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  • Daniels and Worthingham's Muscle Testing

    Techniques of Manual Muscle and Physical Performance Testing
    • 11 Edición
    • Dale Avers + 2 más
    • Inglés
    **2026 Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA) McGuffey Longevity Award Winner**Daniels and Worthingham's Muscle Testing, 11th Edition offers the clear information needed to master procedures and enhance clinical decision making in manual muscle testing and performance testing. Comprehensive discussion of the value of strength testing with clear, illustrated instructions provide a detailed guide to patient positioning, clinician instructions, and application of skill. In addition to updated muscle testing of normal individuals and others with weakness or paralysis, this edition includes updated information on alternative strength and performance tests for all adult populations. Updated comprehensive coverage for muscle dynamometry and ideal exercises enhances this texts’ relevance for today’s clinician. An eBook version included with print purchase provides access to all the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

  • Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care

    • 13 Edición
    • James K. Stoller + 4 más
    • Inglés
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles as an Essential Purchase in Respiratory Therapy**Master the principles and skills you’ll need to succeed as a respiratory therapist! Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, 13th Edition provides a solid foundation in respiratory care and covers the latest advances in this dynamic field. For more than 50 years, this text has been the go-to resource to understand the role of the respiratory therapist, the scientific basis for treatment, and clinical applications. Comprehensive chapters prepare you for clinical and exam success by correlating to the 2020 NBRC Exam matrices. The 13th Edition includes updated coverage of COVID-19, the latest AARC clinical practice guidelines, and a new enhanced eBook version included with print purchase.

  • Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets

    • 4 Edición
    • Jeffrey D. Placzek + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Unlock the secrets to passing the Orthopaedic Certified Specialist (OCS) exam with this comprehensive Q&A review! Offering a unique question-and-answer format, Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets, 4th Edition helps you build the knowledge and skills needed to pass orthopaedic and sports certification specialty exams. The book introduces basic physical therapy concepts and then covers different healing modalities, clinical specialties, and orthopedic procedures typically prescribed for common injuries such as those to the shoulder, hand, wrist, spine, and knee. From a team of PT experts led by Jeffrey D. Placzek and David A. Boyce, this review also serves as a useful reference for practitioners who wish to provide the latest in evidence-based care.

  • Anatomy and Human Movement

    Structure and Function
    • 8 Edición
    • Roger W. Soames
    • Inglés
    Since its first publication in 1989, Anatomy and Human Movement: Structure and Function, Eight Edition has become the seminal textbook for physiotherapy and occupational therapy students in both the UK and internationally.This eighth edition has been fully updated by Professor Emeritus Roger Soames to incorporate the latest evidence and practice. It provides a clear and detailed account of musculoskeletal structure and function, with self-contained modules, multiple choice questions, illustrations and electronic ancillaries to support both learning and teaching.The book will be invaluable for anyone needing to learn and remember how movement takes place, including students of sport and exercise sciences, orthopaedic health, chiropody and podiatry, chiropractic and osteopathy, and complementary medicine. It is also suitable for practising clinicians wishing to refresh their knowledge of functional anatomy.

  • Musculoskeletal Anatomy Coloring Book

    • 4 Edición
    • Joseph E. Muscolino
    • Inglés
    Reinforce your understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy! Musculoskeletal Anatomy Coloring Book, 4th Edition is a must for massage, physical therapy, chiropractic, orthopedic, and all other manual and movement therapy courses. This latest edition includes online access to a companion Evolve website which enables you to view helpful videos, practice with muscle exercises, and more! Focused specifically on musculoskeletal anatomy, this fun, interactive, and engaging coloring book includes more than 630 high-quality illustrations. Each chapter focuses on key anatomic parts of the skeletal, muscular, nervous, and arterial systems; plus, composite drawings of all body systems and structures provide a complete look at the anatomy you will need to know in practice.

  • Workbook for Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care

    • 13 Edición
    • Sandra T. Hinski
    • James K. Stoller + 4 más
    • Inglés

  • Evidence-Based Physical Therapy for the Pelvic Floor

    Bridging Science and Clinical Practice
    • 3 Edición
    • Kari Bø + 3 más
    • Inglés
    **Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Physical Therapy****Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation**Writ... by leading experts in this field, Evidence-Based Physical Therapy for the Pelvic Floor provides physiotherapists and other professionals with knowledge and confidence to bring the latest evidence-based approaches and treatment strategies for addressing pelvic floor dysfunction to their practice.Fully updated and with a wealth of new information, this edition includes sections on devices and apps, gynaecological cancer, sexual dysfunction, fistula, clinical use of EMG, anal incontinence and pain, as well as a discussion of sexualized violence by Nobel Peace Prize winner Denis Mugwege and his team.

  • Functional Movement Development Across the Life Span

    • 4 Edición
    • Donna Joy Cech + 1 más
    • Inglés
    Providing a solid foundation in the normal development of functional movement, Functional Movement Development Across the Life Span, 4th Edition helps you recognize and understand typical functional movement in individuals from infancy to older adulthood, providing a framework from which to identify movement disorders and effectively manage patients with abnormal motor function. Divided into three units, this edition describes 1) theoretical frameworks of development, motor control/motor learning, and health/wellness; 2) anatomical and physiological development of the body systems comprising the movement system (muscular, skeletal, cardiopulmonary, nervous, sensory, integumentary, and endocrine); and 3) life span description of the movement functions of posture, balance, locomotion, prehension, and fitness. This edition integrates themes of the movement system, life span development, and health/wellness, providing you with the most current information needed for clinical decision making and to be an effective practitioner. Written by physical therapy experts Donna J. Cech, Suzanne "Tink" Martin, and William Staples, this book provides the evidence-based information and tools needed to understand functional movement and manage patients' functional skills throughout the life span. Dr. Staples brings his expertise in geriatric physical therapy and exercise in aging, enriching content on aging throughout the book.

  • Job Readiness for Health Professionals

    Soft Skills Strategies for Success
    • 4 Edición
    • Elsevier Inc
    • Inglés
    Master the soft skills you need to succeed as a healthcare professional! A guide to personal behaviors, Job Readiness for Health Professionals, 4th Edition covers 48 different soft skills, including effective communication, collaborating with colleagues, time management, and searching for and applying for jobs. Engaging, hands-on exercises help you apply these skills in a variety of circumstances and practice settings. Easy to read and easy to follow, this book describes the proven strategies and practices that will help you find your first healthcare job and advance in your career.

  • The Kaiser Permanente Podiatry Experience: Lessons Learned in Foot and Ankle Surgery, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

    • 1 Edición
    • Volumen 41-1
    • Christy M. King
    • Inglés
    **Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Podiatry**In this issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, guest editor Dr. Christy M. King brings her considerable expertise to the topic of The Kaiser Permanente Podiatry Experience: Lessons Learned in Foot and Ankle Surgery. Kaiser Permanente is recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and nonprofit health plans, and has invested significant funds to improve health and wellness in Northern California communiti... This issue, edited by the residency director at Kaiser Permanente Northern California, contains articles covering the podiatric evolution at this institution, along with advancements in foot and ankle surgery, in order to improve patient health.

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