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  • Acupuncture and Osteopathy to Treat Musculoskeletal Pain of the Extremities

    the Mazzanti AcuOsteo Method®
    • 1 Edición
    • Umberto Mazzanti + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Treat musculoskeletal pain more quickly and effectively with acupuncture and osteopathic treatment! Handbook of Acupuncture and Osteopathic Techniques in the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Pain: The Mazzanti AcuOsteo Method® details the treatment of musculoskeletal pain using a new combined approach that integrates two branches of medical science: acupuncture and osteopathy. Written by Umberto Mazzanti, an expert in acupuncture, osteopathy, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and sports medicine, along with co-authors who are experts in acupuncture, this text approaches diagnostics and therapy by integrating Western, Traditional Chinese, and Osteopathic Medicine, offering acupuncture and osteopathic practitioners and students, along with medical doctors, a triple perspective on pain management. Comprehensive coverage teaches how a correct diagnosis of the cause of the pain is made and how to choose the right treatment, whether it be acupuncture, osteopathy, or a combination of both. Western medicine concepts and red flags to manage emergency conditions are included. An enhanced ebook, included with print purchase, offers video demonstrations of the procedures described in the text.

  • Assistive Technologies

    Principles and Practice
    • 6 Edición
    • Janice Miller Polgar + 3 más
    • Inglés
    Master the assistive strategies you need to make confident clinical decisions and help improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. Based on the Human Activity Assistive Technology (HAAT) model developed by Albert Cook, Sue Hussey, and Janice Polgar, Assistive Technologies: Principles and Practice, 6th Edition, provides detailed coverage of the broad range of devices, services, and practices that comprise assistive technology. This text offers a systematic process for ensuring the effective application of assistive technologies — and focuses on the relationship between the human user and the assisted activity within specific contexts. New to this edition is updated and expanded content on autonomous features of wheelchairs and vehicles, electronic aids to daily living, robotics, sustainability issues related to assistive technology, and much more.

  • Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions

    • 8 Edición
    • Tracie Fuqua
    • Inglés
    Enhance your patient care with this concise, comprehensive guide to diseases and medical conditions! Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions, 8th Edition provides a basic knowledge of hundreds of diseases and disorders commonly seen in healthcare settings. Easy-to-understand, easy-to-use information traces the progression of each disease by body system, from signs and symptoms to diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, and patient education. This edition adds new content on respiratory diseases like SARS-CoV-2, the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities, and new drug treatments. From noted Medical Assisting educator Tracie Fuqua, this practical textbook and handbook prepares you for success in the classroom, on board exams, and as a medical assistant or health professional.

  • Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation

    • 5 Edición
    • Kevin K. Chui + 3 más
    • Inglés
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Physical Therapy**Develop a strong foundation in the field of orthotics and prosthetics! Orthotics and Prosthetics in Rehabilitation, 5th Edition, is a clear, comprehensive resource for clinically relevant rehabilitation information and application. Divided into three sections, this text gives you a solid understanding of orthotics and prosthetics, clinical applications when working with typical and special populations, and an overview of amputation and prosthetic limbs. This edition has been updated with coverage of the latest technology and materials in the field, as well as the latest research evidence, making it a must-have resource for rehabilitation professionals.

  • Introduction to Research

    Understanding and Applying Multiple Strategies
    • 7 Edición
    • Elizabeth DePoy
    • Inglés
    Learn the latest healthcare and human service research methods! Introduction to Research: Understanding and Applying Multiple Strategies, Seventh Edition, helps bridge the gap between research and practice by giving you a solid foundation for critiquing your own work. This easy-to-read guide covers all the major research design strategies: qualitative, quantitative, naturalistic, experimental-type, and mixed method. Plus, this edition has been updated to include contemporary references, two all-new chapters, updated research methods, and more.

  • SimChart for the Medical Office: Learning the Medical Office Workflow - 2025 Edition

    • 1 Edición
    • Elsevier Inc
    • Inglés
    Get a hands-on introduction to the medical office electronic health record! Learning the Medical Office Workflow, 2025 Edition, provides full access to SimChart® for the Medical Office (SCMO), Elsevier’s educational simulated electronic health record (EHR), plus step-by-step instructions to all the medical assisting simulations. You’ll become acclimated to these simulations by completing more than 50 hours of practice tasks that address essential ABHES and CAAHEP Medical Assisting educational competencies. This procedure manual uses screenshots and best practices to make it easier for you to work through SCMO tasks and assignments in order to master documentation skills and prepare for externship and practice.

  • Reimagining Medical Education: The Future of Health Equity and Social Justice

    • 1 Edición
    • Eduardo Bonilla-Silva + 8 más
    • Inglés
    Inequities in health care and medical education have a long and complex history involving racism, sexism, ableism, exclusivity, and other forms of social injustice. Reimagining Medical Education: The Future of Health Equity and Social Justice, externally commissioned by the American Medical Association and part of the AMA MedEd Innovation Series, explores and addresses these ongoing issues. Using both theoretical and practical approaches, medical educators share a vision of medical education through a social justice lens. The resulting volume focuses on equity throughout medical education: improving the diversity of the student, faculty, and health workforce and ameliorating inequitable outcomes among minoritized and marginalized patient populations. This unique, change-oriented text.

  • Occupational Therapy for People Experiencing Illness, Injury or Impairment

    Promoting Occupational Participation
    • 8 Edición
    • Michael Curtin + 6 más
    • Inglés
    Occupational Therapy for People Experiencing Illness, Injury or Impairment: Promoting Occupational Participation, Eighth Edition is a seminal textbook that has been used in preregistration occupational therapy education for more than 40 years.Now in its eighth edition, it reflects significant developments within the occupational profession and the contexts of the delivery of health and social care when working with people who experience illness, injury or impairment to promote occupational participation. It is highly regarded for its level of detail, its practical approach, and the breadth of its content, with input from multiple authors from around the world.Fully updated and built around the professional concepts and processes to promote occupational participation this invaluable resource will enable occupational therapists link theory with day-to-day practice, reflect on the knowledge, expertise and attitudes that inform their work and practice in a critically reflexive way.

  • Advanced Imaging of the Foot and Ankle, An issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 41-4
    • Jan Fritz
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics, guest editor Dr. Jan Fritz brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Advanced Imaging in Foot and Ankle. Diagnostic imaging and image-guided injections can contribute valuable information for diagnosing and treating a broad spectrum of foot and ankle conditions. In this issue, top experts cover a wide variety of recent, substantial technical developments and innovations that have remarkably expanded the information that can be captured with advanced imaging of the foot and ankle.

  • Clinical Reasoning in the Health Professions

    • 5 Edición
    • Joy Higgs + 4 más
    • Inglés
    Clinical reasoning is the complex thinking and decision-making used to come to a diagnosis and management plan. It’s a core competency of clinical practice – but because it involves many elements and unconscious processes, it’s both difficult to learn and teach.Clinical Reasoning in the Health Professions, Fifth Edition provides the concepts and frameworks healthcare professionals need to be able to reason effectively, make sound and defensible clinical decisions, and learn from experience as they develop from student to practitioner.Edited by leading experts in the field from Australia and the US, this fifth edition presents the latest understandings and evidence around clinical reasoning in clinical practice, and how can it be taught and assessed. It’s ideal for both undergraduate and post-graduate health students as well as academic and clinical health educators.

  • Diagnostic Ultrasound: Vascular

    • 2 Edición
    • Mark E. Lockhart
    • Inglés
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Diagnostic Radiology**Develop a solid understanding of ultrasound and evolving vascular ultrasound practices with this practical, point-of-care reference in the popular Diagnostic Ultrasound series. Written by leading experts in the field, the second edition of Diagnostic Ultrasound: Vascular offers detailed, clinically oriented coverage of anatomy, techniques, and diagnoses in this complex area. Featuring more than 1,750 images and full-color illustrations throughout, this edition showcases vascular ultrasound techniques across 4 different types of ultrasound, including details regarding imaging artifacts. Diagnostic pearls and pitfalls accompany the detailed sonographic descriptions of vascular disease and anomalies regularly encountered in the head and neck, chest and abdomen (including transplants), and extremities.

  • Fisiología respiratoria en fisioterapia

    • 1 Edición
    • Beate Krenek
    • Español
    Esta obra aborda la fisioterapia respiratoria, un componente relevante del tratamiento no solo de las enfermedades pulmonares, sino también de las enfermedades neurológicas y ortopédicas que afectan a la función respiratoria, así como de las deficiencias mecánicas respiratorias en todos los grupos de edad. Para tratar y corregir al máximo los procesos disfuncionales que limitan o impiden la respiración, se utilizan intervenciones diagnósticas y métodos de tratamiento adaptados individualmente. Por ello, además del conocimiento terapéutico especializado, se requiere también el conocimiento de las pruebas y directrices actuales. Proporciona todo lo que necesita para saber sobre: Principios anatómicos, fisiológicos y patológicos de la vía aérea; diagnóstico y evaluación en fisioterapia respiratoria; medidas fisioterapéuticas para mejorar la ventilación y favorecer la secreción; tratamiento de la dificultad respiratoria aguda o crónica; aerosolterapia; entrenamiento y relajación en rehabilitación respiratoria; fisioterapia respiratoria en pediatría, en la unidad de cuidados intensivos, en cuidados intensivos de COVID y en la rehabilitación de pacientes pos-COVID. Numerosas ilustraciones y consejos prácticos facilitan la comprensión de los contenidos, lo que resulta idóneo para estudiantes de Fisioterapia. El libro es también una obra de referencia imprescindible para cualquier profesional de este campo.

  • Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage

    • 8 Edición
    • Sandy Fritz + 1 más
    • Inglés
    **2026 Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA) McGuffey Longevity Award Winner**Gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in massage therapy! Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage, 8th Edition helps you prepare for licensing and certification exams as well as professional practice. The book provides an in-depth understanding of the principles of therapeutic massage and helps you develop the ability to reason effectively and make informed decisions — from assessing problems and planning treatment to mastering massage protocols and techniques. Hundreds of photographs demonstrate massage techniques step by step, and case studies allow you to apply concepts to real-world situations. Featuring dozens of online "how-to" videos, this resource from massage therapy experts Sandy and Luke Fritz is your text of choice.

  • Mosby's Essential Sciences for Therapeutic Massage

    Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics, and Pathology
    • 7 Edición
    • Sandy Fritz + 1 más
    • Inglés
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Complementary & Integrative Health**Get the science background you need to master massage therapy! Mosby’s Essential Sciences for Therapeutic Massage, 7th Edition, provides full-color, easy-to-read coverage of anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, and pathologic conditions for the entire body. Realistic examples apply A&P content directly to the practice of massage therapy, and learning activities help you review key material and develop critical thinking skills. Written by noted massage therapy educators Sandy Fritz and Luke Allen Fritz, this guide provides a solid foundation in the sciences and positions you for success on licensing and certification exams.

  • Current Concepts in Foot and Ankle Trauma, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 41-3
    • J. Randolph Clements + 1 más
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, guest editors Drs. J. Randolph Clements and Mark H. Hofbauer bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Current Concepts in Foot and Ankle Trauma. Top experts in the field cover modern concepts in foot and ankle trauma to help guide proper diagnosis and treatment in injuries that occur during sports, exercise, or other physical activity. Topics include navicalar and cuboid fractures; osteochondral injuries of the talus; rearfoot/ankle dislocations; pediatric trauma; open fractures; and more.

  • Phlebotomy

    Worktext and Procedures Manual
    • 6 Edición
    • Robin S. Warekois + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Master practical phlebotomy skills with Phlebotomy: Worktext and Procedures Manual, 6th Edition! Known for its storyboard format of procedures and beautiful illustrations, this hands-on worktext describes all aspects of phlebotomy — with focused and current coverage of lab tests, equipment, safety and collection procedures, emergency situations, special populations, and point-of-care testing. Step-by-step instructions and full-color photos teach you how to perform the essential phlebotomy procedures you will use every day on the job. A detachable bookmark with color tube guide acts as a handy clinical reference. Learning features focus on clinical scenarios, practice tips, and error prevention, further emphasizing application and practice.

  • Atlas de anatomía palpatoria. Tomo 2. Miembro inferior

    • 6 Edición
    • Serge Tixa
    • Español
    Desde su primera edición, este Atlas de anatomía palpatoria se ha consolidado como la herramienta de referencia para comprender la anatomía práctica y clínica del miembro inferior. Permite un mejor abordaje diagnóstico, ya que la palpación constituye una de las etapas clave de la exploración física, y una mejor aplicación de las técnicas manuales (articulares, miotensivas y de neuromovilización). La obra está organizada en cuatro partes: Osteología, Artrología, Miología y Nervios y vasos, y presenta de forma concreta las diferentes regiones anatómicas (cadera, muslo, rodilla, pierna, tobillo y pie), mediante 60 láminas anatómicas en color y cerca de 450 fotografías en blanco y negro, captadas todas ellas en personas vivas, que permiten apreciar con más claridad y precisión los volúmenes y las estructuras anatómicas (huesos, tendones, músculos, superficies articulares y ligamentos). Fiel al espíritu de la edición previa, esta sexta edición ofrece un contenido desglosado en estructuras y regiones anatómicas, conforme a los programas docentes, todo ello con un diseño en color que facilita la localización de los contenidos. Esta sexta edición incluye imágenes y láminas anatómicas revisadas y actualizadas (números en las estructuras palpadas, contraste de las imágenes); fotografías optimizadas que permiten una mejor legibilidad de los volúmenes; y nuevas flechas en la punta de los dedos del terapeuta que realiza la palpación, para mayor precisión.

  • Atlas de anatomía palpatoria. Tomo 1. Cuello, tronco y miembro superior

    • 5 Edición
    • Serge Tixa
    • Español
    Este Atlas de anatomía palpatoria se ha consolidado como la herramienta de referencia para comprender la anatomía práctica y clínica del miembro superior. Permite un mejor abordaje diagnóstico, ya que la palpación constituye una de las etapas clave de la exploración física; y una mejor aplicación de las técnicas manuales (articulares, miotensivas y de neuromovilización). La obra está organizada en cuatro partes: Osteología, Artrología, Miología y Nervios y vasos, y presenta de forma concreta las diferentes regiones anatómicas (cuello, tronco y sacro, hombro, brazo, codo, antebrazo, muñeca y mano), mediante 60 láminas anatómicas en color y cerca de 500 fotografías en blanco y negro, captadas todas ellas en personas vivas, que permiten apreciar con más claridad y precisión los volúmenes y las estructuras anatómicas (huesos, tendones, músculos, superficies articulares y ligamentos). Fiel al espíritu de la edición previa, esta quinta edición ofrece un contenido desglosado en estructuras y regiones anatómicas, conforme a los programas docentes, todo ello con un diseño en color que facilita la localización de los contenidos. Esta quinta edición incluye imágenes y láminas anatómicas revisadas y actualizadas (números en las estructuras palpadas, contraste de las imágenes); fotografías optimizadas que permiten una mejor legibilidad de los volúmenes; y nuevas flechas en la punta de los dedos del terapeuta que realiza la palpación, para mayor precisión.

  • Differential Diagnosis for Non-medical Prescribers, Nurses and Pharmacists: A Case-Based Approach

    • 1 Edición
    • Paul Rutter
    • Inglés
    As pharmacists and nurses are asked to take on greater responsibilities and extend the scope of their practice, this new book will support you to triage and manage patients using a clinical decision-making approach.Unlike existing textbooks that cover symptoms management or provide a checklist format, Differential Diagnosis for Non-medical Prescribers, Nurses and Pharmacists: A Case-Based Approach provides case studies of common presentations with examples of associated clinical reasoning techniques to help you make a differential diagnosis.The book covers a broad range of symptoms and is ideal for exam revision as well as for practising health professionals who wish to improve their experience and exposure to common patient situations.

  • Essential Skills for Physiotherapists

    A Personal and Professional Development Framework
    • 1 Edición
    • David Clancy + 5 más
    • Inglés
    Essential Skills for Physiotherapists: A Personal and Professional Development Framework explores the vital intrapersonal and interpersonal skills that physiotherapists need for continuous growth. These are rarely taught in academic courses, clinical training, and other physiotherapy textbooks – but they make all the difference for our patients!Non-clinica... ‘soft’ skills are crucial ingredients for a successful and exciting career in physiotherapy - and are transferable to other walks of life, and other professions. This book introduces the reader to trainable skills such as leadership, wellbeing, career mapping and habit building. Other topics range from building a personal brand, interdisciplinary thinking, communication, networking, and relationship building. The real challenge in our profession is often integrating knowledge and theory to practice - and this book unpacks how to implement these skills in different settings, to support clinical practice and professional development.This unique resource is based on the curriculum from the successful education and mentoring platform, The Learning Physiotherapist (TLP), which compiles life lessons from a diverse range of world-leading international physiotherapists. Learn from elite professional sport, public and private healthcare practitioners, researchers, and academics from environments such as Liverpool FC, Cirque du Soleil, Isokinetic Medical Group, San Antonio Spurs, NHS, Aspetar and the IRFU.Learn directly from these renowned industry leaders as they share priceless knowledge, learnings from mistakes and invaluable insights…plus ways to seamlessly weave these into your own practical scenarios.

  • Introduction to Radiologic Technology

    • 9 Edición
    • William J. Callaway
    • Inglés
    Get an introduction to the radiologic technology profession with this solid text! Covering everything a beginning radiography student needs to know, Introduction to Radiologic Technology, 9th Edition lays the groundwork for a successful career. It includes coverage of the coursework required, basic learning skills, a historical perspective on radiology, and insight into key topics such as the language of medicine, digital imaging, patient care, and radiation safety. This book also includes the latest changes in the registry exam and a discussion of the radiographer’s role in the practice setting and opportunities for advancement.

  • Rodak's Hematology

    Clinical Principles and Applications
    • 7 Edición
    • Elaine M. Keohane + 3 más
    • Inglés
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Laboratory Medicine**Make sure you are thoroughly prepared to work in a clinical laboratory. Rodak’s Hematology: Clinical Principles and Applications, 7th Edition uses hundreds of full-color photomicrographs to help you understand the essentials of hematology and hemostasis. This new edition details the parts and functions of the cell; shows how to accurately identify cells; covers normal hematopoiesis through diseases of erythroid, myeloid, lymphoid, and megakaryocytic origins; and simplifies hemostasis and thrombosis concepts and disorders. Easy to follow and understand, this book also covers key topics, including working in the hematology and hemostasis laboratory; complementary testing areas such as flow cytometry, cytogenetics, and molecular diagnostics; and laboratory testing of blood cells and body fluid cells.

  • Abordaje de la disfagia en el paciente traqueostomizado

    • 1 Edición
    • Paula Giménez Barriga + 3 más
    • Español
    Abordaje de la disfagia en el paciente traqueostomizado surge del deseo de aportar información basada en la evidencia acerca de la evaluación y el tratamiento disponibles para la población portadora de cánulas de traqueostomía y con disfagia, dos condiciones con frecuencia concomitantes y que habitualmente generan limitaciones en las opciones terapéuticas ofrecidas. Los conocimientos y el abordaje transdisciplinar que plantea la obra facilitarán la toma de decisiones a los profesionales implicados en esta intervención, junto con los pacientes y su entorno, con el objetivo de proporcionar soluciones terapéuticas que mejoren su calidad de vida.

  • Documentation for Rehabilitation

    A Guide to Clinical Decision Making in Physical Therapy
    • 4 Edición
    • Lori Quinn + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Better patient management starts with better documentation! Documentation for Rehabilitation, 4th Edition demonstrates how to accurately document treatment progress and patient outcomes using a framework for clinical reasoning based on the International Classification for Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) model adopted by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). The documentation guidelines in this practical resource are easily adaptable to different practice settings and patient populations in physical therapy and physical therapy assisting. Realistic examples and practice exercises reinforce the understanding and application of concepts, improving skills in both documentation and clinical reasoning.

  • Language Disorders from Infancy through Adolescence

    Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, and Communicating
    • 6 Edición
    • Rhea Paul + 2 más
    • Inglés
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Communication Sciences & Disorders**Spanning the entire child developmental period, Language Disorders from Infancy Through Adolescence, 6th Edition is the go-to text for learning evidence-based methods for assessing childhood language disorders and providing scientifically based treatment. The most comprehensive title available on childhood language disorders, it uses a descriptive-developm... approach to present basic concepts and vocabulary, an overview of key issues and controversies, the scope of communicative difficulties that make up child language disorders, and information on how language pathologists approach the assessment and intervention processes. This edition also features significant updates in research, trends, neurodiversity, cultural diversity, and best practices. An eBook, included with print purchase, provides access to all the text, figures, references, and bonus video clips, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

  • Pedretti's Occupational Therapy

    Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction
    • 9 Edición
    • Heidi McHugh Pendleton + 1 más
    • Inglés
    **2025 Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA) McGuffey Longevity Award Winner****Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Occupational Therapy**Gain the knowledge and skills you need to treat clients/patients with physical disabilities! Pedretti's Occupational Therapy: Practice Skills for Physical Dysfunction, 9th Edition uses a case-based approach threaded through each chapter to provide a solid foundation in evaluation, intervention, and clinical reasoning. The text continues to support the entry-level occupational therapist and the experienced occupational therapist focused on expanding skills and knowledge. With the OT practice framework as a guide, you will focus on the core concepts and central goals of client care. And by studying threaded case studies, you will learn to apply theory to clinical practice. Written by a team of expert OT educators and professionals led by Heidi McHugh Pendleton and Winifred Schultz-Krohn, this edition includes an eBook free with each new print purchase, featuring a fully searchable version of the entire text.

  • How to Design Studies and Write Research Proposals

    A Guide for Nursing, Allied Health and Social Care Students
    • 1 Edición
    • Kader Parahoo
    • Inglés
    If you’re writing a research proposal for the first time, this is the book for you.It’s the only text on the market that guides you through the entire process, from designing a research study to submitting a successful proposal. It covers everything from formulating the research question to selecting the research methodology, collecting data, and navigating ethics, all supported with plenty of practical tips, real life examples and checklists for honing your proposal.How to Design Studies and Write Research Proposals is written by nursing research expert Professor Kader Parahoo, whose work is loved by students for its accessible writing style and practical approach.

  • The State of Podiatric Science, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 41-2
    • Andrew Meyr
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, guest editor Dr. Andrew Meyr brings his considerable expertise to the topic of The State of Podiatric Science. Top experts discuss practical biostatistics for surgeons, incorporating research into a busy practice, unique challenges in diabetic foot science, working with industry, effective manuscript preparation and submission, and more.

  • Cinesiterapia

    Bases fisiológicas y aplicación práctica
    • 3 Edición
    • César Fernández-de-las-Peñas + 1 más
    • Español
    Esta tercera edición, aborda todos los temas relativos al uso del movimiento como agente terapéutico, una disciplina de especial relevancia para el fisioterapeuta. Dirigido a la práctica clínica, se trata de un libro conciso e indispensable para el alumno de Fisioterapia y para todo profesional que desee profundizar en el campo de la cinesiterapia como parte del tratamiento fisioterapéutico. El texto aborda desde las bases teóricas de la cinesiterapia hasta los diferentes aspectos del razonamiento clínico, incluyendo el tratamiento a través de sus diversas formas de actuación: movilizaciones, poleas, suspensiones, estiramientos, ejercicios, vendajes e hidrocinesiterapia, con dos nuevos capítulos sobre el razonamiento clínico en fisioterapia y el ejercicio terapéutico. La obra combina la experiencia clínica y científica de los autores, todos fisioterapeutas de habla hispana con gran experiencia, los cuales han plasmado su buen hacer y su saber clínico y docente. Cada tema se trata de forma precisa y concisa, e incluye el acceso online a autoevaluaciones y casos clínicos en aquellas materias de especial interés para la práctica.

  • Neumann’s Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System

    • 4 Edición
    • Donald A. Neumann
    • Inglés
    **2025 Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA) Textbook Excellence "Texty" Award Winner****Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Physical Therapy**With a focus on the normal and abnormal mechanical interactions between the muscles and joints of the body,　Neumann’s Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System, 4th Edition provides a foundation for the practice of physical rehabilitation. This comprehensive, research-based core text explores kinesiology as it relates to physical rehabilitation in a clinically relevant and accessible manner. It presents the language of human movement — and acts as a bridge between basic science and clinical management. It helps clinicians effectively address the mechanical-based changes in movement across a person’s lifespan, whether in the context of rehabilitation, recreation, or promotion of health and wellness. Full-color anatomic and kinesiologic illustrations clearly demonstrate the anatomy, functional movement, and biomechanical principles underlying movement and posture. An eBook version, included with print purchase, provides access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. The eBook included with print purchase also features multiple excellent videos of anatomic and kinesiologic principles, answers to study questions from the print book, and additional tables and figures.

  • Daniels and Worthingham's Muscle Testing

    Techniques of Manual Muscle and Physical Performance Testing
    • 11 Edición
    • Dale Avers + 2 más
    • Inglés
    **2026 Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA) McGuffey Longevity Award Winner**Daniels and Worthingham's Muscle Testing, 11th Edition offers the clear information needed to master procedures and enhance clinical decision making in manual muscle testing and performance testing. Comprehensive discussion of the value of strength testing with clear, illustrated instructions provide a detailed guide to patient positioning, clinician instructions, and application of skill. In addition to updated muscle testing of normal individuals and others with weakness or paralysis, this edition includes updated information on alternative strength and performance tests for all adult populations. Updated comprehensive coverage for muscle dynamometry and ideal exercises enhances this texts’ relevance for today’s clinician. An eBook version included with print purchase provides access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

  • Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care

    • 13 Edición
    • James K. Stoller + 4 más
    • Inglés
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Respiratory Therapy**Master the principles and skills you’ll need to succeed as a respiratory therapist! Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, 13th Edition provides a solid foundation in respiratory care and covers the latest advances in this dynamic field. For more than 50 years, this text has been the go-to resource to understand the role of the respiratory therapist, the scientific basis for treatment, and clinical applications. Comprehensive chapters prepare you for clinical and exam success by correlating to the 2020 NBRC Exam matrices. The 13th Edition includes updated coverage of COVID-19, the latest AARC clinical practice guidelines, and a new enhanced eBook version included with print purchase.

  • Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets

    • 4 Edición
    • Jeffrey D. Placzek + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Unlock the secrets to passing the Orthopaedic Certified Specialist (OCS) exam with this comprehensive Q&A review! Offering a unique question-and-answer format, Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets, 4th Edition helps you build the knowledge and skills needed to pass orthopaedic and sports certification specialty exams. The book introduces basic physical therapy concepts and then covers different healing modalities, clinical specialties, and orthopedic procedures typically prescribed for common injuries such as those to the shoulder, hand, wrist, spine, and knee. From a team of PT experts led by Jeffrey D. Placzek and David A. Boyce, this review also serves as a useful reference for practitioners who wish to provide the latest in evidence-based care.

  • Anatomy and Human Movement

    Structure and Function
    • 8 Edición
    • Roger W. Soames
    • Inglés
    Since its first publication in 1989, Anatomy and Human Movement: Structure and Function, Eight Edition has become the seminal textbook for physiotherapy and occupational therapy students in both the UK and internationally.This eighth edition has been fully updated by Professor Emeritus Roger Soames to incorporate the latest evidence and practice. It provides a clear and detailed account of musculoskeletal structure and function, with self-contained modules, multiple choice questions, illustrations and electronic ancillaries to support both learning and teaching.The book will be invaluable for anyone needing to learn and remember how movement takes place, including students of sport and exercise sciences, orthopaedic health, chiropody and podiatry, chiropractic and osteopathy, and complementary medicine. It is also suitable for practising clinicians wishing to refresh their knowledge of functional anatomy.

  • Musculoskeletal Anatomy Coloring Book

    • 4 Edición
    • Joseph E. Muscolino
    • Inglés
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  • Workbook for Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care

    • 13 Edición
    • Sandra T. Hinski
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    • 3 Edición
    • Kari Bø + 3 más
    • Inglés
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    • 4 Edición
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    • 4 Edición
    • Elsevier Inc
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  • The Kaiser Permanente Podiatry Experience: Lessons Learned in Foot and Ankle Surgery, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 41-1
    • Christy M. King
    • Inglés
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  • SimChart for the Medical Office (2024)

    Learning the Medical Office Workflow - 2024 Edition
    • 1 Edición
    • Elsevier
    • Inglés
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  • Pediatrics for the Physical Therapist Assistant

    • 2 Edición
    • Roberta O'Shea
    • Inglés
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  • Health System Management and Leadership

    for Physical and Occupational Therapists
    • 1 Edición
    • William R. Vanwye + 1 más
    • Inglés
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  • The Unofficial Guide to Radiology

    • 2 Edición
    • Zeshan Qureshi
    • Inglés
    The unique and award-winning Unofficial Guides series is a collaboration between senior students, junior doctors and specialty experts. This collective author team understands what is essential to excel on your course, in exams and in practice – as well as the importance of presenting information in a clear, fun and engaging way. Packed with hints and tips from those in the know, when you are in a hurry and need a study companion you can trust, reach for an Unofficial Guide.The Unofficial Guide to Radiology will help you conduct a systematic analysis of all radiological investigations, including X-rays, CT, MRI, ultrasound and nuclear medicine, as well as interventional radiology. It presents each image in the context of a real-life scenario so you can practise your interpretation and compare it to a model report, accompanied by a fully annotated version of the image. Further multiple-choice questions help you relate theory to patient management.This book is ideal for students to test their core knowledge for exams, and also has relevance for postgraduate further education and as a day-to-day reference for professionals.

  • Physical Management for Neurological Conditions

    • 5 Edición
    • Sheila Lennon + 2 más
    • Inglés
    Physical Management for Neurological Conditions comprehensively covers the essentials of neurorehabilitation starting with thirteen guiding principles, and a new chapter on clinical reasoning and assessment. It discusses the physical management of common neurological conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s followed by less common conditions such as inherited neurological conditions, motor neuron disease, polyneuropathies and muscle disorders.Produced by a team of international editors and experts, this fifth edition is the most up-to-date evidence-based textbook available for undergraduate students and qualified health professionals alike, focusing on selecting appropriate evidence-based tools rather than subscribing to any specific treatment approaches. It is a core physiotherapy textbook designed to provide students with everything they need to pass the neurological component of their degree.

  • Occupational Therapy Pocket Guide

    • 1 Edición
    • Lyndsey Jarvis
    • Inglés
    Put essential OT information at your fingertips! Occupational Therapy Pocket Guide provides a quick reference that’s ideal for use in the clinical setting. From evaluation and assessment through diagnoses and interventions, this handbook summarizes the details you need to know for safe, effective client rehabilitation. It also includes normal ranges for vitals and laboratory tests. Written by experienced occupational therapist Lyndsey Jarvis, this compact clinical reference makes lookup easy and helps you perform OT tasks and skills with confidence.

  • Updates in Foot and Ankle Arthritis, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 40-4
    • Jeffrey E. Mcalister
    • Inglés
    In this issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, guest editor Dr. Jeffrey E. McAlister brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Updates in Foot and Ankle Arthritis. Top experts in the field discuss the most recent updates in the field, highlighting the first metatarsal phalangeal joint, tarsaometatarsal joints, the navicular cuneiform joint, subtalor joint and the ankle joint, and more.

  • Mosby’s® Massage Therapy Exam Review

    • 5 Edición
    • Sandy Fritz + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Written by massage therapy experts Sandy Fritz and Luke Fritz, this unique review resource uses a variety of methods to help you prepare for the MBLEx (Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam) and the Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (BCTMB). The comprehensive review features updated content and questions based on the most current exam blueprints! The practice exams are written in a five-part process — not just as sample questions. Plus, a companion Evolve website comes loaded with practice exams and a variety of review activities such as labeling exercises, flashcards, electronic coloring book, games, and much more. No other massage review gives you such well-rounded exam preparation!

  • Tietz Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics

    • 9 Edición
    • Nader Rifai
    • Inglés
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Laboratory Technology**Master clinical lab testing skills with the condensed version of the Tietz Textbook! Designed for use by CLS students, Tietz Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics, 9th Edition provides a streamlined guide to the clinical chemistry knowledge you need to work in a real-world, clinical lab. Coverage ranges from laboratory principles to analytical techniques and instrumentation, analytes, pathophysiology, and more. New content keeps you current with the latest developments in molecular diagnostics. From highly respected clinical chemistry educator Nader Rifai, this textbook shows how to select and perform diagnostic lab tests, and how to accurately evaluate results.

  • Ewles and Simnett’s Promoting Health: A Practical Guide

    • 8 Edición
    • Angela Scriven + 2 más
    • Inglés
    The eighth edition of this seminal guide is designed to support public health practitioners in keeping up-to-date amid the rapidly changing, complex challenges and contexts facing population health in the twenty-first century.Suitable for both undergraduates and postgraduates across a range of professions, the Practical Guide provides theories, principles and competencies for effective health promotion in multiple settings. The book is organised into three parts, covering an overview of the public health landscape, the essentials of planning and management, and how to develop capabilities across a range of activities.The text has been fully updated to examine new issues facing public health, including restructuring of the UK sector post-European Union; COVID-19 and its public health impact and legacy; economic and cost of living influences on population health; and the role of the internet and social media misinformation.

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