The Physiotherapist's Pocketbook E-Book

Author: Karen Kenyon
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 0702039594
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 372

Book Description
The Physiotherapist’s Pocket Book is an exceptionally comprehensive, handy reference that is ideal for clinicians in their daily practice and students on core clinical placements – musculoskeletal, neurology, respiratory. The second edition of this extremely popular book has been updated and expanded to make it even more invaluable during clinical practice. It is designed to be a useful aide memoir during assessment and treatment planning with instant access to key facts and figures. A to Z list of pathologies Contraindications to treatment Pharmacology section with over 150 drugs described Biochemical and haematological values Common abbreviations New sections on neuromusculoskeletal anatomy and pathology Additional material on drugs, special tests and assessment tools Now includes diagnostic imaging, ECGs, nerve courses and interfaces, trigger points and joint complexes Over 90 illustrations

The Physiotherapist's Pocket Guide to Exercise E-Book

Author: Angela Jane Glynn
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 0702039292
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 227

Book Description
This book is for therapists involved in exercise therapy for the prevention and treatment of disease. It covers exercise assessment, current prescription guidelines, precautions, exercise design and clinical case studies. The book also includes exercises to increase strength, power, local muscle endurance, range of movement and aerobic capacity and will be relevant to all areas of therapy practice. In addition to the general guidelines, considerations for exercise groups and exercise at home as well as exercise in special patient populations are addressed. This allows therapists who are expert in one area to become familiar with exercise prescription in another. The book underpins therapeutic exercise in general and also addresses specific considerations for particular clinical situations within current guidelines and practical considerations. Underpinning exercise physiology Physical principles of exercise design Guidelines for exercise training Clinical exercise prescription Limitations to exercise in common conditions Example case studies

The Physiotherapist's Pocketbook

Author: Karen Kenyon
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 0080449840
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 385

Book Description
The Physiotherapist's Pocket Book is an exceptionally comprehensive, handy reference that is ideal for clinicians in their daily practice and students on core clinical placements - musculoskeletal, neurology, respiratory. The second edition of this extremely popular book has been updated and expanded to make it even more invaluable during clinical practice. It is designed to be a useful aide memoir during assessment and treatment planning with instant access to key facts and figures. A to Z list of pathologies Contraindications to treatment Pharmacology section with over 150 drugs described Biochemical and haematological values Common abbreviations New sections on neuromusculoskeletal anatomy and pathology Additional material on drugs, special tests and assessment tools Now includes diagnostic imaging, ECGs, nerve courses and interfaces, trigger points and joint complexes Over 90 illustrations

Respiratory Physiotherapy Pocketbook

Author: Jane Cross
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 9780702055072
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 448

Book Description
Case studies that cover common emergency situations Self-assessment questions which offer the reader verification of their comprehension and clinical reasoning skills A-Z of treatment techniques Appendices including normal values and common drugs used in critical care areas so that essential information is always at hand

The Pocketbook for PHYSIOTHERAPISTS

Author: Gitesh Amrohit
Publisher: JP Medical Ltd
ISBN: 935025560X
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 411

Book Description

Neurological Physiotherapy Pocketbook

Author: Sheila Lennon
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 0702077240
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 248

Book Description
The second edition of the Neurological Physiotherapy Pocketbook is the only book for physiotherapists that provides essential evidence-based information in a unique and easy-to-use format, applicable to clinical settings. Written by new international editors and contributors, this pocketbook provides quick and easy access to essential clinical information. Pocketbook size for when out on clinical placement or working in clinical practice Revised and brand new chapters on neurological rehabilitation and essential components Concentrates on the six most common conditions: including stroke, traumatic brain, and spinal cord injury Key messages highlighted for assessment, treatment, and measurement of the most common neurological conditions

Anatomy and Human Movement Pocketbook

Author: Nigel Palastanga
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780443069123
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 246

Book Description
At last a concise pocketbook covering all the essential anatomy you need to prepare for your exams and clinical placements. All the areas of the body are covered by region and include bones, muscles, joints as well as movement, palpation, origin, insersion, and nerve supply. Common injuries, radiographs, MRI scans, CAT scans showing normal vs abnormal graphs are also included. Sections are covered in bite size chunks with easy navigation should you need to look up something in a hurry - an essential book to have in your pocket.

Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination E-Book

Author: Paul Hattam
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 0702049344
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 292

Book Description
The proliferation of special tests used in musculoskeletal examination has left the clinician with a vast array of physical tests at their disposal. Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination is a handy one-stop guide with over 150 peripheral tests. The clinical context and evidence base is thoroughly explored and the addition of clinical tips and expert opinion will enable the clinician to select the most appropriate tests and interpret the results meaningfully. Step-by-step description for each test Clear photographic illustrations 'At a glance' presentation of the background evidence Detailed clinical context Comprehensive referencing of orthopaedic special tests Clinical tips

The Physiotherapist's Pocketbook E-Book

Author: Karen Kenyon
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 0702077984
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 434

Book Description
A to Z list of pathologies Contraindications to treatment Pharmacology section with over 150 drugs described Biochemical and haematological values Common abbreviations

Red Flags

Author: Sue Greenhalgh
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 044310140X
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 228

Book Description
This valuable clinical reference alerts practitioners to potentially serious indicators of pathology in their patients, such as cancer, tuberculosis (TB), or other conditions. With a fresh approach to the subject, it presents an hierarchy of red flags, an index of suspicion, discussion of red herrings, "3D thinking," and conditional probabilities intended to assist with clinical reasoning. It's an ideal, on-the-spot resource for anyone involved in the care of patients with musculoskeletal conditions. The book's small, portable size makes it ideal for reference in any practice setting. Presents information in an accessible, at-a-glance format. The unique red flag hierarchy assists with clinical reasoning. Index of Suspicion highlights the most likely conditions indicated by specific red flags. Discussion of 3D thinking encourages clinicians to look beyond immediate symptoms to find the underlying cause of a problem. Discussion of red herrings describes how to approach indicators that may mislead a diagnosis. Information on the concept of conditional probabilities helps practitioners make informed clinical decisions.