Featured eBooks:
Guide to Evidence-Based Physical Therapist Practice by
Guide to Evidence-Based Physical Therapist Practice, Fifth Edition teaches the knowledge and skills to evaluate medical evidence and apply it to the practice of physical therapy. This valuable reference explains the fundamentals of medical research and how to determine which studies are useful in practice.
Cerebral Palsy: a Practical Guide for Rehabilitation Professionals by
1st edition - This book helps rehabilitators and caregivers understand the multifaceted needs of children with cerebral palsy or other neuromotor impairments in order to plan and implement an effective treatment regimen. In particular, the book provides numerous practical suggestions, intended to guide the reader through correct clinical reasoning, setting goals and subsequent treatment. Furthermore, it includes chapters on evaluating and treating the upper limbs, feeding and communication problems, as well as on the care of soft tissues and the management of the visual difficulties in these children.
Hand and Wrist Therapy : Clinical Examination and Advanced Rehabilitation Tools by
1st edition - This book presents the most validated clinical examination, clinical reasoning, rehabilitation techniques and orthoses allowing the therapist to maximize their efficiency in treating patients with hand and wrist pathologies. This publication is intended for physiotherapists and occupational therapists, surgeons and practitioners specialized in physical rehabilitation, as well as for the students in these fields.
Home Exercise Programs for Musculoskeletal and Sports Injuries by
This book is designed to assist and guide healthcare professionals in prescribing home exercise programs in an efficient and easy to follow format. With patient handouts that are comprehensive and customizable, this manual is intended for the busy practitioner in any medical specialty who prescribes exercise for musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. This book is organized by major body regions from neck to foot and covers the breadth of home exercises for problems in each area based on the current literature.
Comparative Kinesiology of the Human Body by
Comparative Kinesiology of the Human Body: Normal and Pathological Conditions covers changes in musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiopulmonary systems that, when combined, are the three pillars of human movement. It examines the causes, processes, consequences and contexts of physical activity from different perspectives and life stages, from early childhood to the elderly. The book explains how purposeful movement of the human body is affected by pathological conditions related to any of these major systems.
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