Disorders of the spinal cord are diverse and potentially devastating. They can present as acute, subacute and chronic disorders causing a variety of symptoms. Patients can present to pediatricians, internists, OBGYNs, emergency room physicians and neurologists requiring a diversity of clinicians to be familiar with the signs, symptoms, recommended testing and treatment options. This book comprehensively addresses myelopathies, the broad spectrum of potential pathologies. Chapters cover approaches to acute, subacute and chronic myelopathies; individual myelopathic disorders; the pathobiology, epidemiology, signs, and symptoms of the disorder; diagnostic approach, and therapeutic options. This comprehensive review is beneficial to any clinician, with special emphasis for neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists and physiatrists.

Physical rehabilitation for walking recovery after spinal cord injury is undergoing a paradigm shift. Therapy historically has focused on compensation for sensorimotor deficits after SCI using wheelchairs and bracing to achieve mobility. With locomotor training, the aim is to promote recovery via activation of the neuromuscular system below the level of the lesion. What basic scientists have shown us as the potential of the nervous system for plasticity, to learn, even after injury is being translated into a rehabilitation strategy by taking advantage of the intrinsic biology of the central nervous system. While spinal cord injury from basic and clinical perspectives was the gateway for developing locomotor training, its application has been extended to other populations with neurologic dysfunction resulting in loss of walking or walking disability.

Nadja Buttner entwickelte eine Testbatterie von aktiven Bewegungstests mit dem Ziel der Identifikation von maladaptiven, zervikalen Bewegungsmustern und der statistischen Berechnung der Intertester-Reliabilitat durch visuelle Beobachtung. Anhand einer prospektiven, doppel-blindierten, monozentrischen Querschnittstudie rekrutierte die Autorin 30 Personen mit unspezifischen Nackenbeschwerden, die sieben aktive Bewegungstests durchfuhrten. Die Testbewegungen wurden von zwei unabhangigen Beurteilern als korrekt oder inkorrekt bewertet. Durch ein qualitativ aussagekraftiges Studiendesign mit detaillierten Beschreibungen und Standardisierungen der Testinstruktionen, -ausfuhrungen und -bewertungen hat die Autorin die Studienergebnisse und damit die Bewegungstests im klinischen Praxisalltag umsetzbar gestaltet und fur weitere wissenschaftliche Arbeiten nutz- und vergleichbar gemacht.

Paul Geraedts fuhrt in diesem essential in die wichtigsten UEbungsbehandlungsmethoden der Physiotherapie ein. Der Autor betrachtet den aktuellen Stellenwert der medizinischen UEbungsbehandlung im gesamten Behandlungsspektrum der Physiotherapie und gibt einen Ausblick auf eine inhaltliche Weiterentwicklung der medizinischen UEbungsbehandlung im Rahmen der derzeitigen Akademisierung der Physiotherapie. Alternative passive kurative Verfahren wie manuelle Techniken, alternative Medizin und die immer noch zunehmenden Wirbelsaulen- und Gelenkoperationen drohen immer mehr, die Bewegungstherapie zu verdrangen. Dennoch konnten sich in Deutschland viele UEbungsbehandlungsmethoden etablieren, womit sowohl die wichtige Rolle von Bewegung bei der Behandlung als auch bei der Pravention von Ruckenbeschwerden fur alle Altersgruppen bestatigt wird.

Now in its 5th edition, Aromatherapy for Health Professionals is an essential resource for professionals wishing to practice aromatherapy in a clinical setting. It covers the theory and practice of essential oil science and the application of aromatherapy for specific conditions, giving an evidence-based, in-depth presentation of the subject. Written by a highly experienced team of aromatherapists, this book is an authoritative guide for anyone seeking to use essential oils in a modern health care setting. Contains an A-Z of essential oils including their chemistry and properties, allowing therapists to select the most effective oils for use in a clinical situation Details the appropriate essential oils for different health conditions Features case studies to help the reader understand how to put the theory into practice Fully referenced and evidence-based for use in a clinical setting

This book outlines symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction, and shows you how to fix them. What is pelvic organ prolapse - which 50% of women will experience - and can it be prevented? Urinary incontinence is treatable with physio. Women on average suffer symptoms for 7 years before going to a healthcare professional which has a huge effect on mental health. Pelvic floor issues are often only talked about in relation to pregnancy and childbirth. This is not just a "mum issue": high impact exercise (running, HIIT, CrossFit) affect the pelvic floor. Young athletes/gymnasts who have never had children are highly likely to suffer from incontinence. Women should not accept dysfunction as a "normal part of being a woman", but instead need to prioritize their pelvic floor health - this book shows that it is never too early and, crucially, never too late to do so.

There are around 5,000 patients in the UK living with Motor Neuron Disease (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), and many others shouldering the burden of their care. This fatal neurodegenerative disease leads to progressive muscle weakness and wasting, and there is currently non effective treatment. Managing these patients from their initial presentation, through confirmation of diagnosis and throughout their disease journey is challenging for all healthcare professionals. It requires a multi-disciplinary approach involving neurologists, general practitioners, palliative care physicians, specialist nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech and language therapists. Each member of the team has different priorities to effectively manage the myriad of symptoms and other practical difficulties, both emotional and financial, that the MND patient may experience.
This book is a comprehensive guide to the complexities of care for the patient with Motor Neuron Disease, written by experienced members of a large care center. It has been specifically written and designed to provide comprehensive, easily accessible advice for all healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with this challenging condition, including diagnostic, prognostic, physical, emotional, and practical challenges. The entire care pathway from presentation to diagnosis to symptom management and end of life issues is addressed in detail, but in a highly structured, easily accessible format that allows the reader to find practical answers rapidly. This book is an invaluable resource for neurologists (including those in training), neurology wards and specialty nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, respiratory and gastroenterology departments providing NIV or PEG support, palliative care teams, and all healthcare professionals with an interest in MND patients.

Build the skills you need to understand and resolve ethical problems! Ethical Dimensions in the Health Professions, 7th Edition provides a solid foundation in ethical theory and concepts, applying these principles to the ethical issues surrounding health care today. It uses a unique, six-step decision-making process as a framework for thinking critically and thoughtfully, with case studies of patients to illustrate ethical topics such as conflict of interest, patient confidentiality, and upholding best practices. Written by Regina F. Doherty, an educator and occupational therapist, this book will help you make caring and effective ethical choices that improve patient care and outcomes. UNIQUE! Ethical decision-making process provides an organizing framework to use in making the best decisions when faced with ethical problems. Patient stories depict real-life situations and demonstrate the ethical decision-making process. Reflection boxes depict important concepts and stimulate critical thinking. Summary boxes highlight the most important information in each section. Coverage of interprofessional team decision-making reflects this important, expanding movement in healthcare nationally and internationally. Questions for thought and discussion encourage students to apply the ethical decision-making process to different situations. NEW! Updated content throughout the book reflects the changes in the growing interprofessional movement. NEW! Expanded content on clinician well-being includes tools for supporting moral resilience and preventing burnout in health professionals. NEW! Updated content addresses the topics of social justice, health disparities, intersectionality, and health outcomes. NEW! Updated national standards and regulations are provided for electronic health communications, data protections, and clinical research. NEW! Coverage of scientific literature is expanded with studies on the effects of compassion on patient outcomes, patient safety, and provider and organizational well-being. NEW! Coverage of ethical issues impacting healthcare and society includes topics such as medical scarcity due to healthcare supply chain shortages and extreme weather events due to climate change.

Sina Juliette Weeber befasst sich mit dem Direktzugang zur Physiotherapie und dessen ausbildungsinhaltlichen und strukturell-organisatorischen Bedingungen. In Bezug auf die Zulassung eines Direktzuganges in Deutschland untersucht die Autorin in einem internationalen Vergleich die strukturellen und gesetzlichen Gegebenheiten der Lander, die diesen Weg zur Physiotherapie in ihrem Gesundheitssystem etabliert haben. Dafur untersucht sie die Curricula der internationalen und nationalen Hochschulen sowie die Inhalte des deutschen Ausbildungsgesetzes. Es werden ebenfalls hemmende und foerdernde Faktoren fur die Einfuhrung eines Direktzuganges genannt sowie die Moeglichkeiten einer Einfuhrung in Deutschland bewertet.

Multiple Sclerosis Care Manual is a concise and easy to use reference source for all aspects of care in the management and understanding of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). It is useful for all health professionals invovled in the care of people with MS, including hospital doctors and Gps, therapists and social workers, as well as interested carers and people affected by the condition. It takes account of the latest scientific evidence and guidelines in the management of MS, and takes a practical and pragmatic approach to the evaluation of controversial aspects of MS care.
The book is divided into five sections, beginning with background information on MS history. The second sectino concentrates on the diagnosis of MS, while the third deals with ongoing management of the condition. Part four provides practical advice on auditing and service evaluation, and finally, the book lists additional resources, websites, charities and other useful information.
Each aspect of MS is easy to access, with simple line diagrams and tables, as well as examples of investigations, including MR scans. The book offers handy, easy to use information for practical and scientific information about MS.
The handbook has been written by a neurologist, physiotherapist and specialist nurse, all leaders in their field, who are all involved in both MS research and active service delievery to people affected by the disease.

Designed for primary care clinicians, this book is about patients who suffer with long term pain. Written in a distinct, friendly style, it analyses ideas about pain from the simple to the complex and provides up-to-date and relevant information written by doctors whose practice is either wholly or substantially related to people with pain. It provides examples of everyday patients to provide clinicians with the confidence to prescribe and treat patients with more difficult pain. In an attempt to 'demystify' some areas of pain medicine it also includes details of the science behind common conditions and their remedies in order to emphasise the psychological and social impacts of pain.

High-quality clinical case studies provide robust physical therapy learning and teaching tool Direct access legislation and a growing aging population has led to a greater number of people with medical complexities seeking physical therapy services. To ensure physical therapy students are adequately prepared to enter the demanding workforce, academic educators must provide clinical case studies that match clinical demands. Clinical Case Studies Across the Medical Continuum for Physical Therapists by distinguished editors Julie Skrzat and Sean Griech and an impressive group of expert contributors was developed with that goal in mind. Twenty medically complex case studies, each with three standalone cases covering three distinct clinical settings, are presented to show medical and physical therapy management throughout the continuum of care. These high-quality case studies cover all the body systems and detail conditions including chronic, neurological, oncologic, and traumatic, which closely mirror cases seen in clinical practice. Each case study includes extensive medical data from an interprofessional team, imaging/diagnostic tests, social history, and physical therapy information. The text promotes interprofessional education by requiring learners to consider elements beyond the physical therapy plan of care. Key Highlights The design of the case studies enables learners to understand disease evolution, progression of medical management, and the reasoning behind subsequent changes in physical therapy care plans Questions and answers encompassing all levels of Bloom's Taxonomy, coupled with pause points and key points, promote critical thinking and problem solving Six videos demonstrate how experienced clinicians respond to real-time clinical challenges with effective patient management strategies This must-have resource for doctorate-level physical therapy students promotes synthesis of information across all aspects of care. It provides a multidimensional representation of the patient, facilitating optimization of physical therapy plans of care, both in the classroom and clinic. This book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com.

The only textbook of childhood arthritis available in the world, this book employs a unique approach to the recognition and treatment of these complex and chronic conditions. First, the book is divided into three sections emphasizing the logical sequence of events that occur after the child who might have Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) first presents to the doctor with a musculoskeletal complaint; the reader is first taught the extensive differential diagnosis of arthritis using simple but extensive algorithms and detailed discussions of each condition; more than 200 conditions are discussed. This is followed by a discussion of all types of JIA, using a revised classification system created by the International League Against Arthritis. The introduction of the new classification system has created a need for a comprehensive guide to clarify and focus attention on childhood arthritis. Lastly, the book presents an extensive discussion of treatment of childhood arthritis using a logical but novel approach, namely, the recognition that childhood arthritis is treated differently depending on the stage of the illness, and must cover the entire spectrum of chronic illness from early, through established and finally to resistant forms of childhood arthritis. Through this textbook, the reader travels the same journey as the physician who first rules out all conditions that are not chronic childhood arthritis, and then decides which type of chronic arthritis the patient has, and lastly, implements an individualised treatment plan.

Josef Wiemeyer bietet in diesem essential einen UEberblick uber die Arten und Anwendungsbereiche von Serious Games im Gesundheitsbereich und behandelt Spielinhalte, Wirkungsmechanismen, Wirkungsnachweise und Anwendungssettings. Die vorgestellten Einsatzbeispiele in Pravention und Rehabilitation belegen eindrucksvoll die Starken von Serious Games - die kritische Analyse zeigt aber auch, dass Serious Games kein Allheilmittel sind, sondern eine interessante und attraktive Erganzung bisheriger Interventionsmethoden bieten.

MOHO: Ergotherapie aus ganzheitlicher Sicht

Das im deutschsprachigen Raum bereits bekannte und praktisch erprobte "Modell der menschlichen Betatigung" (Model of Human Occupation, MOHO) bietet Ihnen viele Denkanstosse und Anregungen fur eine zeitgemasse systemische Ausrichtung Ihrer ergotherapeutischen Arbeit.

* Was ist eigentlich "Betatigung"?

* Welche Bedeutung hat sie fur den Menschen im Alltagsverhalten?

* Wie entsteht Motivation?

* Welche Funktion haben automatisierte Routinehandlungen?

* Wie entwickelt man Handlungsfertigkeiten?

* Welchen Einfluss hat die Umwelt auf Betatigungsverhalten?

Zu diesen und weiteren Grundbegriffen finden Sie Definitionen und ausfuhrliche Erlauterungen, die Ihnen die MOHO-Grundlagen anschaulich und praktisch nachvollziehbar vor Augen fuhren. Anhand eines bundesweiten Projektes erfahren Sie zudem, wie Befundaufnahme und Dokumentation nach dem Modell in Deutschland praktisch umgesetzt werden.

Das Grundlagenbuch fur ErgotherapeutInnen zu einem bewahrten Praxismodell"

Melanie Neumann und Kathrin Heck prasentieren die vielfaltigen Moeglichkeiten, die die verhaltenstherapeutisch orientierte Methode der Introvision Praktikern aus den Bereichen Psychotherapie, Coaching und Beratung bietet. Das essential vermittelt anschaulich, wie die Introvision bei stress- und angstassoziierten Erkrankungen angewendet werden kann, und zeigt, dass es sich dabei um eine wirksame Therapiemethode handelt, die problemlos mit anderen psychotherapeutischen Verfahren kombiniert werden kann. Zahlreiche Fallbeispiele, Arbeitsbausteine und Anleitungen ermoeglichen eine einfache Umsetzung der Introvision in die Praxis.

Das Buch richtet sich an Personen, die bei der Arbeit haufig von Multitasking-Anforderungen betroffen sind (mit und ohne Belastungsstoerungen) sowie an Fuhrungskrafte, die fur diese Mitarbeiter/innen Personalverantwortung tragen. Multitasking als Metapher fur die vielen Informationen, die wir taglich zu verarbeiten haben, hat inzwischen einen festen Platz in unserem Alltagswortschatz. Dennoch ist Multitasking kein Schicksal. Die damit verbundenen Anforderungen koennen vielmehr aktiv bewaltigt werden. Voraussetzung dafur ist, man weiss wie. Ziel des Ratgebers ist es, die fur die moderne Arbeit notwendigen Kompetenzen zur Selbststeuerung sichtbar zu machen, zu erweitern und zu einem festen Bestandteil des Arbeitsalltags zu machen. Aus dem Inhalt Multitasking besser verstehen und bewaltigen - Organisations- und technische Hilfsmittel effektiv nutzen - Die Arbeit (noch) besser strukturieren - Die geistigen Fahigkeiten weiterentwickeln - Arbeitseinstellungen erkennen und andern - Das Wechselspiel von Beanspruchung und Erholung verstehen und nutzen - Verhaltensanderungen erfolgreich umsetzen.

I'm 4 years off 40 yet but after reading this I'm already looking forward to it! A simple, no nonsense approach to a healthier body and happier mind. Gemma Atkinson, author of The Ultimate Body Plan The perfect book for fans of Joe Wicks and Michael Mosley. Make your midlife your best life, with the only guide aimed at fitness in your 40s. Peak 40 is for anyone wanting to rediscover the best version of themselves coming into their middle years. Author and elite performance nutritionist Dr Marc Bubbs has a portfolio of professional and Olympic athletes - but he is also the dad of three girls, all under 7! Dr.. Bubbs is here with you, in the eye of the mid-life storm and he has created the ultimate book to help you through it. Create a bespoke program that works for YOU from diet, to sleep, type of training and mindset, this book has all the tools you need. Guiding us through the myriad of confusion lifestyle messages, you will learn: Increase flexibility and learn how to train with achy joints, knees, back or shoulders Whether a plant-based diet is right for your body type How to maintain bone health Whether to lift weights Who should do HIIT (and who shouldn't) The importance of glucose control in your diet Advice on dealing with anxiety and low mood Setting realistic expectations and goals For fans of Joe Wicks and Michael Mosley, Dr. Bubbs offers simple, evidence-based and time-efficient strategies to reignite your energy and passion. His realistic, grown-up and non-judgemental approach is to explain the effect some food groups and lack of exercise and sleep have on our body. The advice is easy to digest and can be tailored to your body and personality type. In his expert opinion, small changes such as not eating after 8pm for five out of seven days can have a big impact on weight loss and positive mood. Rather than eliminating certain food groups like fats and carbohydrates, he looks at turning the dial on them depending on individual needs. If life has become too sedentary, he provides ways to increase suppleness so that you can start to reintroduce movement into your life without causing pain. Start living your Peak 40 life today!

Das Essential gibt eine systematische UEbersicht zur Diagnostik und Therapie des Karpaltunnelsyndroms (KTS), des mit Abstand haufigsten Kompressionssyndroms eines peripheren Nervs. Fuhrendes Symptom ist das "Einschlafen" der Hande. Wenn die konservative Behandlung, vorzugsweise mit nachtlicher Ruhigstellung des Handgelenks auf einer Schiene, nicht zu anhaltender Beschwerdefreiheit fuhrt, ergibt sich die Indikation fur eine offene oder endoskopische Retinakulumspaltung. Die diagnostischen Techniken und die Behandlungsmoeglichkeiten werden kritisch und leitlinienkonform diskutiert und eingehend beschrieben. Auf moegliche Risiken und Komplikationen sowie das Vorgehen bei Schwangeren, bei Dialysepatienten u.a. sowie die Tendovaginosis stenosans als wichtigste Begleiterkrankung wird gesondert eingegangen.

Die "Programmierte Therapie" von Frisch, jetzt in der 4. Auflage erschienen, ist heute wie die "Programmierte Untersuchung" als Standardwerk anerkannt. Das Buch bietet Lernenden und Profis den modernen Kenntnisstand der Biomechanik der Gelenke und der therapeutisch relevanten physiologischen Steuerungsvorgange. Es informiert uber die Entstehung und effiziente Behandlung von Funktionsstoerungen und erlautert die erforderlichen therapeutischen Konsequenzen. Die Behandlungstechniken sind gut verstandlich und mit vielen Abbildungen illustriert beschrieben, und ihre Effektivitat wird anhand einer biomechanischen Krafte- und Bewegungsanalyse begrundet. Neu in der 4. Auflage ist ein ausfuhrliches Kapitel uber die Kraniosakrale Osteopathie und ihre Anwendungsmoeglichkeiten im Repertoire der Manuellen Therapie. Als Erganzung zur "Programmierten Untersuchung" fur AErzte und Physiotherapeuten geradezu unentbehrlich.

Aktuelle Problematik, neue Aspekte der Knieb{nderpathologie unter besondererBer}cksichtigung des vorderen Kreuzbandes mit Anatomie, Biomechanik, Klinik und Chirurgie und den neu- en arthroskopischen Rekonstruktionstechniken, denKomplika- tionen und den Aspekten der Dokumentation und Evaluation.

Grundprinzipien und Therapiestrategien in der neurologischen Rehabilitation erstmals im umfassenden Gesamtuberblick: -> am Informationsbedarf aller beteiligten Berufsgruppen orientiert, -> fur alle relevanten neurologischen Erkrankungen und Behinderungsmuster. Nachschlagewerk fur alle therapeutischen Berufsgruppen: Das Werk bietet allen Therapeuten Praxiswissen fur die eigenen Aufgaben und oeffnet den Zugang zu den angrenzenden Berufsfeldern. Praxisbezogen und theoretisch fundiert - Neurophysiologische und anatomische Grundlagen - Methodisch-diagnostische Werkzeuge zur Erfassung der Rehabilitationseinflusse - Prinzipien und Wirkungsmechanismen therapeutischer Massnahmen - Therapie-Strategien fur alle Stoerungsbilder aus dem Methodenrepertoire der verschiedenen Berufsgruppen - Therapierelevante Grundlagen in UEbersichten und Tabellen - Praktische Therapie-Anleitung mit Fallbeispielen - Praxishinweise, Fehlerquellen, Komplikationen - Indikationen- und Kontraindikationen-Katalog - Pharmakotherapie und Hilfsmittelversorgung Ein ubersichtliches Nachschlagewerk, das in der taglichen Praxis schnelle Orientierung ermoeglicht und als umfassendes Handbuch die qualifizierte Weiterbildung in der neurologischen Rehabilitation sichert.