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  • Orthoplastic Techniques for Lower Extremity Reconstruction – Part II, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 38-1
    • Edgardo R. Rodriguez-Collazo + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Guest edited by Drs. Edgardo R. Rodriguez-Collazo and Suhail Masadeh, this issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery is Part II of the Editors’ two-part issue on Orthoplastic techniques for lower extremity reconstruction. This issue is one of four selected each year by our series Consulting Editor, Dr. Thomas Chang. Articles in this issue include, but are not limited to: The Role of Bone Marrow Aspirate in Osseous and Soft Tissue Pathology; Reconstructive Pedal Amputation; A Surgical Approach to Location Specific Neuropathic Foot Ulceration; A Novel Technique of External Fixation For Immediate Post-Operative Ambulation And Protection Of Soft Tissue Reconstructions; Classification and Management of stump neuroma; Treatment Protocol for Peripheral Nerve Dysfunction of the Lower Extremity: A Systematic Approach; Targeted Muscle Reinnervation for the Management of Drop Foot; Membrane induced technique for the management of combine soft tissue and osseous defects; Management of Osseous Defects in the Tibia; and Vascularized fibula free and fibular medialization for the management of bone defects.

  • A Comprehensive Guide to Rehabilitation of the Older Patient

    • 4 Edición
    • Shane O'Hanlon + 1 más
    • Inglés
    This book will help all health professionals involved in the rehabilitation of older people to provide their patients with the highest possible quality of life and autonomy. Expanded and rewritten by a diverse team of authors, the text is suitable for doctors in all specialties that see older patients, as well as nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, dietitians, speech and language therapists/pathologi... physician associates/assistant... healthcare assistants, and many others including patients, family members and students. The book is written in an accessible, no-jargon style and provides a patient-centred perspective on recent advances in the field of rehabilitation – an increasingly important aspect of care for older people.

  • Social Occupational Therapy

    Theoretical and Practical Designs
    • 1 Edición
    • Roseli Esquerdo Lopes + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Ground yourself in the social issues surrounding occupational therapy practice with Social Occupational Therapy: Theoretical and Practical Designs. Written by Roseli Esquerdo Lopes and Ana Paula Serrata Malfitano, this groundbreaking text offers a global view of the role of occupational therapy and the potential contributions of occupational therapists to their societies — specifically in social services and with populations in situations of social vulnerability. Theoretical and practical chapters examine both occupational therapy and social challenges, and the text’s emphasis on human rights and social issues reflects the World Federation of Occupational Therapists Minimum Standards for the Education of Occupational Therapists. It’s the unique perspective needed to tackle the social aspects of occupational therapy and respond to social field issues, including education, culture, justice, welfare, and work, as well as health.

  • Electroestimulación transcutánea, neuromuscular y neuromodulación

    • 2 Edición
    • Manuel Albornoz Cabello + 1 más
    • Español
    Una guía clara, concisa, completa y actualizada sobre los últimos avances en investigación científica y práctica asistencial de la neuromodulación periférica. transcutánea Además de los capítulos dedicados a las corrientes TENS y NMES, y a la neuromodulación, dos capítulos se centran en la elongación muscular eléctrica y la electroestimulación en la cicatrización de heridas. Cada capítulo dedica gran parte de su espacio a los protocolos de tratamiento más habituales de cada técnica, que incluyen, además de los objetivos y las descripciones de los procedimientos, las especificaciones de cada uno de ellos: parámetros de la corriente, tipo y emplazamiento de los electrodos, etc. Una serie de vídeos demostrativos ayudan al lector en la comprensión y la aplicación de las corrientes TENS y NMES, y la elongación muscular eléctrica. Tanto los estudiantes de grado y posgrado de Fisioterapia, y de otras áreas de las ciencias de la salud, como los profesionales en ejercicio y en cursos de formación continuada -fisioterapeutas, rehabilitadores y otros especialistas que empleen estas corrientes en su práctica clínica habitual- encontrarán en esta obra una guía práctica y de fácil consulta.

  • Goodman and Fuller’s Pathology

    Implications for the Physical Therapist
    • 5 Edición
    • Catherine Cavallaro Kellogg + 1 más
    • Inglés
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Physical Therapy**The only pathology textbook written specifically for physical therapy, this edition continues to provide practical and easy access to information on specific diseases and conditions as they relate to physical therapy practice. Coverage includes guidelines, precautions, and contraindications for interventions with patients who have musculoskeletal or neuromuscular problems, as well as other medical conditions such as diabetes or heart disease. Logically organized content offers at-a-glance access to essential information on common illnesses, diseases, adverse drug effects, organ transplantation, laboratory values, and more to ensure the most reliable and effective physical therapy for patients.

  • Orthoplastic Techniques for Lower Extremity Reconstruction Part 1, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 37-4
    • Edgardo R. Rodriguez-Collazo + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Guest edited by Dr. Edgardo Rodriguez-Collazo, this issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Part 1 will cover several key areas of interest related to Orthoplastic techniques for lower extremity reconstruction. This issue is one of four selected each year by our series Consulting Editor, Dr. Thomas Chang. Articles in this issue include but are not limited to: Gastrocnemius flap for coverage of proximal Third of the leg; Hemisoleus flap for coverage of the middle Third of the Leg; Distally Based Hemisoleus for coverage of the distal third of the leg; Posterior tibial artery Adipofascial flap for coverage of the distal third of the leg; Peroneal artery fasciocutaneous flap for Coverage of the distal leg and hindfoot; Reverse sural Adipofascial flap for coverage of the hindfoot; Medial plantar artery flap for coverage of the weight bearing surface of the heel; Intrinsic muscle flaps of the foot for coverage of small defects of the foot; Dorsal first Metatarsal artery fasciocutaneous flap; Understanding the arterial anatomy and dermal perfusion of the foot with clinical applications; Digital fillet flap for coverage of forefoot ulcers; and Tendon balancing for the management of pedal ulcerations, among others.

  • Terapia acuática

    Abordajes desde la fisioterapia, la terapia ocupacional y la logopedia
    • 2 Edición
    • Javier Güeita Rodríguez + 1 más
    • Español
    Esta nueva edición de Terapia acuática mantiene su compromiso de tratar de forma integral todos los aspectos de los procedimientos terapéuticos en el medio acuático, abordando desde conceptos básicos hasta técnicas específicas, desde áreas y grupos de población concretos hasta enfoques transversales, sin olvidar aspectos conceptuales y de investigación, pero actualizando y ampliando su enfoque para incorporar importantes novedades. Esta obra está orientada a profesionales sanitarios que desarrollan su labor asistencial en el medio acuático, así como a estudiantes y profesionales sanitarios interesados en la terapia acuática como intervención terapéutica. El panel de colaboradores, tanto españoles como extranjeros, se ha visto enriquecido por la incorporación de nuevos y prestigiosos profesionales. Tanto las nuevas incorporaciones como los colaboradores habituales son, todos ellos, reconocidos profesionales con gran experiencia asistencial, docente e investigadora, que se encuentran actualmente desarrollando y profundizando estas competencias.

  • Stroke Rehabilitation

    A Function-Based Approach
    • 5 Edición
    • Glen Gillen + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Learn to confidently manage the growing number of stroke rehabilitation clients with Gillen’s Stroke Rehabilitation: A Function-Based Approach, 5th Edition. Using a holistic and multidisciplinary approach, this unique text remains the only comprehensive, evidence-based stroke rehabilitation resource for occupational therapists. This new fifth edition has been extensively updated to include the research, trends, and best practices in the field. As with previous editions, this comprehensive reference uses an application-based method that integrates background medical information, samples of functionally based evaluations, and current treatment techniques and intervention strategies.

  • Workbook for Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions

    • 7 Edición
    • Margaret Schell Frazier + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Reinforce your understanding of the pathology concepts described in Essentials of Human Diseases and Conditions, 7th Edition! With chapters corresponding to the chapters in the textbook, this workbook provides hands-on review and practice with anatomy labeling activities, vocabulary exercises, scenarios for patient screening and teaching, and more. This complete review will prepare you for success on classroom and certification exams, and help you apply your knowledge to the clinical setting.

  • Pudner's Nursing the Surgical Patient

    • 4 Edición
    • Ian Peate + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Contemporary and fully updated, the new edition of this accessible guide builds on the success of previous editions to bring together all the key principles of nursing care for surgical patients. Split into two sections, the first section explains the basis of surgical care. The second section has comprehensive coverage of all major areas of surgical practice, providing both a theoretical and practical understanding across a wide range of procedures. Written from a patient-centred perspective but with an added emphasis on safety and the role of the nurse in relation to current legislation, the new Pudner’s Nursing the Surgical Patient offers all you need to provide the best care. Its user-friendly format will make it invaluable not only to nurses but to a range of health care practitioners.

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