Advocate Health - Midwest Library books, journals and other resources for physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists
Comparative Kinesiology of the Human Body by Salih Angin, Ibrahim SimsekComparative 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.
Publication Date: 2020
Hand and Wrist Therapy : Clinical Examination and Advanced Rehabilitation Tools by Grégory Mesplié1st 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.
Publication Date: 2022
Primary Care for the Physical Therapist: Examination and Triage by William R. Vanwye, William G. Boissonnault3rd edition - Updated content throughout the text helps you stay up to date on the best practices involving patient examination, medical screening, patient management, and communication. This new edition also features a new chapter on electrodiagnostic testing, a new chapter on patients with a history of trauma, and updated information on how to screen and examine the healthy population.
Publication Date: 2021
Home Exercise Programs for Musculoskeletal and Sports Injuries by Ian Wendel, James WyssThis 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.
Publication Date: 2020
Cerebral Palsy: a Practical Guide for Rehabilitation Professionals by Psiche Giannoni, Liliana Zerbino1st 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.
Publication Date: 2022
Writing and Publishing Research in Kinesiology, Health, and Sport Science by Timothy Baghurst, Jason DeFreitasDrawing on real-world experience and presented in an informal and accessible manner, Writing and Publishing Research in Kinesiology, Health, and Sport Science provides upper-level students and early-career academics with an essential resource to aid in disseminating research and publishing their first papers. Logically structured to take researchers through each step of the publishing process, the book offers subject-specific advice on developing every aspect of theoretical, applied, or position papers. This is important and accessible reading for any researchers seeking advice on publishing their work in fields including but not limited to kinesiology, health, exercise science, physical education, or recreation.