Physiotherapy Books

Book SynopsisAs the title suggests this book has been written to assist manual therapists to understand and hone the palpatory skills which are essential to their effectiveness as practitioners. Skilful palpation is the foundation stone of all effective manual therapy assessments and treatments. The ability to use subtle and sensitive touch to examine and assess patients is essential for an accurate interpretation of the underlying problems of fascial and muscle function. The accurate interpretation of palpatory findings is difficult and comes with experience. This book aims to increase awareness of how to palpate and understanding of what is being felt.In this fourth edition of his now well-established and much loved book Leon Chaitow has introduced references to the latest research findings relating to fascia and its role in health and disease, so that practitioners can apply this knowledge in interpreting what they palpate. In addition to the author, six notable contributors from Europe and North America enhance the work''s range and authority.All manual therapists, whatever their professional background, will benefit from the wealth of experience- and research-based information presented in this book.

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Book SynopsisThe book brings together a range of examination and assessment techniques which are otherwise only found in a variety of different places. It presents them in a way relevant to massage therapists. The book will be used by MT students to learn of the existence of these techniques and how and when to use them. More experienced MTs will use the book to enhance, update and extend their skills in what is a key area if appropriate therapy is to be given.Table of ContentsForewordPrefaceAcknowledgementsIntroductionChapter 1. Ankle and FootChapter 2. KneeChapter 3. Hip and Innominate boneChapter 4. Comprehensive Examination of the SpineChapter 5. Sacroiliac Joint and PelvisChapter 6. Lumbar SpineChapter 7. Thoracic Spine and RibsChapter 8. Cervical SpineChapter 9. Thoracic OutletChapter 10. ShoulderChapter 11. ElbowChapter 12. Wrist and HandReferences

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Book SynopsisThe effective management of pain is a problem which confronts all manual therapists. This book provides a clear picture of our current understanding of pain mechanisms and shows how that knowledge should inform approaches to treatment. The knowledge of pain science that the book conveys will help the therapist select the best approach to the clinical management of each patient. Different types of pain disorder may require different management strategies which may involve only one discipline or, at other times, a multidisciplinary team which may also include medical clinicians, psychologists, occupational therapists, nurses and other healthcare practitioners as well as manual therapists. The book is divided into three parts: An introduction to the concept of pain and its neurophysiological mechanisms. A review and discussion of current and potential evidence-based evaluation methods. A review and discussion of common types of functional pain disorders.This approach provides readers with a comprehensive reference to evidence-based information that should enable them to manage their clients'' pain as effectively as possible.

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Book SynopsisDr Martin''s book provides a theoretical framework and specific progressive exercises in the Pilates environment in their work with those individuals who have asymmetries of the spine, ribcage and pelvis associated with conditions such as scoliosis. This book helps Pilates instructors who want to move beyond basic certification to work safely and effectively with those who have structural and functional asymmetries.The many musculoskeletal ramifications of spinal asymmetry are explained, based on relevant anatomy and current theories of causes of deformity, thus throwing light on an often confusing topic. A developed framework offers practical solutions that will further the body of knowledge in the specialized education of Pilates instructors by enabling them to learn a safe and systematic method of instructing those with scoliosis.This framework helps instructors administer individualized Pilates exercise progressions. These comprise: creating a client profile for the individual; developing concepts and considerations for effective exercise delivery and execution; and presentation of those exercise progressions.In addition, two important aspects not yet found within the Pilates field are addressed. The first is the importance of the significant role, outlining the scope of practice of the Pilates instructor in the care of those with spinal asymmetries. And secondly is to identify separate approaches necessary for differing populations at distinct times of life. Stages such as youth, and adult each require a certain approach. The decades of young adult, mid-life, and elder years present special challenges due to the co-morbidities associated with the adult with scoliosis.

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Book SynopsisThis book highlights the impact that the Fascial Manipulation - Stecco method for fascial dysfunctions, developed by Italian physiotherapist Luigi Stecco, has had on the clinical practice of 16 well-established practitioners from a total of seven different countries and from different disciplines, including physiotherapy, chiropractic, osteopathy and massage therapy. It gives voice to some of the experienced practitioners who have acknowledged Luigi Stecco''s work and have played an important role in the diffusion of this method in their respective countries. The knowledgeable ''clinical eye'' of these practitioners will have immense value for their peers.An introductory chapter outlines the theoretical models underlying the Fascial Manipulation - Stecco method and the clinical reasoning process applied in this method. Each subsequent chapter presents the application of the Fascial Manipulation - Stecco method in detailed case reports. Chapters are divided into three main sections (Musculoskeletal, Internal Dysfunctions and Other Perspectives) and they provide useful information either for other practitioners of this method or for colleagues who are interested in approaching this type of fascial work. Furthermore, the personal accounts presented here provide ulterior historical background to the development and spread of the Fascial Manipulation - Stecco method, which has generated and continues to generate numerous areas for research.

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Book SynopsisDesigned for Pilates and yoga teachers, health and rehabilitation professionals, ''The Power and the Grace'' demystifies functional movement and integrates the science of movement with the art of teaching it. It aims to help the holistically minded movement professional achieve rewarding results in neuromuscular function. From brain science to physics, fascia to emotion, this book distils a seemingly complex field into a practical and instantly usable approach that will resonate with movement teachers at all levels of experience. Find the color in your language; learn the difference between talking to the brain or to the mind; and discover how to communicate the intention and sense of a movement with ease!

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Book SynopsisThis highly illustrated book explains the effects of scars and adhesions on the body through the lens of biotensegrity, a concept that recognizes the role of physical forces on their formation, structure and treatment. It includes contributions from specialists in the fields of fascial anatomy, biotensegrity, movement, surgery and other manual therapies. It takes a comprehensive approach to providing a better understanding of these complex issues and will be valuable to every hands-on practitioner. The text is supported with online videos demonstrating five ScarWork therapeutic techniques.

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Book SynopsisIn Functional Exercise Prescription Eyal Lederman presents a revolutionary new approach for exercise prescription that uses the individual''s own movement repertoire. The book demonstrates how daily activities (the life gym) can be amplified to provide the necessary movement challenges to support movement rehabilitation in many musculoskeletal and pain conditions. Hence, all activities can become remedial without the need to prescribe unfamiliar exercise; in other words, ''how to exercise without exercise'' or ''how to rehabilitate without exercise''.People recover from most musculoskeletal and pain conditions through three key processes: repair, adaptation, and alleviation of symptoms. The author explains how to identify the individual''s recovery process and how to select the appropriate daily or sporting activities, and, how they can be modified to support recovery.Functional Exercise Prescription is a dramatic departure from the traditional strength and conditioning models that have been used for rehabilitation. The book explores the limitation of these models and explains how they can be replaced by functional daily activities (''functioncise''). It provides the practitioner with practical tools to construct a tailor-made plan for each individual to help expedite and optimize their recovery. Most rehabilitation can be constructed from a small familiar set of daily or sports activities.All human physical activity is exercise. Life is your gym.

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Book SynopsisMusculoskeletal Pain - Assessment, Prediction and Treatment presents a common sense approach to interpreting and applying existing clinical knowledge and new research to help clinicians make sense of the complex phenomena of acute and chronic post-traumatic musculoskeletal pain. Built upon the Assess, Predict, Treat framework, the authors offer a method to help clinicians better understand their patients'' pain. They present evidence-based decision tools to predict the natural and clinical course of common conditions, such as neck and low back pain, and they then synthesize that information into a logical, integrated treatment approach, which respects the individuality of the patient, the experiences of the clinician, and the value of evidence-informed practice.David Walton and James Elliott are leaders in the field of post-traumatic pain and recovery. Their work provides a valuable framework to facilitate novice clinicians in their transition towards experts and helps mid- and late-stage clinicians better interpret, synthesize, and discuss complex information on pain with the goal of optimised outcomes for patients.

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Book SynopsisHydrotherapy, or water therapy, is the use of water (hot, cold, steam, or ice) to relieve discomfort and promote physical wellbeing. Hydrotherapy can soothe sore or inflamed muscles and joints, rehabilitate injured limbs, lower fevers, soothe headaches, promote relaxation, treat burns and frostbite, ease labor pains, and clear up skin problems. Many bodyworkers use hydrotherapy techniques in their practice and understand the ways in which various therapeutic interventions can improve outcomes with their clients or patients.MaryBetts Sinclair is a respected American massage therapist, who as both a teacher and a practitioner knows what the therapist needs to understand in order to learn the background and application of a comprehensive range of hydrotherapy practices in order to integrate them safely and effectively into their bodywork practice.Watch MaryBetts Sinclair as she takes you on a verbal tour through the brand new edition of her book, exploring the breadth and depth of its coverage, including what is new for the second edition. and why it is the most comprehensive guide available for bodyworkers who want to incorporate water therapies into their clinical or therapeutic practice!Trade ReviewBruce Thompson, Physiotherapist, Thermotherapy Consultant at Atune Health Centre, Cardiff, NSW, Australia: This book is about traditional hydrotherapy, not pool therapy or aquatic therapy. And the best way to learn about traditional hydrotherapy and how to apply it is from an experienced practitioner. Tragically there are few hydrotherapy practitioners around today. This book is the next-best method of learning about hydrotherapy. MaryBetts Sinclair takes us through the history and physiology, then gives a thorough, illustrated procedure on how to apply any hydrotherapy treatment we will conceivably ever use, along with many permutations. In Chapters 12 and 13 on musculoskeletal injuries and non-injury conditions, MaryBetts gives us concise summaries of a wide range of medical conditions with the appropriate hydrotherapy treatments, and any adaptations necessary for treating each condition. In this book the author achieves the fine balance of making hydrotherapy accessible to beginners without being overly complex or simplistic. Simply put, MaryBetts shows she is a hydrotherapy practitioner with a gift teaching pragmatically and, by using numerous case histories, memorably as well. While this book is aimed at the bodyworker who already has a grasp of anatomy and physiology, I will be recommending it to my lay hydrotherapy students. It is more than a text that you learn from and then leave on the shelf. I can see myself, my students and my colleagues, using this as a reference for years to come. I encourage you to try it out. You and your clients will be rewarded generously.

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Book SynopsisThe new edition of this highly successful book, written by Ann and Chris Frederick, directors of the Stretch to Win Institute, is packed with theory and practice, including a host of beautifully illustrated assisted stretches.Fascial Stretch Therapy?, Second edition is a practical and highly applicable manual for any massage therapist, movement instructor, physical or occupational therapist, athletic or sports trainer, fitness instructor or osteopath - in fact for any hands-on practitioners who wants to learn new skills and improve therapeutic outcomes. It clearly demonstrates how FST? assessment, treatment, and training are used in a variety of common circumstances encountered in manual therapy and athletic training.What''s new for the second edition...Discusses a very brief history of a still expanding and evolving new industry of assisted stretching. It also covers the negative aspects of this trend, including the lack of assessments and specificity and common stretching methods. Approaches are listed so you can compare and contrast.Includes a new Chapter 2 with updates of the highest quality evidence-based research useful to the field of assisted stretching. It includes the authors'' own research about the effects of FST? on chronic nonspecific low back pain as well as a discussion about a recent systematic review of the acute effects of muscle stretching on physical performance range of motion, and injury incidence in healthy active individuals.Lists contraindications and indications for FST? along with new updates to reflect current understandings (e.g. about Golgi tendon organs) with s/upporting references.Shows how this method will save you time when forming a working hypothesis that will quickly be proven or disproven so that you will have enough time to develop other hypotheses that you can test for efficacy, all within a single session.Includes new photographs and artwork along with new titles to reflect the change in nomenclature from the use of the term ''fascial line(s)'' to ''fascial net(s)''.

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Book SynopsisThis book brings the Feldenkrais Method and the concept of Somatic Education to a wide audience. As well as providing an introduction to the Feldenkrais Method and its applications, a team of highly qualified contributors, representing a variety of therapeutic professions, explore how the Feldenkrais Method interacts with and supports other professions and modalities, including Pilates, yoga, dance, physical therapy, sports coaching, rehabilitation medicine, and more. (See the table of contents for full details.)Moshe Feldenkrais (1904-1984), the founder of the Feldenkrais Method, built his Method around the concept of improving human functioning by increasing self-awareness through movement. The concept of neuroplasticity - the brain''s amazing capacity to change and adapt - was one of Feldenkrais'' basic tenets of how the brain organizes movement, and is now in our daily lexicon. Pain, illness and injuries all affect how our nervous system and brain react to events in us and around us. Feldenkrais'' thesis is that our nervous system always does the best it can with the information it has, and learning through the nervous system is the theme that runs through this book.Coverage includes:Comparisons about similarities as well as differences between the different modalities.Theory and practice of how the Feldenkrais Method can be applied in a variety of specific settings.Coverage of the research base that supports evidence-informed practices for clientsOnline video of theory and practice accessed by QR codes throughout the book

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Book SynopsisThe field of myofascial science is changing rapidly. In The Myofascial System in Form and Movement, Lauri Nemetz invites readers into the rich dialogue around movement, delving into anatomy, concepts of space, and the many other disciplines that are taking interest in the myofascial universe.Nemetz uses insights from our spatial relationship with the world to examine the human body, giving voice to the ideas and work of leaders in this area and prompting readers to develop their own ideas, as well as offering application suggestions to discover in your own body or with others.With an extensive background in art history, myofascial movement, anatomical dissection and more, Nemetz uses her wealth of experience to weave together the many facets of this evolving area in a visually rich and thought-provoking book.

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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.This pioneering book examines 24 health conditions, each one 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 information immediately applicable 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 neural resources intersperse reading with movement practices.

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Book SynopsisA must-have book for understanding one of the most fundamental areas of physical therapy: the nervous system and its relationship to musculoskeletal pain. Osteopath, lecturer and author John Gibbons offers an accessible introduction to the peripheral nervous system (PNS). Alongside real case studies and guidelines for hands-on work with clients and patients, The Vital Nerves demystifies and makes accessible everything from how to diagnose nerve conditions to understanding how our cells communicate. Gibbons provides critical insights into the structure and functions of the PNS; the body's response to stimuli and how it knows what to do; the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems; understanding the stress response; and how reflex testing can aid in diagnosing conditions like Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, and paresthesias. The Vital Nerves addresses practical, common considerations like how to: Assess the nervous system using a patella (reflex) hammer, myotome (muscle) testing and dermatome (sensory) testing Determine whether pain in the posterior part of the thigh is caused by the sciatic nerve, piriformis or simply a hamstring strain Decide at what level a disc may have herniated Differentiate between upper and lower motor neurone disorders Know what to do with the findings of your neurological assessment and the circumstances under which to refer patients for more specialist care. The Vital Nerves is a comprehensive, must-have roadmap to the functional anatomy of the nervous system. Enriched with anatomical drawings and detailed explanations, it explains neurological testing, common neuropathies, and differential diagnoses, and is an indispensable resource for physical therapists and bodyworkers.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction List of Abbreviations 1. Functional Anatomy of the Nervous System 2. Peripheral Nervous System 3. Anatomy and Function of the Cervical and Brachial Plexuses 4. Anatomy and Function of the Lumbosacral Plexus 5. Deep Tendon Reflexes 6. Sensory Testing-Dermatomes and Cutaneous Nerves 7. Motor Testing-Myotomes 8. Intervertebral Disc Anatomy and Pathology 9. Anatomy, Function, and Assessment of the Cervical Spine 10. Common Neuropathies Associated with the Nervous System 11. Case Studies of Differential Diagnoses of Musculoskeletal Pain 12. Nerve Tension (Neurodynamic) Testing

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Book SynopsisIn this highly practical guide, acclaimed physical therapist and international lecturer Daniel Lawrence dispels some of the myths around cupping therapy and shows how it deserves to be viewed as a highly credible and versatile therapeutic tool in modern practice Cupping—an ancient therapy which uses vacuum cups placed over the skin to treat a wide range of health conditions—appears in one of the earliest medical textbooks ever written and has been used in cultures around the world for thousands of years. Though much maligned by its perception as a “complementary therapy,” the emergence of modern research supporting the use of cupping to treat musculoskeletal conditions has seen it enjoy a huge resurgence in recent years. You only need look at the unmistakable cupping marks visible on Olympic swimmers to see how valued it is within professional sport. An ancient treatment, a new way Presented with clear descriptions, color photographs, and QR codes linking to online video tutorials, Lawrence’s approach to dry cupping offers enhanced treatment outcomes and methods that are more readily accepted by Western medicine and modern manual therapy bodyworkers. These are techniques that deliver maximum benefit whilst minimizing some of the less desirable after-effects of more traditional methods. Starting with the history of cupping, the book guides you through the principles of application with illustrated protocols for musculoskeletal conditions of the foot, ankle, lower leg, knee, thigh, hip, back, shoulder, wrist, hand, elbow, and neck. Whether you are looking to treat Achilles tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or low back pain, Lawrence illustrates why cupping is a safe and effective choice of treatment. Where this book differs from others, however, is that it introduces the concept of using passive and active movement in a treatment. In this way, cupping can be viewed as an enhanced form of both massage and exercise rehabilitation. Couple this with a valuable understanding of how these techniques influence the nervous system and cupping now stands up to “evidence-based” scrutiny. This is modern cupping!Table of ContentsForeword Introduction: Cupping—an Ancient Treatment, a New Way 1. The History of Cupping Therapy Early History Origins in Different Cultures More-Recent History Conclusion 2. Cupping Application Principles Introduction Contraindications Precautionary Usage Areas to Avoid Getting Started Using Oils, Creams, and Waxes Working with Body Hair How Long Should You Cup For? Applying the Cups Removing the Cups Cleaning and Sanitizing 3. The Mechanics of Cupping 4. The Physiology of Cupping Understanding the Circular Markings Immune Response Summary: Cupping Marks Cupping and Blood Flow Conclusion: Cupping and Blood Flow 5. Cupping and the Nervous System Introduction Understanding Pain Relief Encouraging Movement Smudging and Correcting Sensory Input Sensory Discrimination Training with Vacuum Cups Conclusion 6. Cupping for the Foot, Ankle, and Lower Leg Introduction Getting Started Foot Techniques Ankle Techniques Cupping for Achilles-Tendon Pain Cupping the Gastrocnemius and Soleus Cupping for Shin Pain Conclusion 7. Cupping for the Knee and Thigh Introduction Getting Started Knee Techniques Lateral Thigh Cupping Techniques Hamstring Techniques Quadriceps Techniques Adductor Techniques Conclusion 8. Cupping for Hip Pain Introduction Caution: Hip Pain in Children Getting Started Lateral and Posterior Hip Techniques Anterior Hip Techniques Piriformis Technique Conclusion 9. Cupping for Back Pain Introduction Contraindications Stages of Nonspecific Back Pain Getting Started Passive Cupping Active Cupping Advanced Techniques Cupping for Back-Pain Rehabilitation Conclusion 10. Cupping for Shoulder Pain Introduction Contraindications Getting Started Active Cupping for the Glenohumeral Joint Glide Cupping Scapular Cupping Techniques Active Cupping for the Scapulothoracic Joint Glide Cupping the Thoracic Spine Shearing Technique for the Pectoralis Major Shearing Technique for the Latissimus Dorsi and Teres Major Advanced Scapular Technique Conclusion 11. Cupping for Wrist, Hand, and Elbow Pain Introduction Lateral Forearm Techniques Medial Forearm Techniques Carpal Tunnel Cupping Cupping the Hand Conclusion 12. Cupping for Neck Pain Introduction Getting Started Passive Cupping Techniques for the Neck Active Movement Glide Cupping Advanced Neck Cupping Techniques Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThis book presents paradigms and programs for pelvic health conditions over the lifespan from childhood to senior years, with medical pearls and storytelling. It includes new concepts and practices with the integration of Medical Therapeutic Yoga and Pilates into rehabilitation prescriptions, sexual medicine, and strategies for healing pain and trauma.The contributors have a wealth of clinical experience, from pediatrics to geriatrics, and the client care focus is with manual therapy, exercise, education, and compassion based treatment. Physical therapy, Yoga and Pilates are woven together to provide evidence based platforms for health care intervention for pelvic pain, bladder and bowel dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse, sexual medicine, and trauma sensitive care. Medical professionals as well as body workers, fitness trainers and community educators can glean critical health care knowledge as well as strategies for teamwork for client care. Health conditions pertaining to the pelvis are often under recognized, disregarded by most medical practitioners, and suffered in silence, humiliation and shame by most clients. The text will support global health care education and empowerment regarding pelvic health conditions and conservative care options. The text is integrative in considering the biopsychosocial model as well as current medical standards in pelvic rehabilitation treatment, as well as health promotion with nutrition and supplements.

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Book SynopsisHip and Knee Pain Disorders has been written to provide a state-of-the-art, evidence-informed and clinically-informed overview of the examination and conservative management of hip/knee pain conditions. Under the current predominantly evidence-based practice paradigm, clinician expertise, patient preference, and best available research determine examination, and prognostic and clinical management decisions. However, this paradigm has been understood by many to place greater value and emphasis on the research component, thereby devaluing the other two. Evidence-informed practice is a term that has been suggested to honor the original intent of evidence-based practice, while also acknowledging the value of clinician experience and expertise. In essence, evidence-informed practice combines clinical reasoning, based on current best evidence, with authority-based knowledge and a pathophysiological rationale derived from extrapolation of basic science knowledge. Unlike other published textbooks that overemphasize the research component in decision-making, this book aims to address the clinical reality of having to make decisions on the management of a patient with hip/knee pain, in the absence of a comprehensive scientific rationale, using other sources of knowledge. It offers an evidence-informed textbook that values equally research evidence, clinician expertise and patient preference.The book is edited by three recognised world leaders in clinical research into manual therapy and chronic pain. Their research activities are concentrated on the evidence-based management of musculoskeletal pain conditions using conservative interventions. For this book they have combined their knowledge and clinical expertise with that of 38 additional contributors, all specialists in the field The contributors include a mix of clinicians and clinician-researchers.Hip and Knee Pain Disorders is unique in bringing together manual therapies and exercise programs in a multimodal approach to the management of these pain conditions from both a clinical, but also evidence-based, perspective. It acknowledges the expanding direct access role of the physical therapy profession. The book provides an important reference source for clinicians of all professions interested in conservative management of the hip and knee regions. It will also be useful as a textbook for students at both entry and post-graduate level.

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Book SynopsisWith the support of palliative care and hospice a growing number of people are choosing the kinds of experiences they want at the end of life. Massage can offer moments of comfort, wellbeing, and beauty at a challenging time for patients and their loved ones, yet most of us are not prepared with the right skills or knowledge to offer this help.Palliative Touch: Massage for People at the End of Life is written for healthcare providers and complementary therapists who wish to provide safe, comforting touch for people with life-limiting illness, as well as anyone who might wish to support a dying client or loved one to live life to the fullest, right up until the end. Based on more than two decades of field and inpatient hospice experience, this book addresses topics from common end-of-life symptoms and the stages of dying to cultural issues and how these can impact end-of-life care.Readers are guided to engage with the material at whatever level might be appropriate for their needs, with practical tips in every chapter. Beautiful color photographs, actual case studies, and stories from therapists, caregivers, and patients bring this information to life.

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Book SynopsisOsteopathy and Obstetrics is already well-established as a textbook for postgraduate and undergraduate students of osteopathy. In this new edition, now in full color throughout, the original text has been revised to emphasise the physiological need for change that every pregnant woman undergoes, as well as showing the consequential anatomical developments.This revised and expanded version also gives greater emphasis in every chapter to safety issues, and to ensuring safe practice in diagnosis and treatmentThe text is divided into three main sections:Above the DiaphragmBelow the DiaphragmThe Pelvis.It describes and explains the use of all types of osteopathic techniques including structural techniques, myofascial techniques, cranial techniques and visceral techniques. Osteopaths, chiropractors, physical therapists, and others working in the manual therapy field, will find the book invaluable for reference as a practical technique manual. The information it offers on how osteopaths can work safely and effectively to treat the common problems often suffered by pregnant women, and the potential solutions, will also be of interest and value to midwives, obstetricians, and family practitioners.Based on Dr Sandler's lifetime work, teaching and treating throughout the world, Osteopathy and Obstetrics is a unique contribution to the body of knowledge within the world of osteopathic manual treatment.

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Book SynopsisMyofascial Induction™ - An anatomical approach to the treatment of fascial dysfunction describes the properties of the fascial network and provides therapeutic solutions for different types of fascial dysfunction. The material is presented in two volumes:Volume 1 analyzes in depth the theoretical aspects related to fascia and focuses on the therapeutic procedures of Myofascial Induction Therapy (MIT™) for the upper body; Volume 2 summarizes and expands on the theoretical aspects and explains the therapeutic procedures of MIT for the lower body.Volume 1 is divided into two parts:Part 1 - The Science and Principles of Myofascial Induction andPart 2 - Practical Applications of Myofascial Induction - the Upper Body.Part 1 defines the fascia as a complex biological system before discussing its multiple characteristics.Part 2 is the practical part. Here the reader will find a wide range of manual therapeutic procedures which can be selected and used to build up the MIT treatments. These processes are explained in detail and are richly illustrated, in full color, with diagrams and photographs of their practical application in the body and in the treated samples of dissected tissues.Each chapter opens with an introduction offering to the reader some philosophical background as a reminder that philosophy allows us to relate the strictly scientific with the empirical. Praxis and empiricism are the basis of science.The author invites you to join the scientific fascial adventure that allows us to uncover areas of knowledge which may have been forgotten or which are not yet recognized as being related and which might still reveal relevant information. Once discovered, these facts can help us to better understand the kinesis of our body and so help the individual to change their body image and to improve their quality of life.

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Book SynopsisIn this unique and lavishly illustrated book and its accompanying videos the practitioner can for the first time see the effect of manual interventions on underlying body structures. Volume 2 addresses its applications to the thoracic and lumbar spine, the pelvis, and the lower body.The author's own teaching and practice provide the material that explains and illustrates fascial anatomy and therapeutic procedures. The beautiful full color photographs and videos of dissections of non-embalmed cadavers show the continuity of the fascial system and its dynamic links to other body systems. By demonstrating the effect that therapy has on body structures the book will be of interest and practical value to the physical therapist, osteopath, chiropractor, physician and all bodyworkers dedicated to manual therapy, as well as to researchers wishing to build on this ground-breaking material.

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Book SynopsisThis book is for the current Cranial Osteopathic practitioner. It looks into Cranial Osteopathy from a more profound ''inner'' approach to help the practitioner to understand Cranial Osteopathy from a deeper and broader perspective. The book starts by taking the reader on an ''inner'' journey of understanding more about themselves as the practitioner, discussing the ''osteopathic toolbox'', and the need to be ''inner centred'' when diagnosing and treating. It then looks at aspects of diagnosis - of tissue and fluid states - giving the reader several ''inner'' considerations which they should apply when assessing a patient. The book then looks at the whole body and using an ''inner'' approach to assess and treat each area. Each chapter gives an overview of the relevant anatomy and discusses the osteopathic relevance and new ways of working. Case studies/clinical experiences are described and ''hands on'' exercises, which can be accessed via audio files, are given for the reader to practise. These exercises should be done ''at the treatment table'' and will prepare the reader to use the approaches described with their patients. The audio leads the listener through a ''guided tour'' of the anatomy and explains the exercise while they use their hands to feel what the author is describing.This guide will help Cranial Osteopathic practitioners enhance their skills, knowledge and understanding to a much-advanced level.

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Book SynopsisThis user-friendly book will guide the reader to understand how balanced ligamentous tension (BLT) can be used as a therapeutic principle in the practice of osteopathy. The application of BLT is powerful, precise and specific but is also safe and comfortable for the patient and has been embraced with interest by osteopaths worldwide. BLT is seen by many as an indispensable bridge between the better known ''structural'' and ''cranial'' approaches and is an essential but almost forgotten part of the osteopathic heritage. In using ''the gentle exaggeration of the lesion'', this approach is rooted in the original teaching of AT Still, osteopathy''s founder, and that of his student W G Sutherland, who realised how potently the point of balanced tension can activate the innate self-correcting forces in the articular system. This teaching was passed on directly to the author by William Sutherland''s close friend and student, Anne Wales D.O. As well as giving technical guida

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Book SynopsisYou know what chronic pain is like, but you may be surprised to find out what is actually going on, and how you can harness this to get better. The traditional ways of treating pain are not as effective as they could be. Yet they remain the predominant way in our society and healthcare system. We need to turn this on its head, focus on your needs and create a bespoke way forward according to the life you want to lead. Based upon the latest research, pain science and philosophy of chronic pain, this book will help you understand your symptoms and experiences before offering you a range of ways to reconnect with what matters and move forward. When you understand your pain, the landscape changes — understand your pain to change your pain. Drawing directly from the clinic, Richmond offers you skills and strategies together with the know-how to create your own unique practice to ease your pain and live your best life.Table of ContentsSection 1: Introduction including foreward by Professor Mick Thacker and Mike Pegg Section 2: My journey into pain Section 3: Setting the scene Section 4: What is pain? Section 5: Starting out Section 6: Your practice – skills and strategies Section 7: Bringing it all together

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Book SynopsisHelp your clients who have memory loss remember important information or actions with the proven memory training strategy of spaced retrieval (SR). Using this therapeutic communication method allows people to learn and store important information (such as when to take medications or how to use a walker) in long-term memory so that, with practice, it can be easily accessed and retrieved.Now you can learn this innovative process step by step, from identifying a person’s needs and desires, to creating the spaced retrieval format that supports those needs, to using SR practices to increase success in the person’s daily routines. Plus, you’ll get illustrative case studies, assessment forms, visual cueing tools, and tips for communication.With SR, speech-language pathologists, occupational and physical therapists, nurses, and healthcare and homecare professionals at all levels of care can bring more confidence, safety, and independence into the lives of people with memory loss and their care partners.

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Book SynopsisTrusted for decades by Physical Therapy students as well as experienced therapists who want to improve their knowledge, Tecklin’s Pediatric Physical Therapy provides a comprehensive and logical overview of some of the most common pediatric physical therapy diagnoses. This straightforward approach presents basic medical information regarding common clinical diagnostic categories followed by coverage of physical therapy examination, intervention and special considerations within each diagnostic group. Content in this 6th Edition has been thoroughly updated and reorganized to help prepare students for today’s clinical challenges, accompanied by case studies and interactive features that reinforce understanding and instill the clinical decision-making skills essential to successful practice. Revised organization reflects the latest information consistent with The APTA Guide to Physical Therapist Practice. New chapters cover regional pain disorders – written by experts working in the premier pain management program in the US - and management of pediatric clients through the transition to adulthood. Updated content presents the most current pediatric PT management approaches to orthotics and prosthetics, complex pain syndromes, autism spectrum disorder and autoimmune disorders. Updated clinical case studies guide students through the patient examination and intervention process. Expanded coverage of Pediatric Practice Settings provides additional context on where pediatric clinicians practice by adding acute care, rehabilitation, and outpatient settings to the existing chapters on NICU and educational settings.

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Book SynopsisLong-awaited and expansive update to the classic text by Darlene Hertling, Management of Common Musculoskeletal Disorders. Combining the latest research with a proven, “how-to” approach, Management of Common Orthopaedic Disorders: Physical Therapy Principles and Methods, 5th Edition, offers a practical overview of commonly seen pathology and accompanying treatment options for orthopaedic patients. This fundamental textbook of orthopaedic physical therapy demonstrates therapeutic techniques in vibrant detail and emphasizes practical application to strengthen clinical readiness. Thoroughly updated and now presented in full color, the 5th Edition reflects the latest practice standards in a streamlined organization for greater ease of use. Updated coverage instills a practical foundation aligned with current and emerging manual therapy theory and practice. Updated streamlined organization emphasizes clinical application and helps students study more efficiently. Nearly 1,000 illustrations and photographs clarify therapeutic techniques in full color. Treatment-focused approach delivers a robust reference and practice-oriented guide in a single resource. A Case Study chapter, as well as additional case studies included in key clinical chapters, reinforces the clinical application of fundamental concepts. Chapter objectives keep students focused on essential concepts.

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Book SynopsisKendall’s Muscles: Testing and Function, with Posture and Pain, 6th Edition, transforms this landmark Physical Therapy classic to prepare you for unparalleled clinical success in today’s practice. Timeless coverage of manual muscle testing, evaluation, and treatment meets the latest evidence-based practices, engaging imagery, and dynamic digital resources to create a powerful resource you will reference for years to come. The extensively revised 6th Edition of this proven classic details normal and abnormal range of motion, developmental factors and environmental influences on posture, length tests and stretching exercises, entrapment and compression syndromes, scoliosis, and more, incorporating extensive updates and enhancements to help you develop clinical confidence and ensure safe, effective practice throughout your career. Expanded ergonomics and body mechanics content familiarizes you with the most current perspectives in these critical areas. Considerations for special populations alert you to specific approaches for pediatric and geriatric populations, as well as patients with comorbidities. Photographs and illustrations clarify the latest technologies and clinical advances in muscle testing in a clear, user-friendly format. Case studies enhance your clinical application capabilities with realistic patient scenarios. Classic Kendall boxes detail key assessment, process, and treatment content in the trademark Kendall approach for unparalleled understanding at a glance. Historical Notes enrich your understanding of important links between past and current practices. References and Suggested Readings point you to the most relevant research literature for further study.

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Book SynopsisLong-awaited and expansive update to the classic text by Darlene Hertling, Management of Common Musculoskeletal Disorders. Combining the latest research with a proven, “how-to” approach, Management of Common Orthopaedic Disorders: Physical Therapy Principles and Methods, 5th Edition, offers a practical overview of commonly seen pathology and accompanying treatment options for orthopaedic patients. This fundamental textbook of orthopaedic physical therapy demonstrates therapeutic techniques in vibrant detail and emphasizes practical application to strengthen clinical readiness. Thoroughly updated and now presented in full color, the 5th Edition reflects the latest practice standards in a streamlined organization for greater ease of use. Updated coverage instills a practical foundation aligned with current and emerging manual therapy theory and practice. Updated streamlined organization emphasizes clinical application and helps students study more efficiently. Nearly 1,000 illustrations and photographs clarify therapeutic techniques in full color. Treatment-focused approach delivers a robust reference and practice-oriented guide in a single resource. A Case Study chapter, as well as additional case studies included in key clinical chapters, reinforces the clinical application of fundamental concepts. Chapter objectives keep students focused on essential concepts.

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Book SynopsisClinical expertise is paramount in physical therapy, but managing the business side of practice is equally crucial for success. Crafted to meet the specific needs of physical therapy students and professionals, The Business of Physical Therapy equips you with the essential non-clinical knowledge and skills to manage the intricate world of business, finance, management, communication, and legal aspects of the physical therapy profession.    This groundbreaking resource is the first and only text that covers the entire spectrum of non-clinical topics at the required depth. From mastering financial management and optimizing operational efficiency to honing leadership and communication abilities and ensuring legal compliance, this pioneering guide empowers you to thrive in today's competitive healthcare landscape.   Comprehensive non-clinical coverage familiarizes students with the full spectrum of professional issues—

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Book SynopsisNow with Lippincott Connect! Learn more HERE.Motor Control: Translating Research into Clinical Practice, 6th Edition, is the only text that bridges the gap between current and emerging motor control research and its application to clinical practice. Written by leading experts in the field, this classic resource prepares users to effectively assess, evaluate, and treat clients with problems related to postural control, mobility, and upper extremity function using today’s evidence-based best practices. This extensively revised 6th Edition reflects the latest advances in research and features updated images, clinical features, and case studies to ensure a confident transition to practice. Each chapter follows a consistent, straightforward format to simplify studying and reinforce understanding of normal control process issues, age-related issues, research on abnormal function, clinical applications of current research, and evidence to support treatments used in the rehabilitation of patients with motor control problems. New and revised content in every chapter keeps students at the forefront of motor control research. Consistent, straightforward presentation simplifies studying and reinforces student’s understanding of normal control process issues, age-related issues, research on abnormal function, and clinical applications of current research, including methods for assessing, evaluating, and treating clients with motor dyscontrol in each area, and research evidence that support these treatments. Lab Activities provide valuable practice applying chapter concepts. Clinical tests and measures familiarize students with the latest assessment methods and procedures; also provided is the latest research related to interpreting tests and measure results. High-quality figures clarify concepts underlying anatomy and physiology. Chapter Summaries reinforce understanding of key takeaways at a glance. Case Studies demonstrate concepts in action. Companion videos available online guide students through the application of concepts to real-life physical therapy and rehabilitation scenarios.

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Book SynopsisFrom basic spinal anatomy to the dynamics of back injuries, Ishmael’s Care of the Back, Sixth Edition, is a reliable, up-to-date source of information for your patients. This concise, practical patient education resource by Dr. Brian J. Krabak offers an easily accessible, evidence-based overview of back care, including valuable guidance on injury prevention and treatment—all in a handy, cost-effective booklet you can offer to your patients with confidence. Provides clear descriptions of spinal structure, musculature, motion, and function Emphasizes prevention (activity, stretches, strengthening exercises, and proper postures for common home and work activities) to help patients avoid potential back injuries Features clearer, simplified anatomy illustrations; an improved, more readable layout and design; updated photographs of do’s and don’ts, new note-taking space; and an available eBook version Offers treatment tips and therapeutic options to help alleviate pain, speed healing, and improve function—all in easy-to-understand language Also available: Krabak: Ishmael’s Care of the Neck, Fifth Edition Krabak: Ishmael's Care of the Knee, Third Edition Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

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Book SynopsisThe book offers a comprehensive approach to the assessment and treatment of disturbances in facial expression, oral movement, swallowing, breathing, voice and speech production caused by developmental and acquired neurological conditions. The principles outlined are used in patients with different etiologies (e.g. stroke, tumors, traumas).F.O.T. T., developed by Kay Coombes, is a hands-on approach based on an understanding of neurological functions and the way we learn from experience. The approach aims to give the patient experience of physiological posture and movement using facial-oral functions in normal activities of daily living (ADL). Rather than mere “exercises”, F.O.T.T involves meaningful activities aiming to promote participation, according to ICF criteria. Four main areas are covered: nutrition, oral hygiene, nonverbal communication and speech. Each chapter summarises the problems of severely ill patients and shows the clinical reasoning behind the solutions offered. Separate chapters discuss tracheostomy management and the training of the carers involved, including relatives. The chapter authors are experienced specialists (physio-, occupational- and speech-language therapists and physicians), whose contributions aim to provide interdisciplinary perspectives and translate latest research into clinical practice.Trade Review“The book is easy to read … . I highly recommend the Book Facial-Oral Tract Therapy (F.O.T.T.) -for Eating, Swallowing, Nonverbal Communication and Speech. It describes a high level of professional theoretical knowledge regarding F.O.T.T., and I often use the book in my clinical practice, as a reference Book, as well as I use the Book in my teaching for Health Professional, where I both educate students and fully trained occupational therapists and other health professional staff.” (ergoterapien.dk, November 10, 2021)Table of ContentsChapter 1 The F.O.T.T. Approach: Functional – Complex – Relevant to Daily Living.- Chapter 2 F.O.T.T. Consensus Recommendations.- Chapter 3 F.O.T.T.: Motor Control and Motor Learning.- Chapter 4 Posture and Function: What Helps Us Swallow.- Chapter 5 Eating and Drinking – Involves More Than Swallowing.- Chapter 6 Oral Hygiene: An Interprofessional Concern.- Chapter 7 Treating the Entire Face as a Functional Entity: More than Practicing Facial Muscles.- Chapter 8 Breathing and Voice: Speaking Again.- Chapter 9 Tracheostomy Tubes: A Blessing and A Curse.- Chapter 10 The F.O.T.T. Approach to Tracheostomy Tube Management (TTM): Return to Physiology.- Chapter 11 F.O.T.T. Assessment: An Ongoing Process.- Chapter 12 The F.O.T.T. Algorithm: A Clinical Decision Making Tool.- Chapter 13 F.O.T.T. in Paediatrics: Swallowing, Eating and Drinking - With Confidence!.

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Book SynopsisThis book supplies all the information that the young orthopaedic surgeon needs to know when preparing to perform total or partial knee replacement for the first time and also provides more experienced surgeons with a comprehensive general update on the basics. After an opening section on anatomy and kinematics of the knee, patient management during the pre-, peri-, and postoperative phases is covered in detail with the aid of numerous illustrations. The final section considers postoperative patient evaluation, outcome measurements, and the value of registries. Readers will gain a sound understanding of the scientific basis underlying management decisions, of component design philosophies, and of the rationale for preferences such as mechanical alignment and ligament balancing. The pros and cons of a variety of management choices are explained, and guidance provided on patient selection. Surgical techniques are presented on high-quality videos and many tips and tricks are highlighted to help the inexperienced to cope with challenging situations.Table of Contents1. Anthropometry of the Native Knee2. Kinematics of the native knee3. Kinematics of the knee after partial and total knee arthroplasty4. Loading of the knee joint after total knee arthroplasty5. The optimal indication for unicompartmental knee arthroplasty6. The optimal indication for patellofemoral arthroplasty 7. The optimal indication for combined patellofemoral and unicondylar knee arthroplasty8. The optimal indication for total knee arthroplasty9. Partial resurfacing implants10. Patients evaluation prior to knee arthroplasty11. Cardiovascular co-morbidity in patients scheduled for TKA12. Patient expectations in total knee arthroplasty13. Basic principles of partial knee arthroplasty14. Principles of total knee arthroplasty15. UKA component design - What do we need to know?16. TKA component design - What do engineers need to know?17. Patellofemoral Arthroplasty – Onlay Versus Inlay Prostheses18. Surgical 2D planning of total knee arthroplasty19. 3D planning of total knee arthroplasty - why and how?20. Optimal setup of the operating room21. Tranexamic acid (TXA) in total knee arthroplast22. Optimal positioning of the patient23.Pros and cons of using a tourniquet24. Pro and Cons of tranexamic acid (TXA) in total knee arthroplasty25. Standard approaches to the knee26. Is there an optimal TKA component position?27. Neutral mechanical alignment - the gold standard28. The anatomical alignment concept for total knee arthroplasty29. Kinematic alignment in total knee arthroplasty. Infection prophyl. Infection prophylaxis in TKAaxis in TKA30. Measured resection technique – how does it work?31. Ligament balancing technique – how does it work32. Posterior femoral referencing in total knee arthroplasty33. Anterior femoral referencing in total knee arthroplasty34. Tibial component rotation in total knee arthroplasty35. Patient specific instrumentation in TKA36. Patients specific partial and total knee arthroplasty- an update37. Navigation in total knee arthroplasty38. Optimal sizing of the femoral, tibial and patellofemoral components in TKA39. Optimal implant fixation in knee arthroplasty: cemented versus cementless knee arthroplasty40. Wound closure in total knee arthroplasty41. Pros and cons of drains for wound drainage in total knee arthroplasty42. Pain management after total knee arthroplasty 43. How to handle complications in unicompartmental knee arthroplasty44. How to handle complications during TKA?45. Deformity Correction in Total Knee Arthroplasty 46. TKA in fracture treatment47. Thromboembolic prophylaxis after partial or total knee arthroplasty48. How to avoid typical complications after total knee arthroplasty?49. Infection prophylaxis in TKA50. Rehabilitation after Total Knee Arthroplasty51. How to assess outcome after partial or total knee arthroplasty - Measuring results that really matter!52. Function after unicondylar knee arthroplasty- what could you expect?53. Outcome after total knee arthroplasty - what can be expected?54. Function after small knee implants55. Sports after partial or total knee arthroplasty 56. The immune response to metal in total knee arthroplasty57. Does digital support influence outcome after total knee arthroplasty?58. Registries – How important are they?59. Most common scores for patients’ evaluation

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Book SynopsisThis book comprehensively discusses the basic and practical aspects of foot and ankle surgery applied to all pathologies resulting from instabilities of these joints, a condition that remains underestimated. Uniquely, it not only addresses injuries to the lateral ankle ligaments, but also examines injuries to the deltoid-spring ligament complex, the syndesmotic and chopart joint ligaments, as well as peritalar instability – all pathologies that have often been neglected in the past. For each type of instability, it describes the anatomical basics and the biomechanical features, allowing readers to understand the injury pattern, the subsequent symptoms and clinical findings. Further, it offers guidance on selecting the most appropriate imaging tool for diagnosis and planning surgical reconstruction. Written by world-renowned pioneers in the field, and featuring a wealth of high-quality, intraoperative pictures, the book guides readers step-by-step through the latest, innovative technical surgical solutions for each condition.With its consistent structure, from the basics to the solution, its problem-oriented approach as well as its meticulously selected iconography, this book is a must-read for all orthopedic surgeons with an interest in foot and ankle surgery whishing to explore this promising field. Further, it is a valuable resource for residents, researchers and physiotherapists wishing to gain insights into foot and ankle instability and reconstructive surgery.Trade ReviewTable of ContentsI Lateral ankle instability.- 1 Anatomy of lateral ligaments of the ankle.- 2 Biomechanics of lateral ankle instability.- 3. Rotational instability.- 4. Conclusions and clinical implications.- 5. Injury pattern of lateral ankle ligaments.- 6. History and clinical presentation.- 7. Imaging.- 8. Arthroscopy.- 9. Conservative treatment and rehabilitation.- 10. Surgical management of lateral ankle instability.- 11. Results.- 12. Complications.- 13. Conclusions and future evolution.- II Lateral ankle instability including Chopart joint.- 14. Anatomy of Chopart joint ligaments.- 15 Biomechanics of Chopart joint.- 16 Injuries to the midtarsal joints.- 17. History and clinical presentation.- 18 Imaging.- 19. Treatment.- 20 Results.- 21. Complications.- 22. Conclusions.- III The unstable syndesmosis.- 23. Anatomy of syndesmosis.- 24 Biomechanics of syndesmotic instability.- 25. Conclusions and clinical implications.- 26. Injury mechanism.- 27. History and clinical findings.- 28. Imaging.- 29. Arthroscopy.- 30. Conservative treatment and rehabilitation.- 31. Surgical management.- 32. Results.- 33. Complications.- 34. Conclusions.- IV Medial ankle instability (Deltoid-Spring ligament complex).- 35. Anatomy of medial ligaments of the ankle.- 36 Biomechanics of medial ankle instability.- 37. Conclusions and clinical implications.- 38. Injury pattern of medial ankle ligament.- 39.Injury mechanism.- 40. Clinical findings.- 41. Imaging.- 42. Arthroscopy.- 43. Conservative treatment and rehabilitation.- 44. Surgical management of medial ankle instability.- 45. Results.- 46. Complications.- 46. Conclusions and future evolution.- V Deltoid ligament injuries in ankle fractures.- 47. Trauma mechanism.- 48. Diagnosis.- 49. Imaging.- 50. Arthroscopy.- 51. Treatment.- 52. Results.- 53. Complications.- 54. Conclusions.- VI Peritalar instability.- 55. Anatomy of peritalar joints.- 56. Anatomy of peritalar ligaments.- 57. Joint axis and motion.- 58. Biomechanics of peritalar instability.- 59. Conclusions and clinical implications.- 60. History and clinical presentation.- 61. Imaging.- 62. Arthroscopy.- 63. Classification of peritalar instability.- 64. Treatment of peritalar instability.- 65. Results.- 66. Complications.- 67. Conclusions and future evolution.

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Book SynopsisRotator cuff surgery is currently the most common surgical procedure involving the shoulder. Unfortunately despite major technical advances, there is still a significant rate of failure of primary rotator cuff repair, ranging from 10% to 40%. This book describes the diagnosis, classification, assessment, and management of failed rotator cuff repairs. It also explores the etiology of the failed repairs, presents a series of treatment options, and discusses the complications. In a multidisciplinary format it addresses both how to prevent failure and how to diagnose and manage the failed rotator cuff, including imaging, laboratory testing, nutrition, surgery and rehabilitation. This comprehensive book, published in collaboration with ISAKOS, appeals to all stakeholders in orthopedic medicine and surgery.Table of ContentsI Basic Science.- 1 Anatomy of the rotator cuff/ Blood supply.- 2 International perspective of failure.-3 Biomechanical Consequences of rct on the gh joint.- 4 New Concepts in Biology of repair.- 5 Reasons for failure of repair.- 6 Imaging of the failed rotator cuff.- 7 Biomechanics of repair failure.- II Soft tissue procedures for the failed RCR.- 8 Debridement / tentotomy.- 9 Revision repair.- 10 Repair and augmentation: overview.- 11 Releases and debridement to set up for revision success.- 12 Repair with biologic augment.- 13 Repair with interposition graft.- 14 Repair with biceps graft.- 15 SCR : dermal patch.- 16 SCR with IT band.- 17. Synthetic options.- 18 Balloon.- III Muscle transfers.- 19 LD transfer.- 20 Lower trap transfer.- IV Replacement options.- 21 ESR HH when and how.- 22 Standard RSP.- 23 Lateralized RSP: glenoid side, European experience.- 24 Lateralized RSP : The US experience.- V Complications.- 25 Overview of complications of managing the failed rotator cuff.- 26 Stiffness after rcr.- 27 Infection : Diagnosis and management of the failed infected rcr.- 28 RSP failure Instabilty.- 29 Catastrophic failure / Infection of RSP.- 30 Resection arthroplasty vs arthrodesis vs amputation.- 31 Rehabilitation of the paitent with a failed rc.

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Book SynopsisSleep is considered one of the vital signs and has become an important public health issue in our society. Thus, sleep impacts on overall health and, conversely, certain common medical conditions can impair sleep. Emerging evidence, in conjunction with clinical experience, demonstrates that physical therapy improves several sleep disorders and also optimized sleep contributes to boost rehabilitation. As health care professionals, physical therapists are singularly concerned with well-being and need to be competent to instruct their patients to rest and sleep.This book discusses evidences of physiotherapy and sleep medicine. It elucidates the neurophysiological background and mechanisms for physiotherapeutic resources and techniques, directing the future for promising research in the area. Divided in seven sections, the work initially addresses the basic concepts of sleep and physiotherapy and its relation to practice, including the importance of sleep medicine for health. The second section focuses on the basic conceptions of physical therapists' understanding and working in clinical practice and research with sleep.The next section reviews the most common sleep disturbances such as insomnia, restless legs syndrome, and respiratory sleep disturbances. Special populations, spotlighting childhood and adolescence, women physiologic reproductive stages, sleep and gender, and sleep and pain interactions are also examined. Last sections discuss the physical therapy resources to improve sleep and to treat sleep disturbances.This title is an essential resource not only for graduate students, residents, health professionals and physiotherapists working in prevention and rehabilitation, but also for researchers interested in screening, diagnostic and treatment innovations. It is addressed to neurologists, sleep medicine specialists and physical educators as well.Table of ContentsPart I. Basic Concepts1. Sleep: definition, concept, new area for physical therapy 2. Normal Sleep: Interindividual Differences and Sleep Variability 3. Brief history of Sleep Medicine and its importance for overall health Part II. Sleep medicine for the physical therapist 4. Basic principles of physiotherapeutic sleep practice 5. Sleep physiology and neuroendocrinology for physiotherapistsPart III. Physiotherapeutic management of sleep disturbances 6. Insomnia: an overview 7. Insomnia: Physiotherapeutic approach 8. Restless Legs Syndrome (Willis-Ekbom Disease) and Periodic Limb Movements of Sleep: an overview 9. Restless Legs Syndrome (Willis-Ekbom Disease) and Periodic Limb Movements of Sleep: Physiotherapeutic approach 10. Circadian rhythm sleep disturbances: an overview 11. Physical therapy in circadian rhythm disorders: chrono-rehabilitation? 12. Sleep bruxism: an overview13. Sleep bruxism: Physiotherapeutic approach 14. Obstructive sleep apnea: an overview 15. Obstructive sleep apnea: Physiotherapeutic approach 16. Central sleep apnea: an overview 17. Central sleep apnea: Physiotherapeutic approach 18. Upper airway resistance syndrome: an overview 19. Upper airway resistance syndrome: Physiotherapeutic approach 20. Narcolepsy: an overview 21. Excessive daytime sleepiness: an overview 22. Narcolepsy and Excessive daytime sleepiness: Physiotherapeutic approach 23. Parassomnias: an overview Part IV. Sleep in specific conditions 24. Sleep-wake disturbances in childhood and adolescence 25. Sleep and aging 26. Sleep and gender differences 27. Sleep in neurologic diseases 28. Sleep and Chronic Pain Interlaced Influences: Guidance to physiotherapy practicePart V. Physiotherapeutic resources/methods/techniques to improve sleep 29. Exercise and sleep 30. Hydrotherapeutic resources for sleep management 31. Optimizing behavior strategies for sleep 32. Sleep ergonomics Part VI. Evidence from basic science and its contribution to physical therapy in sleep medicine33. Basic research for sleep physiotherapy 34. Sleep and musculoskeletal systemPart VII. Sleep assessment for physical therapy clinical practice 35. Subjective assessment of sleep 36. Objective assessment of sleep 37. Actigraphy

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Book SynopsisThis unique clinical guide will explore specific evidence-based literature supporting physical therapist guided exercises and interventional treatments for commonly prevalent orthopedic spine and extremity presentations. Using this book, the sports medicine and interventional pain physician will be better able to coordinate therapy exercises after interventional treatments with their physical therapy colleagues. This will include a treatment course that will monitor progress in restoring and accelerating patients’ function. A myriad of musculoskeletal conditions affecting the spine, joints and extremities will be presented, including tendinopathies, bursopathies, arthritis, fractures and dislocations - everything a clinician can expect to see in a thriving practice. Each chapter, co-authored by a physician and a physical therapist, will follow a consistent format for ease of accessibility and reference – introduction to the topic; diagnosis; medical, interventional, and surgical management – and will be accompanied by relevant radiographis, figures and illustrations. Additional topics include osteoarthritis, rheumatic disorders, entrapment syndromes, the use of orthobiologics, and more. Comprehensive enough to function as a learning tool, but practical and user-friendly enough for quick reference, Clinical Guide to Musculoskeletal Medicine will be an essential resource for sports medicine physicians, interventional and physical therapists. Table of Contents[see attachments tab]

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