universitarios y de formación continuada. Del mismo modo, también constituye un recurso de consulta imprescindible para los departamentos técnicos de las empresas del sector. En Fitoterapia. Vademécum de prescripción, 6.a edición, han participado más de 80 farmacéuticos, médicos y académicos procedentes de hasta 13 países del ámbito iberoamericano. Este equipo internacional y multidisciplinar ha sido coordinado por Bernat Vanaclocha, médico y director de la Revista de Fitoterapia, y Salvador Cañigueral, farmacéutico y profesor de la Universitat de Barcelona.

  • Diehl's Canadian Medical Transcription Workbook

    • 1 Edición
    • Coralie Hockly
    • Inglés
    Chock full of application-to-pract... exercises, Workbook to Accompany Diehl's Canadian Medical Transcription reinforces your understanding and mastery of the techniques and procedures required to succeed in medical transcription. Organized by medical specialties and body systems, each module focuses on your development of medical language skills, including applying the the proper use of English spelling, punctuation, grammar, medical terminology, and the development of accuracy critical in medical transcription. This practical study tool ensures that you are prepared for success in your Canadian health care career.

  • Workbook to Accompany Plunkett's Procedures for the Canadian Medical Administrative Assistant

    • 6 Edición
    • Heather D. Ramsay + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Get the review and practice you need to master the role of the medical administrative assistant! With chapters corresponding to those in the Plunkett's Procedures for the Canadian Medical Administrative Assistant, 6th Edition textbook, this workbook provides a variety of questions and exercises to reinforce key concepts, encourage critical thinking, and ensure mastery of administrative medical assisting skills tailored specifically to the Canadian health care system. Simulation exercises help you apply your knowledge to real-world settings. With this practical workbook, you will ensure your readiness for a successful career in health care administration.

  • Diabetes Update: What You Need to Know, An issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 43-2
    • Brandon Brooks + 2 más
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, guest editors Drs. Brandon Brooks, Bijan Najafi, and David Armstrong bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Diabetes Update: What You Need to Know. Diabetes mellitus, particularly Type 2 diabetes, has emerged as one of the most pressing global health challenges of the 21st century, driven by factors such as obesity, sedentary lifestyles, and aging populations. In this issue, top experts provide pearls of knowledge and wisdom for podiatric physicians and surgeons who treat and manage patients with diabetes mellitus.

  • Occupational Therapies Without Borders

    Integrating Justice with Practice
    • 3 Edición
    • Nick Pollard + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Since its first edition in 2005, Occupational Therapies Without Borders has been a key text in many of the world’s leading occupational therapy education programs. It focuses on how occupational therapists can affect positive societal change through nurturing participation parity and engagement in occupation.This book comprehensively covers theory, methodology and practice in the context of working with different cultures and geographies. It explores occupational therapy and social class, race, disability, marginality and sexuality from a critical theory perspective, and discusses practical approaches.The book has been fully revised to reflect emerging concerns for occupational therapy in different and health and social systems globally. It will motivate undergraduate and postgraduate occupational therapy students to explore the transformative potential of their practice.

  • Medical Office Administration

    A Worktext
    • 6 Edición
    • Brenda A. Potter
    • Inglés
    Learn the skills you need to succeed in the modern medical office! Medical Office Administration: A Worktext, 6th Edition provides a clear, hands-on approach to help you master the role and responsibilities of the administrative medical assistant. With a focus on exceptional patient service, this easy-to-read text stresses comprehension, application, and critical thinking to ensure you are job-ready on day one. When used in conjunction with SimChart® for the Medical Office, Elsevier’s educational EHR (sold separately), you will gain realistic experience with day-to-day tasks as if you were in an actual office setting. This worktext helps you develop the knowledge and skills you need to think critically and respond confidently to the challenges you’ll encounter on the job.

  • Motor Speech Disorders

    Substrates, Differential Diagnosis, and Management
    • 5 Edición
    • Joseph R. Duffy
    • Inglés
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Communication Sciences & Disorders**Cutting-e... content helps you understand and manage motor speech disorders! Using the latest evidence-based research, Motor Speech Disorders, 5th Edition, covers everything from the neurologic bases and causes of disorders to examination, diagnosis, and rehabilitation. Chapters address the different types of dysarthria as well as apraxia of speech and other disorders. New to this edition are enhanced illustrations, revised case studies, and key points highlighting the most important information. Written by noted speech pathology educator Joseph R. Duffy, this text provides the foundational knowledge needed to diagnose and manage speech disorders even as it supports clinicians and researchers across related fields.

  • Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology

    Essentials of Respiratory Care
    • 8 Edición
    • Terry Des Jardins
    • Inglés
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Respiratory Therapy**Prepare for a successful career as a respiratory therapist with the newly redesigned Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology, 8th Edition, by Terry Des Jardins. This comprehensive resource gives you a solid foundation in the anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary system with clear, concise coverage and a full-color design that helps clarify complex concepts. Practical learning exercises, case studies and review questions offer real-world examples that link chapter content to the daily experiences of respiratory therapists, helping you develop essential critical-thinking skills and preparing you for the challenges of your future career.

  • Plunkett's Procedures for the Canadian Medical Administrative Assistant

    • 6 Edición
    • Heather D. Ramsay + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Written in a clear, engaging style, Plunkett's Procedures for the Canadian Medical Administrative Assistant, 6th Edition, provides instruction for all the essential office procedures required by today's health services administrative assistants in Canada — whether working in a medical office, a complementary care office, or in a hospital setting. Chapters address the diverse skills and knowledge required by a medical office administrative assistant, such as good communication, privacy, customer service, stress management, medical transcription, filing, appointment booking, physical and virtual meetings, billing (ICD- 10-CA), and more. This new expanded edition includes in-depth coverage of topics including privacy and confidentiality, hospital procedures, cross-cultural communication, and more. Three new chapters explore health care's evolving landscape, therapeutic communication, and pharmacology, while a revised art program visually reinforces key concepts. Accompanied by a robust offering of invaluable learning resources on Evolve, this is the only text you'll need to prepare for your career in health care administration assistance.

  • Neurologic Interventions for Physical Therapy

    • 5 Edición
    • Suzanne Tink Martin + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Whether your goal is to be a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant, this book’s comprehensive content will provide you with in-depth knowledge on the role of neurologic rehabilitation in treating adults and children with neuromuscular impairments. It also explores concepts in neuroanatomy, motor control, motor learning, and motor development. Neurologic Interventions for Physical Therapy, 5th Edition, offers a current, evidence-based framework for neurologic practice, focusing on the precise links between the pathophysiology of neurologic conditions and potential interventions to enhance functional outcomes. Helpful learning aids in each chapter include objectives and summaries, open-ended review questions, line drawings and photos, step-by-step illustrated intervention boxes, tables, and charts. New to this edition is an enhanced ebook included with print purchase.

  • Tomografía computarizada dirigida a técnicos superiores en imagen para el diagnóstico

    • 3 Edición
    • Joaquín Costa Subias + 1 más
    • Español
    Nueva edición de este manual que permitirá a los estudiantes familiarizarse con los principios básicos de la física y la instrumentación, y con cuestiones tan fundamentales para la práctica clínica como las técnicas funcionales, las secuencias, los medios de contraste y los cuidados del paciente, entre otras. La obra sigue liderada por Joaquín Costa Subías (radiólogo) y Juan Alfonso Soria Jerez (TSIDMN), así como un nutrido grupo de técnicos y radiólogos que han contribuido a cada uno de los capítulos y cuenta con el aval de la AETR (Asociación española de técnicos en Radiología, Radioterapia y Medicina Nuclear) La totalidad de los capítulos ha sido renovada y actualizada e incluyen preguntas de autoevaluación y casos clínicos cuyas respuestas se encuentran al final de la obra. Igualmente, al final de la obra puede encontrarse un Glosario con los términos fundamentales de la especialidad.

  • Resonancia magnética dirigida a técnicos superiores en imagen para el diagnóstico

    • 3 Edición
    • Joaquín Costa Subias + 1 más
    • Español
    Nueva edición de este manual que permitirá a los estudiantes familiarizarse con los principios básicos de la física y la instrumentación, y con cuestiones tan fundamentales para la práctica clínica como las técnicas funcionales, las secuencias, los medios de contraste y los cuidados del paciente, entre otras. La obra sigue liderada por Joaquín Costa Subías (radiólogo) y Juan Alfonso Soria Jerez (TSIDMN), así como un nutrido grupo de técnicos y radiólogos que han contribuido a cada uno de los capítulos y cuenta con el aval de la AETR (Asociación española de técnicos en Radiología, Radioterapia y Medicina Nuclear).La totalidad de los capítulos ha sido renovada y actualizada e incluyen preguntas de autoevaluación y casos clínicos cuyas respuestas se encuentran al final de la obra. Igualmente, al final de la obra puede encontrarse un Glosario con los términos fundamentales de la especialidad.

  • Fisioterapia en el trastorno temporomandibular

    • 2 Edición
    • Tomás Pérez Fernández + 1 más
    • Español
    Fisioterapia en el trastorno temporomandibular, 2.ª edición, presenta una compilación del conocimiento actual sobre el abordaje del trastorno temporomandibular desde la perspectiva de la fisioterapia, teniendo en cuenta el contexto de trabajo multidisciplinar que recomiendan las últimas tendencias. El enfoque de la obra es eminentemente práctico, con la vocación de ayudar al fisioterapeuta en su atención al paciente que padece este tipo de trastornos, tanto en lo que respecta a la valoración diagnóstica como al tratamiento, basado esencialmente en el ejercicio terapéutico y la terapia manual. Se trata del primer libro en español dedicado exclusivamente al tratamiento fisioterapéutico del trastorno temporomandibular. No solo recoge la evolución histórica del abordaje de estos trastornos, sino que también presenta e interpreta la evidencia científica más actualizada, para que el lector pueda aplicarla con eficacia a su labor clínica.

  • Elsevier's Medical Assisting Exam Review

    • 7 Edición
    • Deborah E. Holmes
    • Inglés
    There’s no better way to get ready for medical assisting certification exams! With focused, competency-aligned preparation, plus 2,500 test items and an online exam review test generator to create practice sessions and mock exams, Elsevier’s Medical Assisting Exam Review, 7th Edition, provides complete preparation for seven certification exams — the CMA, RMA, CMAS, CCMA, CMAA, CMAC, and NCMA. Enhanced with new artwork and expanded coverage of telemedicine, vaccinations, infection prevention and control, eating disorders, and reimbursement management, this edition reflects today’s modern medical office and helps you prepare for test-day success!

  • Mosby's Respiratory Care Equipment

    • 12 Edición
    • J. M. Cairo
    • Inglés
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Respiratory Therapy**Master the equipment, devices, and techniques used in respiratory therapy! Mosby's Respiratory Care Equipment, 12th Edition, provides a comprehensive guide to treating patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction. Using a how-to approach, this text helps you learn to identify and select equipment, understand its operation, and apply your knowledge to clinical practice. It also discusses assessment, testing, protocols, and troubleshooting of the devices used in airway management. Written by noted educator J. M. Cairo and a team of expert contributors, this leading text presents the knowledge and skills that will help you prepare for success on NBRC examinations.

  • Applied Pathophysiology for Occupational Therapy

    A Guide for Clinical Decision Making
    • 1 Edición
    • Natalie Michaels + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Master essential pathophysiology concepts for occupational therapy practice! Applied Pathophysiology for Occupational Therapy: A Guide for Clinical Decision Making is a brand-new book that delivers comprehensive, system-by-system coverage of pathophysiology with a focus on its application in occupational therapy. Thorough information on health components includes cognition and mental health. This essential resource helps you recognize yellow and red flags in clinical settings and includes case studies to facilitate understanding and enhance occupational therapy performance across various settings.

  • Peri-Articular Osteotomies of the Foot and Ankle, An issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 43-1
    • Thomas S. Roukis + 1 más
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, guest editors Drs. Thomas S. Roukis and Christopher Reeves bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Peri-Articular Osteotomies of the Foot and Ankle. Top experts discuss peri-articular osteotomies of the foot and ankle with a focus on their use in correcting midfoot, rearfoot, and ankle deformities. When appropriate, associated soft-tissue and tendon reconstruction and/or transfer are also presented.

  • Management and Leadership in the Clinical Laboratory

    • 1 Edición
    • Connie R. Mahon + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Prepare for a leadership role in the clinical laboratory! Management and Leadership in the Clinical Laboratory provides a comprehensive, problem-based approach to understanding essential management and leadership concepts tailored for healthcare organizations and clinical laboratories. Each chapter begins with a real-world case-in-point, guiding you through critical topics such as healthcare finance, quality assurance and regulatory issues, laboratory safety, personnel management, and team dynamics, ensuring that current and future laboratory leaders are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of their roles.

  • The Physiotherapist's Pocketbook

    Essential Facts at Your Fingertips
    • 4 Edición
    • Karen Kenyon + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Now in its 4th edition, the best-selling The Physiotherapist's Pocketbook continues to provide an indispensable and comprehensive reference guide for clinicians in their daily practice. This edition has been expanded and updated to include the latest evidence and covers the core areas of physiotherapy – musculoskeletal, neurology, and respiratory.

  • The Diabetic Foot: Capturing the Legacy of the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Training Program, An issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 42-4
    • Barry Rosenblum + 1 más
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, guest editors Drs. Barry Rosenblum and Thanh Dinh bring their considerable expertise to the topic of The Diabetic Foot: Capturing the Legacy of the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Training Program. This issue highlights the legacy of the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Training Program, a recognized leader in diabetic education and research. This critical topic in podiatric medicine and surgery encompasses a range of conditions and complications, many of which are covered in this issue.

  • Solomon and O’Brien’s Pediatric Skills for Occupational Therapy Assistants

    • 6 Edición
    • Natasha Smet
    • Inglés
    Learn how to provide effective occupational therapy for children and youth! Solomon and O’Brien’s Pediatric Skills for Occupational Therapy Assistants, Sixth Edition, covers the entire scope of pediatric OT practice, from typical childhood development to pediatric conditions and treatment planning. Case studies and helpful tips reinforce your understanding and make it easier to apply OT principles to the clinical setting. New chapters address key topics in administration and emerging practice areas. Evidence-based briefs reinforce clinical insights, and theoretical frameworks are threaded throughout each section to illustrate clinical application. This 6th edition ensures that you are well-equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in contemporary pediatric practice.

  • Diagnostic Imaging: Obstetrics

    • 5 Edición
    • Paula J. Woodward + 2 más
    • Inglés
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Obstetrics & Gynecology**Covering the entire spectrum of this fast-changing field, Diagnostic Imaging: Obstetrics, fifth edition, is an invaluable resource for perinatologists, radiologists, obstetricians, sonographers, and trainees―anyone who requires an easily accessible, highly visual reference on today’s obstetric and fetal imaging. Dr. Paula J. Woodward and a diverse group of fetal-imaging experts provide updated information on fetal development, disease processes, and imaging techniques and findings to help you make informed decisions at the point of care. The text is lavishly illustrated, delineated, and referenced, making it a useful learning tool as well as a handy reference for daily practice.

  • Fisioterapia pediátrica orofacial y de la lactancia

    Desórdenes de la respiración, la ingestión y la fonoarticulación
    • 1 Edición
    • Davinia Cobos Montoya + 1 más
    • Español
    Fisioterapia pediátrica orofacial y de la lactancia ofrece una perspectiva integradora y funcional de la esfera orofacial, abordándola en el contexto del neurodesarrollo desde la etapa prenatal hasta la adolescencia. El libro profundiza en la anatomía craneofacial y cervical, así como en la fisiología orofacial, y describe los cambios esperados durante la infancia en las funciones respiratorias de la vía aérea superior, en la alimentación y en la fonoarticulación. Destaca por su enfoque de evaluación estructurada, basada en los criterios de la Clasificación Internacional del Funcionamiento, de la Discapacidad y de la Salud (CIF), lo que permite planificar intervenciones centradas en el funcionamiento, la participación y la mejora de la calidad de vida de los niños y sus familias. La obra va dirigida a profesionales de la salud, fisioterapeutas, kinesiólogos, odontólogos, terapeutas ocupacionales, fonoaudiólogos, logopedas, médicos, asesores, consultoras y grupos de apoyo a la lactancia.

  • SimChart for the Medical Office: Learning the Medical Office Workflow - 2026 Edition

    • 1 Edición
    • Elsevier Inc
    • Inglés
    Get a hands-on introduction to the medical office electronic health record! SimChart for the Medical Office: Learning the Medical Office Workflow, 2026 Edition, uses a guided approach with full access to SimChart® for the Medical Office (SCMO), Elsevier’s educational simulated electronic health record (EHR), plus clear, step-by-step instructions for a variety of medical assisting simulations. With SCMO access included with purchase, you will become acclimated to these simulations by completing more than 50 hours of practice tasks that address essential ABHES and CAAHEP Medical Assisting educational competencies. Screenshots and best practices make it easier for you to work through SimChart for the Medical Office tasks and assignments so you can master essential documentation skills to prepare for externship and practice.

  • Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists

    • 6 Edición
    • Kathryn Panasci + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Master the essential information you need to know to effectively treat and manage patients in the complex acute care environment with Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists, Sixth Edition. This easy-to-follow guide is the perfect resource to help you better understand and interpret hospital protocol, safety guidelines, medical terms, and the many aspects of patient care in the hospital setting — from the emergency department to the intensive care unit to the general hospital floors. Featuring extensively updated content that reflects the latest evidence-based information, this edition contains everything needed for success in today’s fast-paced acute care environment.

  • Mosby’s Radiation Therapy Study Guide and Exam Review

    • 2 Edición
    • Leia Levy
    • Inglés
    Reinforce your understanding of radiation therapy and prepare for the Registry exam! Mosby's Radiation Therapy Study Guide and Exam Review, Second Edition, is both a study companion for Washington and Leaver's Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy and a superior review for the ARRT Radiation Therapy Certification Exam. This completely updated edition reflects the latest exam specifications and features an easy-to-read format that presents information in concise bullets and tables. More than 2,000 total multiple-choice questions in Registry format provide a realistic testing experience to prepare you for the real exam.

  • West Penn Training Program: Lessons Learned over 40 years, An issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 42-3
    • Alan R. Catanzariti + 1 más
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, guest editors Drs. Alan Catanzariti and Robert Mendicino bring their considerable expertise to the topic of West Penn Training Program: Lessons Learned Over 40 Years. This issue is written by graduates of the West Penn Hospital residency program, and serves as a testament to the importance of rigorous academic training that instills the habits of life-long learning and critical self-analysis.

  • Daniels y Worthingham. Técnicas de balance muscular

    • 11 Edición
    • Marybeth Brown + 1 más
    • Español
    Este manual práctico sobre la evaluación de la fuerza y la función musculares, exhaustivamente revisado, tiene por objetivo ayudar al estudiante a conocer y dominar los métodos de exploración muscular manual y de valoración funcional. Presenta instrucciones claras e ilustradas que sirven de guía para realizar procedimientos musculares manuales fiables y válidos. Las pruebas funcionales y de rendimiento proporcionan vías alternativas para medir la fuerza en adultos de todas las edades y en pacientes con discapacidad funcional. Contiene más de 500 ilustraciones que muestran con precisión las secuencias de las pruebas, la anatomía y la inervación musculares. Asimismo, incorpora contenido sobre el dinamómetro y los datos de la dinamometría muscular, que describe el uso de esta técnica e incluye los métodos y los resultados de la prueba para cada músculo. Incluye el acceso al libro electrónico en inglés, con vídeos y contenido adicional. Este recurso permite realizar búsquedas en el texto, las figuras y las referencias bibliográficas, personalizar el contenido, crear notas y destacados, y reproducir el texto en formato audio, desde diversos dispositivos.

  • The Student Physiotherapist's Companion: A Case-Based Test-Your-Knowledge Guide

    • 1 Edición
    • Stuart Porter
    • Inglés
    This expert guide offers a new approach to physiotherapy education. It supports you to formulate your own approach to different scenarios, then compare this with what the experts say – helping you learn the facts and how to problem solve at the same time!More than 50 chapters cover a wide variety of topics that physiotherapists will come across in practice, including the ICU, paediatrics, women’s health and disability scenarios. Each presents a case study and asks you to develop a diagnosis and treatment plan, followed by the expert view at the end of each case.The Student Physiotherapist's Companion is produced by some of the UK’s leading physiotherapy experts including consultants, academics, managers and clinical interest groups, many of them writing about scenarios that do not appear in any other textbook.

  • Introduction to Physical Therapy

    • 7 Edición
    • Michael A. Pagliarulo
    • Inglés
    Start your physical therapy career path on the right foot with Introduction to Physical Therapy, 7th Edition. This comprehensive text offers an insightful and thorough overview of both the profession and the practice of physical therapy, including the latest topics and trends in the industry. The first section walks through the key aspects of a career in physical therapy — including the roles of the physical therapist and physical therapist assistant, practice settings, the APTA, laws, policies, and regulations. The second section covers the practice of physical therapy — detailing the functions, disorders, and therapies of the major organ systems. The seventh edition features updated chapters on the physical therapist assistant and the American Physical Therapy Association; as well as updated content, references, and coverage of the latest trends in health care. Paired with an abundance of learning aides like learning objectives, chapter outlines, review questions, and more; this highly visual text offers the complete foundation you need to successfully grow your professional knowledge and skills.

  • Mechanisms and Management of Pain for the Physical Therapist

    • 3 Edición
    • Kathleen A. Sluka
    • Inglés
    Deepen your knowledge of the mechanisms of pain and redefine your approach to pain management with this essential resource! Mechanisms and Management of Pain for the Physical Therapist, Third Edition, is the only textbook that addresses the growing significance of rehabilitation and non-pharmaceutical treatments in pain care. Dr. Kathleen Sluka leads a team of more than 20 international contributors in providing a practical, evidence-based framework for understanding pain mechanisms and management using a multidisciplinary approach. Completely updated content covers the basics of pain neurobiology and reviews evidence on the mechanisms of action of physical therapy treatments, as well as their clinical effectiveness in specific pain syndromes. This edition features new chapters on chronic pain predictors, psychological interventions, and managing pain in special populations, ensuring you are equipped with the latest advancements in the field.

  • Functional Neurology for Practitioners of Manual Medicine

    • 3 Edición
    • Randy W. Beck
    • Inglés
    Manual therapy is an effective treatment for many of the symptoms of neurological conditions. This practical book is a complete guide to the understanding and application of functional neurology specifically for chiropractors, osteopathic physicians and osteopaths, manual therapists, physiotherapists, acupuncturists and massage therapists.Easy to read and follow, this book covers basic concepts of nervous system anatomy and functional circuits. You will learn how to test for neurological problems, recognise abnormal performance, and coordinate appropriate rehabilitation for a wide range of patient presentations.With clinical cases, quick facts and bonus videos and MCQs to support learning, Functional Neurology for Practitioners of Manual Medicine is all you will need for a detailed clinical understanding of functional neurology that will support your practice.

  • Case-Smith's Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents

    • 9 Edición
    • Jane Clifford O'Brien + 1 más
    • Inglés
    **2026 Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA) Textbook Excellence "Texty" Award Winner****Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Occupational Therapy**The number one book in pediatric OT is now revised and better than ever! Focusing on children and youth from infancy through adolescence to transition to adulthood, Case-Smith's Occupational Therapy for Children and Adolescents, Ninth Edition, provides comprehensive coverage of evidence-based pediatric practice across all settings. The textbook covers foundational concepts for OT for children and youth; evaluation and assessment; intervention across all major life occupations; interventions addressing social-emotional, behavioral, cognitive, sensory and motor function; and a final chapter providing case studies to illustrate professional reasoning.

  • Procedimientos generales de fisioterapia

    Práctica basada en la evidencia
    • 2 Edición
    • Manuel Albornoz Cabello + 1 más
    • Español
    Segunda edición completamente revisada y actualizada que recoge el contenido de la asignatura del mismo nombre, ofreciendo una gran diversidad de recursos fisioterapéuticos con claridad y rigor metodológico. Todos los capítulos se han sometido a una revisión profunda de actualización con nuevas metodologías y recursos fisioterapéuticos, en especial los capítulos 2, «Bases neurofisiológicas de los procedimientos generales en fisioterapia», y 11, «Ejercicio físico terapéutico en personas con dolor persistente no oncológico». Proporciona las bases teóricas y prácticas de la aplicación de los medios físicos en el tratamiento y la prevención de un gran número de afecciones médicas y quirúrgicas, así como de la promoción de la salud. Los autores, con dilatada experiencia clínica y docente, exponen de manera completa y profunda los procedimientos fisioterapéuticos actuales para dar respuesta a la necesidad formativa existente por parte de los alumnos. También resulta de interés para profesores del grado en Fisioterapia, así como a los profesionales de la fisioterapia y de otras ciencias de la salud en su formación continua. De manera general en todo el libro y en cada capítulo en particular, presenta una estructura didáctica muy cuidada para una mejor comprensión del texto y al mismo tiempo obtener el máximo aprovechamiento, lo cual servirá de ayuda a cuantos se acerquen a su lectura.

  • Introduction to Orthotics

    A Clinical Reasoning and Problem-Solving Approach
    • 6 Edición
    • Brenda M. Coppard + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Develop the critical thinking skills you need to choose and fit effective orthoses for patients with injuries and functional deficits. As a combination workbook/textbook, Introduction to Orthotics: A Clinical Reasoning and Problem-Solving Approach, Sixth Edition, uses reader-friendly language to cover the theory, design, fabrication, application, and fitting of orthopedic devices. Ideal for use in the classroom or in the clinical setting, it takes an occupation-based approach and features case studies that promote clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills. This edition also includes a new chapter on 3D printing, updated evidence-based tables, and enhanced content on interventions.

  • Primary Care for the Physical Therapist

    Examination and Triage
    • 4 Edición
    • William G. Boissonnault + 1 más
    • Inglés
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Physical Therapy**Specificall... designed to address the expanding role of physical therapists in primary care, Primary Care for the Physical Therapist: Examination and Triage, Fourth Edition, covers all the information and skills you need to be successful in the field. Updated content throughout the text helps you stay up to date on the best practices involving patient triage and management, and communication. This edition also features new chapters on pediatrics and diet and nutrition, new information on innovative primary care models with integrated physical therapist services, and on telehealth in the post-COVID era. An enhanced ebook is included with every new print purchase. This is a must-have resource for any physical therapist wanting to obtain the clinical expertise and clinical decision-making abilities needed to serve essential roles in the primary care model as the profession strives to transform the health of society.

  • Surgery and Education: Voices from the Seattle Programs, An issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 42-2
    • Stephen A. Mariash
    • Inglés
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  • Biofarmacia y farmacocinética

    • 3 Edición
    • Antonio Aguilar Ros + 3 más
    • Español
    Esta nueva edición actualiza plenamente contenidos y conceptos, abordando los principales modelos de cálculo de la Biofarmacia y Farmacocinética a través de la resolución de problemas, todo ello en un estilo riguroso y con una perspectiva eminentemente práctica. Incorpora nuevos capítulos sobre ajuste posológico en insuficiencia renal, y sobre modelos farmacocinéticos/far... (PK/PD), así como un capítulo final consistente en 50 cuestiones tipo test para estudio y repaso. Para esta edición se han incorporado además nuevos autores.Los capítulos comienzan con un breve repaso del esquema del modelo y de las ecuaciones que posteriormente se utilizan en los problemas, que se resuelven paso a paso a continuación. La obra está dirigida tanto a los estudiantes de la materia como a los profesionales de distintos ámbitos que deseen profundizar y ampliar sus conocimientos en Biofarmacia y Farmacocinética. Se ofrece acceso a la versión electrónica completa del libro a través de la plataforma VitalSource. Esta versión incluye los siguientes contenidos complementarios: Problemas extra por capítulo, con sus soluciones; Enlaces a archivos para la impresión de papel milimetrado y semilogarítmico para la elaboración de gráficas, Enlaces a archivos Excel (con complemento SOLVER) para el cálculo y elaboración de gráficas, mediante regresión no lineal de los distintos modelos de biofarmacia y farmacocinética que se desarrollan en el libro.

  • Fisioterapia en la rehabilitación neurológica

    • 5 Edición
    • Sheila Lennon + 2 más
    • Español
    Fisioterapia en la rehabilitación neurológica aborda de manera integral los fundamentos de la neurorrehabilitación a partir de sus 13 principios rectores, e incluye un nuevo capítulo sobre razonamiento clínico y evaluación. Describe el tratamiento físico de trastornos neurológicos frecuentes, como el ictus, la lesión cerebral traumática, la lesión de médula espinal, la esclerosis múltiple y la enfermedad de Parkinson, así como el de otras afecciones menos habituales, como las enfermedades neurológicas hereditarias, la enfermedad de la motoneurona, las polineuropatías y los trastornos musculares. Elaborada por un equipo internacional de editores y expertos, esta quinta edición es el texto sobre fisioterapia más actualizado para estudiantes universitarios y profesionales de la salud, pues se centra en seleccionar los recursos y las herramientas basados en la evidencia más apropiados en lugar de en refrendar abordajes terapéuticos específicos.

  • Cooper's Fundamentals of Hand Therapy

    Clinical Reasoning and Treatment Guidelines for Common Diagnoses of the Upper Extremity
    • 4 Edición
    • Christine M. Wietlisbach + 1 más
    • Inglés
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Occupational Therapy**Providing essential tips and guidelines for hand therapy practice, Cooper's Fundamentals of Hand Therapy, 4th Edition, emphasizes the foundational knowledge and clinical reasoning skills that you need to effectively treat upper extremity diagnoses. This user-friendly, illustrated text and reference helps you think critically about each client’s individual needs by describing the evaluation process, highlighting the humanistic side of each encounter through case studies, and sharing wisdom and insights the contributing authors have acquired through years of practice. This updated edition includes new chapters on brachial plexus injury, pediatric hand conditions, musician injuries and focal dystonia, and an updated chapter on common shoulder diagnoses, making it an indispensable reference for practicing therapists.

  • Exploring Medical Language

    A Student-Directed Approach
    • 12 Edición
    • Danielle LaFleur Brooks + 2 más
    • Inglés
    **2026 Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA) McGuffey Longevity Award Winner**Master medical terms on your terms! A combination text/workbook, Exploring Medical Language: A Student-Directed Approach, 12th Edition, provides exercises that make it easy to build an understanding of medical terminology. Organized by body system, medical terms are divided into two categories: 1) Words built from word parts, and 2) Words NOT built from word parts. Fun and engaging exercises help you first learn word parts and then learn how to combine the parts into full medical terms that make sense. The text also comes packaged with paper flashcards. For more practice, you can visit an Evolve companion website with games, activities, flashcards, and practice exams. From well-known educators Danielle LaFleur Brooks, Dale Levinsky, and Myrna LaFleur Brooks, this learning package helps you gain fluency in medical language and communicate clearly in the health care setting.

  • Diagnostic Ultrasound: Musculoskeletal

    • 3 Edición
    • James F. Griffith
    • Inglés
    Develop a solid understanding of ultrasound and evolving musculoskeletal ultrasound practices with this multiple award-winning point-of-care reference in the popular Diagnostic Ultrasound series. Written by leading experts in the field, the third edition of Diagnostic Ultrasound: Musculoskeletal offers detailed, clinically oriented coverage of anatomy, techniques, and diagnoses in this complex area. Featuring more than 3,800 images and 100+ online videos, this edition showcases today’s rapidly evolving musculoskeletal ultrasound practice and its expanding applications for everyday clinical use. More than 100 detailed, clinically-oriented chapters provide expert guidance on ultrasound anatomy, technique, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, reporting, and ultrasound-guided interventional procedures for the entire musculoskeletal system.

  • Immunology & Serology in Laboratory Medicine

    • 8 Edición
    • Mary Louise Turgeon
    • Inglés
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Laboratory Medicine**The extremely popular textbook Immunology and Serology in Laboratory Medicine, Eighth Edition provides the foundation you need to master the relevant competencies demanded in today’s clinical laboratory. Immunology and Serology helps you gain the knowledge required by medical laboratory technician (MLT) and medical laboratory scientist (MLS) students to achieve excellent scores on national board certification upon graduation and to display entry-level professional competencies for career success. Featuring a straightforward presentation, each chapter in this edition presents state-of-the-art content in subject areas such as Molecular Diagnostics. A problem-based case study approach that stimulates critical thinking makes it easier to integrate the concepts of theory with laboratory procedures that generate diagnostic information in cases of infectious diseases, immune disorders, tumor immunology, and tissue transplantation. Immunology and Serology is a distinctly unique textbook because the author recognizes the importance of robust professional knowledge and the practice guidelines developed by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification Examination Immunology Content Outlines for MLT and MLS certification levels and the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) Professional Body of Knowledge.

  • Trastornos del neurodesarrollo

    Un abordaje integrativo en la evaluación y el tratamiento
    • 1 Edición
    • Iñaki Pastor Pons
    • Español
    Trastornos del neurodesarrollo. Un abordaje integrativo en la evaluación y el tratamiento afronta la complejidad de ciertas condiciones clínicas que afectan a una gran parte de la población infantil. Aporta una visión completa de los trastornos que afectan al bebé antes del nacimiento y durante sus primeros años, y que continúan en la adolescencia y la edad adulta. Pone el acento en la necesidad de una evaluación global del funcionamiento de estos niños al margen del diagnóstico (TDAH, TEA, etc.), lo que posibilita una intervención más individualizada y enmarcada en un modelo biopsicosocial.

  • Psychosocial Occupational Therapy

    • 2 Edición
    • Nancy Carson
    • Inglés
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Occupational Therapy**Develop the psychosocial skills to treat and address the mental health needs of clients in all practice settings! Psychosocial Occupational Therapy, 2nd Edition, uses evidence-based models to demonstrate effective occupational therapy for clients diagnosed with mental health conditions. Clearly and logically organized, the book begins with theories and concepts and follows with in-depth coverage of OT interventions in both individual and group contexts. Case studies and models show how to apply the fourth edition of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF) in selecting treatment strategies.

  • Minimal Incision Surgery, An issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 42-1
    • Neal M Blitz
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, guest editor Dr. Neal Blitz brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Minimal Incision Surgery. Recent advances in techniques, instrumentation, and technology have led to many changes to minimally invasive approaches to deformity correction, resulting in less soft tissue distribution, fewer complications, less postoperative pain, and improved cosmesis. This issue brings readers up to date with how and when to use these innovative techniques for a variety of conditions through the foot and ankle.

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