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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPART I: BASIC CONCEPTS OF ORTHOPEDIC MANAGEMENT 1. Patient Supervision and Observation During Treatment 2. The Role of the Physical Therapist Assistant in Physical Assessment 3. Differential Diagnosis and Emergent Conditions 4. Muscle Flexibility and Range of Motion 5. Muscle Strength 6. Endurance 7. Balance and Coordination PART II: REVIEW OF TISSUE HEALING 8. Composition and Function of Connective Tissue 9. Ligament Healing 10. Bone Healing 11. Cartilage Healing 12. Muscle and Tendon Healing 13. Neurovascular Healing and Thromboembolic Disease PART III: BASIS FOR MOVEMENT 14. Fundamentals of Normal and Abnormal Gait 15. Concepts of Joint and Soft Tissue Mobilization 16. Biomechanics and Kinesiology PART IV: MANAGEMENT OF ORTHOPEDIC PATIENTS BY REGION 17. Orthopedic Management of the Ankle, Foot, and Toes 18. Orthopedic Management of the Knee 19. Orthopedic Management of the Hip and Pelvis 20. Orthopedic Management of the Lumbar, Thoracic, and Cervical Spine 21. Orthopedic Management of the Shoulder 22. Orthopedic Management of the Elbow 23. Orthopedic Management of the Wrist and Hand PART V: MANAGEMENT OF ORTHOPEDIC PATIENTS BY CONDITION 24. Orthopedic Management of Rheumatic Disorders 25. Orthopedic Management of Pain and Pain Syndromes 26. Orthopedic Management of Orthotics and Prosthetics 27. Musculoskeletal-Related Dysfunctions of the Pelvic Floor PART VI: TOPICS IN ORTHOPEDICS 28. Concepts of Orthopedic Pharmacology 29. Imaging for the Physical Therapist Assistant Appendix A: Commonly Used Medications in Orthopedics Appendix B: Reference Ranges for Commonly Used Tests Appendix C: Units of Measurement and Terminology for the Description of Exercise and Sport Performance Appendix D: Fracture Eponyms Appendix E: Major Movements of the Body and the Muscles Acting on the Joints Causing the Movement

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsTABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: FOUNDATIONS 1. The Roles of the Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistant in Neurologic Rehabilitation 2. Neuroanatomy 3. Motor Control and Motor Learning 4. Motor Development SECTION 2: CHILDREN 5. Positioning and Handling to Foster Motor Function 6. Cerebral Palsy 7. Myelomeningocele 8. Genetic Disorders 9. Autism Spectrum Disorder SECTION 3: ADULTS 10. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation 11. Stroke 12. Traumatic Brain Injuries 13. Spinal Cord Injuries 14. Other Neurologic Disorders

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 2. Spinal Examination and Diagnosis in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy 3. Manipulation: Theory, Practice, and Education 4. Examination and Treatment of Lumbopelvic Spine Disorders 5. Examination and Treatment of Thoracic Spine Disorders 6. Examination and Treatment of Cervical Spine Disorders 7. Examination and Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSection 1: Profession 1. The Profession of Physical Therapy: Definition and Development 2. Roles and Characteristics of Physical Therapists 3. The Physical Therapist Assistant 4. American Physical Therapy Association 5. Laws, Regulations, and Policies 6. Financing Health Care and Reimbursement in Physical Therapist Practice 7. Effective Communication for Physical Therapists in the Twenty-First Century Section 2: Practice 8. Prevention, Health Promotion, and Wellness in Physical Therapist Practice 9. Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Conditions 10. Physical Therapy for Neuromuscular Conditions 11. Physical Therapy in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Conditions 12. Physical Therapy for Integumentary Conditions 13. Physical Therapy for Pediatric Conditions 14. Physical Therapy for the Older Adult Glossary

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSECTION I: INTRODUCTION 1. Introduction to Concepts of Pathology 2. Epigenetics: Behavioral, Social, and Environmental Factors 3. Physiologic Self-Regulation: The Intersection with Mental, Social, and Emotional Well-Being 4. Environmental and Occupational Medicine 5. Problems Affecting Multiple Systems 6. Injury, Inflammation, Healing, and Repair SECTION II: CLINICAL MEDICINE 7. The Immune System 8. Infectious Disease 9. Oncology 10. The Integumentary System 11. The Endocrine and Metabolic Systems 12. The Cardiovascular System 13. The Lymphatic System 14. The Hematologic System 15. The Respiratory System 16. The Gastrointestinal System 17. The Hepatic, Pancreatic, and Biliary Systems 18. The Renal and Urologic Systems 19. The Male Genital/Reproductive System 20. The Female Genital/Reproductive System 21. Transplantation SECTION III: PATHOLOGY OF THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM 22. Introduction to Pathology of the Musculoskeletal System 23. Genetic and Developmental Disorders 24. Metabolic Disorders 25. Infectious Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System 26. Musculoskeletal Neoplasms 27. Soft Tissue, Joint and Bone Disorders SECTION IV: PATHOLOGY OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM 28. Introduction to Central Nervous System Disorders 29. Infectious Disorders of the Central Nervous System 30. Central Nervous System Neoplasms 31. Degenerative Diseases of the Central Nervous System 32. Stroke 33. Traumatic Brain Injury 34. Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury 35. Cerebral Palsy 36. Epilepsy 37. Headache 38. Vestibular Disorders 39. The Peripheral Nervous System SECTION V: IMPORTANT RESOURCES 40. Laboratory Tests and Values Appendix A: Guidelines for Activity and Exercise

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSection 1: Foundations for Clinical Practice in Neurological Rehabilitation 1. Foundations for Clinical Practice in Neurologic Rehabilitation 2. Movement Analysis Across the Life Span 3. Motor Control, Motor Learning, and Neuroplasticity 4. The Limbic System: Influence over Motor Control and Learning 5. Psychosocial Aspects of Adaptation and Adjustment during Various Phases of Neurological Disability 6. Medical Screening by the Therapist 7. Examination and Evaluation of Functional Movement Activities, Body Functions and Structures, and Participation 8. Interventions for Clients with Movement Limitations Section 2: Physical Rehabilitation Management of Clients with Neurologic System Pathology 9. Neonates and Parents: Neurodevelopmental Perspectives in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Follow-Up 10. Management of Clinical Problems of Children with Cerebral Palsy 11. Genetic Disorders: A Pediatric Perspective 12. Learning Disabilities and Developmental Coordination Disorder 13. Spina Bifida: A Congenital Spinal Cord Injury 14. Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury 15. Neuromuscular Diseases 16. Beyond the Central Nervous System: Neurovascular Entrapment Syndromes 17. Multiple Sclerosis 18. Disorders of the Basal Nuclei 19. Movement Dysfunction Associated with Cerebellar Damage 20. Balance Dysfunction 21. Vestibular Dysfunction 22. Traumatic Brain Injury 23. NEW! Special Focus: Concussions 24. Movement Dysfunction Associated with Hemiplegia 25. Brain Tumors 26. Inflammatory and Infectious Disorders of the Brain 27. Aging, Dementia and Disorders of Cognition Section 3: Neurological Disorders and Application Issues 28. Disorders of Vision and Visual-Perceptual Dysfunction 29. Cardiovascular and Pulmonary System Health in Populations with Nervous System Disorders 30. Pain Management 31. Electrophysiological Testing and Electrical Stimulation in Neurological Rehabilitation 32. Orthotics: Evaluation, Intervention, and Prescription 33. Health and Wellness in Neurologic Populations NEW 34. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection: Living with a Chronic Illness 35. Management of Chronic Impairments in Individuals with Nervous System Conditions 36. Pharmacology in Neurologic Rehabilitation 37. Medical Imaging in Neurologic Rehabilitation 38. Integrating Technology in Neurologic Rehabilitation 39. Role of Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Neurologic Diseases and Movement Disorders

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart I: Fundamentals of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation SECTION 1: THE INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM: ORIGINS, INTERACTIONS, AND SCOPE OF INTERVENTIONS 1. WHAT IS PHYSIATRY? 2. THE PHYSIATRIC CONSULTATION: ACUTE TREATMENT, IMMEDIATE REHABILITATION, FUTURE ENABLEMENT, AND SYSTEM DESIGNS SECTION 2: SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSIATRIC CARE 3. ANATOMY AND KINESIOLOGY OF THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM 4. NERVOUS SYSTEM ANATOMY: CENTRAL AND PERIPHERAL 5. NEUROPHYSIOLOGY AND COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE: FROM MEMBRANES TO FUNCTIONAL BRAIN NETWORKS SECTION 3 LEARNING IN REHABILITATION 6. EDUCATING LEARNERS IN PM&R: THE VALUE OF LONGITUDINAL LEARNING Part II: T the Rehabilitation Assessment SECTION 4 PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION: RECOGNIZING STRENGTHS AND RESILIENCE 7. COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES FOR REHABILITATION PROFESSIONALS: EMPOWERMENT MEDICINE CATALYZES PERSONAL POTENTIAL ACTUALIZATION 8. ENVIRONMENT AS PERSONAL HABITAT: ECOLOGY OF FUNCTION AND PARTICIPATION FROM INTERIOR BODY TO THE METAVERSE 9. PSYCHOLOGICAL METHODS THROUGH REHABILITATION: THEORY, ASSESSMENT, AND INTERVENTION 10. NEUROMUSCULOSKELETAL EVALUATION OF THE REHABILITATION PATIENT: INTEGRATING DIFFERENT PIECES OF THE PUZZLE TO LOCALIZE LESION, ASSESS FUNCTION, AND PLAN THERAPY 11. GAIT: A CLINICAL AND BIOMECHANICAL OVERVIEW Part III: Electro-Physiological Assessment SECTION 5 ELECTRODIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION OF NEUROMUSCULAR CONDITIONS 12. BASIC ELECTRODIAGNOSIS: INTERPRETATION OF ELECTRICAL MANIFESTATIONS OF NEUROMUSCULAR DISORDERS 13. RADICULOPATHIES: CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS, DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSES, ELECTRODIAGNOSTIC APPROACH, AND MANAGEMENT 14. PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY: DIAGNOSIS, PREVENTION, AND REHABILITATION 15. NEUROMUSCULAR JUNCTION DISORDERS: PHYSIOLOGY, CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS, AND ELECTRODIAGNOSIS Part IV: Management SECTION 6 COORDINATION OF PERSON-CENTERED TRANSDISCIPLINARY CARE 16. PERSON-CENTERED REHABILITATION: INTERDISCIPLINARY CONTEXT-SPECIFIC TREATMENT REQUIRES COMPONENT CUSTOMIZATION SECTION 7 THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES 17. MANUAL MEDICINE: PHILOSOPHY, ASSESSMENT, AND MANIPULATIVE TECHNIQUES 18. TRACTION, MANIPULATION, AND MASSAGE: SELECTION APPLICATION AND OUTCOME 19. EXERCISE 20. PHYSICAL MODALITIES: THERAPEUTIC AGENTS IN THE CLINIC 21. ELECTROTHERAPY: MEDICAL TREATMENTS USING ELECTRICITY 22. NUTRITION AND DIET IN REHABILITATION: OPTIMIZING OUTCOMES 23. MEDICATION THERAPY MANAGEMENT TO ACHIEVE ENABLEMENT: RECOGNIZING INDICATIONS AND TARGETING OUTCOMES 24. COMPLEMENTARY, ALTERNATIVE, AND INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE: INCORPORATING DIVERSE APPROACHES TO MAXIMIZE PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION OUTCOMES 25. REGENERATION AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE: INNOVATION THROUGH SYNERGY SECTION 8 INTERVENTIONAL PROCEDURES 26. FUNDAMENTALS OF MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE: SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION AND CLINICAL APPLICATIONS 27. PERIPHERAL INJECTIONS: MEDICATIONS, JOINTS, BURSAE, TENDON SHEATHS/INSERTIONS, AND APPLICATIONS OF BOTULINUM TOXIN 28. PHYSIATRIC IMAGE-GUIDED SPINE INTERVENTIONS: AGGRESSIVELY TREATING THOSE PATIENTS WE CAN IMPROVE SECTION 9 IMPAIRMENT AND ACTIVITY LIMITATION FOCUSED INTERVENTIONS 29. REHABILITATION OF PATIENTS WITH SEVERE VISUAL OR HEARING IMPAIRMENTS: INNOVATIONS FOR PERSON-CENTERED FUNCTION 30. ASSESSING AND TREATING SPEECH AND LANGUAGE IMPAIRMENTS: JOINING THE CONVERSATION 31. RECOGNITION, ASSESSMENT, AND TREATMENT OF SWALLOWING IMPAIRMENTS: ENGULFING TRANSDISCIPLINARY SOLUTIONS 32. NEUROGENIC BOWEL DYSFUNCTION: EVALUATION AND ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT 33. NEUROGENIC BLADDER 34. SEXUALITY DESPITE DISABILITY: INTIMATE AND REPRODUCTIVE SOLUTIONS 35. LOWER LIMB ORTHOSIS 36. UPPER LIMB ORTHOSIS 37. SPINAL ORTHOSES: PRINCIPLES, DESIGNS, INDICATIONS, AND LIMITATIONS 38. AMPUTATION REHABILITATION: RISK, PHYSIATRIC APPROACH, AND LOWER EXTREMITY PRINCIPLES 39. WHEELCHAIR PROVISION: A PERSON-CENTERED INTERDISCIPLINARY PROCESS Part V: Patient Populations SECTION 10: MUSCULOSKELETAL 40. SOFT TISSUE AND MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURY: DIAGNOSIS AND REHABILITATION 41. MYOPATHY: DIAGNOSIS AND REHABILITATION 42. OSTEOPOROSIS: DIAGNOSIS, MEDICAL MANAGEMENT, AND REHABILITATION 43. FALL, FRACTURE, AND JOINT REPLACEMENT REHABILITATION: SYNCHRONIZING INDEPENDENT PREVENTIVE STRATEGIES TO REEQUILIBRATE PATIENT FUNCTION 44. THE HIP: ANATOMY, EXAMINATION, DIAGNOSES, IMAGING, TREATMENT, AND REHABILITATION 45. THE SHOULDER: ANATOMY, PATHOLOGY, AND DIAGNOSIS 46. THE ELBOW: ANATOMY, PATHOLOGY, AND MANAGEMENT 47. THE KNEE: ANATOMY, PATHOLOGY, DIAGNOSIS, AND REHABILITATION 48. THE FOOT AND ANKLE: CLINICAL PRESENTATION, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT 49. THE HAND AND WRIST: TOP 25 QUESTIONS THAT YOU WERE AFRAID TO ASK 50. LOW BACK PAIN: CLINICAL, DIAGNOSTIC, AND MANAGEMENT PEARLS 51. NECK PAIN: ANATOMY, PATHOPHYSIOLOGY, AND DIAGNOSIS SECTION 11: NEUROLOGICAL REHABILITATION 52. EMERGING MECHANISMS AND METHODS FOR NEUROREHABILITATION: THEORY AND APPLICATION 53. MOTOR NEURON DISEASE: DIAGNOSIS AND PROACTIVE REHABILITATION 54. SPINAL CORD INJURY MEDICINE: TRANSLATING SYSTEMS ADAPTATIONS INTO PERSONAL VISIONS 55. MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: CLINICAL PATTERNS, SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT, AND REHABILITATION 56. MOVEMENT DISORDERS: FUNDAMENTALS OF CLASSIFICATION AND TREATMENT 57. CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASE 58. TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY: ETIOLOGY, PATHOPHYSIOLOGY, AND COMPLICATIONS SECTION 12 OTHER ORGAN BASED REHABILITATION 59. CARDIAC REHABILITATION: LIFESTYLE, EXERCISE & RISK FACTORS MODIFICATION 60. PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE AND LYMPHEDEMA; LOCALIZATION AND INTERVENTION 61. PULMONARY REHABILITATION: IMPROVING DYSPNEA, ENDURANCE AND WELLBEING 62. CANCER REHABILITATION: FOCUS ON FUNCTIONAL QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE ONCOLOGIC POPULATION 63. RHEUMATIC DISORDERS 64. PRESSURE INJURIES (PRESSURE ULCERS): ETIOLOGY, PREVENTION, ASSESSMENT, AND TREATMENT 65. BURN REHABILITATION: GUIDANCE OF HEALING AND OPTIMAL PARTICIPATION 66. ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION: MEDICAL AND REHABILITATION MANAGEMENT SECTION 13 CHRONIC PAIN 67. CHRONIC PAIN: ASSESSMENT AND INTERDISCIPLINARY INTERVENTION 68. CENTRAL PAIN: PATHOPHYSIOLOGY, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT-A CHALLENGING DIAGNOSIS 69. SPINAL SEGMENTAL SENSITIZATION: DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT 70. CENTRAL AND PERIPHERAL MANIFESTATIONS OF MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROMES AND FIBROMYALGIA: DIAGNOSIS PATTERNS AND DIVERSE INTERVENTIONS 71. PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHIC PAIN: CLASSIFICATIONS, MECHANISMS, AND TREATMENTS 72. COMPLEX REGIONAL PAIN SYNDROME: DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT SECTION 14 LIFETIME DEVELOPMENT WITH OPTIMAL FUNCTION 73. PEDIATRIC REHABILITATION: MAXIMIZING POTENTIALS ONE STEP AT A TIME 74. DEVELOPMENT: THE HEAD-TO-TOE CONTINUUM AND LIFE COURSE 75. NEURAL TUBE DEFECTS: PATHOLOGY, COMPLICATIONS, AND REHABILITATION 76. CEREBRAL PALSY 77. SPINAL DEFORMITY: RECOGNITION AND INTERVENTION 78. JUVENILE IDIOPATHIC ARTHRITIS: CHILDREN CAN GET ARTHRITIS TOO 79. GERIATRIC REHABILITATION: MAINTAINING RESILIENCE, SUSTAINING PASSIONS, AND CULTIVATING VIBRANCY SECTION 15 PERSON CENTERED LIFE ROLE: WORK AND PLAY 80. PHYSIATRIC SPORTS MEDICINE: FUNCTIONAL DIAGNOSIS, FOCAL INTERVENTIONS, AND REHABILITATION FOR PREVENTION 81. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND PERSONHOOD: A PHYSIATRIST'S VITAL CALLING 82. IMPAIRMENT AND DISABILITY RATING: ESTIMATION OF WORK CAPACITY 83. PERFORMING ARTS REHABILITATION: HARMONIC PERFORMER ORCHESTRATIONS SECTION 16 COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES 84. HEALTH POLICY, LEGISLATION, AND REIMBURSEMENT: IMPORTANT FACETS OF PHYSIATRIC PRACTICE 85. INTERNATIONAL PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION: GLOBAL SYNERGY AND COLLABORATION TO MAXIMIZE REHABILITATION POTENTIAL SECTION 17 PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF REHABILITATION 86. EPILOGUE: THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION Part VI: Online Chapters SECTION 18 EMERGING TOPICS 622.e1 E87 LEARNING AND PRACTICING PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION: CLINICIAN CENTERED METHODOLOGIES 622.e1 E88 GENOMIC PREDICTION IN POPULATIONS: ADVANCING PM&R PRACTICE 622.e16 E89 FASCIA: ANATOMY, PATHOLOGY, AND REHABILITATION 622.e25 E90 MEDICINE THROUGH THE LENS OF THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM: A THERMOGRAPHIC APPROACH 622.e33 E91 MUSCULOSKELETAL ULTRASOUND: FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES AND CASE STUDIES 622.e54 E92 STANDARDIZING THE MEASUREMENTS: OPTIMIZING OUTCOMES FOR CLINICAL SUCCESS 622.e59

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreparation for Patient Care Activities Approaches to Infection Control Assessment of Vital Signs Body Mechanics Positioning and Draping Basic Exercise: Passive and Active Range of Motion Features and Activities of Wheelchairs Transfer Activities Assistive Devices, Patterns, and Activities Special Equipment and Patient Care Environments Basic Wound Care and Specialized Interventions Incidents and Emergencies Americans With Disabilities Act and Environmental Assessments Bibliography Appendixes Procedures Index Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSECTION I INTRODUCTION TO THE SCREENING PROCESS 1 Introduction to Screening for Referral in Physical Therapy 2 Interviewing as a Screening Tool 3 Pain Types and Viscerogenic Pain Patterns 4 Physical Assessment as a Screening Tool SECTION II VISCEROGENIC CAUSES OF NEUROMUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN AND DYSFUNCTION 5 Screening for Hematologic Disease 6 Screening for Cardiovascular Disease 7 Screening for Pulmonary Disease 8 Screening for Gastrointestinal Disease 9 Screening for Hepatic and Biliary Disease 10 Screening for Urogenital Disease 11 Screening for Endocrine and Metabolic Disease 12 Screening for Immunologic Disease 13 Screening for Cancer SECTION III SYSTEMIC ORIGINS OF NEUROMUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN AND DYSFUNCTION 14 Screening the Head, Neck, and Back 15 Screening the Sacrum, Sacroiliac, and Pelvis 16 Screening the Lower Quadrant: Buttock, Hip, Groin, Thigh, and Leg 17 Screening the Chest, Breasts, and Ribs 18 Screening the Shoulder and Upper Extremity Appendices

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1 Theories of Motor Development 2 Motor Assessment of the Developing Infant 3 Alberta Infant Motor Scale: Construction of a Motor Assessment Tool for the Developing Infant 4 Administration Guidelines 5 Prone Subscale 6 Supine Subscale 7 Sit Subscale 8 Stand Subscale 9 Clinical Uses of the Alberta Infant Motor Scale 10 Psychometric Properties of the AIMS 11 Norm-Referencing of the Alberta Infant Motor Scale Appendix I Percentile Ranks - AIMS Score Appendix II Percentile Ranks by Age Grouping Appendix III Normative Data Appendix IV Percentile Ranks Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart I: Introduction to Physical Agents 1.â?¯The Physiology of Physical Agents 2.â?¯Physical Agents in Clinical Practice Part II: Pathology and Patient Problems 3.â?¯ Inflammation and Tissue Repair 4.â?¯ Pain and Pain Management 5.â?¯ Tone Abnormalities 6.â?¯ Motion Restrictions Part III: Thermal Agents 7.â?¯ Introduction to Thermal Agents 8.â?¯ Superficial Cold and Heat 9.â?¯ Ultrasound 10.â?¯ Diathermy Part: IV: Electrical Currents 11.â?¯Introduction to Electrotherapy 12.â?¯Electrical Currents for Muscle Contraction 13.â?¯Electrical Currents for Pain Control 14.â?¯Electrical Currents for Soft Tissue Healing 15.â?¯Electromyographic (EMG) Biofeedback Part V: Electromagnetic Agents 16.â?¯Lasers and Light 17.â?¯Ultraviolet Therapy Part VI: Mechanical Agents 18.â?¯Hydrotherapy 19.â?¯Traction 20.â?¯Compression Appendix

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1 Introduction to Neuroscience Part 1 Overview of Neurology 2 Neuroanatomy 3 Neurologic Disorders and the Neurologic Examination 4 Neuroimaging and Neuroanatomy Atlas Part 2 Neuroscience at the Cellular Level 5 Physical and Electrical Properties of Cells in the Nervous System 6 Neural Communication: Synaptic and Extrasynaptic Transmission 7 Neuroplasticity Part 3 Development of the Nervous System 8 Development of the Nervous System Part 4 Vertical Systems 9 Autonomic Nervous System 10 Peripheral Somatosensory System 11 Central Somatosensory System 12 Pain as a Disease: Neuropathic Pain, Central Sensitivity Syndromes, and Pain Syndromes 13 Motor System: Motor Neurons and Spinal Motor Function 14 Motor System: Motor Tracts 15 Motor System: The Cerebellum and the Spinocerebellar Pathways 16 Motor and Psychologic Functions: Basal Ganglia Part 5 Regions 17 Peripheral Region 18 Spinal Region 19 Cranial Nerves 20 Brainstem Region 21 Visual System 22 Vestibular System 23 Dizziness and Unsteadiness 24 Cerebrospinal Fluid System 25 Blood Supply, Stroke, Fluid Dynamics, and Intracranial Pressure 26 Cerebrum 27 Memory, Consciousness and Intellect 28 Behavior, Emotions, Decision Making, Personality: Prefrontal and Anterior Temporal Lobes 29 Communication, Directing Attention, and Spatial Cognition: Temporoparietal Association Cortex and Inferior Frontal Gyrus

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSection One Introduction 1 Introduction to Concepts of Pathology 2 Problems Affecting Multiple Systems 3 Injury, Inflammation, and Healing Section Two Clinical Medicine 4 The Immune System 5 Infectious Disease 6 Oncology 7 The Integumentary System 8 The Endocrine and Metabolic Systems 9 The Integumentary System 10 The Hematologic System 11 The Respiratory System 12 The Hepatic, Pancreatic, and Biliary Systems Section Three Pathology of the Musculoskeletal System 13 Introduction to Pathology of the Musculoskeletal System 14 Genetic and Developmental Disorders 15 Infectious Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System 16 Musculoskeletal Neoplasms 17 Bone, Joint, and Soft Tissue Diseases and Disorders Section Four Pathology of the Nervous System 18 Introduction to Central Nervous System Disorders 19 Infectious Disorders of the Central Nervous System 20 Degenerative Diseases of the Central Nervous System 21 Stroke 22 Traumatic Brain Injury 23 Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury 24 Cerebral Palsy 25 The Peripheral Nervous System

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsUnit I: Foundational Oncology Concepts 1 Fundamentals of Cancer 2 Foundations of Oncology Rehabilitation 3 Evidence-Based Practice in Oncology Rehabilitation 4 The Biological Basis and Diagnostic Evaluation of Cancer 5 Medical Management and Cancer Treatments 6 Pharmacological Principles in Cancer Care Unit II: Adverse Effects of Oncologic Treatment by System 7 Musculoskeletal System 8 Neurological System 9 Lymphatic and Integumentary Systems 10 Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Systems 11 Gastrointestinal System 12 Genitourinary and Gynecological Systems 13 Immune System 14 Psychosocial Considerations Unit III: Management of Common Oncologic Diagnoses 15 Breast Cancer 16 Genitourinary and Gynecological Cancers 17 Colorectal Cancer 18 Lung Cancer 19 Head and Neck Cancers 20 Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcomas 21 Hematological Cancers Unit IV: Important Considerations 22 Cancer Pain 23 Exercise Testing, Prescription, and Intervention 24 Acute Care and Inpatient Management 25 Pediatric Cancer Management 26 Young Cancer Survivors 27 Prehabilitation 28 Long-Term Survivorship and Late Effect Management 29 Palliative and End of Life Care 30 Wellness, Health Promotion, and Prevention Unit V: Administrative Aspects of Oncology Rehabilitation 31 Building and Sustaining an Oncology Rehabilitation Program

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsCHAPTER 1 Basic Principles of Kinesiology CHAPTER 2 Structure and Function of Joints CHAPTER 3 Structure and Function of Skeletal Muscle CHAPTER 4 Structure and Function of the Shoulder Complex CHAPTER 5 Structure and Function of the Elbow and Forearm Complex CHAPTER 6 Structure and Function of the Wrist CHAPTER 7 Structure and Function of the Hand CHAPTER 8 Structure and Function of the Vertebral Column CHAPTER 9 Structure and Function of the Hip CHAPTER 10 Structure and Function of the Knee CHAPTER 11 Structure and Function of the Ankle and Foot CHAPTER 12 Fundamentals of Human Gait CHAPTER 13 Kinesiology of Mastication and Ventilation

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSECTION 1 Creating a Context of Respect 1 Respect in the Professional Role 2 Professional Relationships Built on Respect 3 Respect for Self in the Professional Role SECTION 2 Respectful Interactions in the Delivery of Care 4 Respect in a Diverse Society 5 Respect in Care Delivery Systems SECTION 3 Respect for the Patient's Situation 6 Respecting the Patient's Story 7 Respect for the Patient's Family and Significant Relationships SECTION 4 Respect Through Collaboration and Communication 8 Respectful Interprofessional and Intraprofessional Communication and Collaboration 9 Respectful Communication in a Technology-Driven Age SECTION 5 Respectful Interactions Across the Life Span 10 Respectful Interaction: Working With Newborns, Infants, and Children in the Early Years 11 Respectful Interaction: Working With School-Age Children and Adolescents 12 Respectful Interaction: Working With Adults 13 Respectful Interaction: Working With Older Adults SECTION 6 Some Special Challenges: Creating a Context of Respect 14 Respectful Interaction: When the Patient Is Dying 15 Respectful Interaction in Complex Situations APPENDIX Questions for Thought and Discussion Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsChapter 1 Evidence-based physiotherapy: what, why and how? What is 'evidence-based physiotherapy? Why is evidence-based physiotherapy important? History of evidence-based health care How will this book help you to practise evidence-based physiotherapy? Chapter 2 What do I need to know? Relevant clinical questions Refining your question Chapter 3 What constitutes evidence? What constitutes evidence about effects of interventions? What constitutes evidence about experiences? What constitutes evidence about prognosis? What constitutes evidence about the accuracy of diagnostic and screening tests? Chapter 4 Finding the evidence Search strategies Finding evidence of effects of interventions Finding evidence of prognosis and diagnostic tests Finding evidence of experiences Getting full text Finding evidence of advances in clinical practice (browsing) Chapter 5 Can I trust this evidence? A process for critical appraisal of evidence Critical appraisal of evidence about the effects of intervention Critical appraisal of evidence about experiences Critical appraisal of evidence about prognosis Critical appraisal of evidence about diagnostic tests Chapter 6 What does this evidence mean for my practice? What does this randomized trial mean for my practice? What does this systematic review of effects of intervention mean for my practice? What does this study of experiences mean for my practice? What does this study of prognosis mean for my practice? What does this study of the accuracy of a diagnostic test mean for my practice? Chapter 7 Clinical guidelines as a resource for evidence-based physiotherapy What are clinical guidelines? History of clinical guidelines and why they are important Where can I find clinical guidelines? How do I know if I can trust the recommendations in a clinical guideline? Chapter 8 When and how should new therapies be introduced into clinical practice? The life cycle of a medical innovation A case study Proposal for a protocol for introduction of new therapies Anticipation of some objections Chapter 9 Making it happen What do we mean by 'making it happen? Changing is hard Evidence-based implementation Evidence-based physiotherapy in the context of continuous quality improvement Chapter 10 Am I on the right track? Assessing patient outcomes: clinical measurement Assessing the process of care: audit Concluding comment

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1- Principles of Image Interpretation Theory of image viewing (e.g. forming and interpreting patterns); principles of image interpretation when viewing radiographic images (e.g. satisfaction of search, systematic approaches/patterns); types and formats of image interpretation (e.g. preliminary clinical evaluation/comment, clinical reporting); structuring a comment 2- Normal appearances of bones and joints Normal appearances of bones and joint; normal variants (including differentiating between normal variant and fracture). 3- Fractures and Joint Trauma Biomechanics of trauma; patterns of injury; fracture types and healing; treatment Chapters 4-9 will all follow a similar format by addressing each bone/joint in turn by considering: Systematic review of each bone/joint: how to assess, normal appearances/ measurements Common normal variants Patterns of injury Common injuries; radiographic appearances supported by other modalities where appropriate 4- Upper limb Humerus, forearm, hand; elbow and wrist joints 5- Shoulder girdle and thorax Clavicle, scapula, sternum, and ribs; shoulder, acromioclavicular, and sternoclavicular joints 6- Lower limb Femur, tibia and fibula, foot; knee, ankle and foot joints 7- Pelvic girdle Hip bones; hip joint 8- Spine Cervical, thoracic, lumbar vertebrae; sacro-iliac joints 9- Facial bones and mandible 10- Practical applications of image interpretation CPD and audit of image interpretation practices. Role of artificial intelligence.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPART I: ASSESSMENT OF CARDIOPULMONARY DISEASE SECTION I: Bedside Diagnosis 1.The Patient Interview 2.The Physical Examination 3.The Pathophysiologic Basis for Common Clinical Manifestations SECTION II: Clinical Data Obtained from Laboratory Tests and Special Procedures - Objective Findings 4.Pulmonary Function Testing 5.Blood Gas Assessment 6.Assessment of Oxygenation 7.Assessment of the Cardiovascular System 8.Radiologic Examination of the Chest 9.Other Important Tests and Procedures SECTION III: The Therapist-Driven Protocol Program - The Essentials 10.The Therapist-Driven Protocol Program 11.Respiratory Failure and Ventilatory Management Protocols 12.Recording Skills and Intra-Professional Communication PART II: OBSTRUCTIVE LUNG DISEASE 13.Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Bronchitis, and Emphysema 14.Asthma 15.Cystic Fibrosis 16.Bronchiectasis PART III: LOSS OF ALVEOLAR VOLUME 17.Atelectasis PART IV: INFECTIOUS PULMONARY DISEASE 18.Pneumonia, Lung Abscess Formation, and Important Fungal Diseases 19.Tuberculosis PART V: PULMONARY VASCULAR DISEASE 20.Pulmonary Edema 21.Pulmonary Vascular Disease: Pulmonary Embolism and Pulmonary Hypertension PART VI: CHEST AND PLEURAL TRAUMA 22.Flail Chest 23.Pneumothorax PART VII: DISORDERS OF THE PLEURA AND THE CHEST WALL 24.Pleural Effusion and Empyema 25.Kyphoscoliosis PART VIII: LUNG CANCER 26.Cancer of the Lung PART IX: ENVIRONMENTAL LUNG DISEASES 27.Interstitial Lung Diseases PART X: DIFFUSE ALVEOLAR DISEASE 28.Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome PART XI: NEURO-RESPIRATORY DISORDERS 29.Guillain-Barre Syndrome 30.Myasthenia Gravis 31.Cardiopulmonary Assessment and Care of Patients with Neuromuscular Disease PART XII: SLEEP-RELATED BREATHING DISORDERS 32.Sleep Apnea PART XIII: NEWBORN AND EARLY CHILDHOOD CARDIOPULMONARY DISORDERS 33.Newborn Assessment and Management 34.Pediatric Assessment and Management 35.Meconium Aspiration Syndrome 36.Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn 37.Respiratory Distress Syndrome 38.Pulmonary Air Leak Syndromes 39.Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (Bronchiolitis) 40.Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia 41.Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia 42.Congenital Heart Diseases 43.Croup and Croup-like Syndromes: Laryngotracheobronchitis, Bacterial Tracheitis, and Acute Epiglottitis PART XIV: OTHER IMPORTANT TOPICS 44.Near Drowning/Wet Drowning 45.Smoke Inhalation, Thermal Lung Injuries, and Carbon Monoxide Intoxication Appendices Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsUnit A: Basic Concepts and Principles in Pharmacology 1 Introduction to Respiratory Care Pharmacology 2 Principles of Drug Action 3 Administration of Aerosolized Agents 4 Calculating Drug Doses 5 Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems Unit B: Drugs Used to Treat the Respiratory System 6 Adrenergic (Sympathomimetic) Bronchodilators 7 Anticholinergic (Parasympatholytic) Bronchodilators 8 Xanthines 9 Mucus-Controlling Drug Therapy 10 Surfactant Agents 11 Corticosteroids in Respiratory Care 12 Nonsteroidal Antiasthma Agents 13 Aerosolized Antiinfective Agents 14 Antimicrobial Agents 15 Cold and Cough Agents 16 Selected Agents of Pulmonary Value 17 Neonatal and Pediatric Aerosolized Drug Therapy Unit C: Critical Care, Cardiovascular, and Polysomnography Agents 18 Skeletal Muscle Relaxants (Neuromuscular Blocking Agents) 19 Diuretic Agents 20 Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System 21 Vasopressors, Inotropes, and Antiarrhythmic Agents 22 Drugs Affecting Circulation: Antihypertensives, Antianginals, Antithrombotics 23 Sleep and Sleep Pharmacology Appendixes A Answers to Self-Assessment Questions and Clinical Scenarios B Units and Systems of Measurement C Acceptable Mixtures of Most Commonly Prescribed Respiratory Care Drugs Glossary of Selected Terms Index Abbreviations, Inside back cover

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsTitle Author Introduction Eds Function and Dysfunction of Joints Catherine Hennessey and Ioannis Paneris Principles of Joint Treatment Clair Hebron Function of and Dysfunction of Muscle and Tendon Paul Comfort and Lee Herrington Principles of Muscle and Tendon Treatment Paul Comfort and Lee Herrington Function and Dysfunction of Nerve Colette Riehalgh and Annita Schmid Principles of Nerve Treatment Colette Riehalgh and Annita Schmid Considering Vascular Tissue Alan Taylor and Roger Kerry Considering Serious Pathology Sue Greenhalgh, Laura Finucane, Chris Mercer Understanding and Managing Persistent Pain Hubert Van Griensven Principles of Exercise Rehabilitation Lee Herrington and Simon Spencer Advancing clinical Practice: FCP, USGI etc Eg. Amanda Hensmen Crook or Sarah Withers, Dr Peter Restighini

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. The lumbar vertebrae 2. The interbody joint and the intervertebral discs 3. The zygapophysial joints - detailed structure 4. The ligaments of the lumbar spine 5. The lumbar lordosis and the vertebral canal 6. The sacrum 7. Basic biomechanics 8. Movements of the lumbar spine 9. The lumbar muscles and their fasciae 10. Nerves of the lumbar spine 11. Blood supply of the lumbar spine 12. Embryology and development 13. Age changes in the lumbar spine 14. The sacroiliac joint 15. Low back pain 16. Instability 17. Reconstructive anatomy 18. Radiographic anatomy 19. Sagittal magnetic resonance scans 20. Axial magnetic resonance imaging 21. Coronal magnetic resonance scans Appendix Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPART ONE Pediatric Physical Therapy Practice 1 Development 2 Assessments 3 Overview of Physical Therapy Interventions 4 Pediatric Therapy Teams 5 The Movement System PART TWO Neurologic and Muscular Disorders 6 Cerebral Palsy 7 Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury 8 Rheumatic Disorders 9 Congenital Muscular Torticollis (CMT) 10 Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) 11 Clubfoot PART THREE Congenital Disorders 12 Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC) 13 Down Syndrome 14 Spina Bifida 15 Autism Spectrum Disorder 16 Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) PART FOUR Other Pediatric Conditions 17 Pediatric Burns 18 Limb Deficiencies 19 Asthma 20 Pediatric Sports Injuries PART FIVE Special Considerations for Pediatric Practice 21 Prematurity Across the Settings 22 Seating and Wheeled Mobility 23 Orthoses for the Pediatric Patient Appendix: Answers to Discussion Questions Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart I: Healthcare Systems and Policy 1 United States Healthcare Service Systems 2 Health Legislation, Laws, Policy, and Advocacy 3 Proposal and Grant Writing 4 Current Issues in Healthcare:Barriers and Strategies Part II: Professional Conduct 5 Core Values and Ethical Implications 6 Professionalism, Professional Development, and Mentorship 7 Interprofessionalism 8 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 9 Communication With Clients and Providers 10 Leadership Part III: Healthcare Management and Entrepreneurship 11 Healthcare Management and Administration 12 Quality Assurance Performance Improvement 13 Fundamentals of Insurance and Billing 14 Starting a Business and Entrepreneurship Part IV: Healthcare Settings 15 Outpatient Setting 16 Acute Care Settings 17 Post-Acute Care Settings 18 School and Special Education 19 Mental Health Settings 20 Integration of Health and Wellness Into Physical and Occupational Therapy Practice 21 Care Coordination and Case Management Index

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Functional Anatomy for Sport and Exercise: A Quick A-to-Z Reference is the most user-friendly and accessible available reference to human musculoskeletal anatomy in its moving, active context. Fully updated and revised, the second edition features more illustrations to enhance student learning and an expanded hot topics section to highlight key areas of research in sport and exercise.An accessible format makes it easy for students to locate clear, concise explanations and descriptions of anatomical structures, human movement terms and key concepts. Covering all major anatomical areas, the book includes: an A-to-Z guide to anatomical terms and concepts, from the head to the foot clear and detailed colour illustrations cross-referenced entries throughout hot topics discussed in more detail in sports examples discussed in more detail full references and suggested further reading This book

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Book SynopsisThis book presents a definitive guide to understanding, applying, and teaching Occupational Performance Coaching (OPC). Grounded in principles of occupational therapy, person-centredness, and interprofessional frameworks of health and disability, this book will be of interest across health and rehabilitation professions.Supporting people affected by disability to do well and live the life they want is the ultimate outcome of all rehabilitation professionals, no matter where on the lifespan our clients sit. Coaching is increasingly recognised as highly effective in achieving this aim. This accessible manual provides case examples related to diverse health conditions alongside practitioner reflections. Uniquely, this manual presents coaching methods designed specifically for the rehabilitation environment.This book is a manual for practitioners, researchers, students, and lecturers interested in gaining a robust understanding of OPC methods, theoretical basis, and implemTable of ContentsTable of ContentsForewordPrefaceAcknowledgementsChapter One: IntroductionReferencesChapter Two: Theoretical and Conceptual FoundationsKey messagesReflective questionsOccupational Performance Coaching, in a nutshellOPC targets participation outcomesThe concept of occupational performancePerson- and family-centred careAlignment of OPC with person- and family-centered carePerson-centred care explainedFamily-centred care explainedCoaching single and multiple clients: merging person- and family-centred practicesBuilding family capacity through coachingSelf Determination TheoryWhat is SDT?Adult learningAlignment of OPC to adult learning theoryTransformational learning theoriesContrasting OPC with other coaching interventionsDistinguishing aspects of OPC from other coaching interventionsOccupational Performance Coaching logic modelConclusionReferencesChapter Three: Implementation ProceduresKey messagesReflective questionsOverview of the OPC domains: Connect, Structure and ShareThe first domain: ConnectConnect: ListenMindful awarenessThe challenge of listeningConnect: EmpathiseEmpathy and self-care of practitionerConnect: PartnerWhy is partnering challenging?Have we got time to partner?How can we cultivate partnership?The second domain: StructureStructure: Establish valued participatory goalsWhy do goals need to be ‘valued?Why do goals need to be ‘participatory’?How do we describe degree of change or the scale of OPC goals?How can we measure goal progress?Whose goals are targeted in OPC?What does OPC with multiple clients look like?Structure: Collaborative Performance AnalysisCollaborative Performance Analysis: EnvisionCollaborative Performance Analysis: ExploreExploring the ‘Person’Exploring the ‘Task’Exploring the ‘Environment’Collaborative Performance Analysis: EngageStructure: ActAct: IntentionsAct: Doing itStructure: EvaluateStructure: GeneraliseThe third domain: ShareShare: CuriosityShare: Expect resourcefulnessShare: Ask firstShare: Prompt reflectionsShare: Teach principlesConclusionReferencesChapter Four: Fidelity ProcessesKey messagesReflective questionsA fidelity frameworkWhat practitioner background training is needed?Are there pre-requisite practitioner competencies for OPC?How is OPC training delivered?Practitioner trainingResearcher trainingMinimising implementation driftTailoring of trainingTraining of trainers in OPCWhat dosage of OPC is required to effect change?What delivery formats are suitable for OPC?How is fidelity to OPC measured?OPC Fidelity MeasureHow have client perspectives of fidelity been gathered?How is OPC fidelity monitored?External observer monitoringSelf-monitoring of fidelityHow can OPC be tailored?Are outcome measures considered an adaptation to OPC?Can I grade language and visual supports without tailoring OPC?How is cultural diversity accommodated within OPC delivery?What therapeutic strategies are beyond tailoring of OPC?ConclusionReferencesChapter Five: Threshold ConceptsKey messagesReflective questionsThreshold Concept #1: High trust partnerships are critical to coaching and are intentionally developed.What are high trust partnerships?The power of high trust partnershipsHigh trust partnerships in actionThreshold Concept #2: Meaningful goals are when dreams come true, rather than problems minimised.What are meaningful goals?The power of motivating goalsMotivating goals in actionThreshold Concept #3: Impairments rarely inform solutions. Enabling strategies can arise from anywhere.What are enabling strategies for occupational performance/ participatory goals?The power of a systems view for identifying strategiesA systems view of enablement in actionThreshold Concept #4: Clients, rather than practitioners, are the agents of change in coaching.What is client agency within coaching?The power of client agencyClient agency in actionThreshold Concept #5: Expertise in coaching lies in how we engage with people rather than what we know about them.What does it mean to be expert at engaging with clients?The power of expertise in engaging with peopleExpert engagement in actionConclusionReferencesChapter Six: Research FindingsKey messagesReflective questionsOPC with primary caregiversClient strategies which effect change arising from OPCLived experience of engaging in OPCMothers’ perspectivesTherapists’ perspectivesOPC with teachersResearch using adapted versions of OPCOPC after strokeFuture researchConclusionReferencesChapter Seven: Practice in Diverse Service Delivery ContextsKey messagesReflective questionsService delivery implicationsHow does OPC fit with service values?How does OPC impact on practitioner time use?How can OPC principles inform first contact and triage?How might OPC affect team structures?Does OPC affect the overall amount of therapy clients receive?How can the principles of OPC inform service delivery beyond researched populations and formats?OPC with at-risk infants and their parentsOPC in single session contactsTele-OPCAdaptive equipment assessmentCan OPC work through interpreters?Does OPC translate across diverse cultures?When is OPC not the right fit?How should I evaluate outcomes of OPC in my clinical work?As a service leader, how can I support application of OPC?Support practice change at all levelsMentor new staffCommunicating OPCWhat does written communication informed by OPC look like?CasenotesCommunicating OPC to colleagues and partner agenciesConclusionReferencesAfterwordElectronic Resources Reference PageChapter One: PodcastChapter Five: Video demonstration series Introductory Teaching ResourcesAppendix A: Occupational Performance Coaching Fidelity Measure (OPC-FM)Scale Descriptors and Rating GuideAppendix B: Occupational Performance Coaching ProcessAppendix C: Occupational Performance Coaching: Goal ExamplesChild related goal examplesAdult related goal examplesAppendix D: Occupational Performance Coaching: Goal Development Example and TemplateAppendix E: Suggested Wording for Occupational Performance Coaching (OPC) Template for Intervention Description and Replication (TIDieR)Appendix F: Occupational Performance Coaching: Session ScheduleAppendix G: Occupational Performance Coaching: Casenote Audit ToolAppendix H: Occupational Performance Coaching: Casenote TemplateAppendix I: Occupational Performance Coaching: Discharge Report Template

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Book SynopsisWorld-class rehabilitation of the injured athlete integrates best practice in sports medicine and physical therapy with training and conditioning techniques based on cutting-edge sports science. In this ground-breaking new book, leading sports injury and rehabilitation professionals, strength and conditioning coaches, biomechanists and sport scientists show how this integrated model works across the spectrum of athlete care. In every chapter, there is a sharp focus on the return to performance, rather than just a return to play.The book introduces evidence-based best practice in all the core areas of sports injury risk management and rehabilitation, including: performance frameworks for medical and injury screening; the science of pain and the psychology of injury and rehabilitation; developing core stability and flexibility; performance retraining of muscle, tendTrade Review"This book’s editors have worked in a physiotherapy and coaching capacity for various high-level sports teams, including rugby and football... Divided into six parts, the book offers a series of expert masterclasses reviewing current best practice in the sports injury prevention and rehabilitation field... It is one of the most up-to-date texts available."— Helen Oakes, Chartered Socieity of Physiotherpay "A genuine new approach to the prevention and management of sports injuries that combines evidence based medicine with the practicalities of the day to day necessities of dealing with the ever expanding and exciting new field of practice that is Sports and Exercise Medicine. Highly recommended to all SEM practitioners from whatever profession."— Dr Kirill Micallef Stafrace, Vice President, European Federation of Sports Medicine Associations "The focus of this edited text by Joyce and Lewindon (both are rehabilitation specialists) is the return to performance of an athlete, rather than a simple return to play. Each chapter includes best practice protocols, as well as athletic competencies and a thorough examination of specific, common injury types ... Evidence based chapters provide an exceptional approach to the topic of an athlete's return to performance. Overall, the chapters are concise, yet full of useful information and data ... This work is essential for courses in sports injuries, sports therapy, and sports medicine. The book is intended for physicians, therapists, coaches, and trainers who assist with both the deterrence and rehabilitation of various sports injuries. Summing Up: Essential. Upper-division undergraduates and above; researchers and professionals." — E. S. Lensch, CHOICE Table of ContentsPart 1: The Performance Team 1. Reconditioning: A Performance-Based Response to Injury 2. Strength and Conditioning in Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation 3. Psychology in Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation 4. Nutrition in Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation Part 2: Athletic Competencies 5. Medical Assessment and Pre-Participation Evaluations 6. The Athletic and Injury Screening Process 7. Assessing the Kinetic Chain, Asymmetries and Compensations 8. Assessing Athletic Qualities 9. Running Mechanics in Injury Prevention and Performance 10. Landing Mechanics in Injury Prevention and Performance 11. Throwing Mechanics in Injury Prevention and Performance 12. Core Stability in Injury Prevention and Performance 13. Flexibility in Injury Prevention and Performance Part 3: Injury Processes, Prevention and Return to Performance 14. Muscle Injury 15. Tendon Injury 16. Bone Injury 17. The Effect of Pain on Performance 18. Determining Return to Play Part 4: Managing the Injured Athlete 19. The Athletic Neck 20. The Athletic Shoulder 21. The Athletic Elbow 22. The Athletic Spine 23. The Athletic Hip and Groin 24. The Athletic Knee 25. The Athletic Shin 26. The Athletic Foot and Ankle Part 5: Managing the Training Athlete 27. The Integrated Approach to Managing the Season 28. Monitoring Training Load 29. Optimizing Athlete Recovery 30. Environmental Stress Part 6: Special Considerations 31. The Developing Athlete 32. The Female Athlete 33. The Travelling Athlete

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Book SynopsisOrthopedic soft-tissue problems are common among the general population, whether from sports, occupational activities, or chronic pain. This text presents a comprehensive look at the physiological nature of these conditions and the massage treatments most effective for their relief.

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