Rehabilitation

The Oxford Handbook of Rehabilitation Medicine is designed to provide concise information on rehabilitation aspects of long-term medical conditions affecting adults.

The book addresses the central theme of mental health and provides an in-depth look into the protagonist's individual struggles with dark thoughts, depression and anxiety.

WATSU(R) is an innovative water-based therapy with roots in Japanese Zen Shiatsu.

The purpose of this handbook is to bring together information on the special devices and associated systems which have been developed to assist the handicapped in living and vocational pursuits and in clinical use.

This is the clearest and most straightforward biomechanics textbook currently available.

Breast Cancer and Gynecological Cancer Rehabilitation, edited by Adrian Cristian, MD, MHCM, provides today's clinicians with a concise, accessible resource covering the holistic rehabilitation of breast cancer patients.

Sport-related concussions have become an increasingly important topic as evidenced by recent media attention.

Das Buch ist die optimale Kombination aus Erfahrung und Evidenz.

Neurovision Rehabilitation Guide is a valuable resource for the health care professional working with patients with visual dysfunction as a consequence of traumatic brain injury and neurological disorders.

Prosthetic Restoration and Rehabilitation of the Upper and Lower Extremity is a well-illustrated, state-of-the-art reference on the science and practice of post-amputation care, prosthetic restoration, and functional rehabilitation, designed to maximize patient independence and quality of life.

Cada prueba se ilustra con una figura que describe un movimiento y un algoritmo que proporciona una visión rápida de los síntomas, las pruebas o test a realizar, imagen y diagnóstico.

Covers the basic sciences relevant to recovery of function following injury to the nervous system.

This edited book focuses on the role and use of VR for healthcare professions in both health and rehabilitation settings.

The National Service Framework for mental health aims to provide uniformly good systems so that mental health problems are detected and therefore treated early.

This updated new edition is a practical guidebook for parents, teachers and other professionals supporting children with sensory and motor learning difficulties.

Das Buch gibt Ihnen ein umfassendes Bild zu den Ansätzen und dem Selbstverständnis einer Physiotherapie mit schwerkranken und sterbenden Menschen.

The classic edition of Rhythms of Recovery sheds light on rhythm, one of the most important components of our survival and well-being.

The Profession and Practice of Horticultural Therapy is a comprehensive guide to the theories that horticultural therapists use as a foundation for their practice and provides wide-ranging illustrative models of programming.

Chinese Auricular Acupuncture provides students and practitioners with a clear, concise, and user-friendly manual on ear acupuncture.

At the age of 37 Andy McCann was physically fit, strong and in good health.

An injury to the brain can affect virtually any aspect of functioning and, at the deepest level, can alter sense of self or the essential qualities that define who we are.

Learn to respond effectively and appropriately to spiritual needs in a health care setting Spirituality, Health, and Wholeness: An Introductory Guide for Health Care Professionals explores the principles of spiritual care as applied to clinical practice.

Why has 'the discursive turn' been sidelined in the development of a social theory of disability, and what has been the result of this?

Unlike any other text that discusses day hospital programming, A Guide to Creative Group Programming in the Psychiatric Day Hospital contains protocols for the invention of new groups, saving you the time and effort needed to create one yourself.

Highly Commended, BMA Medical Book Awards 2015This unique guide is specifically designed for dementia carers with English as a second language.

The purpose of this handbook is to bring together information on the special devices and associated systems which have been developed to assist the handicapped in living and vocational pursuits and in clinical use.

Pain medication is widely used to treat patients who suffer from acute and chronic pain.

The process of matching a person who has a disability with the most appropriate assistive technology requires a series of assessments, typically administered by multidisciplinary teams at specialized centers for technical aid.

A comprehensive at-home rehab and maintenance program with stretching, strengthening, and massaging therapies—from the author of Healthy Shoulder Handbook.

A Doody's Core Title 2012The only book dedicated to the PM&R Boards, widely used by residents, updated throughout, and with over 500 illustrations, the second edition of the bestselling Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Review is a must have for residents preparing for the ABPMR board exams, for practicing physiatrists preparing for recertification, and for PM&R instructors helping physicians to prepare for the boards.

In the new third edition of this popular multidisciplinary text, Elaine Atkins, Jill Kerr and Emily Goodlad continue to advance the field of orthopaedic medicine.

The development and application of assistive technology can help those with reduced abilities improve their quality of life and reduce their dependence on others.

From a disadvantaged childhood to becoming one of our best-loved clinical neuropsychologists, this exceptional book tells the life story of Barbara A.

Gain practical knowledge of the latest technological innovations in social work!

The earliest human known to have the capability of walking erect on two legs is Sahelanphropus, who lived 6 million years ago.

The Lefaivre Rainbow Effect is a groundbreaking treatment for those suffering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI).

Strength training is a complex task calling for a comprehensive knowledge of the physiological basis of muscle contraction as well as the principles of strength training and the different methods used.

This book acts as a guide for occupational therapists to develop and continually evaluate trusting working relationships with occupational therapist assistants (OTAs), resulting in more effective occupational therapy service delivery to clients.

In the World Library of Psychologists series, international experts present career-long collections of what they judge to be their finest work-extracts from books, key articles, salient research findings and their major theoretical and practical contributions.

Built around the six core competencies for physicians practicing rehabilitation medicine as required by the ACGME, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Patient-Centered Care: Mastering the Competencies is a unique, self-directed text for residents.

The definitive reference on disaster medicine, outlining necessary areas of proficiency for health care professionals handling mass casualty crises.

The only review book currently available in this complex field, Brain Injury Medicine: Board Review focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of individuals with varying severity levels of brain injury.

Spinal disorders, especially neck and back pain, are frequent yet challenging for physicians to manage.

Luminescent Thermometers deals with all aspects of the subject from principles of methods to their applications in different areas.

Many elderly patients have long-term physical disability and in order for them to maintain a certain level of independence either in hospital or in the community, great attention must be paid to devising programmes to overcome problems and enhance residual abilities.

Sacroiliac joint pain is one of the most common painful conditions, as disorders of this joint are often the cause or a contributing factor to back pain.

Get the tools to provide more effective treatment for the neurobehaviorally disordered TBI patient!

Brain-Computer Interfaces Handbook: Technological and Theoretical Advances provides a tutorial and an overview of the rich and multi-faceted world of Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs).

Assistive technology has made it feasible for individuals with a wide range of impairments to engage in many activities, such as education and employment, in ways not previously possible.