Physiotherapy Books

Book SynopsisFeaturing nearly 800 illustrations, images, and photos, Atlas of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound of the Extremities by Dr. Mohini Rawat is a comprehensive visual guide to musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging for health care students and clinicians. Musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging is a new, rapidly growing field with applications across many health care disciplines. With its increased popularity comes a need for detailed training resources. The Atlas of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound of the Extremities presents information on scanning protocols for the joint regions and peripheral nerves of the upper and lower extremities in an easy-to-follow, highly visual format. Beginning with an overview of ultrasound physics, equipment, terminology, and technique, the book provides detailed instruction for musculoskeletal ultrasound of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, ankle and foot, concluding with a comprehensive chapter on peripheral nerves. Each chapter contains detailed images of scanning protocols, anatomy, sonoanatomy, patient positioning, and probe positioning for each joint region. Images are accompanied by explanatory text descriptions, along with clinical pearls under points to remember. Designed for students and clinicians in physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, orthopedics, rheumatology, physiatry and podiatry, the Atlas of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound of the Extremities provides essential introductory training materials and serves as a helpful reference for busy clinical environments.Table of Contents Dedication Acknowledgments About the Author Contributing Authors Preface Foreword by Dimitrios Kostopoulos, DPT, MD, PhD, DSc, ECS Foreword by Kornelia Kulig, PhD, PT, FAPTA ​Chapter 1 Introduction to Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging Chapter 2 Wrist and Hand Chapter 3 Elbow Chapter 4 Shoulder Chapter 5 Ankle and Foot Chapter 6 Knee Chapter 7 Hip Chapter 8 Peripheral Nerves Financial Disclosures Index

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Book SynopsisA timely and essential book for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students, faculty, and practitioners, as well as clinical educators, Learning to Lead in Physical Therapy provides information on identifying, developing, and demonstrating effective leadership skills for daily practice. Drs. Jennifer Green-Wilson and Stacey Zeigler explain that in a health care field that's constantly evolving, leadership skill development must be a high priority in physical therapy education and practice. Leadership skills are critical for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants throughout the course of their careers-in an informal leadership role with patients, in collaboration and advocacy for interdisciplinary care, and in formal leadership positions as they continually adapt to new expectations. With an evidence-based framework, the authors incorporate a workbook-style text with written prompts, activities, tools, quotes, and personal vignettes from practicing clinicians to explore concepts including: Discovering your individual strengths, developing your leadership style, and learning to lead through mentorship and coaching Communicating effectively, incorporating teamwork and collaboration, becoming an inclusive leader, and leading through conflict Effecting change through leadership, ethical decision-making, and serving others This book is easily incorporated within a single course or across multiple courses throughout a curriculum. Academic and clinical faculty and practitioners will also find this book easy to use for personal growth with its activity-based guidance through each chapter. Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants have the unique opportunity to be leaders at all levels-in their practices, the health care system, and their communities at large. Learning to Lead in Physical Therapy is an essential text in preparing students, faculty, and practitioners of all levels for these crucial leadership roles and responsibilities.Table of Contents Dedication Acknowledgments About the Authors Contributing Authors Preface Foreword by Geneva R. Johnson, PhD, DPT (Hon), FAPTA Foreword by Beth Whitehead, PT, MPH Unit 1: Leadership and Those Who Lead Chapter 1: At the Core of Leadership: Your Authentic Self Chapter 2: Discovering Your Influence and Capacity to Become an Effective Personal Leader Chapter 3: Developing Your Leadership Style Chapter 4: Learning to Lead Through Mentorship and Coaching Unit 2: Leading Others as a Positive Influence hapter 5: Communicating Effectively – Using the Language of Leaders Chapter 6: Teamwork and Collaboration: Sharing a Vision to Engage, Empower, and Energize Teams Chapter 7: Leading Diversity: Becoming an Inclusive Leader Chapter 8: Leading Through Conflict Unit 3: Leading Change Chapter 9: Leading Change Chapter 10: Ethical Leadership and Decision-Making Chapter 11: Leading by Serving Financial Disclosures Index

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Book SynopsisNewly updated with the latest professional content standards, Clinical Pathology for Athletic Trainers: Recognizing Systemic Disease, Fourth Edition provides insight on medical conditions frequently encountered in athletic training. Consistent with the profession’s shift toward the medical model, this Fourth Edition is complemented by the addition of a sports medicine physician’s perspective. Drs. Rehal A. Bhojani, Daniel P. O’Connor, and A. Louise Fincher have written this new edition to emphasize practical knowledge, clinical skills, and decision-making skills. Incorporating up-to-date standards from the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, National Athletic Trainers’ Association position statements, and the latest guidelines for medical conditions of various organ systems, this text reflects the continued growth and evolution of the athletic trainer’s role as a health care professional. It provides comprehensive knowledge that can be adapted to clinical practices, urgent cares, academics, research, and more. The Fourth Edition includes updated: Cases Evidence and references Position statements NATA and professional documents Information on assessment, evaluation, and treatment Included with purchase is a supplemental website with an updated online lab manual. Perfect for athletic trainers, athletic training students, and other health care professionals working with physically active populations throughout the lifespan, Clinical Pathology for Athletic Trainers: Recognizing Systemic Disease, Fourth Edition is a must-have for any practitioner seeking to develop their clinical skills.Table of Contents CONTENTS Dedication Acknowledgments About the Authors Introduction Chapter 1: Principles of Clinical Pathology and Decision Making Chapter 2: Pathophysiology Chapter 3: Pharmacology Chapter 4: Immune System Chapter 5: Oncology Chapter 6: Cardiovascular and Hematological Systems Chapter 7: Pulmonary System Chapter 8: Gastrointestinal and Hepatic-Biliary Systems Chapter 9: Renal and Urogenital Systems Chapter 10: Endocrine and Metabolic Systems Chapter 11: Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat, and Mouth Disorders Chapter 12: Dermatological Conditions Chapter 13: Neurological System Chapter 14: Psychological Conditions Glossary Appendix: Normal Lab Values Index

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Book SynopsisAs simulated learning experiences are increasingly used in healthcare education to enhance student engagement and experience, Clinical Simulation for Healthcare Professionals serves as a resource for the utility, design, and implementation of simulation-based education in occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and nursing. Using best practice methods, academic and clinical rehabilitation professionals of all levels will learn how to design and implement clinical simulations. These can be used as a tool for education, assessment, research, and skills integration. Written by Drs. Audrey Zapletal, Joanne Baird, Jean Prast, Maureen Hoppe, Tracy Van Oss, and Adel Herge, Clinical Simulation for Healthcare Professionals provides comprehensive information about commonly used simulation methods including high and low technology simulations, simulated patients, task trainers, and role play. Also included are step-by-step instructions for how to build simulation experiences in a variety of settings and for various learning and teaching needs. How-to information assists instructors who want to develop and integrate simulation-based education into a new or existing curriculum. The example simulations inside represent an array of different practice and focus uses. Each stage of the simulation is addressed from creation to learning assessment to debriefing. Simulation integrates the worlds of education, health professions, and the performing arts within a singular enriching experience.Clinical Simulation for Healthcare Professionals fulfills a need for educators looking to develop the skills needed to create complex and dynamic learning environments.Table of Contents Dedication Note About the Book About the Authors Contributing Authors Foreword by John M. O’Donnell, DrPH, MSN, RN, CRNA, CHSE, FSSH, FAANA Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction to Simulation: Evidence Joanne M. Baird, PhD, OTR/L, CHSE, FAOTA andE. Adel Herge, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA Section I: Introduction to Kern’s Model Kern’s Model Step 1—Problem Identification and General Needs Assessment Chapter 2: Evidence for Linking Simulation Instructional Methods With Clinical Experiences E. Adel Herge, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA; Leslie Cody, MS, OTR/L; and Audrey L. Zapletal, OTD, OTR/L, CLA Section II: Kern’s Model Step 2—Targeted Needs Assessment Chapter 3: Clinicians and Educators: A Partnership in Simulation Jean E. Prast, OTD, MSOT, OTRL, CHSE and Joanne M. Baird, PhD, OTR/L, CHSE, FAOTA Chapter 4: Creating Your Simulation: Where Do You Begin? Appreciative Inquiry Approach E. Adel Herge, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA Section III:Kern’s Model Step 3—Goals and Objectives Chapter 5: How Does Learning Occur: Educational Theories to Support Simulation in Education and Training Maureen M. Hoppe, EdD, MA, OTR/L, CPAM, CHSE and Tracy Van Oss, DHSc, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA, CHSE Chapter 6: Developing Learning Objectives Jean E. Prast, OTD, MSOT, OTRL, CHSE andTracy Van Oss, DHSc, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA, CHSE Chapter 7: Art and Science of Measurement: Assessment Development for Simulation Tracy Van Oss, DHSc, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA, CHSE andE. Adel Herge, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA Section IV: Kern’s Model Step 4—Educational Strategies Chapter 8Simulation Modalities and Fidelity Joanne M. Baird, PhD, OTR/L, CHSE, FAOTA andMaureen M. Hoppe, EdD, MA, OTR/L, CPAM, CHSE Chapter 9: Virtual Learning in Simulation Jean E. Prast, OTD, MSOT, OTRL, CHSE and Maureen M. Hoppe, EdD, MA, OTR/L, CPAM, CHSE Chapter 10: Gamification and Gameful Simulation Victoria L. B. Grieve, PharmD Chapter 11: Simulation Design and the Impact on Student Stress Jennifer A. Merz, OTD, OTR/L; Pari Kumar, OTD, OTR/L; and Audrey L. Zapletal, OTD, OTR/L, CLA Section VKern’s Model Step 5—Implementation Chapter 12: Simulation on a Budget: Creative Solutions Jean E. Prast, OTD, MSOT, OTRL, CHSE and Maureen M. Hoppe, EdD, MA, OTR/L, CPAM, CHSE Chapter 13Designing the Simulation Encounter Audrey L. Zapletal, OTD, OTR/L, CLA; Joanne M. Baird, PhD, OTR/L, CHSE, FAOTA;E. Adel Herge, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA; and Maureen M. Hoppe, EdD, MA, OTR/L, CPAM, CHSE Part 1: Overview Part 2: Scenario Development and Implementation Part 3: Manikins and Task Trainers Part 4: Simulated Patients/Standardized Patients Part 5: Sample Scenario Using Standardized Patients Audrey L. Zapletal, OTD, OTR/L, CLA Part 6: Designing and Implementing Simulation Chapter 14: Recruit, Screen, and Train Standardized Patients Audrey L. Zapletal, OTD, OTR/L, CLA; Chalia Bellis, MS, OTR/L; and Madeleine Clements, MS, OTR/L Section VI: Kern’s Model Step 6—Evaluation and Feedback Chapter 15: Debriefing: Developing the Debriefing Session Joanne M. Baird, PhD, OTR/L, CHSE, FAOTA and Tracy Van Oss, DHSc, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA, CHSE Chapter 16: Simulation Program Evaluation Audrey L. Zapletal, OTD, OTR/L, CLA Chapter 17: Simulation and Research Tracy Van Oss, DHSc, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA, CHSE Appendix A: Initial Standardized Patient Encounter for Athletic Training Students Quinnipiac University, Susan Norkus, PhD, ATC Appendix B: National League for Nursing Simulation Design Template National League for Nursing Appendix C: Physician Assistant Program Simulation Scenarios: Asthma Quinnipiac University, Dennis Brown, DrPH, MPH, PA-C Appendix D: Department of Physician Assistant Studies Simulation Scenario: Chest Pain Angina Quinnipiac University, Dennis Brown, DrPH, MPH, PA-C Appendix E: RxPedition: Gameful Simulation for Teaching Drug Development Victoria L. B. Grieve, PharmD Appendix F: Pharmacy: Telephonic Standardized Patient Calls Victoria L. B. Grieve, PharmD Appendix G: Standardized Patient Simulation for Mobility Training in the Intensive Care Unit University of Pittsburgh, Andrea L. Hergenroeder, PhD, PT and Victoria Hornyak, PT, DPT Appendix H: Occupational Therapy in a Skilled Nursing Facility/Long-Term Care Virginia Commonwealth University, Carole Ivey, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA andJaime Smiley, MS, OTR/L Appendix I: Using Standardized Patients in the Occupational Therapy Curriculum Audrey L. Zapletal, OTD, OTR/L, CLA; Madeleine Clements, MS, OTR/L;Pari Kumar, OTD, OTR/L; Jennifer A. Merz, OTD, OTR/L; andChalia Bellis, MS, OTR/L Financial Disclosures Index

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Book SynopsisNewly updated, Cram Session in Goniometry and Manual Muscle Testing: A Handbook for Students & Clinicians, Second Edition is a descriptive quick reference guide for rehabilitation professionals organized in a “head-to-toe” format, including more than 400 photographs and supplemented with concise and illustrative examples of various techniques.The new edition of this text maintains the original essence of the first edition while touching upon updated information to speak to new clinicians. Minor revisions, such as adding color to the headers and to the sections, allow the reader easier access to the topics. An expanded appendix and up-to-date content touch on newer technology being used and developed in these areas of clinical evaluation.What is in your Cram Session: In the Goniometry section, subdivisions are broken down into type of joint, capsular pattern, average range of motion for each movement, patient positioning, goniometric alignment, patient substitutions, and alternative methods of measurement. In the Manual Muscle Testing section, subdivisions are broken into the specific movement to be tested, average range of motion, prime movers of the movement, secondary movers of the movement, anti-gravity patient position, gravity minimized patient position, stabilization and grades, substitutions for the movement, and points of interest for that particular muscle group. Cram Session in Goniometry and Manual Muscle Testing: A Handbook for Students & Clinicians, Second Edition is an informative, well-organized handbook for all students, instructors, and clinicians in physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, orthopedics, or any allied health professional who treats musculoskeletal disorders.Table of Contents Dedication Acknowledgments About the Authors Preface GONIOMETRY Section I: Cervical Spine The Cervical Spine Section II: Upper Extremity The Scapulothoracic Joint The Shoulder (Glenohumeral Joint) The Elbow (Humeroulnar and Humeroradial Joints) The Forearm (Radioulnar Joint) The Wrist (Radiocarpal and Intercarpal Joints) The Fingers—Digits II to V (Metacarpophalangeal Joints) The Fingers—Digits II to V (Proximal Interphalangeal Joints) The Fingers—Digits II to V (Distal Interphalangeal Joints) The Thumb (Carpometacarpal Joint) The Thumb (Metacarpophalangeal Joint) The Thumb (Interphalangeal Joint) Section III: Thoracic and Lumbar Spine The Thoracolumbar Spine Section IV: Lower Extremity The Hip The Knee (Tibiofemoral Joint) Tibial Torsion The Ankle The Subtalar Joint (Hindfoot) The Transverse Tarsal (Midtarsal) Joint The First Toe (Metatarsophalangeal Joint) The First Toe (Interphalangeal Joint) Toes II to V (Metatarsophalangeal Joints) Toes II to V (Proximal Interphalangeal Joints) Toes II to V (Distal Interphalangeal Joints) Section V: Temporomandibular Joint The Temporomandibular Joint MANUAL MUSCLE TESTING Key to Manual Muscle Grading Section VI: Neck/Upper Extremities Neck Scapula Shoulder Elbow Forearm Wrist Fingers II to V Thumb Section VII: Trunk/Lower Extremities Trunk Hip Knee Ankle Great Toe Toes II to V APPENDICES Appendix A: General Procedure for Goniometric Measurement Appendix B: Commonly Used Terms in Goniometry Appendix C: Normal Range of Motion Values in Adults Appendix D: Anatomical Zero Appendix E: Capsular Patterns Appendix F: General Procedure for Manual Muscle Testing Appendix G: Commonly Used Terms in Manual Muscle Testing Appendix H: Factors That May Cause Inaccurate Muscle Testing Appendix I: Precautions and Contraindications for Manual Muscle Testing Appendix J: Sample Goniometers, Smartphone Goniometer Application, and Other Tools for Muscle Testing Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisLegal Issues in Sports Medicine provides an overview of legal issues and concepts for those entering or practicing in a sports medicine setting. The text addresses topics including risk management, assumption of risk, discrimination, and what to expect in the event of a lawsuit.

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Book SynopsisBringing Evidence Into Everyday Practice: Practical Strategies for Health Care Professionals, Second Edition provides a step-by-step process for learning how to use literature to inform quality practices in an accessible workbook format.Bringing Evidence Into Everyday Practice simplifies analyzing research through repetition of core strategies and the systematic introduction of increasingly complex techniques for interpreting literature. Students, early career professionals, and interdisciplinary teams alike can build a common language and structure for selecting and evaluating evidence to incorporate into their practices. What’s included in Bringing Evidence Into Everyday Practice: • Worksheets to guide learning, available in print and as writable PDFs online • Ample opportunities to repeat and practice skills • Summary articles, emerging practices, and data collection • How to search databases, examine quality features, and identify the parts of a research article • A library of articles that learners can access from their libraries or the internet Instructors in educational settings can visit www.efacultylounge.com for supplemental faculty materials to be used for teaching in the classroom.Bringing Evidence Into Everyday Practice: Practical Strategies for Health Care Professionals, Second Edition walks readers through each step of reviewing articles in the literature—providing them with a scaffolding of understanding how to evaluate and incorporate evidence into their practice.Table of Contents Dedication Master List of Worksheets Acknowledgments About the Authors Preface Introduction How to Use This BookSection I Learning the Basics Unit 1: Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice Unit 2: Characterizing Responses to Evidence Unit 3: Understanding and Using the Basic Parts of Research ArticlesSection II Practice Using Evidence to Design Best Practices Unit 4: Examining Evidence Related to Assistive Devices and Environmental Adaptations Unit 5: Examining Evidence Related to the Use of Compensatory Strategies Unit 6: Examining Evidence Related to Caregiving Unit 7: Examining Evidence Related to Sensory Processing Patterns Unit 8: Examining Evidence Related to Constraint-Induced Therapy Interventions Unit 9: Examining Evidence Related to Upper Extremity FracturesSection III Expanding Your Knowledge and Skills for Evidence-Based Practice Unit 10: Understanding Summary and Meta-Analysis Articles Unit 11: Examining Evidence Related to Emerging and Controversial Practices Unit 12: Creating Evidence Within Your Own Practice Unit 13: Communicating Evidence: Critical Conversations Appendix Master List of Worksheets by Unit References in Alphabetical Order References by Unit Index

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Book SynopsisFundamentals of Management in Physical Therapy helps to strengthen the development of transferable management skills and pragmatic business knowledge for physical therapists.

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Book SynopsisStrength Training and Exercise Prescription for Rehabilitation Professionals is a modern, evidence-based, therapeutic exercise textbook written for clinicians, by a clinician. The content aims to fill any gaps in exercise knowledge and truly highlights application and integration of progressive resistance training into the rehabilitation setting. This book delivers a vast, well-researched exercise library and provides sound guidance on developing a comprehensive exercise program, including exercise selection, prescription, and dosing, for any individual.Strength Training and Exercise Prescription for Rehabilitation Professionals details a variety of progressions and regressions that allow a primary movement pattern the squat, deadlift, bridge, push, pull, and carry to be performed by individuals of all ages, body types, and experience levels. It considers specific factors that apply to injured populations, like pain, phase of healing, pre-requisite range of motion and strength requirements. The exercise chapters feature many different pieces of resistance training equipment, but also explain how to perform and modify bodyweight exercises to achieve the desired training effect, as access to equipment often varies. High quality images paired with step-by-step, written explanations and valuable coaching cues aim to aid instruction and execution. In addition, it also highlights current evidence for rehabilitation of specific diagnoses, including ACL reconstruction, lower back pain, patella and achilles tendinopathy.This textbook is an excellent resource for new clinicians and seasoned professionals who desire concise, factual guidance and reference to support development of their rehabilitative exercise programs. It would be a worthwhile addition to the curriculum of any physical therapy, chiropractic, or athletic training program, but is also appropriate for anyone that may interact closely with rehabilitation clinicians, like strength and conditioning coaches, personal trainers, exercise physiologists, and other fitness professionals with one common goal: improve quality of care and maximize patient outcomes through exercise.

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Book SynopsisWith over one hundred Americans dying everyday to opioid overdose, doctors must look toward permanent solutions before the epidemic continues to spiral out of control. This is where chiropractic comes into play. Instead of throwing medicine at symptoms and chronic pain and hoping they go away, chiropractic is a nonsurgical solution that can alleviate pain and save you money down the road.From watching his mother see dramatic results with her polio through chiropractic treatment, to being treated himself as a child, Dr. Jason W. Ingham knows the benefits of chiropractic all too well. He wrote this book as a guide for a pain-free life—one where you don’t have to use medicine as a crutch. In The True Power of Chiropractic: Unlock Your Body’s Natural Ability to Adapt, Renew, and Restore, Dr. Ingham will share his knowledge with you so you can take your first steps to improving your life through chiropractic.

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Book SynopsisBe more, don’t do more. Train smart, eat better and balance your mindset and mood as you enter your mid-life. This is the first book that is specifically designed to help you optimise your physical health, mental well-being, energy levels and intellectual acuity with a simple, science-based plan of action. Life at 40 is very different from life in your 20s or 30s. This is the period when you begin to encounter roadblocks to peak wellness. In fact, it can be the most challenging decade of your life – when you reach peak tiredness, peak stress and when you realise that your body isn’t what it used to be. That you can no longer eat, sleep, move or exercise as you used to. Peak 40 will guide you through the myriad confusing lifestyle messages and help you understand: How to restore flexibility How to train with achy joints, knees, back, shoulders… Whether a plant-based diet is right How to maintain bone health Whether to lift weights Who should do HIIT (and who shouldn’t) The importance of glucose control in your diet Whether living with anxiety and/or low mood is normal How to reset expectations But these aren’t questions with binary answers. Dr Bubbs will help find the best combination for YOU and maximise your mental and physical performance. This book is the roadmap to the BEST YOU in your 40s.

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Book SynopsisMyofascial Release, Second Edition With HKPropel Online Video, offers a dynamic approach to fascial and soft tissue work suitable for all students embarking on a career in hands-on therapy as well as for experienced therapists looking to add skills to their treatments. Ruth Duncan, an advanced myofascial release therapist, proprietor, instructor, lecturer, national committee member and John F. Barnes protégé, shares her expertise to offer in-depth descriptions of myofascial techniques and their applications. This scientifically grounded approach presents an overview of the entire fascial matrix, the three-dimensional web of tissue that supports every other structure in the body. The explanation of the anatomy and function of the connective tissue system gives practitioners the solid background needed to treat muscle injury, immobility, and pain. The book also outlines how myofascial release relates to other massage modalities, allowing therapists to incorporate a range of treatments. Descriptions of over 60 myofascial techniques contain details on the timing, direction, and hold of each stretch as well as numerous photographs that illustrate the body and hand positions of each technique. Nuanced explanations of the unique feel of soft tissue help the therapist enhance their palpation skills. The therapist learns how to apply the best approach (cross-hand releases, longitudinal plane releases, compression releases and transverse plane releases) on specific injuries or issues. A new chapter on scar tissue details how practitioners can relieve the pain and tension common in surgical and other types of scars. The text also contains home programs that clients can use themselves between treatment sessions.Myofascial Release, Second Edition, includes special features that make this resource more effective for readers: Full-color photos present a strong visual guide to employing each technique safely. The photo index quickly points readers to the desired technique. Tips provide practical comments on applying the techniques. Client Talk boxes share the author’s experiences and insights on common situations. Quick Questions at the end of each chapter test readers’ knowledge of material. More than 20 online videos showcase visual demonstrations to help the reader learn the techniques more quickly and accurately. Finally, the text offers insight on interacting with clients. It covers the client consultation process, how to check for contraindications and perform the visual assessment, how the client may respond to the treatment, and what the practitioner and client might feel and see during the process. Readers will conclude Myofascial Release, Second Edition, with a holistic understanding of the approach and how to apply the principles to their practice.Note: A code for accessing HKPropel online video is included with all new print books.Trade Review" The only other book I have seen of this caliber regarding myofascial release was the previous edition printed in 2014. This edition has outdone the previous edition, with the whole-person thinking now applied to myofascial release."© Doody’s Review Service, 2022, RondaKae Vainikka, AAS, CNMT, BCTMB, Northwestern Health Sciences University (4-star review)Table of ContentsPart I. Getting Started With Myofascial ReleaseChapter 1. Introduction to Myofascial Release Elements of Fascia Conditions That Affect Fascia Myofascial Release Concepts MFR Versus Other Massage Modalities Benefits of MFR MFR Treatment Sessions Closing Remarks Quick QuestionsChapter 2. Initial Assessment Client Consultation Medical History Physical Assessment Closing Remarks Quick QuestionsChapter 3. Preparation and Communication Contraindications Equipment and Room Preparation Correct Body Mechanics Mental Preparation Therapist and Client Communication Effects of and Responses to MFR Closing Remarks Quick QuestionsPart II. MFR ApplicationsChapter 4. Palpatory and Physical Assessments Palpatory Assessment Tissue Mobility and Glide Traction and Compression Skin Rolling Rebounding Closing Remarks Quick QuestionsChapter 5. MFR Technique Approaches How to Apply Every MFR Technique Cross-Hand Releases Longitudinal Plane Releases Compression Releases Transverse Plane Releases Scar Tissue and Adhesion Management Myofascial Mobilisations Combining Techniques Closing Remarks Quick QuestionsPart III. Applying MFR TechniquesChapter 6. Cross-Hand Release Approaches Leg Techniques Arm Techniques Torso Techniques Head and Neck Techniques Closing Remarks Quick QuestionsChapter 7. Longitudinal Plane Releases Supine Pulls Prone Pulls Bilateral Pulls Oppositional and Side-Lying Pulls Closing Remarks Quick QuestionsChapter 8. Compression Releases Soft Tissue Compression Techniques Joint Compression Techniques Closing Remarks Quick QuestionsChapter 9. Transverse Plane Releases Pelvic Floor Techniques Respiratory Diaphragm Techniques Thoracic Inlet Techniques Transverse Plane Techniques at Joints Closing Remarks Quick QuestionsChapter 10. Scar Tissue and Adhesion Management Scar Tissue Techniques Stacking the Position of Ease Techniques Direct Scar Tissue Release Techniques Closing Remarks Quick QuestionsChapter 11. Myofascial Mobilisation Applying Myofascial Mobilization Myofascial Mobilization Techniques Closing Remarks Quick QuestionsPart IV. MFR Programs and ManagementChapter 12. Combined Techniques and Taking MFR Further Myofascial Position of Ease Techniques Combining Techniques Closing Remarks Quick QuestionsChapter 13. MFR Treatment Approaches Individual Treatment Approaches Intensive Treatment Approaches Multi-Therapist Treatment Approaches Home Programmes Closing Remarks Quick Questions Answers to Quick Questions References Photo Index

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Book SynopsisThis is the loose-leaf version of Kinetic Anatomy, Fourth Edition, which offers students a less expensive, printed version of the text.Kinetic Anatomy, Fourth Edition With HKPropel Access, gives students a firm concept of musculoskeletal anatomy by systematically assembling each component of the human body. Layer by layer, readers will study bones, ligaments, joints, and muscles as well as the nerves and blood vessels that supply these muscles that are essential for movement.With full-color visual aids and activities that invite readers to apply their understanding of structural anatomy to their own lives, the fourth edition is ideally suited for students studying physical activity because it explores how the structural anatomy of the human body facilitates movement. Part I of the text introduces the basics of structural anatomy. It describes how bones, joints, muscles, nerves, and other essential anatomy work together to allow for fundamental movement. Part II details the anatomy of the upper extremity region, including the shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand. Part III of the text explores the anatomy of the head, spinal column, thorax, and pelvis. These chapters include unique coverage not found in other anatomy texts, explaining how the brain, heart, and lungs—as the power centers of the nervous, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems—affect movement. Part IV discusses the anatomy of the lower extremity region: the hip, thigh, knee, lower leg, ankle, and foot. Parts II, III, and IV each end with a summary table that offers a quick reference for the components of the body region featured in that part.Kinetic Anatomy, Fourth Edition, contains nearly 400 photos, illustrations, and infographics to help readers visualize structural anatomy and engage with their coursework. Throughout the book, Hands On exercises instruct readers to physically identify anatomical structures on themselves or on a partner, and Focus On sidebars illustrate circumstances in everyday activity that relate to the specific anatomical structures in the text. Pop quizzes provide readers an opportunity to strengthen their clinical reasoning skills by asking them to identify the muscles shown in the accompanying photo. The fourth edition is further enhanced with the addition of new online learning tools —all of which can be assigned, and progress tracked, by instructors directly through HKPropel: Anatomy labeling and coloring sheets offer students nearly 100 interactive activities that test their knowledge of anatomical structures and function. Learning activities; true-false, multiple-choice, and fill-in-the-blank questions; and functional movement exercises ensure students have a firm grasp of key points from each chapter. Chapter quizzes (assessments) may also be assigned; these are automatically graded to test comprehension of critical concepts. Readers of Kinetic Anatomy, Fourth Edition, will learn what structures are involved in movement and how those structures should function, allowing them to identify problems and correct them to enhance physical activity. Anyone interested in just how their body functions during physical activity and how certain overuse or misuse can affect certain anatomical structures will benefit from this book.Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education course and exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes all the course materials and exam. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all new print books.Table of ContentsPart I. General Concepts of AnatomyChapter 1. Structures Bones Joints Muscles Levers Nerves Blood Vessels Other Tissues Motor UnitChapter 2. Movement Anatomical Locations Planes and Axes Fundamental Movements Kinetic ChainPart II. Upper ExtremityChapter 3. The Shoulder Bones of the Shoulder Girdle Bones of the Shoulder Joint Joints and Ligaments of the Shoulder Girdle Ligaments of the Shoulder Joint Other Ligaments of the Shoulder Fundamental Movements and Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle Fundamental Movements and Muscles of the Shoulder Joint Combined Actions of the Shoulder Girdle and Shoulder JointChapter 4. The Elbow and Forearm Bones of the Elbow and Forearm Joints and Ligaments of the Elbow and Forearm Fundamental Movements and Muscles of the Elbow and ForearmChapter 5. The Wrist and Hand Bones of the Wrist and Hand Joints and Ligaments of the Wrist and Hand Fundamental Movements of the Wrist and Hand Extrinsic Muscles of the Wrist and Hand Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand Muscles of the ThumbChapter 6. Nerves and Blood Vessels of the Upper Extremity Nerves of the Brachial Plexus Major Arteries of the Upper Extremity Major Veins of the Upper ExtremityPart II Summary Tables Articulations of the Upper Extremity Muscles, Nerves, and Blood Supply of the Upper ExtremityPart III. The Head, Spinal Column, Thorax, and PelvisChapter 7. The Head Bones of the Head Joints of the Head Ligaments of the Head Sinuses Fundamental Movements and Muscles of the HeadChapter 8. The Spinal Column and Pelvis Bones of the Spinal Column Ligaments of the Spinal Column Fundamental Movements and Muscles of the Spinal Column Bones of the Pelvis Ligaments of the Pelvis Fundamental Movements and Muscles of the PelvisChapter 9. The Thorax Bones of the Thorax Joints and Ligaments of the Thorax Fundamental Movements and Muscles of the Thorax Structures Within the ThoraxChapter 10. Nerves and Blood Vessels of the Head, Spinal Column, Thorax, Heart, and Lungs The Brain Peripheral Nervous System Arteries of the Head and Brain Veins of the Head and Brain Nerves of the Thorax and Trunk Arteries of the Thorax and Trunk Veins of the Thorax and Trunk Nerves, Arteries, and Veins of the Heart and LungsPart III Summary Tables Articulations of the Head, Spinal Column, Thorax, and Pelvis Muscles, Nerves, and Blood Supply of the Head, Thorax, and Spinal ColumnPart IV. Lower ExtremityChapter 11. The Hip and Thigh Bones of the Hip Joint and Thigh Ligaments of the Hip Joint Fundamental Movements of the Hip Joint Muscles of the Hip Joint and Upper Leg (Thigh)Chapter 12. The Knee Bones of the Knee Ligaments of the Knee Menisci of the Knee Fundamental Movements of the Knee and Lower Leg Muscles of the Knee and Lower LegChapter 13. The Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot Bones of the Lower Leg Bones of the Foot Joints and Ligaments of the Ankle and Foot Fundamental Movements of the Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot Muscles of the Lower Leg, Ankle, and FootChapter 14. Nerves and Blood Vessels of the Lower Extremity Nerves of the Lumbosacral Plexus Major Arteries of the Lower Extremity Major Veins of the Lower ExtremityPart IV Summary Tables Articulations of the Lower Extremity Muscles, Nerves, and Blood Supply of the Lower Extremity

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Book SynopsisBiomechanics of Injury, Third Edition, explains the biomechanical principles of injury and how injuries affect the normal function of human anatomy. With a clear, accessible writing style and nearly 400 full-color photos and anatomy illustrations, it guides readers through the mechanical concepts of injuries without a heavy emphasis on mathematics.Previously titled Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal Injury, this third edition expands coverage of injuries beyond those of the musculoskeletal system to include the head, neck, and spine. Joining noted biomechanists Ronald Zernicke and William Whiting is concussion expert and athletic trainer Steven Broglio, who offers insights on head trauma and other neurological injuries. Unique in its evaluation of and appreciation for the intricacies of injury mechanisms, Biomechanics of Injury, Third Edition, comprehensively examines these issues: The mechanical aspects of injury and the concept of injury as a stimulus for beneficial tissue adaptations The effects of injury on the normal function of the human anatomy and joint mechanics Mechanical parameters such as force, stress and strain, stiffness, and elasticity and their application to tissue mechanics and injury How connective tissues respond to mechanical loading and how those tissues are studied to quantify their mechanical behavior Factors such as age, gender, nutrition, and exercise, with an emphasis on how lifestyle choices might lessen the chance or severity of injury How the principles of mechanical load and overload, use and overuse, level and progression of injury, and the many contributory factors involved in injury combine to form a backdrop for viewing specific injuries Updated sidebars present a detailed analysis of anterior cruciate ligament injuries, rotator cuff pathologies, and concussion. In addition, the text discusses topics of current concern such as falls in older populations, throwing-related rotator cuff pathologies, and youth injuries from carrying backpacks.Biomechanics of Injury, Third Edition, also employs learning aids to help readers understand and retain information. Objectives at the start of each chapter highlight the main concepts. Key terms appear in bold in the text and are defined in the glossary. Key Points at the end of each chapter summarize central concepts. Questions to Consider appear at the end of each chapter to test readers’ understanding and ability to apply the information presented. Updated Suggested Readings are included at the end of each chapter for readers who wish to dive deeper into selected topics.Knowledge of the biological responses of tissues to mechanical loading improves our understanding of injury and its consequences. Biomechanics of Injury, Third Edition, will enable students and health professionals to reduce the likelihood that clients, patients, or athletes will experience painful and debilitating physical injury.Table of ContentsPart I. Introduction and FoundationsChapter 1. Overview and Perspectives on InjuryDefinition of InjuryPerspectives on InjuryChapter 2. Classification, Structure, and Function of Biological TissuesEmbryologyTissue TypesArthrologyChapter 3. Basic BiomechanicsKinematicsKineticsFluid MechanicsJoint MechanicsMaterial MechanicsBiomechanical Modeling and SimulationPart II. Tissue Mechanics and InjuryChapter 4. Tissue Biomechanics and AdaptationBiomechanics of BoneAdaptation of BoneBiomechanics and Adaptation of Other Connective TissuesBiomechanics of Skeletal MuscleAdaptation of Skeletal MuscleChapter 5. Concepts of Injury and HealingOverview of Injury MechanismsPrinciples of InjuryInflammation and Entrapment ConditionsBone InjuriesInjuries to Other Connective TissuesSkeletal MuscleJoint InjuriesNonmusculoskeletal InjuriesPart III. Regional InjuriesChapter 6. Lower-Extremity InjuriesHip InjuriesThigh InjuriesKnee InjuriesLower-Leg InjuriesAnkle and Foot InjuriesChapter 7. Upper-Extremity InjuriesShoulder InjuriesUpper-Arm InjuriesElbow InjuriesForearm InjuriesWrist and Hand InjuriesChapter 8. Head, Neck, and Trunk InjuriesAnatomyHead InjuriesNeck InjuriesTrunk Injuries

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Book SynopsisRehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Injuries, Fifth Edition With HKPropel Online Video, presents foundational concepts that support a thorough understanding of therapeutic interventions and rehabilitative techniques. Updated with the latest research in evidence-based practice, this text prepares students for careers in health care while serving as a valuable reference for experienced clinicians. Readers will learn what to expect when treating clients, how to apply evidence-based knowledge, and how to customize individual rehab programs. Related online video demonstrates 47 of the most challenging or novel techniques and can be used in the classroom or in everyday practice.Titled Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries in previous editions, the revised title supports the advancement of the field and better reflects the concepts and understanding of total rehabilitation of the patient. The content featured in Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Injuries aligns with the accreditation standards of the Board of Certification (BOC) and prepares students for the BOC athletic trainers’ exam. Respected clinician Peggy A. Houglum, who has more than 50 years of experience in the field, leads the expert author team to provide evidence-based perspectives, updated theories, and real-world applications. The latest edition is enhanced with contributions from new authors Daniel E. Houglum and Kristine L. Boyle-Walker, who have over 54 combined years of experience as athletic trainers, physical therapists, and instructors.The fifth edition of Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Injuries places a greater emphasis on higher-order skills. Although it continues to present therapeutic exercise interventions, added content includes the other aspects of rehabilitation that would be applied to patients in clinical situations, including therapeutic interventions of modalities. Specific aspects of examination that are necessary to designing a rehabilitation program are also included. This edition also includes a new section on joint manipulation and a new chapter on functional adaptations in rehabilitation that focuses on providing emotional support as well as physical support in helping patients return to activities of daily living. Video content is expanded with 11 new clips that highlight therapeutic techniques, and more than 450 color photos and 750 illustrations help to enhance comprehension and clarify complicated concepts.Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Injuries, Fifth Edition, provides thorough coverage of healing concepts, examination, and assessment techniques, ensuring students move from a solid understanding of the foundational skills and knowledge required of clinicians to comprehension of advanced problem-solving skills to make reliable rehabilitation decisions. The text demonstrates how to create rehabilitation programs using various modalities, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercise, and it highlights special considerations and applications for specific body regions.Learning aids include case studies that emphasize practical application, Evidence in Rehabilitation sidebars that focus on peer-reviewed research and its practical application, and Clinical Tips that illustrate key points in each chapter. Additional learning aids include chapter objectives, lab activities, key terms, critical thinking questions, and references. For maximum flexibility to match course needs, instructors wanting to teach specific topics can adopt particular chapters or sections of the book through the Human Kinetics custom ebook program.Note: A code for accessing online videos is included with all new print books. Table of ContentsPart I. Healing and Other Factors Related to Rehabilitation DecisionsChapter 1. Introduction to RehabilitationDefinition of RehabilitationPersonal IssuesObjectivesElements of RehabilitationComponents of RehabilitationPhases of RehabilitationClinical PracticeEvidence-Based Practice and Outcomes-Based PracticeSummaryLearning AidsChapter 2. Concepts of HealingPrimary and Secondary HealingHealing PhasesGrowth FactorsHealing of Specific TissuesTensile Strength During HealingFactors That Affect HealingSummaryLearning AidsChapter 3. Impact of Healing on RehabilitationThe Three Rs of RehabilitationTiming of Rehabilitation Through the Healing PhasesTiming of Treatment ResponseSummaryLearning AidsChapter 4. Age Considerations in Rehabilitation Plan and Program DesignActivity Levels, Stages of Life, and Health CarePediatric ConsiderationsGeriatric ConsiderationsSummaryLearning AidsPart II. Examination and AssessmentChapter 5. Overall Progression of Examination Procedures for RehabilitationSubjective and Objective Examination: Making a ProfileInterpreting Results and Designing a Rehabilitation ProgramRecord Keeping and DocumentationSummaryLearning AidsChapter 6. PosturePostureMuscle ImbalancesSummaryLearning AidsChapter 7. Gait Cycle and Ambulation AidsNormal GaitClinical Gait AnalysisPathological GaitNormal Running GaitMechanics of Ambulation With Assistive DevicesSummaryLearning AidsChapter 8. Functional Adaptations in RehabilitationSpecific ADL ConsiderationsSpecific ADL ModificationsSummaryLearning AidsPart III. Rehabilitation ToolsChapter 9. ModalitiesModality Decisions in RehabilitationModality Categories in RehabilitationSummaryLearning AidsChapter 10. Aquatic Rehabilitation ExercisePhysical Properties and Principles of WaterIndications, Advantages, Precautions, and ContraindicationsAquatic Rehabilitation Principles and GuidelinesDeep-Water ExerciseAquatic Rehabilitation ExercisesSummaryLearning AidsLab ActivitiesChapter 11. Manual TherapyCritical AnalysisMassageMyofascial ReleaseMyofascial Trigger PointsMuscle EnergyProprioceptive Neuromuscular FacilitationOther Manual TherapiesJoint Mobilization and ManipulationSummaryLearning AidsChapter 12. Range of Motion and Flexibility RehabilitationDefining Flexibility and Range of MotionConnective-Tissue CompositionEffects of Immobilization on Connective TissueEffects of Remobilization on Connective TissueConnective Tissue Mechanical Properties and Behavior in Range of MotionNeuromuscular Influences on Range of MotionDetermining Normal Range of MotionRange-of-Motion ActivitiesStretching TechniquesExercise ProgressionSpecial Considerations With StretchingSummaryLearning AidsChapter 13. Muscle Strength and EnduranceNeurological Structure and FunctionMuscle Structure and FunctionMuscles of the BodyTypes of Muscle Fibers and MusclesMuscle Strength and Power, Endurance and Recovery Related to RehabilitationMuscle RecruitmentTypes of Muscle ActivityOpen and Closed Kinetic Chain ActivityStrength Program DesignPrograms of Goal ProgressionsSummaryLearning AidsChapter 14. Neuromotor Control and ProprioceptionNeurophysiology of ProprioceptionCentral Nervous System Proprioceptor SitesBalanceCoordinationAgilityRehabilitation Exercises for ProprioceptionSummaryLearning AidsChapter 15. Functional and Performance-Specific DevelopmentDefinitions, Goals, and FoundationsPlyometric ExercisesPlyometric Program ConsiderationsPlyometric Precautions and ContraindicationsEquipment for Plyometric ActivitiesLower-Extremity PlyometricsUpper-Extremity and Trunk PlyometricsRehabilitation Progression From Plyometrics to Functional to Activity-Specific ExercisesFunctional-Level Exercise BasicsFunctional and Performance-Specific ExercisesExamples of Functional Performance-Specific ProgressionFinal Step Before Full Return to ParticipationSummaryLearning AidsChapter 16. Creating the Rehabilitation ProgramRehabilitation Program ContentsPhases of RehabilitationIndividualization of a Rehabilitation ProgramSummaryLearning AidsPart IV. Rehabilitation of Body SegmentsChapter 17. Spine and SI JointSpecial Rehabilitation ConsiderationsSpecial Sacral, Ilial, and Pelvic ConsiderationsBody MechanicsExamination of the Spine and SacroiliumRehabilitation InterventionsSpecial Rehabilitation ApplicationsSummaryLearning AidsChapter 18. HipSpecial Rehabilitation ConsiderationsRehabilitation InterventionsSpecial Rehabilitation ApplicationsSummaryLearning AidsChapter 19. Knee and ThighSpecial Rehabilitation ConsiderationsRehabilitation InterventionsSpecial Rehabilitation ApplicationsSummaryLearning AidsChapter 20. Foot, Ankle, and LegSpecial Rehabilitation ConsiderationsCommon Structural DeformitiesOrthotic Intervention for Foot DeformitiesDetermining Proper Footwear for PatientsRehabilitation InterventionsSpecial Rehabilitation ApplicationsSummaryLearning AidsChapter 21. Shoulder and ArmSpecific Rehabilitation ConsiderationsRehabilitation InterventionsSpecific Rehabilitation ApplicationsSummaryLearning AidsChapter 22. Elbow and ForearmSpecial Rehabilitation ConsiderationsRehabilitation InterventionsSpecial Rehabilitation ApplicationsSummaryLearning AidsChapter 23. Wrist and HandSpecial Rehabilitation ConsiderationsRehabilitation InterventionsSpecial Rehabilitation ApplicationsSummaryLearning Aids

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Book SynopsisThis is the loose-leaf version of Kinetic Anatomy, Fourth Edition, which offers students a less expensive, printed version of the text.Kinetic Anatomy, Fourth Edition With HKPropel Access, gives students a firm concept of musculoskeletal anatomy by systematically assembling each component of the human body. Layer by layer, readers will study bones, ligaments, joints, and muscles as well as the nerves and blood vessels that supply these muscles that are essential for movement.With full-color visual aids and activities that invite readers to apply their understanding of structural anatomy to their own lives, the fourth edition is ideally suited for students studying physical activity because it explores how the structural anatomy of the human body facilitates movement. Part I of the text introduces the basics of structural anatomy. It describes how bones, joints, muscles, nerves, and other essential anatomy work together to allow for fundamental movement. Part II details the anatomy of the upper extremity region, including the shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand. Part III of the text explores the anatomy of the head, spinal column, thorax, and pelvis. These chapters include unique coverage not found in other anatomy texts, explaining how the brain, heart, and lungs—as the power centers of the nervous, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems—affect movement. Part IV discusses the anatomy of the lower extremity region: the hip, thigh, knee, lower leg, ankle, and foot. Parts II, III, and IV each end with a summary table that offers a quick reference for the components of the body region featured in that part.Kinetic Anatomy, Fourth Edition, contains nearly 400 photos, illustrations, and infographics to help readers visualize structural anatomy and engage with their coursework. Throughout the book, Hands On exercises instruct readers to physically identify anatomical structures on themselves or on a partner, and Focus On sidebars illustrate circumstances in everyday activity that relate to the specific anatomical structures in the text. Pop quizzes provide readers an opportunity to strengthen their clinical reasoning skills by asking them to identify the muscles shown in the accompanying photo. The fourth edition is further enhanced with the addition of new online learning tools —all of which can be assigned, and progress tracked, by instructors directly through HKPropel: Anatomy labeling and coloring sheets offer students nearly 100 interactive activities that test their knowledge of anatomical structures and function. Learning activities; true-false, multiple-choice, and fill-in-the-blank questions; and functional movement exercises ensure students have a firm grasp of key points from each chapter. Chapter quizzes (assessments) may also be assigned; these are automatically graded to test comprehension of critical concepts. Readers of Kinetic Anatomy, Fourth Edition, will learn what structures are involved in movement and how those structures should function, allowing them to identify problems and correct them to enhance physical activity. Anyone interested in just how their body functions during physical activity and how certain overuse or misuse can affect certain anatomical structures will benefit from this book.Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education course and exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes all the course materials and exam. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all new print books.Table of ContentsPart I. General Concepts of AnatomyChapter 1. Structures Bones Joints Muscles Levers Nerves Blood Vessels Other Tissues Motor UnitChapter 2. Movement Anatomical Locations Planes and Axes Fundamental Movements Kinetic ChainPart II. Upper ExtremityChapter 3. The Shoulder Bones of the Shoulder Girdle Bones of the Shoulder Joint Joints and Ligaments of the Shoulder Girdle Ligaments of the Shoulder Joint Other Ligaments of the Shoulder Fundamental Movements and Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle Fundamental Movements and Muscles of the Shoulder Joint Combined Actions of the Shoulder Girdle and Shoulder JointChapter 4. The Elbow and Forearm Bones of the Elbow and Forearm Joints and Ligaments of the Elbow and Forearm Fundamental Movements and Muscles of the Elbow and ForearmChapter 5. The Wrist and Hand Bones of the Wrist and Hand Joints and Ligaments of the Wrist and Hand Fundamental Movements of the Wrist and Hand Extrinsic Muscles of the Wrist and Hand Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand Muscles of the ThumbChapter 6. Nerves and Blood Vessels of the Upper Extremity Nerves of the Brachial Plexus Major Arteries of the Upper Extremity Major Veins of the Upper ExtremityPart II Summary Tables Articulations of the Upper Extremity Muscles, Nerves, and Blood Supply of the Upper ExtremityPart III. The Head, Spinal Column, Thorax, and PelvisChapter 7. The Head Bones of the Head Joints of the Head Ligaments of the Head Sinuses Fundamental Movements and Muscles of the HeadChapter 8. The Spinal Column and Pelvis Bones of the Spinal Column Ligaments of the Spinal Column Fundamental Movements and Muscles of the Spinal Column Bones of the Pelvis Ligaments of the Pelvis Fundamental Movements and Muscles of the PelvisChapter 9. The Thorax Bones of the Thorax Joints and Ligaments of the Thorax Fundamental Movements and Muscles of the Thorax Structures Within the ThoraxChapter 10. Nerves and Blood Vessels of the Head, Spinal Column, Thorax, Heart, and Lungs The Brain Peripheral Nervous System Arteries of the Head and Brain Veins of the Head and Brain Nerves of the Thorax and Trunk Arteries of the Thorax and Trunk Veins of the Thorax and Trunk Nerves, Arteries, and Veins of the Heart and LungsPart III Summary Tables Articulations of the Head, Spinal Column, Thorax, and Pelvis Muscles, Nerves, and Blood Supply of the Head, Thorax, and Spinal ColumnPart IV. Lower ExtremityChapter 11. The Hip and Thigh Bones of the Hip Joint and Thigh Ligaments of the Hip Joint Fundamental Movements of the Hip Joint Muscles of the Hip Joint and Upper Leg (Thigh)Chapter 12. The Knee Bones of the Knee Ligaments of the Knee Menisci of the Knee Fundamental Movements of the Knee and Lower Leg Muscles of the Knee and Lower LegChapter 13. The Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot Bones of the Lower Leg Bones of the Foot Joints and Ligaments of the Ankle and Foot Fundamental Movements of the Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot Muscles of the Lower Leg, Ankle, and FootChapter 14. Nerves and Blood Vessels of the Lower Extremity Nerves of the Lumbosacral Plexus Major Arteries of the Lower Extremity Major Veins of the Lower ExtremityPart IV Summary Tables Articulations of the Lower Extremity Muscles, Nerves, and Blood Supply of the Lower Extremity

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Book SynopsisImbalances in the human body are easily recognized in yoga. With an innovative blend of yoga and anatomy, Vayu Jung Doohwa shows how a few simple adjustments based on your postural type is all you need to correct these imbalances and take your practice to new heights! Do you struggle with certain yoga poses? Are you restricted in backward bends? Do you feel that one hip is more externally rotated than the other? Identifying Postural Imbalances Through Yoga will help you identify exactly where (and why) you hold particular patterns and, more importantly, demonstrate how to overcome them. We all house a collection of compensations in our bodies—usually the result of daily routine, injury, or emotional trauma—and these compensations impact how we move. Author Vayu Jung Doohwa has developed his own unique methodology by which he “diagnoses” yoga practitioners into four postural groups—A, P, C, and N—and then “prescribes” adjustments to release and overcome the musculoskeletal imbalances relating to each one. These corrective methods use simple prompts in each pose to help restore the pelvis to neutral and improve spinal balance, limb alignment, and breath control. Part I illustrates methods for identifying imbalances by observing how the lines and sections of the body act in a number of diagnostic yoga poses. Part II examines the four postural (body) types in greater detail by describing pelvic tilt, spinal curvature, breathing, and energy patterns. Part III presents the most effective strategies for restoring joint movement, counteracting imbalances of the core, and optimizing breathing for each body type. Also included is a quick-reference visual comparison of the four body types in 15 different yoga poses. Brought to life using over 250 engaging color diagrams and photographs, this innovative, scientific interpretation of Ashtanga yoga is a vital resource for yoga practitioners of all levels!Table of ContentsPart I. ObservationChapter 1. Recognizing Patterns of ImbalanceChapter 2. Understanding Spinal and Lumbopelvic AnatomyPart II. Postural TypesChapter 3. Four Postural TypesChapter 4. The Dilemma of ImbalancePart III. AdjustmentsChapter 5. Strategies and Goals for Correcting ImbalancesChapter 6. Adjustments for Type PChapter 7. Adjustments for Type AChapter 8. Adjustments for Type CChapter 9. Alignment of the LimbsChapter 10. Breathing Practices for Postural Balance

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Book SynopsisBodymaster Method creator John Gibbons is recognized as one of the world’s leading authorities in sports medicine. In A Practical Guide to Kinesiology Taping for Injury Prevention and Common Medical Conditions, Third Edition, he shares his wealth of knowledge and experience to help you get the best results when using kinesiology tape. This third edition offers self-help techniques to allow the patient to self-treat, where appropriate. The author guides you, step by step, through the entire process of taping by first marking an area of dysfunction, then preparing and cutting tape, followed by application with variants for specific problems. The chapters are designed as a practical guide, with pictorial demonstrations, on the application of tape to treat each individual area of pain and dysfunction. The author gives a few examples of injuries common to each area of pain and the subsequent variations in taping applications. This book highlights over 60 specific areas of pain that are identified through illustrations that have actually been drawn onto photos of the body. Also included are over 40 QR codes linking to YouTube clips of practical demonstrations of the key techniques. This book is everything you need to know about how taping works.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Overview of Kinesiology Taping Introduction History of Kinesiology Taping Kinesiology Taping Method Comparison of Kinesiology Tape vs. Conventional Athletic Tape Tape Adhesion Types of Kinesiology Tape How Does Kinesiology Taping Work? How to Use and Apply Kinesiology Tape Benefits of Kinesiology Taping Summary of the Uses for Kinesiology Taping Precautions/Contraindications for Kinesiology Taping Kinesiology Taping Applications The Colored “Stars” Taping and Fascial TissueChapter 2. Kinesiology Taping Techniques for the Lower Limbs Plantar Fasciitis/Heel Pain/ Fat Pad Syndrome Ankle Inversion Sprain/ Peroneal Muscle Strain Ankle Inversion Sprain/Peroneal Stabilization Self-Taping for an Ankle Sprain Achilles Tendinopathy Self-Taping for the Achilles Tendon Calf Strain Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome/Posterior Compartment Syndrome (Shin Splints) Anterior Tibialis Tendinopathy/Anterior Compartment SyndromeChapter 3. Kinesiology Taping Techniques for the Knee Joint General Knee Pain/Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Full Knee Taping: PFPS/Patellar Tendinopathy/Osgood-Schlatter’s Disease/Bursitis Knee Malalignment Taping Technique Lateral Knee Pain: Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome/Lateral Meniscus/Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Medial Knee Pain: Medial Collateral Ligament/Medial MeniscusChapter 4. Kinesiology Taping Techniques for the Anterior/Posterior Thigh Hamstring Tightness/Fatigue Hamstring Strain Rectus Femoris Strain Adductor StrainChapter 5. Kinesiology Taping Techniques for the Lower Back, Trunk, and Pelvis Gluteal and Piriformis Pain Lumbar Spine Pathology Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Strain Rib/Intercostal PainChapter 6. Kinesiology Taping for the Upper Back, Neck, and Chest Mid-Thoracic and Rhomboid Pain Posterior Cervical Pain Cervical Spine: Levator Scapulae/Upper Trapezius Strain Postural Taping Pectoral StrainChapter 7. Kinesiology Taping Techniques for the Upper Limbs Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: Supraspinatus, Bursitis, and Infraspinatus Pain Acromioclavicular Joint Sprain Biceps: Long Head and Short HeadChapter 8. Kinesiology Taping Techniques for the Forearm, Hand, and Wrist Lateral Epicondylitis: Tennis Elbow Medial Epicondylitis and Ulnar Nerve: Golfer’s Elbow Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Intersection Syndrome and De Quervain’s Tendinosis Osteoarthritis (OA) of the First Carpometacarpal (CMC) JointChapter 9. Kinesiology Taping Techniques to Control Edema (Swelling) Lymphatic System Ankle Edema Knee Edema Hematoma/Edema of the Thigh Forearm Edema Shoulder Edema

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Book SynopsisMaster the art and science of taping, wrapping, bracing, and padding techniques for the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of common injuries and conditions.Step by step, the author details multiple methods for each injury/condition—not just the most popular approach. You’ll learn which technique to use and how to analyze the effectiveness of the technique. Full-color photographs give you a clear understanding of each step. Insightful discussions based on the best available evidence develop the knowledge, skills, and clinical abilities you need to meet the needs of the patient.Table of Contents I. Introduction 1. Tapes, Wraps, Braces, and Pads 2. Facility Design for Taping, Wrapping, Bracing, and Padding II. Injuries and Conditions of the Lower Body 3. Foot and Toes 4. Ankle 5. Lower Leg 6. Knee 7. Thigh, Hip, and Pelvis III. Injuries and Conditions of the Upper Body, Thorax, Abdomen, and Spine 8. Shoulder and Upper Arm 9. Elbow and Forearm 10. Wrist 11. Hand, Fingers, and Thumb 12. Thorax, Abdomen, and Spine IV. Protective Equipment 13. Protective Equipment and Padding Appendix Kinesio® Taping Glossary

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Book SynopsisAchieve the best functional outcomes for your patients.Here is a practical, step-by-step guide to understanding the treatment process and selecting the most appropriate interventions for your patients. Superbly illustrated, in-depth coverage shows you how to identify functional deficits, determine what treatments are appropriate, and then implement them to achieve the best functional outcome for your patients.Learn through reading, seeing, and doing.Seventeen case studies in the text correspond to seventeen videotaped case studies with voice-over narration online at FADavis.com. These videos show you how practicing therapists interact with their clients in rehabilitation settings…from sample elements of the initial examination through the interventions to the functional outcomes…to make a difference in patients’ lives.Updated & Revised!Revised and updated throughout to reflect the current research and practice.New! Case Study #16 and case study video, “Patient with Multiple Sclerosis” and Case Study #17 and video, “Patient Status Post Orthotopic Heart Transplant Followed Through the Continuum of Care”.Detailed coverage examines strategies and interventions to promote enhanced motor function and independence in key functional skills.Laboratory practice activities focus on task analysis and acquisition of psychomotor skills.Case Study Guiding Questions enhance clinical decision-making and challenge students to address the unique needs of individual patients.Student Practice Activities provide an opportunity to share knowledge and skills with student peers and to confirm or clarify the student’s understanding of the interventions.Tables summarize the content, while also serving as concise study guides.“Clinical Notes” highlight key points and specific or unique aspects of an intervention.“Red Flags” identify potential patient problems or precautions.“Comments” present concepts and techniques for successfully implementing an intervention.An extensive program of photographs and figures illustrates the narrative descriptions of the intervention strategies.Table of Contents I. PROMOTING FUNCTION 1. Framework for Clinical Decision-Making and Patient Management 2. Interventions to Improve Motor Function 3. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation 4. Interventions to Improve Bed Mobility and Early Trunk Control 5. Interventions to Improve Prone on Elbows and Quadruped Skills 6. Interventions to Improve Sitting and Sitting Balance Skills 7. Interventions to Improve Intermediate Trunk and Hip Control: Kneeling and Half-Kneeling Skills 8. Interventions to Improve Transfer Skills 9. Interventions to Improve Wheelchair Skills 10. Interventions to Improve Standing and Standing Balance Skills 11. Interventions to Improve Locomotor Skills 12. Interventions to Improve Upper Extremity Skills 13. Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy 14. Interventions for Vestibular Rehabilitation II. CASE STUDIES 1. Patient with Traumatic Brain Injury 2. Patient with Traumatic Brain Injury: Balance and Locomotor Training 3. Patient with Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury, T4: Locomotor Training 4. Patient with Stroke: Home Care Rehabilitation 5. Patient with Stroke: Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy 6. Patient with Parkinson’s Disease 7. Patient with Complete Spinal Cord Injury, T9 8. Patient with Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury, C7 9. Patient with Peripheral Vestibular Dysfunction 10. Patient with Complete Spinal Cord Injury, T10 11. Patient with Cerebellar Glioblastoma 12. Patient with Guillain Barré Syndrome and Tetraplegia 13. Patient with Stroke 14. Patient with Motor Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury, C4 15. Patient with Transfemoral Amputation 16. Patient with Multiple Sclerosis (NEW) 17. Patient Status Post Orthotopic Heart Transplant Followed Through the Continuum of Care

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Book SynopsisA volume in the Contemporary Perspectives in Rehabilitation Series, curated by Steven L. Wolf, PhD, PT, FAPTAImplement a current, evidence-based approach to the selection, application, and uses of therapeutic modalities as an essential tool for functionally based rehabilitation and as a complement to other types of interventions in a patient-centered model of care.The 7th Edition of this groundbreaking text fosters an in-depth understanding of the science behind each modality, its advantages and limitations, its appropriateness for specific conditions, and its implementation. A hands-on problem-solving approach promotes the development of essential clinical decision-making skills through a wealth of full-color photographs and illustrations, special features, and challenging cases studies. Case studies with clinical decision components feature rationales for selecting and applying each therapeutic modality. Suggested Lab Activities promote discussion and hands-on practice. Illustrations, photographs, and graphs bring the text to life and familiarize you with the equipment you’ll need to know about when you enter your clinical rotations. Important facts, highlighted in each chapter, prepare you for tests on the clinical application of the modality. “Key Word Literature Searches” and “Websites for Literature for Evidence” boxes enhance your understanding of research and evidence. New To This Edition: Updated, Enhanced, & Revised! The content reflects the most current information on the science and practice of therapeutic interventions. Updated & Enhanced! A more step-by-step approach to the application of the agents makes the procedures easier to follow and easier to understand. New! Case Studies are followed by open-ended questions that promote active discussions of clinical decision-making. New! “For Whom and When” boxes succinctly describe which patients are most appropriate for the application of a specific physical agent and when administration of the agent is most indicated and supported. “Complementary Role” sections highlight how specific agents play a complementary role to other interventions as part of the larger plan of care. Updated! References at the end of each chapter reflect timely and relevant sources of information. Trade ReviewSee what students and practitioners are saying about the previous edition…Recommend this book. “Great clinical reference for young therapists and seasoned therapists alike. Great information in a nicely organized book.”- Jane D., Online Reviewer;Excellent book “Excellent content. Therapeutic modalities and many more... including spinal decompression devices.”- Online Reviewer;“Clinical Controversy” boxes offer different opinions on the appropriate use of modalities.Table of Contents I.INTRODUCTION TO THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES 1. Therapeutic Modalities Past Present, and Future: Their Role in Patient Care Management Model II.TYPES OF MODALITIES 2. Cold Therapy Modalities 3. Therapeutic Heat 4. Therapeutic Ultrasound 5. Hydrotherapy: The Use of Water as a Therapeutic Agent ( 6. Electromagnetic Waves: Laser, Diathermy, and Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields 7. Spinal Traction 8. Intermittent Pneumatic Compression 9. Foundations of Clinical Electrotherapy 10. Clinical Electrical Stimulation Application and Techniques III. CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF MODALITIES 11. Electrical Stimulation for Pain Control 12. Therapeutic Modalities for Improving Range of Motion 13. Electrotherapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders 14. NMES and FES in Patients With Neurological Diagnoses 15. Therapeutic Modalities for Tissue Healing 16. Alternative Modalities for Pain and Tissue Healing 17. Electrophysiological Testing of Nerves and Muscles Glossary

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Book SynopsisPut the evidence to work for your clients. Become an effective evidence-based practitioner. Master the knowledge and clinical decision-making skills you need to provide the very best care for your clients…based on the evidence. Step by step, you’ll learn how to find, read, understand, critique, and apply research evidence in practice.Five Stars!Great Book!“This is an exceptional book for not only OT students but other students in other health profession disciplines as well!”—Online Reviewer Updated! Current evidence and the policies and practices of occupational therapy today Expanded! Statistics coverage in three chapters: Descriptive Statistics: What They Tell You and How to Apply Them in Practice, Inferential Statistics: Tests of Difference, and Inferential Statistics for Relationship Questions New & Expanded! Qualitative research coverage in two chapters: Qualitative Designs: Exploring the Lived Experience and a new chapter, Trustworthiness of Qualitative Studies New! Introduction of the critically appraised paper (CAP) as a concept with a new feature that walks students through completing one Guiding principle of ‘Consuming vs. Conducting’ research How to write a research question that addresses a relevant practice problem and then how to find, read, and apply evidence to address the question Explanations of the different types of research and the methods and measurements used in each type, including their advantages and disadvantages. ‘From the Evidence,” excerpts with real data, abstracts, figures and tables from published research and coverage of how to decipher their meaning and apply them in practice “Evidence in the Real World,” personal narratives from health professionals who demonstrate using evidence in their practice “Understanding Statistics” boxes Worktext format with “Exercises” that encourage students to apply new concepts in the moment. “Review Questions” at the end of each chapter Answers to questions in the worktext at the end of each chapter Table of Contents 1. Defining Evidence-Based Practice: Why Practitioners Need to Understand Research 2. Finding and Reading Evidence: The First Steps in Evidence-Based Practice 3. Understanding Research Methods and Variables: A Foundation for Evaluating Research 4. Descriptive Statistics: What They Tell You and How to Apply Them in Practice 5. Inferential Statistics: Tests of Difference 6. Inferential Statistics for Relationship Questions 7. Evaluating Measurement Studies and Selecting Appropriate Tests Using the Evidence 8. Choosing Interventions for Practice – Designs to Answer Efficacy Questions 9. Descriptive and Predictive Research Designs: Understanding Conditions and Making Clinical Predictions 10. Validity: What Makes a Quantitative Study Strong? 11. Qualitative Designs: Exploring the Lived Experience 12. Trustworthiness of Qualitative Studies 13. Tools for Practitioners that Synthesize the Results of Multiple Studies: Systematic Reviews and Practice Guidelines 14. Integrating Evidence from Multiple Sources – Involving Clients and Families in Decision Making Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisMaximize patient care skillsRely on this state-of-the-art, multimedia resource to help you navigate confidently in both common and complex clinical situations. Mastering patient care skills will ground you in fundamental rehabilitation principles; help you establish a culture of patient-centered care; and develop essential your clinical problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. You’ll also learn how to help your patients progress toward greater mobility and independence. Over 750 full-color photographs and illustrations make every concept crystal clear.See the techniques in actionAn access code in new, printed texts unlocks 55 full-color narrated video clips online at FADavis.com that show you clinicians and patients performing key techniques described in the text. UPDATED & EXPANDED! Incorporating current research and today’s best evidence-based practices NEW! Levels of assistance as defined by the Comprehensive Assessment Reporting Evaluation (CARE) tool, edema assessment methods, and expanded application of biomechanics principles to body mechanics for patients and clinicians NEW! Intervention boxes EXPANDED! More emphasis on clinical reasoning with a new decision-making algorithm to guide the clinician’s choice of mechanical and manual transfer methods EXPANDED! More emphasis on diversity and distinguishing between recovery and compensation EXPANDED! More information on neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, dementia, and spinal cord injury and how they relate to mobility concepts as well as the use of a wheelchair as a primary means of locomotion Narrated video clips with closed captioning online at FADavis.com demonstrate must-know techniques. A focus on developing the foundational knowledge, clinical expertise, and problem-solving skills required to work safely and effectively in both common and unexpected patient situations. Organizational structure parallels the progression of patient intervention. Icons throughout the text highlight important concepts and care skills. “Watch Out!” “Keeping Current,” and “Clinical Tips” boxes cover important safety reminders, recent research, and pointers for effectiveness and efficiency in the clinic. “Try This,” “Clinical Reality Check,” “Thinking It Through,” and “Pathophysiology” boxes provide additional learning enhancements. A wealth of clinical examples mirror today’s patient populations. Table of Contents Establishing the Bar: An Introduction Moving the Bar: Part 1 Preparing Yourself for Patient–Clinician Interaction 1. Establishing the Therapeutic Alliance 2. The Mechanics of Movement 3. Special Environments Moving the Bar: Part 2 Initiating Mobility 4. Keeping It Clean: Maintaining Cleanliness in the Clinical Environment 5. Assessing Physiological Status: Vital Signs 6. Draping for Minimum Exposure and Maximum Dignity 7. Positioning Your Patient for Mobility 8. Transferring Dependent Patients: Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Moving the Bar: Part 3 Engaging the Patient in Early Functional Mobility 9. Maintaining Capacity for Mobility Through Range of Motion 10. Bed Mobility 11. Manual Lateral Transfers: Seated and Pivot 12. Vertical Transfers: Chair to Plinth and Floor to Chair Moving the Bar: Part 4 Locomotion 13. Seated Mobility: Sitting But Not Sitting Still - Fitting and Propelling a Wheelchair 14. Navigating the Challenges of Ambulating 15. Implementing Device-Specific Gait Glossary

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Book SynopsisBuild your documentation skills—and your confidence. Step by step, this text/workbook introduces you to the importance of documentation to support quality patient care and appropriate reimbursement. It shows you how to develop and write a proper and defensible note and prepares you to meet the technological challenges you’ll encounter in practice.You’ll learn how to provide the proper documentation to assure all forms of reimbursement (including third party) for your services. You’ll also explore issues of patient confidentiality, HIPAA requirements, and the ever-increasing demands of legal and ethical practice in a litigious society. Explores all aspects of SOAP notes with review questions and practice exercises that help students remember must-know information. Demonstrates what to do and what not to do through examples of appropriate and inappropriate notes. Teaches procedures for multiple practice settings with examples of various types of documentation and forms that prepare you for the real world. Provides example of notes from the different types of settings in which PTAs practice, including hospitals, acute orthopedic, rehabilitation, nursing homes, outpatient, and pediatrics as well as different types of diagnoses related to the notes. Follows the standards of the APTA’s Guide to Physical Therapy Practice with the proper terminology. New To This Edition: Updated, reviewed & revised! Thoroughly updated, reviewed, and revised throughout to reflect the latest guidelines, documentation procedures, and technologies. New! Narrated videos of patient treatment sessions online at FADavis.com that offer students practice completing SOAP notes that emulate electronic records documentation. New! Patient Treatment Observation Form for students to complete after re-watching the videos to record any discrepancies or inappropriate treatment techniques they might view. Updated & revised! The latest guidelines, including the American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA) Guide to Physical Therapist Practice (revised 2014) and the impact of the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) on proper documentation. Updated & Revised! Coverage that reflects the discontinuation of the Patient Quality Reporting System (PQRS) and the initiation of the Merit Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS), as well as CMS’s change from a fee-for-service structure to a patient-driven payment system in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and the change to patient-driven groupings model (PDGM) for home health agencies. Table of Contents I. Why is Documentation Important? 1. The World Health Organization and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health 2. Demystifying the ICD 10 Coding System 3. Your Documentation Related to Legal and Ethical Issues 4. Reimbursement Issues Related to Documentation 5. Physical Therapy Patient Management and Documentation Responsibilities II. Steps to Documentation 6. Documentation Content and Organization 7. Introduction to Documentation 8. How Does Documentation Relate to Patient Issues III. How Do SOAP Notes Ensure Good Patient Care? 9. Introduction to the SOAP Note 10. What Are Subjective Data and Why Are They Important? 11. What Are Objective Data and Why Are They Important? 12. What Are Assessment Data and Why Are They Important? 13. What Is the Plan and Why Is It Important? IV. Testing What You Know 14. Putting Pieces of the Puzzle Together 15. Do You Know Enough? Bibliography Glossary Appendices A. Abbreviations B. Soap Note Rubric C. Documenting Interventions

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Book Synopsis What are the rules, regulations, and responsibilities of the PTA? What relationship, relevance, and role modeling are required in the PT-PTA relationship? Be prepared for your new role as a PTA. This is the perfect introduction to the history of the Physical Therapist Assistant and their responsibilities today. The 3rd Edition of this groundbreaking text delves into the ever-expanding role of the PTA in the clinical setting as well as the regulations that govern the PTA’s scope of work. Inside, you’ll find the knowledge you need to grow as a PTA…from your first semester through your last. By understanding the importance of this information and how it affects you, your colleagues, and your patients, you’ll be empowered in your new role and in your professional relationships. Updated!Information on APTA positions, bylaws and publications that impact the role and utilization of the PTA, including the new Core Values document, PTA voting rights in the House of Delegates, the soon-to-be published revisions to the PTA Direction and Supervision position, and updates to the APTA's online version of the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice. Expanded! More detailed content/questions related to the biopsychosocial model of health and the ICF model of patient categorization New! Coverage of the ramifications of racism on patients, providers, and institutions to promote discussions of this challenging topic Updated! Information on state and federal payment policies and regulations in an ever-changing payment environment and their impact on the delivery of services The PTA’s role as the preferred extender of PT care and the importance of building strong relationships with PTs The transition from clinical to the real-world of professional practice in the chapter, Beginning your Career, Post-Graduation Advanced Learning and Skill Development, perfect for capstone courses The American Physical Therapy Association’s (APTA) policies and positions as well as the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) model. Role delineation, teamwork, professionalism, and leadership development “For Reflection” boxes and “Review” and “Application” sections to encourage students to practice their soft skills A workbook-like design with perforated, tear-out pages. Table of Contents Preface 1.The History of Physical Therapy and the Physical Therapist Assistant 2.Physical Therapist Practice Settings 3.Effective Teams: The Preferred Physical Therapist-Physical Therapist Assistant Relationship 4.Regulatory Requirements for Direction and Supervision of the Physical Therapist Assistant 5.Ethics and Ethical Behavior in Physical Therapy 6.The Patient–Physical Therapist Assistant Relationship 7.Consideration of Culture During Physical Therapy Interventions 8.Introduction to Documentation for the Physical Therapist Assistant 9.The Physical Therapist Assistant and the American Physical Therapy Association 10.Laws Impacting Physical Therapist Practice 11.Payment for Physical Therapist Services 12.Leadership Development for Physical Therapist Assistants 13.Evidence-Based Practice and Research Review Fundamentals 14.Beginning Your Career, Post-Graduation Advanced Learning, and Skill Development Summary References Review Application

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Book SynopsisClinical Kinesiology and Anatomy, 7th Editionand an updated and enhanced Kinesiology in Action work together to create an immersive, multimedia experience that tracks your progress until you’ve mastered the must-know primary concepts and principles of human movement and are ready to apply them in class, clinic, and practice. You’ll develop the foundational knowledge, critical-thinking skills, and technical competencies you need to understand kinesiology.An access code inside new, printed texts unlocks an ebook, as well as access to Kinesiology in Action.The Text The 7th Edition of this classic kinesiology text presents a very complicated topic in a clear, simple, and easy-to-understand manner. Bite-size sections and over 550 full color illustrations show how various anatomical systems are structured to help you identify and see the connections between them and how they work together to provide function. Expanded! Emphasis on the biomechanical and kinesiological principles Revised! Reorganization of content to make foundational information easier to understand and apply New! Three types of tables in each extremity joint chapter, “Range of Motion for Osteokinematic Movements,” “Osteokinematic and Arthrokinematic Motions” and “Classification of Articular System and Arthrokinematic Characteristics” Introductory chapters that present an essential foundation in body systems, terminology, and biomechanical principles Well-designed charts that summarize companion movements and prime movers Use of analogies to make concepts comprehensible and memorable “Points to Remember,” “Summary of Muscles,” “Summary of Muscle Innervation,” and “Summary of Muscle Action” tables. End-of-chapter review questions Kinesiology in Action—Updated, Expanded & Revised!Fifteen online learning modules with a wealth of activities guide you step by step through the basic theory of joint structure and muscle action to ensure you understand normal function as a foundation for treating common pathologies of movement. New! User-friendly, contemporary design and functionality New! Exercises and activities to engage and challenge students New! Videos for each joint module showing joint motion and functional activity, palpation points, and bony landmarks Gradebook and class management tools to make it easy for instructors to monitor students’ progress and intervene to remediate Introductory Video—overview of each module Pre-Assessment—10 multiple-choice questions that record your results to your gradebook Pre-Lab Practice—Labeling, coloring, matching, and muscle identification activities as well as flashcards, with all results recorded to your gradebook Lab Activities—Critical-Thinking, Video-Based Lessons—60 all-new videos displaying palpation and joint motions Post-Lab Assessment—10 multiple-choice questions that record your results to your gradebook Video Library—134 videos in all, including 60 videos from the lab activities Table of Contents Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy, 7th Edition I. Basic Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy 1. Basic Information 2. Basic Biomechanics 3. Skeletal System 4. Arthrokinematics 5. Nervous System 6. Muscular System 7. Circulatory System II. Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy of the Head, Neck and Trunk 8. Head and Temporomandibular Joint 9. Neck and Trunk 10. Pelvic Girdle 11. Respiratory System III. Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy of the Upper Extremities 12. Shoulder Girdle 13. Shoulder Joint 14. Elbow and Forearm 15. Wrist 16. Hand IV. Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy of the Lower Extremities 17. Hip Joint 18. Knee Joint 19. Leg, Ankle and Foot V. Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy of the Body 20. Posture 21. Gait Bibliography Answers to Review Questions Kinesiology in Action Learning Modules 1. Basic Information 2. Palpation 3. Head and Neck 4. Trunk 5. Pelvis 6. Shoulder Girdle 7. Shoulder Joint 8. Elbow and Forearm 9. Wrist 10. Hand 11. Hip Joint 12. Knee Joint 13. Leg, Ankle, and Foot 14. Posture 15. Gait

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Book SynopsisBefore, during, and after labThis “hands-on” learning tool is the perfect complement to the 7th Edition of Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy!Divided into three sections, it will help you to prepare for lab, guide you through lab activities, and serve as an after-lab review that ensures you build a solid knowledge base of kinesiology. Updated, Enhanced, & Revised!Content that reflects the most current information on the science that is the foundation of kinesiology Expanded!More critical-thinking type questions Follows the organization of Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy, 7th Edition, chapter by chapter. Explores the basic structure and function of the human body, including joints, ligaments, nerves, blood vessels, bones and bony landmarks, muscle origin and insertion. Provides a simple and clear presentation of gait and posture. Includes functional anatomy questions to help you understand where muscles are placed in the body and how they work together. Offers photographs in the palpations sections to assist in locating muscles and landmarks. Features an analysis of a functional task in the upper and lower extremity chapters to determine what movements are needed, what muscles are working, and the type of contractions the muscles are performing. (Each joint of an extremity is analyzed for the same functional task.) Table of Contents I.Basic Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy 1.Basic Information 2.Basic Biomechanics 3.Skeletal System 4.Arthrokinematics 5.Nervous System 6.Muscular System 7.Circulatory SystemII.Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy of the Trunk 8.Head and Temporomandibular Joint 9.Neck and Trunk 10.Pelvis 11.Respiratory SystemIII.Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy of the Upper Extremities 12.Shoulder Girdle 13.Shoulder Joint 14.Elbow Joint 15.Wrist Joint 16.HandIV.Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy of the Lower Extremities 17.Hip Joint 18.Knee Joint 19.Leg, Ankle, and Foot 20.Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy of the Body 21.Posture 22.Gait

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Book SynopsisThere’s a new buzzword in the fitness world: fascia. It’s the connective tissue that wraps around your muscles and organs and helps keep everything in place. But in our increasingly busy and often stressful lives, tension and toxins are often stored within our fascia, resulting in serious long-term consequences, such as excess weight, acute anxiety, chronic pain and poor posture. Fitness and alignment expert Lauren Roxburgh – who has worked with such stars as Gwyneth Paltrow, Gabby Reece and Melissa Rauch – has the solution to keep your fascia supple, flexible and strong. Using only a foam roller, you can reshape and elongate your muscles, release tension, break up scar tissue and rid yourself of toxins for a leaner, younger look. In just 15 minutes a day, Roxburgh’s 21-day programme will guide you through a simple series of her unique rolling techniques that target 10 primary areas of the body, including the shoulders, chest, arms, legs, hips, bottom, back and stomach. The end result is a healthy, balanced, aligned body that not only looks but feels fantastic. Includes over 80 photographs to help guide you through the exercises.Trade ReviewLauren’s method sculpts the body's soft tissues, slimming and streamlining whatever part you work. She’s a body whisperer! * Goop.com *Lauren is truly a physical and spiritual miracle worker. Her foam roller method transforms you inside and out ... This book is sure to become the body bible for anyone who wants to live a healthy, fit and balanced life. * Melissa Rauch, actress, The Big Bang Theory, True Blood *Lauren’s treatments are life changing! * Michele Promaulayko, Editor-In-Chief, Yahoo! Health *My body felt stronger, more relaxed, connected and balanced after working with Lauren. I would highly recommend her foam rolling method to anyone wanting the most out of their body. As an orthopaedic surgeon, I have to say Lauren’s knowledge of anatomy, fascia, biomechanics and physiology is superb. -- Dr Bert Mandelbaum, Orthopaedic Surgeon * Santa Monica Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Group, and Sports Medical Committee and Olympic Medical Officer for the Sydney 2000, Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008 and London 2012 games *Lauren was the missing piece to get back to my pre-baby body: I had exercise and diet totally keyed in, but couldn't diminish the "thickness" through my middle, or a lingering heaviness in my upper legs. Lauren is a magician and deftly melted it away over the course of a single session. I watched as she moved my midsection like putty and brought back an hourglass curve, something I'd resigned myself to never see again. And the resurrections seem to be here to stay. Every night now I lie on a roller to release the tension of the day: it restores my back after hunching over a laptop all day and has greatly diminished my recurring upper back pain. Lauren is the real deal. * Elise Loehnan, Editorial Director, GOOP *

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Book SynopsisThis edited collection is the first complete guide for rehabilitation professionals seeking to engage a whole-person, biopsychosocial, and mind-body medicine integrated approach to care. Drawing on the foundations of integrative medicine, Integrative Rehabilitation Practice (IRP) goes beyond the treatment of symptoms to explore multiple levels, roots, and possible contributing factors to individual's health experience. IRP acknowledges the complex inseparability of biological, behavioral, psychosocial, spiritual, and environmental influences.The book covers both the theoretical foundations of IRP and applications to practice in the fields of physical therapy, occupational therapy, yoga therapy, speech and language therapy, and many other professions.Featuring contributions from Matthew J. Taylor, Marlysa Sullivan, Andra DeVoght and other professionals, case studies, storytelling, and reflective exercises, this cross-disciplinary clinical training guide is essential reading for all rehabilitation professionals, as well as others interested in advancing whole-person care.Trade Review"Health care" as practiced these days is dysfunctional. This detailed text was created to advance an ongoing necessary evolution of current rehabilitation practice. Utilizing realistic case examples and opportunity for personal reflection, it serves as a complex, "deep-dive" resource manual for developing holistic humanistic healthcare practices for "post normal" times. It pragmatically outlines the nuts and bolts of a model of true healthcare that offers practitioners examples of practice models based on an alternative to those currently utilized which were created from an outmoded linear science that reflects a "fix-it" mentality of disease and disability management. This manual offers an evidence-based foundation of how to provide patient care emphasizing authentic health care that is comprehensive and relational, where the patient is sovereign, and all systems coordinate and cooperate to offer comprehensive holistic care. -- Carol M. Davis, DPT, EdD, MS, FAPTA Myofascial Release Physical Therapist, Integrated Physical Therapy and Wellness Professor, Emerita Department of Physical Therapy, University of Miami, Miller School of MedicineI am not sure I can contain my enthusiasm about this textbook! Finally, a comprehensive and inclusive text that presents an expanded whole person, heart-centered rehabilitation paradigm for rehabilitation. The perfect blend of evidence, clinical examples, experimental learning, and reflection helps me personally engage with the material and feel empowered to be part of the process of transforming healthcare. I am thrilled to recommend this must-have text and cannot wait to share its contents with my students. -- Michelle Bradshaw, DC, OTR/L Associate Professor and Chair of Graduate Studies, Department of Occupational Therapy, Ithaca CollegeThis book is the most important and relevant collection of expert perspectives on integrative rehabilitation. I highly recommend this book for all healthcare professionals and even to patients. The breadth of collective knowledge and depth of experience brings together the most comprehensive wisdom on integrative rehab practice in print. This book is an empowering read and the experiential pauses throughout the book make the learning "hands on". Through stories and cases, the authors beautifully weave the importance of the whole person into the care of the physical body while recognizing the power and complexity of the mind and spirit in the healing process. -- Mari Ricker, MD Associate Professor in Family and Community Medicine and Assistant Professor in Family and Community Medicine, Director of Integrative Medicine in Residency, Andrew Weil Center for Integrative MedicineThe use of storytelling in this text brings each chapter alive engaging the reader in a practical and accessible way no matter the profession or environment you are working in. With a focus on cultivating psychological flexibility in relationship to science, within ourselves and with our clients it serves a purpose at various levels of the mind-body-environment connection. The authors humbly create a case for embracing uncertainty which is embedded within IRP. Therefore, if you are wanting to cultivate fresh eyes and clearer sight into your experience as a rehab practitioner or have just entered the field, then this is a valuable new resource for that creation to begin. -- Louise Sanguine, OTR/L Occupational Therapist, Adolescent Addiction and Mental Health Outpatient Therapist, AB, Canada Occupational Therapy Consultant, Simply Counseling Services and Imagine Psychological ServicesThis book is a totally unique book that should be read by a range of professionals. Health Professionals, students going through training in any health care field, Public Health Professionals, Politicians, and of course people that are experience anything less than acceptable levels of health should read this book.The first part of this book suggests a new base/concept/context for health. As it is stated in the book: "Not new tools on existing Practice Patterns, but a new orientation as base." I could not agree more. It is time that we stop "band aiding" a health care system that is not working towards healthy citizens and communities. We need to form a new base and this book suggests a new base that we at least should consider. It looks at relationship building between the health care worker and patient/client, and also how the environment and society has to be considered when we are looking at health. Part 1 includes many diagrams and figures that highlights the message that the editors are trying to convey and makes the writing much easier to follow. There is a lot of talk about multi-disciplinary and trans disciplinary health care. Those are buzzwords in education and health care today. The editors do a very nice job suggesting that integrated health care is a more appropriate concept for the future.Part 2 and 3 of the book are looking more at specific explorations and skills as well as public health and advocacy, and has been written by health care experts in a variety of fields. Not until the reader have a solid grounding in Part 1 should they go on and read Part 2 and 3, and then they should always tie the chapters in part 2 and 3, back to part 1. Many books become more fragmented when different contributors write individual chapters. Erb and Schmid have managed to incorporate the individual chapters with each other, without losing the connection to the vision that is laid out in part 1. Overall, I strongly recommend this book. Part 1 should be read and re-read to ground the reader in the editors vision of a new health care that will bring forth healthier citizens and communities. -- Staffan Elgelid, PT, PhD, GCFP, RYT 500, C-IAYT Professor in Physical Therapy, Nazareth CollegeIntegrative Rehabilitation Practice (IRP) is the first book of its kind to apply the powerful mind-body concepts of Integrative Medicine to the field of rehabilitation. It is a Call to Action for all rehab professionals! This comprehensive text allows clinicians to "walk the walk" of an integrated approach within our respective professions. The "Body-as-Machine" paradigm has served us well in solidifying skills in the "bio" component of rehab medicine. "YES/AND" is a tool that is expounded on throughout the text to embrace our "bio" history AND develop a whole person approach so as not to undervalue ourselves and our patients by offering a reductionistic view on health. Experiential pauses are woven throughout each chapter to encourage reflection and integration of the concepts learned. There are no easy solutions or cookie-cutter approaches. There are no five-step solutions offered, rather a breadth and depth of knowledge that is a breeding ground for clinical growth and development.With curiosity and humility, IRP serves as a guide and a resource to create the best possible future for yourself and all those you serve. As you embrace IRP, step into the future of rehab! -- Carolyn Vandyken, PT Registered Physiotherapist, Physio Works Muskoka Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Educator, Advocate, Researcher Co-Founder, Reframe RehabThis book is the expression of an important evolution in creating the necessary bridge between mind and body and emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary care. With this book, the authors set out a new course for future-oriented rehabilitation care. The focus is not purely on the functional aspect of care but also on optimizing the well-being and empowering of the individual by promoting physical activity, exercise, movement awareness and functional movement and thus bringing together physical and mental aspects. Inviting people to the integrative rehabilitation practice is not always about finding a direct solution; it is rather about helping people to start a dialogue with their body. The versatile book provides a comprehensive overview of practices, which stress the centrality of the body to overcome psychological distress. Everyone in clinical practice will find something to suit his taste, regardless of his or her theoretical or therapeutic background. Moreover, this book provides food for thought and that is what a good book should do. Reflection is the basis of successful and quality care in the rehabilitation sector. -- Em. Prof Michel Probst, PT, Ph.D Department Rehabilitation Sciences KU Leuven,Belgium. President of the International organization for Physical Therapy in Mental HealthWhen you recognise that a holistic approach to assessment and care is the next step in your work as a rehab professional, this is the book to open. You have learned that biopsychosocial, and holistic and body-mind views are best to serve your patients, but you don't yet have the language for a coherent discussion on the topic. You understand these approaches but lack the skills to translate key concepts to effective assessment or treatment. Open this book to any chapter; had this been the framework of a compulsory pre-licensure course, your work to date would have been far more effective. -- Neil Pearson, PT, MSc(RHBS), BA-BPHE, C-IAYT, E-RYT500 Physical Therapist, Yoga Therapist Clinical Assistant Professor, University of British Columbia Lead Contributor, Pain Foundations Pain BCThis book is a missing contextual link that can be used for medical and other health care students about integrative medicine and care. The book is well organized and the exercises deepen the flow. I believe every person who has the opportunity to serve others in healthcare would benefit tremendously from reading Integrative Rehabilitation Practice. This book reminds us of the many beautiful ways we are able to interact with each other and how very powerful each interaction can be. -- Anne E. (Annie) Weisman, Ph.D., M.P.H., L.M.T. Director of Wellness & Integrative Medicine University of Nevada, Las Vegas, School of MedicinePerson-centred care has long been a buzz word in healthcare. Transitioning from the biomedical model into an integrated and complexity model is challenging, and can feel so wide it's impossible to see round. This book is a great introduction to some complex theories and will give you a wide, flexible framework to develop your practice within. Opening up the 'thinking space' to nurture collaboration and tailor individualised, meaningful care. In short, it will help you do your job. -- Laura Rathbone, BA BSc MSc MCSP MACP HCPC Advanced Physiotherapist, Consultant, and Educator Specialised in complexly presenting pain conditionsIntegrative Rehabilitation Practice, compiled edited by Matt Erb and Arlene Schmid, is more than a textbook. It is a living, breathing and crucial guide to truly integrate the mind and body in a medical realm that has long only attended to the physical. They even take the needed leap to demonstrate the role of nutrition, gut health and epigenetics and give a broader view of the complexities these providers negotiate even in just one diagnosis. As an Integrative Physician myself, I was astounded at the attention to not only how to cultivate an integrative practice within the provider's practice, but to the integration of that work within the provider themselves. Studying this book is an alive experience as the reader is encouraged throughout to weave the teachings into their own selves and not just be a passive learner. There is thoughtful attention and to the language we can use and our need to wield its power in a way that empowers the patient for a collaborative relationship with us and with themselves. The guidance found in this work expands the integration of the mind and body to a new level and will no doubt forge a deeper path for Integrative Medicine within all of health care. -- Tanmeet Sethi, MD Fellowship Director and Faculty, Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine Residency Assistant Professor, University of Washington Medical School, Seattle, WAThe forthcoming book, Integrative Rehabilitation Practice by Matt Erb and colleagues is a landmark book for the rehab professions, particularly physical therapy. This book provides us, educators in academic and clinical settings with critical depth to concepts where we often just scratch the surface. While we talk about taking a wholistic approach to patient care and integrating all body systems, the socio-cultural-behavioral systems consistently receive little curricular attention and limited research funding, yet fully understanding the lived experience of the patient is central to all clinical care. The chapters provide sound evidence of important concepts and models that have direct clinical application. Concepts like social determinants of health and application of the ICF model are detailed in ways that makes them come "to life" for all learners, students and faculty. This book will have a transformative influence for several of us in the health professions. -- Gail M. Jensen, PT, PhD, FAPTA Professor Dean, Graduate School and College of Professional Studies, School of Pharmacy and Health Professions Creighton UniversityIn this book, INTEGRATIVE REHABILITATION PRACTICE - The Foundations of Whole-Person Care for Health Professionals, Matt Erb and Arlene Schmid seek to define and describe the complexities and philosophy of Integrative Rehabilitation Practice with success. In addition to great detail among the chapters regarding specific therapies with case examples, there is a refreshing experiential component that will surprise and enlighten readers. -- Dr. Bridget S. ChinTable of ContentsChapter 0 -· Acknowledgements· ForewordSECTION 1 - Foundations of Integrative Rehabilitation PracticeChapter 1 - The LandscapeChapter 2 - Creative WisdomChapter 3 - Defining the NeedChapter 4 - Upstream InfluencesChapter 5 - Whole-Person Clinical ReasoningChapter 6 - Integrating Psychology in PracticeChapter 7 - The Science of Integrative PracticeSECTION 2 - Applications of Integrative Rehabilitation PracticeChapter 8 - From the StartChapter 9 - Deepening the NarrativeChapter 10 - Exploring BiofeedbackChapter 11 - Exploring the BreathChapter 12 - Exploring MeditationChapter 13 - Exploring SensationChapter 14 - Exploring ImageryChapter 15 - Exploring MovementChapter 16 - Exploring Therapeutic EducationChapter 17 - Cognitive-Behavioral IntegrationChapter 18 - Exploring SpiritualityChapter 19 - Avenues of ExpressionChapter 20 - Finding Your VoiceChapter 21 - Music as MedicineChapter 22 - Exploring Nutrition and FoodChapter 23 - Reframing Manual TherapySECTION 3 - Additional Delivery Models for a Changing PracticeChapter 24 - Yoga Therapy in RehabilitationChapter 25 - The Power of GroupsChapter 26 - Integrative Rehabilitation Practice and Mental HealthChapter 27 - Wrapping Up and Opening Forward

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Book SynopsisIntegrating holistic treatments into movement and wellness practices, Cultivating a Sustainable Core is an indispensable guide for initiating and organizing assessments and interventions for patients with multiple injuries.Drawing on clinical research and years of experience in physical therapy, sports medicine, athletic conditioning and yoga, this book explains why the author first addresses the body's dynamic central motor stability and efficiency when treating clients. Cultivating a Sustainable Core demonstrates how the application of breathing, mindful movement and cognitive reframing practices can counteract the effects of detrimental postural and movement habits, breath and thought patterns, pain, and chronic stress. Extensive research backs up the author's discoveries while illustrations and user-friendly practices bring the theory and practical techniques to life.Trade ReviewLiz Duncanson shares profound personal stories, insights, movement practices, and wisdom in this book. She blends yoga with updated functional biomechanics and spirituality for the "Earth Suit" and the "Ethereal Realm". The book is a treasure for health care providers, wellness practitioners, and also those seeking to optimize their own mind, body and spirit as integrated, interdependent parts. Readers will obtain a broad myofascial, viscerosomatic, neuroendocrine and energetic view of the core of the body, in contrast to what has previously been depicted in the scientific world as a fragmented isolated centre of the body core. The use of imagery, illustrations and exercise sequencing combine to create a guide for fitness as well as rehabilitation and the results of implementing this work can lead to an aligned, mindful, fully breathing core. Liz Duncanson elegantly defines and explains the yoga practices that offer spiritual awareness, growth, and a glimpse into bliss and offers readers pearls beyond yoga Asanas and Pranayama. I highly recommend it. -- Maureen Mason, DPT, WCS, PYT, author of Pelvic RehabilitationCultivating a Sustainable Core demonstrates the necessity for Yoga Therapy as a modality right along with Athletic Training, Strength and Conditioning and Physical Therapy. This book will be useful for physical & mental health professionals, as well as anyone who is looking to perform well in any movement activity, as well as any stage of life. -- Amy Wheeler, Ph.D. Former President of the Board of International Association of Yoga Therapists Founder of Optimal StateLiz Duncanson beautifully and skillfully illustrates the role of the Physical Therapist as an entry point to deeper change. She weaves the interconnection of the body itself with that of the whole person offering rich nuances and depth to the discussion of the core in an accessible and applicable manner. This book will benefit the healthcare practitioner wanting to learn more and to bring this integrative work into their practice as well as the person seeking to work with their own personal experience. -- Marlysa Sullivan DPT, C-IAYT Author of Understanding Yoga Therapy and Yoga and Science in Pain CareCultivating a Sustainable Core by Elizabeth Duncanson is an invaluable resource that will revolutionize a clinician's approach to musculoskeletal rehabilitation. The book offers a comprehensive framework that seamlessly integrates the body, mind, and breath, providing a holistic perspective on core strength and stability. With its practical exercises and insightful guidance, this book would empower any clinician to enhance their patients' recovery journeys and achieve sustainable, long-term results. -- Dr. Susan C Clinton PT DScPT OCS WCS FAAOMPT NBC-HWCTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Disclaimers Foreword by Shelly Prosko Preface Author Journey Core Concepts How To Use This BookPART I: CORE FOUNDATIONS1. Introduction To The Core Integrated and Holistic Rehabilitation Trends Regional Interdependence Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual Models of Health2. Introduction To Yoga Koshas Eight Limbs of Yoga3. Layers Of The Core4. Basic Terminology Planes of Movement Relative Anatomical Locations and MovementsPART TWO: THE SUSTAINABLE CORE5. The Bony Core Bony Core Anatomy Neutral Spine Posture Discussion How to Find a Neutral Spine Zone Passive Connective Tissue Fascia Tensegrity6. The Muscular Core Core Muscles Proximal Stability Yields Distal Mobility Sustainable Core Muscles Pelvic Floor Muscles (PFM) Healthy PFM PFM Influencers Compromised PFM PFM Rehabilitation Coordination of PFM with Abdominal Muscles Transverse Abdominis Muscle (TVA) Healthy TVA Compromised TVA Parallel PFM and the Diaphragm Respiratory Diaphragm Muscle (RD) Traditional Core Intra-Abdominal pressure "Wings" Kinetic Chain Theory Glottis / Vocal Folds Three Diaphragm Muscles Axial Extension and Co-contraction Exploring The Sustainable Core Muscles Barriers to Sustainable Core Recruitment Barrier 1: Chronic Poor Posture with Crossed Syndromes Barrier 2: Unmanaged Intra-Abdominal Pressure Barrier 3: Persistent Overuse of Accessory Breathing Muscles7. The Breathing Core Breathing Mechanics Inspiration Accessory Inspiration Muscles Expiration and Accessory Expiration Muscles Breathing Pattern Disorders (BPD) Chest Breathing Mouth Breathing and Sleep Apnea Respiratory Muscle Training Hyperventilation Emergency Core Muscles (Accessory Breathing Muscles) Sympathetic Core Muscle Recruitment Vagal Tone Pranayama Deep Slow Breathing Polyvagal Theory Abdomino-Diaphragmatic Breath (Calming Breath) Thoraco-Diaphragmatic Breath (Centering Breath) Three-Part Breath (Dirga Pranayama; Full, Yogic Breath) Ujjayi Breath (Controlled Glottal Breath) Three Diaphragms and Energy8. The Mindful Core Why Does Yoga Work? Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and Vagal Tone Gut-Brain Axis Interception Mindfulness Conscious Competence Learning Model Pain Science Compassionate Health Care9. Energetic Core Gunas Prana Nadis Chakras Vayus Bandhas and Diaphragm Mudras Modified Maha BandhaPART THREE: PRACTICES10. Implementing Change via Therapeutic Exercise Yoga and Healthy Lifestyles Order of Exercise ProgressionGraded Load And Pacing Planes Of Gravity And Developmental ProgressCheck in with Sustainable Core11. Breathing Exercises Duration InstructionsBox BreathLengthening the Exhalation Instructions Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana) Instructions "Abdomino-Diaphragmatic Breath" Instructions "Thoraco-Diaphragmatic Breath" Instructions "Three-Part Breath" (Dirga Pranayama) Instructions "Ujjayi Breath" (Controlled Glottal Breath) Instructions12. Therapeutic Physical - Energetic Practices Reverse Kegel (PFM Awareness) Exercise Instructions Transverse Abdominis (TVA) Recruitment with Belly Breath Scapular Retraction and Depression Supine Marching Neutral Spine Posture in Quadruped Pregnant Cat Quadruped Spinal Extension and Flexion (Cat and Cow) Quadruped with Spinal Side-Bending and Rotation Standing Thorax Rotation at the Wall Plank on Forearms/Elbows Plank on Hands Downward Facing Dog Mountain Pose Standing Side-Bends with Overhead Arm Stretch Chair Pose Functional Squat

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Book SynopsisOne of the first of its kind, this authoritative and extensive pain management resource bridges the divide between Chinese medicine acupuncture and biomedicine treatments which are often unsatisfactory. It is estimated that one in seven women suffer from chronic pelvic pain which is often associated with various gynaecological conditions including endometriosis and pelvic spasms. A significant number of these women also experience anxiety, depression and poor sleep quality. This comprehensive and timely book addresses the need for a non-drug, holistic method for the immediate reduction of pain using the Balance Method acupuncture, trigger point deactivation, and Alchemical Five Element psycho-emotional perspective to address anxiety or depression. Dr Chong focusses on a person-centred approach in this invaluable resource and provides useful and effective tools for taking care of oneself, whether you are a clinician or a patient.Trade ReviewThis book provides a fascinating personal insight into the potential benefits of acupuncture for women with chronic pelvic pain and for the healthcare practitioners who treat them - and gives a clear, detailed and accessible presentation of the main features of treatment. -- Professor Andrew Horne, Consultant Gynaecologist University of Edinburgh

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Book SynopsisRise of the Magpies charts the ascent of Newcastle United over the past two decades, paying particular attention to the 2022/23 season, which saw Toon fans celebrate a Champions League placement for the first time since 2003.What a season it was. Now all the years of cheering, crying, jeering; the heartache and the hope - that cruel and bitter emotion that clung to Toon comrades young and old - has been rewarded.This book takes us back to the moment the Saudi-backed consortium, which bought Newcastle in late 2021, brought anticipation about the club''s future. Few of those black-and-white supporters expected a team in a relegation battle at the time of the takeover to be contenders for Champions League qualification.This is a story of a club that has been transformed, a club that is much more than money: it''s a club that has never lost sight of Geordie glory. It''s time for the Magpies to soar again.

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Book SynopsisThe benefits of interacting with nature for our social, cognitive, and physical wellbeing are well documented. But how practical is it to take therapy into nature, or bring nature into therapy?This evidence-based and accessible guide demonstrates easily workable, creative, tried-and-tested strategies for bringing nature into therapy. It includes simple and fun ready-to-go activity ideas. Using the life-course as a framework, the authors highlight the impact of nature at every stage of human development. From younger children to older adults, anyone can benefit from outdoor therapy, and different therapeutic offerings can be adapted to suit most individuals and groups. Resources are included to help assess a program's readiness to incorporate nature, create plans to take therapy outdoors (or bring the outside in), and evaluate the impact it could have for patients or clients.With testimonials from service users who have felt the benefits of nature-based practices, and case studies highlighting excellence in practice from health and social care professionals across various fields, this book will inspire and empower allied health and mental health practitioners to take their therapy practice outdoors.Trade ReviewNature-Based Allied Health Practice: Creative and Evidence Based Strategies is a wonderful and insightful book that explores the transformative power of nature as a therapeutic tool. As someone who has experienced the benefits of outdoor therapy in my practice as a music therapist, behavior analyst, and educator, I found this book to be an invaluable resource that offers a fresh perspective on the healing potential of nature. The authors expertly weave together personal anecdotes, scientific research, and practical tips to illustrate how being in nature can have a profound impact on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. In addition, the authors highlight the ways in which nature can complement therapeutic interventions in all fields. Who knew that there was such a powerful therapeutic tool waiting for you right outside your door to incorporate into your therapeutic practice. -- Marlene Sotelo, EdD, BCBA-D, MT-BCNature-Based Allied Health Practice: Creative and Evidence-Based Strategies will transform your perception of the power of nature and its infinite possibilities as a therapeutic tool. Utilizing their extensive knowledge, authors Amy Wagenfeld and Shannon Marder inspire readers to take therapy outdoors (or bring it inside) to increase cognitive function, regulate the sensory systems, and strengthen family ties. This evidence-based and accessible guide is a must-read for those interested in interacting with nature for social, cognitive, and physical well-being. Teeming with anecdotes, scientific research, and practical tips, Nature-Based Allied Health Practice educates and inspires while providing a fresh approach. -- Amy KD Tobik, Editor-in-Chief, Exceptional Needs TodayAmy and Shannon's inspiring resource beautifully combines theory, evidence, and real life examples of nature based therapy. It uniquely positions nature based therapy as an evidence based intervention across the life span, empowering allied health professionals to confidently partner with nature for the wellbeing of our clients, communities and ourselves! -- Bronwyn Panter, Nature Occupational TherapistIn a time of profound mental health needs, Nature-Based Allied Health Practice is just what the doctor ordered to help all our patients heal and thrive. -- Mona Hanna-Attisha, Flint MI pediatrician and author of What the Eyes Don't See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American CityPrepare to be inspired and enlightened by the fusion of evidence-based approaches and the healing wisdom of nature found within the pages of this beautiful and extraordinary book. -- Dr. Charles Christiansen Professor Emeritus and former Dean, School of Health Professions The University of Texas Medical Branch, and retired CEO, American Occupational Therapy FoundationAmy Wagenfeld and Shannon Marder present an inspiring book that focuses on the health, therapeutic and educational benefits of taking activities outside in the natural environment. The authors provide thoughtfully organized chapters that detail the developmental tasks and health benefits gained for people of all age groups: adolescents, young adults, adults, older adults, children and families. Guidelines about how to evaluate programs as well as in-depth readiness guides for starting programs are covered in detail. The book is based on evidence-based research, and supported with case narratives and testimonials from passionate people and providers who have taken activities outside with positive results. This book is a must read for anyone interested in gaining a solid understanding of the many health benefits from taking programs outside. -- Dr. Lolly Tai, Professor of Landscape ArchitectureNature-Based Allied Health Practice: Creative and Evidence Based Strategies will surely become a mainstay textbook for all allied health professionals seeking to move their services outdoors as a critical element of the green transition. The UN declared access to clean and healthy environments a universal human right in July 2022 recognising the fundamental importance to health and wellbeing. Building on this even further, the creative and evidence-based strategies in this book highlight how nature is also essential for respite and recovery for people around the world. Thanks to the efforts of authors Amy Wagenfeld and Shannon Marder we now have even stronger tools to not only ensure that everyone has access to clean and healthy environments but can also enjoy their full therapeutic potential. -- Filip Maric, PT, PhD, Associate Professor, Founder and Executive Chair of the Environmental Physiotherapy Association.

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Book SynopsisMovement is recognized as a positive contributor to lengthening health span and supporting vitality. However, optimal movement practices for the individual needs of different health conditions have not yet been thoroughly explored. The second volume of this pioneering book examines locomotor system health conditions, including scoliosis, kyphosis, hip joint dysfunction, diastasis recti abdominis, and congenital muscular torticollis, illustrating in detail how movement sequences improve gait, balance, efficiency, and quality of life. Each chapter is an exemplar of how to tailor movement practices to specific situations, while providing actionable information to movement and health practitioners in clinical practice, movement centers, home practice and online sessions. A comprehensive reference designed for Pilates teachers, movement educators, manual therapists, continuing education providers and teachers-in-training advances professional efficacy. Expert contributors integrate the movement vocabulary of J.H. Pilates with influences from current interdisciplinary methodologies and research. For a buoyant experience that increases somatic engagement intersperse reading with movement practices.

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Book SynopsisMyalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, is a deeply complex and multi-system condition which has historically suffered from a lack of awareness within physiotherapy education and practice. Similarities in presentation between this condition and Long Covid make this comprehensive and evidence-based guide for physiotherapists even more timely and important. This guide includes an in-depth explanation and history of ME/CFS whilst also describing symptoms, varying degrees of severity, and how to manage ME/CFS in children. It also provides detailed management advice and discussion on how the information can directly inform physiotherapy practice, supplemented with patient case studies.Trade ReviewEvery fields of physiotherapy have their own fundamentals text. This book is the one for physiotherapists working in the field of post-infectious conditions. I am amazed by the depth of the science in this book. This is an exceptional resource that steers away from cookbook recipes and instead focusses on principles for safe and effective physiotherapy. I encourage professional organizations, even outside physiotherapy, and university programs worldwide to integrate this content into training and continued education initiatives to improve quality of care. I encourage researchers to integrate this knowledge when designing research programs in this field. -- Simon Décary, PT, PhD, Co-Lead Principal Investigator Long COVID Web, Canada

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Book SynopsisEffectively assessing clients and knowing how to treat them is the cornerstone of manual therapy. This practical and informative book gives clear and detailed information about these two steps. The book provides step-by-step instructions (including Illustrations) for 19 assessment methods and 24 gentle treatment methods, some of which appear in print for the first time. These methods can be combined to give multiple options for treatment, as demonstrated in five practical examples which demonstrate how the practitioner can apply the methods to improve their clients'' wellbeing. The author also describes his six-axis model of variance among treatment methods, which will be particularly useful for practitioners who may want to develop additional new treatment methods of their own.Jeff Burch seeks to demystify the complex and often inconsistent terminology found in many manual therapy texts, making this a practical text for readers of all levels. It will be a useful tool for osteopaths, massage therapists, chiropractors, occupational therapists, physical therapists, structural integrators, and all bodyworkers.

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Book SynopsisThis holistic guide provides an integrative toolbox on how healthcare and fitness professionals can promote lifestyle medicine with their clients. Its clinical and evidence-informed approach focuses on the six primary lifestyle medicine factors: nutrition, exercise, sleep hygiene, stress management, risky substance use, and social connectedness. Each factor is enriched with a variety of strategies and advice including anti-inflammatory recipes, self-guided visualisation, tips on how to break bad habits, sustainable fitness, and mind-body exercises.Based on the author's 30+ years of experience as a trained physical therapist treating musculoskeletal conditions, this book's nonpharmacological and nonsurgical focus allows clients to feel empowered in taking charge of their health through a plethora of resources and techniques. It provides clear, actionable steps and real-world examples in order to nurture sustainable changes that promote long-term health and healing.Trade ReviewI was pleasantly surprised by the abundance of information regarding wellness, nutrition and exercise. The author shows the importance of understanding one's own chemistry and how nutrition plays a vital role in dealing with health issues. This also plays an important role in mental health. This book has so many foundational pillars surrounding wellness and nutrition which makes for a great learning resource. As a mental health professional I will definitely endorse this project and its positive impact on mental health! -- Anthony L Hines, RN-BC, PMHNP-BC, PHN, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse PractitionerThe Lifestyle Medicine Toolbox is a ground-breaking book that equips healthcare and wellness professionals with essential knowledge and tools to seamlessly integrate lifestyle medicine into patient care. This comprehensive resource not only provides evidence-based strategies to enhance patient care for optimal health but also emphasizes self-care practices. I highly recommend this book to every healthcare and wellness professional, as it revolutionizes patient care and transforms the way we view our own well-being. This book is a call to action for a more enlightened and compassionate approach to healthcare - a must-read for anyone committed to making a genuine difference in our patient's lives. -- Wendy Farnen Price PT, DPT, MS, NBC-HWC, DipACLM, FACLM, owner of Healthcore Lifestyle MedicineWe can all classify ourselves as caregivers, whether we are focused on helping others or finding tools and strategies to help ourselves stay active and healthy. Ziya Altug presents both scientifically-supported lifestyle medicine guidelines, as well as feasible daily practices to keep a sharp focus on well-being. The user-friendly self-care handouts are great conversation starters for your patients/clients, and offer a gentle reminder that you also have to "take care of yourself, before you can care for others". As a military veteran, and Physiotherapist, I innately understand the importance of getting back to the basics of healthy food, regular exercise, stress management, good sleep hygiene and nurturing strong social connections. What I appreciate about this book is the introduction to new topics (to me) of nature-based therapies such as natural light, soothing sounds, nature walks, together with expressive therapies and healing arts. Ziya provides a holistic, inclusive and accessible lifestyle medicine approaches for health recovery and growth, that do not involve medication or surgery. The Lifestyle Medicine Toolbox is a must-have book on your shelf if you are serious about sustainable health. -- Amanda L. Ager MScPT, MSc Experimental Medicine. Former military Physiotherapy Officer, Chair of the Global Health Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) and Doctoral candidate, Ghent University, Belgium.What sets this book apart is the author's dedicated exploration of often overlooked areas in rehabilitation and patient management. He not only highlights their significance but also provides clear guidance on the integration into patient-centered care. The book offers practical examples that can be applied immediately, offering an abundance of options and ideas for tailoring prescriptions to each patient's unique needs, interests, availability, and resources. Whether you're a newcomer to lifestyle medicine or a seasoned practitioner seeking fresh ideas to enrich your toolkit, this book is an invaluable resource. It's a must-read that will leave you equipped to make a positive impact on both your own life and the lives of your patients. -- Tarina van der Stockt, PT, DPT, Physical TherapistModern healthcare can feel like a fast-paced, numbers-driven pursuit where the patient/provider relationship and quality of care is an afterthought. This book not only provides an alternative approach to patient care but challenges us as healthcare providers to be more mindful and purposeful in our interactions with our patients, and more caring toward ourselves. The Lifestyle Medicine Toolbox provides all health and wellness provides with a beautiful set of practical tools and clinical wisdom to enhance our practice. In this era of medical productivity, Ziya Altug's book is a breath of fresh air, which trumpets humble yet effective strategies to treat the entire person using approachable, heart-lead, and evidence-based information. This is the skillset modern healthcare needs to bring about true and honest healing to our patients and the healthcare system as a whole. -- Stacy Schiurring PT, DPT, CSRS, CCVR, Physical TherapistFrom the minute I picked up this book, I knew it was the perfect addition to my library of lifestyle medicine texts. Just scanning the Contents section impressed me - the logical outline, superb organization, and actual tools to use with patients or clients in real time! This book fills a gap not only for clinicians providing lifestyle and integrative medicine, but also for the patients and clients on the receiving end. It is a comprehensive text, yet distills important information into key concepts, clinical tips, and self-care patient handouts. I love the incorporation of mind-body practices and expanding concepts within lifestyle medicine such as Culinary Medicine and my personal favorite, Nature-Based Therapies. This is an essential evidence-based text for any healthcare clinician's bookshelf! -- Susan Spell, FNP-BC, DipACLM, Lifestyle Medicine & Holistic Health Coach and Nurse Practitioner

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Book SynopsisR U Listenin'? challenges men to reflect on their personal and emotional behaviour and uses prison life as an analogy to help them rethink their perspectives.Aimed at professionals working with men who are challenging the boundaries of society or any man who feels frustrated by his life, the book offers detailed illustrative case studies, structured exercises and topics for discussion, which can be used by the individual or in a group context. These features are identified in the text by pictorial icons, making the book easy to navigate. The exercises are imaginative and challenging, encouraging men to develop social and communication skills and an understanding of how the structures of society work. The author also suggests exercises and techniques for dealing with challenging groups, which are ideal for use by group facilitators.This book provides positive guidance for troubled men and is an essential tool for professionals working with young offenders and men with challenging behaviour.Trade ReviewThe book provides exercises to do with groups and individuals and is a useful toolkit for those who work in the field of personal development. Follow the advice in this book and you will live longer and happier. -- CAFCASS Publication Channel C -Terry Bianchini has written a practical and helpful book for everyone'. -- Internet Law Book ReviewsBianchini writes from many years of experience of empathetic and resilient engagement with the group he terms 'defiant men'. The reader is helped to understand their lives through case examples, personal anecdotes and creative solutions. -- Therapy TodayThe book is suitable as a teaching and learning tool for those working with men in prison settings who facilitate individual or group discussion and learning opportunities. There is ample material in carefully constructed lesson plans around themes which explore the main theme of the book that prisons are created in our head and that freeing ourselves takes more than reconising a custodial sentence, which was imposed and in which individuals are 'doing their time'. Bianchini has written an honest book, which reflects his observations comparisons between phusical incarceration and lessons which can improve the quality of our lives...I recommend this book to anyone who support individuals, groups or does advice work and wants a structured developmental approach to hearing what people are really saying in order to help them and ourselves become 'unstuck'.` -- Quakers in criminal justiceTable of ContentsForeword. Preface. Introduction. 1. Prison Life. 2. An Accessory to the Crime. 3. Believing Your Way Out from Within. 4. Knowing Your Sentence. 5. Natural Instincts. 6. Offending Behaviour. 7. Segregation. 8. Institutionalization. 9. Rehabilitation. 10. Know your Jailers. 11. The Gym. 12. Kitchens. 13. Freedom. 14. Sentence Planning. 15 Exercise Regime. Bibliography.

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Book SynopsisAfter a few sessions with you, Nathan became aware of how he was carrying himself. We noticed a change in his gait. He was straighter, taller and more assertive in his walking. His gait was that of a confident man... He beamed with pride as I went on and on about how differently he presented himself. It shook me up!'- letter to Ron Rubio from the mother of a 22-year-old client with Asperger's SyndromePeople with Asperger's Syndrome (AS) typically experience difficulty with balance, coordination and sensory awareness. The mind/body exercises in this book help young people with AS improve these skills, leading to greater self-confidence, and independence.Easy to use, with photographs to show how exercises are done correctly, these techniques can have an immediate effect on how an individual stands, sits, moves, thinks of him- or herself, and relates to others. The author's approach integrates ideas and practices from disciplines including martial arts, Eastern principles of mindfulness, techniques of visualization, breathing, posture, and movement, and the practice of mentoring.Mind/Body Techniques for Asperger's Syndrome is an introduction to Pathfinder training techniques for both parents of adolescents with AS and professionals including physical therapists, pediatricians, and special education teachers who work with them.Trade ReviewRead this book for practical support in improving confidence and self-esteem and reducing anxiety and frustration - particularly for clients who find 'talking therapy' challenging. The core principles can however be applied to anyone, and are a thought-provoking method of encouraging introspection and empowerment. -- Speech & Language Therapy in PracticeThe author's approach integrates ideas and practices from martial arts discipline, Eastern principles of mindfulness, visualisation, breathing, principles of posture and movement, and from mentoring. -- Human GivensI found myself pleasantly surprised by the amount of care that has gone into the structure of this book, so if you have enough discipline to apply it, I would recommend this book. -- Asperger UnitedTable of ContentsPreface. Foreword by Dr. Irene Brody. Introduction by Dr. Anthony Castrogiovanni. 1. Introduction to Core Concepts of Pathfinder Mentoring. 2. The Breath Foundation: Being Grounded. 3. Mindfulness: Taming the "Chattering Mind." 4. Standing on Your Own Two Feet. 5. Posture, Presence and Extension. 6. The Power of Movement. 7. The Rites of Passage. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis 2nd revised edition covers management and treatment of bladder and bowel dysfunctions in men and women, pelvic organ prolapse, issues concerning the elderly, neurologically impaired patients and those with pelvic pain. New chapters cover quality of life, treatment of bladder and bowel dysfunction in children, the history of pelvic floor muscle exercise and manual therapy. The use of real-time ultrasound to evaluate pelvic floor muscle contractility is discussed, and a new section covers ethical issues in the management of incontinence. This is a useful reference and practical guide for health professionals dealing with incontinence and pelvic floor disorders.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews of the 1st edition: … [The book’s] strength lies in its multidisciplinary input, which was achieved by combining the specialist skills and knowledge of 39 experts, including the editors. The result is a unique and very comprehensive volume, providing the reader with a truly holistic approach to the assessment and treatment of incontinence and pelvic pain. Aimed primarily at physiotherapists, it confirms their deserved place on the team of health professionals working together in caring form patients seen by this specialty. It is pleasing to find the inclusion of elderly people, patients with neurological impairment, male sufferers, alternative therapies and pelvic pain. …. ….Any health professional working in the field of incontinence and pelvic disorders, whether they are a student or an expert, will find this book of clinical use and interest as either a reference and practical guide or as a teaching tool. (Ros Thomas, Journal of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Women’s Health, Autumn 2003, 92, 89) - Each chapter gives evidence-based guidance invaluable to students and specialists alike - This book reaches out into new uncharted territories - provides novel additions to previous textbooks on incontinence by including chapters on Complementary Therapies. - Fascinating to read the assessment and treatment of incontinence with Osteopathy, Acupuncture, Reflex Therapy and Homeopathy. - Readable, understandable and practical textbook - Every professional working in the specialty of continence should own a copy (Grace Dorey, Urology News, September/October 2002, vol. 6, no. 6, 26) - This book provides a clear, concise and practical clinical introduction to the assessment and conservative treatment of pelvic disorders in both men and women, written by many English and American contributors within various disciplines. - [It] will appeal to many healthcare professionals working in this specialist field as a useful references and practical guide for the management of pelvic organ disorders. (G. Natale, Minerva Urologica 2004; 56(3):327) - The section on pelvic pain covers an area which, until recently, has been poorly defined and difficult to treat. The authors embrace this topic in depth and provide a holistic approach to the multidisciplinary management of these patients. - The editors are to be congratulated for compiling such a well-rounded, comprehensive textbook which will be a useful reference and practical guide for all undergraduate and postgraduate health professionals working with patients who suffer incontinence and pelvic pain. (Jane Dixon, Physiotherapy Journal 2003: 566)Table of ContentsUrinary Incontinence in Adults and Children with Bladder and Bowel Disorders.- Prevalence of Urinary Incontinence.- Anatomy.- Epidemiology of Urinary Incontinence.- Physiotherapy for Children with Bladder and Bowel Disorders.- The Ageing Lower Urinary Tract.- Assessment and Treatment of Urinary Incontinence in Neurologically Impaired Patients.- Patient Assessment.- Quality of Life Assessment and Questionnaires.- Investigations for Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction.- Urinalysis.- Treatment and Management of Urinary Incontinence.- Historical Perspective of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training.- Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise in the Treatment of Urinary Incontinence.- Advanced Manual Therapy for the Pelvic Floor.- Pelvic Floor Stability and Trunk Muscle Coactivation.- Biofeedback.- Ultrasound.- The Use of Exercise Balls.- Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation.- Bladder Training and Behavioural Training.- Voiding Problems.- The Importance of Fluids.- Pregnancy, Childbirth and Urinary Incontinence.- Childbirth and Anal Incontinence.- Incontinence and the Menopause.- The Athletic Woman / Women and Exercise.- The Male Patient.- The Occupational Therapist’s Approach to the Management of Incontinence.- Catheter Care.- Surgery for Urinary Incontinence.- Drugs Acting on the Lower Urinary Tract.- Colorectal Disorders.- An Anatomical Overview.- Faecal Incontinence.- Constipation.- Abdominal Massage for Constipation.- Laxatives.- Pelvic Pain.- Prevalence, Definitions, and Aetiology of Pelvic Pain.- Assessment and Treatment of Pelvic Pain.- Pelvic Organ Prolapse.- Background to Pelvic Organ Prolapse.- Evaluation of Prolapse.- Treatment and Prevention of Prolapse.- Professional Issues.- Ethical Principles in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy.- Research Trials in Incontinence.- Infection Control Issues.- UK Government Guidelines.

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Book SynopsisThis book has been written to help people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) improve their physical and psychological functioning using the Chinese system of movement and meditation known as Qigong, closely related to Tai Chi. Qigong focuses on the important basic principles of balance, body alignment and energy flow without the need to learn the complex patterns of Tai Chi.People with MS often experience impaired balance, difficulties in walking, tremor, low energy levels, and anxiety. Qigong can be used to improve their day-to-day wellbeing. The program described in this book was developed in a hospital setting and rigorously evaluated, and is cited by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence. Most of the participants reported specific improvements on many dimensions.The author provides a step-by-step guide, with photographs and clear text, to show how people with MS can improve their health and quality of life using Qigong. Many of the exercises can be done either seated or standing, and are suitable for anyone, regardless of their level of ability. He explains how to use Qigong to improve balance and walking, and promote healthy breathing and relaxation. He also explores the role of stress in triggering relapses in MS, and an approach designed to help people with MS overcome previous traumatic events, manage stress, and reduce the likelihood of further relapses is included.This practical book will help people with MS to find achievable ways to improve their lives. It will also be of great interest to carers, teachers of Tai Chi or Qigong, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses and complementary therapists.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements. 1. What is Qigong and Why Should it be Useful for MS? 2. The Research Study. 3. Multiple Sclerosis from a Chi Point of View. 4. Minimizing Negative Influences on Your Nervous System. 5. Qigong Exercises: Creating Inner Space, Releasing Tension and Discovering Alignment. 6. Qigong Exercises: Developing Balance and Finding Your Feet Again. 7. How to Cope With Stress. 8. Putting it into Practice and Taking it Further. Appendix: Grounding and Breathing. References and Useful Websites.

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Book SynopsisSongs and rhymes have been used by physicians for centuries in China as a means of memorising and passing on methods of practice and behaviour, moral attitudes, effective points, diagnostic tips and rules of thumb. These newly translated poems offer a rich insight into the life and thought of these skilled doctors, as well as practical indications for treatment. Contemporary acupuncturists can see from these poems the depths of the tradition, better understand a breadth of diagnostic skills and treatment planning, and as a result greatly improve their appreciation of intent within their own practice. The poems also serve as a gentle introduction to the philosophy behind acupuncture practice.This is the first translation of these acupuncture odes, songs and rhymes from the Great Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion compiled by the Chinese physician Yang Jizhou during late Ming China. The book includes a comprehensive introduction that places the work in historical, cultural, and medical context, a symptom index, a point index glossary and a list of helpful points for common signs and symptoms encountered in acupuncture and physiotherapy clinics.Trade ReviewThis unique book would be of great interest of experience acupuncturists who wish to understand more about the complexities of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) assessment, diagnosis and treatment. -- Journal of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered PhysiotherapistsIt is a difficult job to read traditional Chinese medical canons in the classical style - even for the young Chinese - but an exceptional translation into English can miraculously benefit scholars worldwide who wish to study the real ancient meaning of Chinese medicine. Richard Bertschinger's The Great Intent is such a book. -- Professor Dr Bo-Ying Ma, MD, MA, PhD, FRSM, Chairman of the Federation of Traditional Chinese Medicine, UKIf you love Chinese medicine, read this book. You will actually feel that you are part of a centuries-old tradition. In a way, it's a bit like having the handouts from a Ming dynasty college. But it's more. Richard, in a labour of love, conveys across centuries some of that ineffable "stuff" called wisdom. -- John Hicks, joint principal and co-founder of the College of Integrated Chinese MedicineThe Great Intent by Richard Bertschinger truly demonstrates that the Chinese acupuncturists were much more adept at using language to aid learning when compared to the simple mnemonics and acronyms used in Western medicine. This unique book would be of great interest to experienced acupuncturists wishing to understand more about the complexities of traditional assessment, diagnosis and treatment. -- Helen Oakes, Clinical Editor of the Journal of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered PhysiotherapistsThe heritage of the ancient Chinese masters has made its way down to us via the written and the oral traditions, the latter partly in the form of songs and odes. Richard Bertschinger had the inspiration of translating for the Western world Yang Jizhou's written collection of these odes. The Great Intent is an absolute must for any practitioner of Classical Acupuncture. -- Dr Hamid Montakab, author of Acupuncture for Insomnia and founder of the Academy of Chinese Healing Arts, SwitzerlandTable of ContentsPreface. Original Introduction to The Golden Needle. Introducing The Great Intent. The Odes, Songs and Rhymes. Ode to the Whole Body's Points and Channels. Ode to the One Hundred Symptoms. A Song on the Rule of the Hundred Points. A Song on how the Six Qi Create Disease. The Song 'Four All-encompassing Points'. The Song 'Nine Needles which Revive the Yang'. Ode to the Streamer out of the Dark. Ode to the Magnanimity of the Mat. Ode to the Golden Needle. A Song on how the Cycling Five of Heaven Control Disease. A Rhyming Guide to Essential Indications when Needling. Ode to the Jade Dragon. Old Teacher Mulberry's Rhyme 'Secrets of the Stars'. Ma Danyang's Song on the Twelve Points. Shining Bright as the Starry Sky and Able to Heal all the Many Diseases. Ode to the Importance of Penetrating the Dark Mystery. Ode to the Magic Brightness. Ode to Holding Back the River. Ode to Intricacies in the Circulating Flow. The Song 'Tricks to Keep up Your Sleeve'. The Secret Rhyme on Needling 'Barriers Within'. Tonifying and Reduction Swept Clear as Snow. The Song 'General Pointers When Needling'. The Song 'Opening the Door to Needling Law'. Symptom Index. Point Index.Glossary. Bibliography. English/Chinese Point Name Index. Index to Chinese Point Names. Brief Dynastic History. General Index to the Odes.

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Book SynopsisCupping therapy is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) technique that has been used for thousands of years as a highly effective treatment for a variety of conditions, including skin conditions and musculoskeletal complaints. Many bodyworkers are very interested in learning about how to use Cupping Therapy within their own specialties, and this book is for them. Drawing on 40 years of expertise, Ilkay Chirali provides a wealth of information on cupping for those without TCM knowledge, covering safety information, equipment and the different variations of cupping and their best uses. Beautifully illustrated with over 120 full-colour photos, it empowers physiotherapists, massage therapists, sports medicine professionals and beauty therapists to add cupping therapy to their toolbox of techniques.Trade ReviewIlkay Chirali is a fountain of knowledge within the field of traditional Chinese medicine, and with this latest book he has introduced and brought the techniques and benefits of cupping therapy to sports physiotherapists such as myself - we now use it regularly with our players as part of their overall recovery process from exercise. -- Alastair Thrush, Head of Medical Services, Charlton Athletic Football ClubAs a wholistic practitioner and faciast I am thrilled this book has been written by the brilliant and talented IlkayChirali. It gives a practical and concise understanding of the wonders of cupping for the practitioner who wishes to fine-tune their techniques in this amazing healing modality. -- Marie Reynolds, Noetic Therapist and FacialistThe wisdom shared in this book by Ilkay Chirali, a leading cupping practitioner and a teacher, provides the necessary practical and theoretical knowledge for safe and effective cupping application. As a regular cupping therapy receiver myself, I know only too well the benefits it gives me before and after I run! -- Asim Dilaver, Sports Teacher and TrainerTable of ContentsPreface. 1. Brief Cupping History. 2. Mechanics of Cupping Therapy. 3. Choosing the Right Cupping Equipment. 4. Cupping Therapy Techniques 5. Cupping Application Variations. 6. What to Anticipate During Cupping Therapy Treatment? 7. Cupping Therapy for Sportsmen and Women. 8. Cosmetic Cupping Therapy. 9. Self-Cupping Massage and Detoxification with Cupping Therapy. 10. How Safe is Cupping Therapy? 11. Frequently Asked Questions. 12. Reality and Myth.

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Book SynopsisMany sports people are interested in trying yoga techniques in the hope of improved flexibility, strength, breathing and concentration, but many can be prevented from optimal results due to a lack of understanding on the part of yoga teachers of the specific physical requirements of their sport. This is a manual for professionals who work with athletes of all disciplines and shows them how to adapt yoga practice for swimmers, cyclists, runners, tennis players and more. This bridge between evidence-based modern sports medicine and the ancient practices of yoga, provides solid training guidance as well as offers psychological wisdom to help control and refine the actions of the mind. Essential reading for yoga therapists and teachers, athletic coaches and bodywork professionals who work with athletes.Trade ReviewI loved the book and the insight into yoga and sport. Being a professional big wave surfer and yoga practitioner, what interests me the most is the breath work and training in yoga and how that can help with lung capacity and training for big wave surfing. The chapter on breathing and breath work was the most interesting to me and it has some great examples to work with. People often ask me about yoga and surfing and I am so glad that I can now recommend Jim's book to them. -- Frank Solomon, Professional Surfer and Yoga PractitionerAs a competitive age group triathlete, I always struggled with my running. Working with and learning from Jim was the best move I made - he taught me everything I didn't know about breathing, form & posture to improve not only my running, but swimming & cycling as well. To this day I still do my cat/cow moves on longer bike rides amongst many other "tricks" Jim taught me. -- Britt Hyland, Swim & Triathlon Coach, K8 Sport & Lifestyle CoachingJim translates his profound knowledge of yoga into its practical, easily digestible, and very relevant application for sport performance... the book will take you and your game on a wonderful journey. -- Paddy Upton, Author, Coach and SpeakerIt has been such a pleasure to read and now review 'Yoga for Sports Performance: A Guide for Yoga Therapists and Bodyworkers' by Jim Harrington. I have followed Jims work for some time now and so I can testify that he is not just a brilliant writer and an inspirational teacher but he is also an incredible person who speaks with the authority of personal teaching experience and the adventures of life over many decades. I really respect that Jim has taken the time to research everything he is sharing his book. Nearly all his work is backed by published evidence from modern medical scientific literature and/or old indian texts. As the title of Chapter 1 of his book suggests, this work is truly a place where East meets West. I would highly recommend this book to anyone teaching activities involving posture, movement, breathing and/or mental control. -- Simon Borg-Olivier, MSc BAppSc (Physiotherapy) APAM C-IAYT, Course Coordinator/Lecturer, Masters of Wellness Degree RMIT University, Director, Yoga SynergyTable of Contents1. East Meets West. 2. The Solution is Yoga Specialised. 3. The Many Faces of Yoga. 4. Functional Movement. 5. Biomechanics and Yoga. 6. Motor Control. 7. Posture versus Postures. 8. Yoga Alignment Re-Defined. 9. Functional Anatomy Lines. 10. Understanding sports injuries and yoga injuries. 11. World according to Yoga. 12. Breathing. 13. Psychology and Mental Training. 14. Sequencing. 15. Yoga for Cyclists. 16. Yoga for Cricket. 17. Yoga for Running Sports.

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Book SynopsisStroke patients continue to present a major challenge to the rehabilitation professions. In particular, the "rehabilitated" patient with a useless hand remains an all too common phenomenon. This book focuses on the sensory perceptual disturbances caused by stroke which, even if slight can be the crucial factor in poor hand function. A wide-ranging review is presented of the processes of functional reorganisation by which the brain responds to the demands posed by injury as well as by learning. An inescapable conclusion from this literature is that any therapy which aims to harness these processes for the restoration of function after stroke needs to engage the patient's attention and motivation. This is followed by a detailed description of the method of Sensory Re-education developed by the author through long experience with patients and culminating in a clinical trial which establised its effectiveness. While the book is intended primarily for physiotherapists and occupational therapists, it contains much to interest all who are concerned with brain function in health and disease, including neurologists and neuropsychologists, as well as stroke patients and their families. Contents Introduction The Challenge: Stroke and its Aftermath The Effectiveness of Therapy The Quest for a Different Approach Sensory Loss in Stroke: Sensory Testing and the Frequency and Types of Deficit The Functional Implications of Sensory Loss The Theoretical Basis of Sensory Re-education: Sources Peripheral Nerve Lesions; Central Lesions Guide-lines for Intervention Contributions from Psychology: Attention; Motivation The Essentials of Sensory Re-education: The Focus on the Hand The Therapeutic Relationship The Protocol for a Sensory Task Summary The Curriculum I: How to Use the Curriculum Lessons in Touch The Curriculum II: Lessons in Proprioception Lessons in the Recognition of Objects and Their Qualities Suggestions for Homework Validation of the Method: Theoretical Considerations A Controlled Trial The Next Step Wider Applications: Sensory Problems in Standing and Walking After Stroke Cerebral Palsy Other Conditions Wider Applications Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThere is a surfeit of writing about evidence-based practice which is often difficult to relate to the actual treatment of patients. This book however, starts with real patients and their problems, then turns to specialist clinicians from different philosophies describe how they would treat that patient. This means that the contents are directly relevant to clinical practice. The authors have provided a generous list of references to support their choice of treatment. The book will be of interest to a wide audience including physiotherapy clinicians and researchers, others in the health care teams treating patients with neurological conditions and managers organising these services. It will also be valuable for both undergraduate and postgraduate therapists studying neurology. Contents: Section One: Single Incident Neurology - Case Reports: stroke; head injury; incomplete spinal injury; complete spinal injury. Section Two: Progressive Disorders - Case Reports: Parkinson?s Disease; Multiple Sclerosis.Table of ContentsSection 1 - Single incident neurology Case Report: Mrs LM (Stroke) 1 Early rehabilitation-Part 1 2 Early rehabilitation-Part 2 3 Later Rehabilitation Case Report: Mr ND (Head Injury) 1 Respiratory Management 2 Rehabilitation-Part 1 3 Rehabilitation-Part 2 Case Report: Mr SP (Complete spinal lesion) 1 Tratment and Management Case Report: Mr PL (Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury) Section 2 - Progressive Disorders Case Report: Mr LH (Parkison's disease) 1 Treatment and management-Part 1 2 Treatment and Management-Part 2 Case Report: Mrs LW (Multiple sclerosis) 1 Treatment and management-Part 1 2 Treatment and management-Part 2

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Book SynopsisThis work covers the anatomy, physiology and the continence mechanism of the male lower urinary tract. The different prostatic conditions are discussed in detail, together with the range of medical and surgical investigations and treatments. The various types of incontinence are explained, and a comprehensive classification of male urinary incontinence tabulated. The subjective and objective physiotherapy assessment is covered chronologically to enable the clinician to conduct a meaningful investigation and arrive at a logical diagnosis. Recommended conservative treatment options are provided for each type of incontinence, with a range of patient advice added for completeness. There are two chapters on the aetiology and conservative treatment of erectile dysfunction which are based on an extensive literature research. The text is primarily for those specialist continence physiotherapists who treat female continence problems but who are unsure of the treatment for male patients with lower urinary tract symptoms.Table of Contents1 Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms. 2 Anatomy and Physiology of The Male lower Urinary Tract. 3 Urinary Continence. 4 Prostate Conditions and Their treatment. 5 Urinary Incontinence. 6 Pelvic Pain. 7 Patient Assessment. 8 conservative Treatment. 9 Medication. 10 Erectile Dysfunction. 11 Conservative treatment for Erectile Dysfunction. 12 Setting up a Continence Service. 13 assessment Forms. 14 Patient Information. Leaflets. References. Glossary and abbreviations. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis text reaches beyond the boundaries of mainstream physiotherapy into a novel area for physiotherapists and nurses. It provides information on the prevalence and risk factors for erectile dysfunction, the anatomy and physiology of normal erectile function and the role played by the pelvic floor muscles in men. A successful randomised controlled trial exploring pelvic floor muscle exercises and manometric biofeedback for both erectile dysfunction and post-micturition dribble is clearly reported. This is the first time that erectile dysfunction has been associated with post-micturition dribble due to poor pelvic floor musculature. The discussion covering each aspect of the trial adds knowledge to a poorly researched subject. This book provides professionals with first-line treatment guidance based on evidence for the well-being of men with erectile dysfunction and their partners. It should be of interest to all professionals working in the area of urology.Table of ContentsAnatomy and Physiology. Pelvic Floor Exercises. Methodology of The trial. Methodology - Developmental Issues. Results. Post-micturition Dribble. Discussion. Implications of The Study. Dissemination of Results.

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