TOP MEDICAL BOOKS

Product DescriptionFollowing a highly successful first edition, Clinical Manual For Laryngectomy And Head/Neck Cancer Rehabilitation, 2E continues the tradition of its predecessor as being an indispensable aid and sought-after reference for all voice professionals in clinical settings. Clinical Manual for Laryngectomy and Head/Neck Cancer Rehabilitation  →

Product DescriptionBased on the new principles of Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, sixth edition, this resourceful training workbook explores the pain-related impairment, central and peripheral nervous system, and mental and behavior disorders chapters to help users appropriately apply the new methodology and understand the key differences between Guides Sixth and prior editions.... Read the story →

Product DescriptionThe guides Casebook provides excellent instruction for those who are new to impairment evaluation. The featured cases offer an opportunity for experienced evaluators to refine their skills and compare their approaches with those of the authors-all experts in the field of impairment evaluation. The Guides Casebook  →

Product DescriptionAlthough unconventional therapies have coexisted with traditional medicine for centuries, the extent of their utilization was only recently recognized; we now know between one third and one half of patients receiving traditional rehabilitation therapies have had some experience with what has come to be referred to variously as alternative, complementary, or integrative medicine.... Read the story →

Product DescriptionDavid A. Gelber, MD, and Douglas R. Jeffery, MD, have assembled a much-needed collection of authoritative review articles discussing the pathophysiology of chronic neurologic spasticity and detailing its often complex medical and surgical management. Written by leading experts in neurology and rehabilitation, the book covers physical and occupational therapy, splinting and orthotics,... Read the story →

Product DescriptionMovement is arguably the most fundamental and important function of the nervous system, since the organism cannot exist without it. Purposive movement requires the coordination of actions within many areas of the cerebral cortex, cerebellum, basal ganglia, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves and sensory receptors, which together must control a highly complex biomechanical apparatus... Read the story →

Product DescriptionThis title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. A title in the Advances in Sport and Exercise Science series, it provides valuable, current information for those involved in sports science, coaching science, physical education, and health promotion. Highly respected researchers and practitioners in the field have come together to... Read the story →

Product DescriptionRehabilitation professionals have long recognized that the needs of people who are blind or visually impaired are unique and require a special knowledge and expertise for the provision and coordination of effective rehabilitation services. In Foundations of Rehabilitation Counseling with Persons Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired, contributions from more than 25 experts provide... Read the story →

Product Description Practical clinical manual for clinicians, nurses, physical and sports therapists on the special aspects of exercise and sports in diabetes. Written in consensus with the American College of Sports Medicine. 49 contributors, 43 U.S. Health Professional’s Guide to Diabetes and Exercise  →

Product DescriptionProviding a wealth of guidelines and background information on postsurgical rehabilitation of the orthopedic patient in a convenient format, this portable reference is the therapist’s first choice for a quick overview of the rehabilitation plan following orthopedic surgery. Easy-to-follow phase-guideline boxes encapsulate crucial information for over 45 surgeries into phases... Read the story →

Product DescriptionUnderstand the use of FCEs in determining disability Bridging the gap between impairment and disability, the AMA Guide to the Evaluation of Functional Ability provides a practical approach to functional capacity evaluations (FCEs) in relation to assessing patients’ physical ability. With this book, readers will be able to: -Know the differences between various functional... Read the story →

Product DescriptionThis well-established, practical manual gives step-by-step guidance on the evaluation and treatment of geriatric diseases and disorders. This book covers incidence of disorders, diagnostic tests, associated diagnoses, clinical implications for mobility, and rehabilitation techniques. A broad overview of the effects of aging on all body systems, special geriatric considerations for... Read the story →

Product DescriptionThe value of music therapy in neurological rehabilitation is increasingly recognised and this practical manual provides comprehensive guidance for clinicians on the application of music therapy methods in neurorehabilitation. Felicity Baker and Jeanette Tamplin combine research findings with their own clinical experience and present step-by-step instructions and guidelines on how... Read the story →

Product DescriptionThis text discusses how theoretical and applied aspects of exercise testing and exercise prescription must be modified due to the restrictions and/or limitations created by a specific health state. Topics covered include: general principles of exercise testing and exercise prescription; discussion of the importance of such general factors as age, gender, and environment; specific... Read the story →

Product DescriptionA team of world-class contributors present you with authoritative guidance on the latest evaluation, diagnosis, and rehabilitation approaches for a full range of musculoskeletal problems. The result is an indispensable guide to planning effective rehabilitation and ensuring optimal post-surgical outcomes for the most common injuries to the joints and muscular system. Differential... Read the story →

Product DescriptionThis title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. This practical resource provides an overview of models and theories relevant to rehabilitation. It identifies the use of models in practice to facilitate interdisciplinary teamwork and to enable a client-centered approach. This book also employs case studies and questions for practice... Read the story →

Product DescriptionUniversity of Iowa, Iowa City. Describes current theories, techniques, and practical applications in rehabilitation counseling. For students and clinicians. 26 U.S. contributors. Rehabilitation Counseling: Profession and Practice  →

Product DescriptionBrown Univ., Providence, RI. Text discussing disability research from a life course perspective and emphasizing the reality that people of all ages are at risk of being disabled. For policy makers and researchers. Living in the Community With Disability: Service Needs, Use, and Systems  →

Product DescriptionPlan realistic and effective treatments for your elderly patients with a more thorough understanding of their needs and the ailments that commonly afflict them. The compelling presence of geriatric patients in occupational therapy practice has led professionals from a wide variety of health care specialties to address some of the conditions more commonly encountered in clinical... Read the story →

Product Description This book provides comprehensive information for the use in day-to-day work of the injury management process. It has three primary goals: (1) to identify important physical, psychological, and logistical issues that will benefit patients; (2) to provide practical information, guidelines, approaches, and strategies to ensure that the handling of these issues facilitates rather than... Read the story →