Saltar al contenido principal
Elsevier

Libros en Profesiones de la Salud

  • Diagnóstico clínico del miembro superior en terapia manual

    Cintura escapular, codo, muñeca y mano
    • 1 Edición
    • Juan Antonio Díaz Mancha
    • Español
    La obra combina las experiencias del autor en la búsqueda de estrategias diagnósticas en pacientes reales con un exhaustivo análisis de los conceptos anatómicos y biomecánicos. Constituye una práctica guía de consulta con la que el lector podrá reconocer y diagnosticar las patologías de la cintura escapular, el codo, la muñeca y la mano que se presentan en la actividad diaria. Contiene gran cantidad de fotografías e ilustraciones para facilitar la asimilación del contenido teórico e incluye ejemplos clínicos en cada capítulo que ayudan a integrar los conceptos expuestos. Obra dirigida a fisioterapeutas y terapeutas manuales -profesionales en ejercicio o estudiantes de grado o postgrado- interesados en la adquisición de estrategias diagnósticas para sus pacientes.

  • Current Update on Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 33-4
    • Sean T. Grambart
    • Inglés
    Foot and ankle arthroscopy involves the surgical evaluation and treatment of the foot and ankle for a variety of conditions. This issue will cover everything from Arthroscopic Anatomy, Arthroscopic Instrumentation, Imaging Aspects of Joint Pathology and Arthroscopic Techniques, Intra-articular Soft Tissue Pathology, to Subtalar Joint Arthroscopy, and many more exciting articles.

  • Kinesiology

    The Skeletal System and Muscle Function
    • 3 Edición
    • Joseph E. Muscolino
    • Inglés
    Learn how to apply kinesiology concepts and treat dysfunction with Muscolino’s Kinesiology: The Skeletal System and Muscle Function, 3rd Edition! With more than 1,200 full-color illustrations, this highly visual text offers a vividly illustrated look at the skeletal system and how muscles function as movers, antagonists, and stabilizers in the body. Part One covers the fundamentals of structure and motion, including essential terminology that is used in kinesiology. Part Two covers the skeletal system including the makeup of skeletal and fascial tissues. Part Three contains a detailed study of the joints of the body. And lastly, Part Four examines how muscles function. This new edition also boasts an all-new chapter on biomechanics, more than 100 online video clips, and an interactive muscle program. If you want a thorough understanding of muscle function and how to apply that knowledge on the job, then there’s no better guide than Muscolino!

  • Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets - E-Book

    • 3 Edición
    • Jeffrey D. Placzek + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Whether you’re preparing for the OCS or just want to brush up on your orthopedic knowledge, you don’t want to be without Placzek and Boyce’s new third edition of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy SECRETS. As with previous editions, SECRETS covers a variety of different physical therapy concepts, healing modalities, specialties, and orthopedic procedures to ensure you are well-prepared to pass the OCS and provide the best orthopedic therapy options for today’s patients. Common diseases are included as well as more innovative diagnostic tools. Each chapter features thoroughly updated content that’s entirely evidence-based and outcome-based. This ebook also features insightful anecdotes — including clinical tips, memory aids, and secrets — and helpful review tools — such as bulleted lists, algorithms and illustrations — to help you thoroughly master all aspects of orthopedic physical therapy practice.

  • Manipulation of the Spine, Thorax and Pelvis

    • 4 Edición
    • Peter Gibbons + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Now in its fourth edition Manipulation of the Spine, Thorax and Pelvis continues to support the practitioner in acquiring and refining their skills on safely using high-velocity low-amplitude (HVLA) thrust techniques. This trusted and highly visual resource – now with 275 images and access to a website with 56 ‘technique’ videos – advocates an approach that uses minimal leverage to achieve a cavitation in a safe, comfortable and effective manner.The new edition addresses the important issues surrounding patient consent and discusses safety issues in the broader context of relative risk. New sections include appropriate use of manipulation when treating radiculopathy and musculoskeletal conditions in pregnant women and children. It also further encourages the practitioner to reflect on how they are performing manipulative techniques and thus focus on improving their skills.

  • Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy: Adults and Paediatrics

    formerly Physiotherapy for Respiratory and Cardiac Problems
    • 5 Edición
    • Eleanor Main + 1 más
    • Inglés
    The fifth edition of this seminal textbook continues to provide those who are studying or are in practice with comprehensive evidence-based coverage of all the main aspects of respiratory and cardiac physiotherapy throughout the whole lifespan – neonates, infants, children, adolescents and adults – with the patient at centre and advocating a problem-based approach. For the new edition, Jennifer Pryor and Ammani Prasad hand the baton of editorship and their lasting legacy over to Eleanor Main and Linda Denehy. With a team of over 60 international expert authors, the new editors have incorporated major changes reflecting current cardiorespiratory physiotherapy education and practice. These changes are heralded by a new title – Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy: Adults and Paediatrics (formerly Physiotherapy for Respiratory and Cardiac Problems: Adults and Paediatrics) – and a significant restructure of the content with a new set of chapters. A new key chapter on anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system lays the foundation which is then followed by a chapter on clinical assessment of adults, infants and children, and acutely ill or deteriorating patients. Additional new content includes a chapter on outcome measurement in practice and a large chapter describing rehabilitation in acute and chronic conditions in special populations including spinal cord injury, oncology, trauma and paediatrics. The chapter on therapeutic interventions is comprehensive and reflective of evidence based practice.

  • Dermatologic Manifestations of the Lower Extremity, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 33-3
    • Tracey C. Vlahovic
    • Inglés
    This issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery will focus on the dermatologic manifestations of the lower extremity. Articles will include: Fungal, Nail Surgery, Psoriasis, Eczema, Drug Reactions, Melanoma, and many more.

  • Bases anatómicas del diagnóstico por imagen

    • 3 Edición
    • Peter Fleckenstein + 1 más
    • Español
    En su tercera edición esta obra sigue siendo el atlas de referencia para el estudio de la anatomía a través de las técnicas de radiodiagnóstico. La obra abraca la totalidad del cuerpo humano e incluye las múltiples técnicas de imagen empleadas en la práctica clínica: rayos X, TC, RM, PET, ecografía y gammagrafía. En el capítulo introductorio se explican brevemente los fundamentos de las diferentes modalidades. La obra cuenta con más de 900 imágenes de las cuales 250 son nuevas, todas han sido cuidadosamente seleccionadas para que sean fácilmente interpretables gracias a su alta calidad y a la completa correspondencia anatómica que las acompaña. Obra de utilidad tanto para estudiantes de Medicina como para médicos en ejercicio como punto de referencia a la hora de relacionar la anatomía con las técnicas de imagen más avanzadas.

  • Deformaciones morfológicas de la columna vertebral

    Tratamiento fisioterapéutico en reeducación postural global RPG
    • 1 Edición
    • Philippe Souchard
    • Español
    Obra que aborda el tratamiento de las deformaciones morfológicas de la columna vertebral escrita por el Prof. Philippe Souchard, creador del método de Reeducación Postural Global (RPG). Destacar también la participación en la obra de Rubén Fernández Martínez, fisioterapeuta español y profesor asociado de RPG. Título con un enfoque eminentemente didáctico que se aprecia en los numerosos esquemas e ilustraciones de la obra. Igualmente, se incluyen un número significativo de imágenes radiológicas que ayudan al lector a identificar mejor la deformidad a tratar. Los capítulos tienen una estructura homogénea e incluyen destacados, puntos clave y conclusión para aclarar al lector cuestiones fundamentales del capítulo. Obra dirigida a fisioterapeutas, así como a hosteópatas, terapeutas manuales y otros profesionales involucrados en el tratamiento de los problemas de columna a través del Método de RPG.

  • Joint Range of Motion and Muscle Length Testing

    • 3 Edición
    • Nancy Berryman Reese + 1 más
    • Inglés
    One of the most comprehensive texts on the market, Joint Range of Motion and Muscle Length Testing, 3rd Edition, is an easy-to-follow reference that guides you in accurately measuring range of motion and muscle length for all age groups. Written by renowned educators, Nancy Berryman Reese and William D. Bandy for both Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy professionals, this book describes in detail the reliability and validity of each technique. A new companion web site features video clips demonstrating over 100 measurement techniques!

Temas relacionados