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This book presents the surgical therapy of obesity and metabolic
diseases in a practice-oriented and detailed way. The specific
surgical procedures with their indications, performance and risks
are described precisely in words and pictures. Special emphasis is
placed on the choice of the appropriate surgical procedure for the
individual patient. In addition to the mechanisms of action,
interdisciplinary preoperative evaluation of the patient and
postoperative aftercare are explained. Furthermore, surgical,
internal and psychosomatic complications and complication
management are described. Information on obesity center
organization and alternative bariatric therapies complete the
volume. This book is a translation of the original German 1st
edition Adipositas- und metabolische Chirurgie by Jurgen Ordemann
& Ulf Elbelt, published by Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part
of Springer Nature in 2017. The translation was done with the help
of artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service
DeepL.com). A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms
of content, so that the book will read stylistically differently
from a conventional translation. Springer Nature works continuously
to further the development of tools for the production of books and
on the related technologies to support the authors.
'A gem' - The Evening Standard 'Pure book joy. Deep thinking made
digestible & doled up with lashings of wit' Bernardine Evaristo
on Twitter 'So smart and interesting!' Fearne Cotton on Instagram
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Ever wanted to know what really happens in a therapist's
consultation room? Bestselling author Philippa Perry (The Book You
Wish Your Parents Had Read) turns her keen insights to the power of
therapy. This compelling study of psychotherapy in the form of a
graphic novel vividly explores a year's therapy sessions as a
search for understanding and truth. Beautifully illustrated by Flo
Perry, author of How to Have Feminist Sex, and accompanied by
succinct and illuminating footnotes, this book offers a witty and
thought-provoking exploration of the therapeutic journey,
considering a range of skills, insights and techniques along the
way.
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'I loved it. I smiled and laughed. And nodded. One to read' Susie
Orbach, author of In Therapy '(Full of) wit and good sense (...)
Philippa is a tonic' Rachel Cooke, Observer
Completely revised, much of the existing text has been replaced and
updated. There are four new chapters covering simple wrist
fractures, nerve compression, tendon entrapment and free tissue
transfers. Many of the illustrations have been updated with new
pictures added to illustrate the new chapters. Welcomed by both
doctors and therapists intending to specialize in the subject, or
those who regularly encounter hand patients in the course of
general practice, this text is an accessible, quick reference book
for all those involved in this difficult area of rehabilitation.
With its new content and attractive new format, the popularity of
this book is assured. * new format makes practical use of this book
even easier and helps to locate the information quickly * brevity
has been maintained while sufficient theoretical background still
provides a rationale for treatment * emphasis is on a practical,
step-by-step approach to pre- and postoperative management
This pocket size, quick-reference tool puts all the respiratory
therapy information you need at your finger-tips. The
procedure-based format includes supporting illustrations,
fill-in-the-blank forms, and algorithms to help you study and guide
you in practice. New to this edition: New! Pulmonary Disease and
Airway/Ventilation Tabs; New! Comprehensive index at the back of
the book; Updated! Procedures Tab now organized around protocols;
New! Outline at the start of each tab with page references. Key
features: bullet-point reviews guide you through procedures;
Quick-scan illustrations and tables summarize data; algorithms are
based on AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines; key forms allow you to
gather data at the bed-side, and then transcribe to conventional
charts; and, write-on/wipe-off waterproof pages let you take notes
right on the page.
"With brief therapy finally getting deserved interest, the time is
ripe for an overview. Cade and O'Hanlon state that they 'decided to
collaborate on a book that would summarize the main elements, the
ideas, principles, attitudes, and techniques associated with brief
therapy.' Read this work--you'll be glad they did, and you did."
--John H. Weakland
Most of the people receiving physiotherapy are middle-aged or
older, thus it is important for all physiotherapists to acquire the
knowledge and skills particular to working with older people. The
role of the physiotherapist is not restricted to reducing
disability, but also encompasses the promotion of positive health,
and Barrie Pickles and colleagues have taken the innovative
approach of combining both of these aspects in this research-based,
comprehensive textbook. Written by an international team of
experts, the text is divided into the following sections:
Background to Aging The Aging Process Working with Older People
Management of Impairments and Disabilities Handicaps of Aging
Integrated Case Management Future Directions Within these broad
areas, the authors provide a thorough and readable introduction to
the many complex and challenging issues that form part of or
influence health care and health education for the older adult,
including: Posture and gait Communication Motor learning Health
promotion programs Specific clinical problems, such as pain, stroke
and incontinence The book is written from a global perspective, the
link between theory and practice is made both within each
individual chapter and by means of helpful case studies. Students
will find this attractively presented text a stimulating
introduction to the theoretical background and principles of
physiotherapy, practice older people.Multiauthored by an
international team of experts Includes normal psychological and
physiological changes with ageDiscusses strategies for accurate
assessment, and reasoned delivery of care Covers working with
healthy, ill and disabled people in a variety of settings
A book which challenges all occupational therapists to evaluate
their own practice and to carry out research. The author is already
well known to occupational therapists as the author of Occupational
Therapy: Foundations for Practice. In this new book she provides a
review of the profession as well as an update of current ideas
concerning the core of occupational therapy. The book is divided
into two parts: Part1 -Perspectives, reviews the core philosophy,
purposes and methods of the practice of occupational therapy. Part
2 -Processes, examines seven basic processes used by therapists.
The book will be invaluable to occupational therapists at all
levels. In presenting her individual perspective on occupational
therapy theory and practice Rosemary Hagedorn has written a book
which will help all health care workers to improve their
understanding of the scope of occupational therapy. This book not
only identifies and defines the core skills central to O.T.
practice, but shows how the skills are related to the therapeutic
approaches most commonly used. These skills are presented within a
structured framework (or model) which will be of great relevance to
current thinking in O.T., as the profession is presently
endeavouring to define its professional role. and key topics
discussed are: nature of occupation and occupational therapy core
concepts -- how occupational therapy is unique occupational
therapist's view of occupation, the environment, person and
therapist recent developments within occupational therapy in the UK
relationship of theory to practice description of seven
occupational processes terminology -- definitions of terms are
clarified and discussed reflective exercises encourage examination
of personal ideas and practice Important new presentations from the
author include: models of the occupational nature of a person and
process-driven pattern of practice hierarchy of occupations and
associated structure for occupational analysis
Acupuncture and moxibustion together are the principal therapeutic
method of external Chinese medicine. This is a highly illustrated
guide to acupuncture and moxibustion techniques. It describes the
tools of the trade and how to use them. Presentation of each needle
and moxibustion technique is followed with practical advice on how
to use it.A practical guide showing techniques step by step
Presents an in-depth study of tools, needle insertion, manipulation
techniques, moxibustion, Qi Gong exercises, and an in-depth
training programme Excellent photographs and line drawings
illustrate each step Covers moxibustion as well as acupuncture -
one of the few texts to cover both Covers indications
contraindications principal ailments it can treat examples of point
combinations appropriate to particular manipulations
Sight loss and blindness is a very prevalent cause of disability.
Retinal diseases leading to visual loss affect many people
worldwide and the search for adequate drugs remains a challenge and
an important area of interest in the drug discovery field. This
book addresses approaches to the treatment of retinal diseases,
targeting common processes and components. Despite their causative
origins, which comprise genetic dystrophies, age-related
degenerations, as well as pathologies associated with other
diseases, a neurodegenerative component appears, sooner or later,
in the course of the disease. As is the case for most
neurodegenerative diseases, the available treatments are far from
satisfactory. The aim of this book is to highlight research and
drug development efforts in targeting such common processes as a
potential path to provide treatments to the millions of affected
people.
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