The Physiotherapist's Pocketbook E-Book
The Physiotherapist's Pocketbook E-Book

Author: Karen Kenyon

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2009-02-19

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 0702039594

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The Physiotherapist's Pocket Book is an exceptionally comprehensive, handy reference that is ideal for clinicians in their daily practice and students on core clinical placements – musculoskeletal, neurology, respiratory. The second edition of this extremely popular book has been updated and expanded to make it even more invaluable during clinical practice. It is designed to be a useful aide memoir during assessment and treatment planning with instant access to key facts and figures. - A to Z list of pathologies - Contraindications to treatment - Pharmacology section with over 150 drugs described - Biochemical and haematological values - Common abbreviations - New sections on neuromusculoskeletal anatomy and pathology - Additional material on drugs, special tests and assessment tools - Now includes diagnostic imaging, ECGs, nerve courses and interfaces, trigger points and joint complexes - Over 90 illustrations

The Physiotherapist's Pocket Guide to Exercise E-Book
The Physiotherapist's Pocket Guide to Exercise E-Book

Author: Angela Jane Glynn

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2009-04-07

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13: 0702039292

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This book is for therapists involved in exercise therapy for the prevention and treatment of disease. It covers exercise assessment, current prescription guidelines, precautions, exercise design and clinical case studies. The book also includes exercises to increase strength, power, local muscle endurance, range of movement and aerobic capacity and will be relevant to all areas of therapy practice. In addition to the general guidelines, considerations for exercise groups and exercise at home as well as exercise in special patient populations are addressed. This allows therapists who are expert in one area to become familiar with exercise prescription in another. The book underpins therapeutic exercise in general and also addresses specific considerations for particular clinical situations within current guidelines and practical considerations. - Underpinning exercise physiology - Physical principles of exercise design - Guidelines for exercise training - Clinical exercise prescription - Limitations to exercise in common conditions - Example case studies

Respiratory Physiotherapy Pocketbook
Respiratory Physiotherapy Pocketbook

Author: Jane Cross

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2020-08-15

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 9780702055072

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Case studies that cover common emergency situations Self-assessment questions which offer the reader verification of their comprehension and clinical reasoning skills A-Z of treatment techniques Appendices including normal values and common drugs used in critical care areas so that essential information is always at hand

Tidy's Physiotherapy
Tidy's Physiotherapy

Author: Stuart Porter

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2013-03-21

Total Pages: 685

ISBN-13: 0702043443

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A classic textbook and a student favourite, Tidy's Physiotherapy aims to reflect contemporary practice of physiotherapy and can be used as a quick reference by the physiotherapy undergraduate for major problems that they may encounter throughout their study, or while on clinical placement. Tidy's Physiotherapy is a resource which charts a range of popular subject areas. It also encourages the student to think about problem-solving and basic decision-making in a practice setting, presenting case studies to consolidate and apply learning. In this fifteenth edition, new chapters have been added and previous chapters withdrawn, continuing its reflection of contemporary education and practice. Chapters have again been written by experts who come from a wide range of clinical and academic backgrounds. The new edition is complemented by an accompanying online ancillary which offers access to over 50 video clips on musculoskeletal tests, massage and exercise and an image bank along with the addition of crosswords and MCQs for self-assessment. Now with new chapters on: Reflection Collaborative health and social care / interprofessional education Clinical leadership Pharmacology Muscle imbalance Sports management Acupuncture in physiotherapy Management of Parkinson's and of older people Neurodynamics Part of the Physiotherapy Essentials series - core textbooks for both students and lecturers! Covers a comprehensive range of clinical, academic and professional subjects Annotated illustrations to simplify learning Definition, Key Point and Weblink boxes Online access to over 50 video clips and 100's of dowloadable images (http://evolve.elsevier.com/Porter/Tidy) Online resources via Evolve Learning with video clips, image bank, crosswords and MCQs! Log on and register at http://evolve.elsevier.com/Porter/Tidy Case studies Additional illustrations

Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination E-Book
Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination E-Book

Author: Paul Hattam

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2010-04-30

Total Pages: 291

ISBN-13: 0702049344

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The proliferation of special tests used in musculoskeletal examination has left the clinician with a vast array of physical tests at their disposal. Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination is a handy one-stop guide with over 150 peripheral tests. The clinical context and evidence base is thoroughly explored and the addition of clinical tips and expert opinion will enable the clinician to select the most appropriate tests and interpret the results meaningfully. - Step-by-step description for each test - Clear photographic illustrations - 'At a glance' presentation of the background evidence - Detailed clinical context - Comprehensive referencing of orthopaedic special tests - Clinical tips

Neurological Physiotherapy Pocketbook
Neurological Physiotherapy Pocketbook

Author: Sheila Lennon

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2018-07-25

Total Pages: 251

ISBN-13: 0702077240

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The second edition of the Neurological Physiotherapy Pocketbook is the only book for physiotherapists that provides essential evidence-based information in a unique and easy-to-use format, applicable to clinical settings. Written by new international editors and contributors, this pocketbook provides quick and easy access to essential clinical information. Pocketbook size for when out on clinical placement or working in clinical practice Revised and brand new chapters on neurological rehabilitation and essential components Concentrates on the six most common conditions: including stroke, traumatic brain, and spinal cord injury Key messages highlighted for assessment, treatment, and measurement of the most common neurological conditions - Expands guiding principles of neurological rehabilitation - Contains completely revised chapters on essential components - Concentrates on six most common conditions (stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's and Guillain Barré Syndrome)

Principles of Neuromusculoskeletal Treatment and Management
Principles of Neuromusculoskeletal Treatment and Management

Author: Nicola J. Petty

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780702053092

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Fully updated and revised for a second edition, this textbook offers a comprehensive, evidence-based guide to the treatment and management of the neuromusculoskeletal system, providing vital support for both students and experienced therapists. As with the previous edition the text deals with function and dysfunction of joints, muscles and nerves offering treatment options in all cases. Underpinning theory and research is used extensively to explain the clinical use of each treatment option. This new edition has benefited from the author - Nicola Petty - becoming editor and enabling leading clinicians and academics to contribute to the text which now offers a broader range of perspectives. Provides critical knowledge and theory that underpins clinical practice and decision-making Guides the reader through the various options available for patient management drawing a solid evidence base Emphasizes the importance of hands on skill, as well as communication and clinical reasoning skills Templated structure throughout creates an accessible tool for use in teaching and practice Revised drawings in 2-colour provide the reader with enhanced visual learning tools

Clinical Case Studies in Physiotherapy
Clinical Case Studies in Physiotherapy

Author: Lauren Jean Guthrie

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2008-10-09

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 070203620X

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Starting a placement or rotation in an unfamiliar clinical area is exciting but can be daunting. CLINICAL CASE STUDIES IN PHYSIOTHERAPY provides invaluable advice and practical guidance on cases and problems encountered on a daily basis allowing you to work with ease and confidence. By adopting a problem solving approach to the cases through the use of questions and answers, the authors will help you to think constructively about each case within all the key specialities of physiotherapy.Starting a placement or rotation in an unfamiliar clinical area is exciting but can be daunting. CLINICAL CASE STUDIES IN PHYSIOTHERAPY provides invaluable advice and practical guidance on cases and problems encountered on a daily basis allowing you to work with ease and confidence. By adopting a problem solving approach to the cases through the use of questions and answers, the authors will help you to think constructively about each case within all the key specialities of physiotherapy. - Hints and tips to get you ready for clinical placement - How to secure your first physiotherapy post - Case studies in the following clinical areas: respiratory, orthopaedics, neurology, musculoskeletal out-patients, care of the elderly, mental health and womens health - Cases covering paediatrics also included

Pocketbook of Taping Techniques
Pocketbook of Taping Techniques

Author: Rose Macdonald

Publisher: Churchill Livingstone

Published: 2009-07-31

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 9780702030277

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Functional taping is now recognised as a skill which is essential for those involved in the treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries and many other conditions such as muscle imbalance, unstable joints and neural control. This exceptional new Pocketbook of Taping Techniques takes the place of the highly successful text which was also edited by Rose Macdonald. It incorporates all the basic techniques vital to the practice of good taping but also includes chapters on new evidence-based procedures written by experts from around the world. To aid in the development of these techniques, this pocketbook demonstrates many new methods which may be used as indicated or modified to suit the clinical situation. Structured by body region with highly-illustrated descriptions of relevant taping techniques Covers all aspects of functional taping New techniques to alter muscle activity and proprioception based on scientific evidence Handy, portable size for easy reference in the field