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Clinical Neurodynamics: A New System of Neuromusculoskeletal Treatment
groundbreaking approach to neural mobilization, this one-of-a-kind resource draws on the established Maitland movement diagram to present a completely new system for mobilization of the neural and musculoskeletal systems. The text guides readers …
Physical Therapy for Children with DVD
Used as both a core textbook in PT programs and as a clinical reference, Physical Therapy for Children, 3rd Edition, provides the essential information needed by PTs, both student and professional, when working with children. Like the previous …
Hypermobility Syndrome: Diagnosis and Management for Physiotherapists
Hypermobility syndrome (HMS) is an inherited connective tissue disorder affecting collagen that is characterized by a collection of features and symptoms. HMS is often encountered in patients, but it is easily overlooked. This practical resource …
Manual Therapy Masterclasses-The Peripheral Joints
Bringing together experts in the field of manual therapy, this unique collection comprises commissioned Masterclass articles on the peripheral joints that were originally published in the journal Manual Therapy between the years 1995 - 2002. …
Pocket Guide to Musculoskeletal Assessment with CDROM
Providing a handy framework for conducting efficient and organized patient assessments, the second edition of this practical guide includes even more special tests, treatment options, and resources to help readers perform thorough and efficient …
Coaching Process: Principles and Practice for Sport
The coaching process in sport - what is it? Who is involved? How does it work in practice?. The 'coaching process' is both eclectic and multi-disciplinary. It is the coach's role to manage the various parts of the process to form an effective …
Therapy & Learning Difficulties: Advocacy
practical text which gives physiotherapists and occupational therapists a broad view of learning disabilities and focuses on the issues of direct importance to therapy practice.
Principles of Neuromusculoskeletal Treatment and Management: A Guide for Therapists
systematic working guide to the treatment and management of the neuromusculoskeletal system, this book provides vital information for both students and experienced therapists. It provides a memorization aide to the treatment and management …
Acupuncture in Physiotherapy: Key Concepts and Evidence-Based Practice
This book allows readers to extend their practice by increasing their understanding of acupuncture and indicating where and how it will benefit their patients. Unlike many obscure acupuncture texts, this book makes the assimilation of knowledge …
Adult Hemiplegia Evaluation and Treatment: Evaluation and Treatment
The 'Bobath' approach is universally respected and practised - the two previous editions of this book have been bestsellers throughout the world, being translated into all major languages.
Pain: A Textbook for Therapists
This is the first complete textbook designed for physiotherapists and occupational therapists on the topic of pain. It was developed for use in conjunction with the International Association for the Study of Pain's pain curriculum for OTs and PTs…
Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes
Authored by an acknowledged expert on muscle and movement imbalances, this well-illustrated book presents a classification system of mechanical pain syndrome that is designed to direct the exercise prescription and the correction of faulty …
Physical Agents: Theory and Practice
Comprehensive presentation of thermal, mechanical, and electrical modalities for the rehab student. Features a new user-friendly design format, including second color and more illustrations and photos, as well as an increased focus on functional …
This is the third edition of a highly successful research-based text, increasing the emphasis on evidence-based techniques. — The text is extensively and comprehensively referenced, making it a valuable research tool. — The addition of case …
Science-Based Rehabilitation: Theories Into Practice
Physiotherapy as a profession has changed radically in the last few years with the rapid development of interventions based on a wider and sounder theoretical basis, the development of reliable measurement tools and vigorous testing of outcomes. …
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy: Its Clinical Science and Evidence-Based Practice
At the time the first edition was written, there was a need for a well-referenced text to interpret and analyze current scientific knowledge in clinical practice and to provide a clinically applicable text in the musculoskeletal area of …
Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Assessment Techniques
Includes bibliographical references (p. 375-377) and index.
Modalities for Therapeutic Intervention
Previously titled "Thermal Agents in Rehabilitation," this new edition combines all modalities in one book, with its focus remaining on expanding and strengthening physical therapy students' clinical decision-making skills about each modality …
Devloping Cultural Competence in Physical Therapy Practice
Cultural competence is essential for quality healthcare encounters, and all physical therapist/client encounters possess some degree of cultural components. Recognizing those components and adapting care to meet the cultural considerations is a …
Handbook of Teaching for Physical Therapists
Written by leading educators in the field * Covers lecturing, laboratory instruction, working with patients and families, delivering in-service to colleagues, and more * Clearly presented material on theory and application * Real-life, practical …
Exercise on Prescription: Activity for Cardiovascular Health
Exercise on Prescription is a practical guide for all practitioners assessing, designing and implementing exercise programmes to improve cardiovascular health.
Grieve's Modern Manual Therapy: The Vertebral Column
This multidisciplinary text, authored and edited by internationally renowned professionals, brings together the latest research in the field of manual therapy. Extensively illustrated and fully referenced, it provides an evidence-based …
Neurological Physiotherapy: A Problem-Solving Approach
Neurological Physiotherapy, 2nd Edition aims to provide an improved understanding of problems commonly encountered by the therapist working with people with neurological disability. It describes aspects of posture and movement difficulties which …
Sports Injuries: Diagnosis and Management
The new, color edition of this popular book is fully updated with current research. New topics include acupuncture and injection techniques.
Orthopaedic Clinical Examination: An Evidence-Based Approach for Physical Therapists
Evidence-based practice is becoming an increasingly important topic in physical therapy clinical practice, especially as the cost of health care continues to accelerate. As a result, evidence is now being incorporated into all aspects of physical …
Cardiovascular Respiratory Physiotherapy
Published as one of four new books based on Cash's Textbook series, this comprehensive text reflects the current activity and teaching trends of physiotherapists in the UK. The material is researched-based and includes references and further …
Manual Therapy Masterclasses-The Vertebral Column
Bringing together experts in the field of manual therapy, this unique collection includes commissioned Masterclass articles on vertebral column injuries and rehab that were published in the journal Manual Therapy between the years 1995 - 2002. …
Pharmacology for Physical Therapists
This core textbook in pharmacology presents basic pharmacologic principles along with the mechanism of action and side effects of drugs commonly seen in physical therapy practice. Chapters are organized using a systems approach with each section …
Physical Management in Neurological Rehabilitation
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the basic concepts of neurology, specific neurological conditions, and the related physical therapy treatment approaches used in rehabilitation. It brings together contributions from an …
Physical Therapy of the Shoulder
The leading reference on the shoulder is now completely up to date with state-of-the-art rehabilitation and surgical techniques, five new chapters, new photographs, and many new contributors. It continues to provide valuable information on …