Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological conditions, affecting up to seventy million people worldwide, with post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE) accounting for up to 20% of symptomatic cases. Despite this, there is a dearth of information about PTE available for clinicians. This book will guide readers through the neurobiology of PTE and the long-term consequences and rehabilitation needs of patients. Emerging topics such as concussive convulsions in sports are examined and a chapter dedicated to PTE in children ensures readers have the latest knowledge for treating this high-risk subpopulation. Managing PTE in medium and low-income countries where access to appropriate treatment, and even diagnostic equipment, is often poor, is covered in depth. This book is an up-to-date, comprehensive overview of PTE by active international authorities in the field of epilepsy and traumatic brain injury, with an emphasis on epidemiology, neurobiology, clinical problems as well as management issues.

This guide covers everything you need to know about breaking into the Physiotherapist, Physical Therapist career field. Guaranteed to answer all of your questions, this book is a must have for anyone eager to pursue this career. Physiotherapist, Physical Therapist Job Description, Qualifications, Salary, Training, Education Requirements, Positions, Disciplines, Resume, Career Outlook, and Much More The Must Have Guide for all prospective Physiotherapists, Physical Therapists. This book provides detailed information about the overview of the career field, how to enter the field and career paths, and what credentials and resumes will get you opportunities. The book is written in an easy to read and understandable style. In a straight forward fashion, Christopher Wright covers all aspects of the Physiotherapist, Physical Therapist career. The book is full of sound advice and answers to your questions guiding you in your successful pursuit of this career.

Torticollis affects thousands of people. This books aims to provide the information sought out by those people. Frederick Earlstein has written this medical education guide to provide an understanding of Torticollis with the goal of providing helpful information. Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment all covered. The book is written in an easy to read and understandable style. In a straight forward, no nonsense fashion, Frederick Earlstein covers all aspects of Torticollis. The book is full of informative content and answers to your questions.

Examination, clinical reasoning, therapeutic interventions, and the therapist-patient relationship all play an inseparable part in the physical therapy process. Physical Therapy and Assessment provides PT students with logical, step-by-step guidance on how to perform examinations, document findings, draw up individual treatment plans, and so help students gain a better understanding of this complex process. Key Features include: More than 350 high-quality color photos and illustrations that accompany detailed assessment descriptions Specific guidance on: structures and functions of the musculoskeletal system; joint measurement based on the neutral zero method; testing intra-articular mobility; cardiopulmonary functions; cardiac stress; and exertion assessment A chapter devoted to pain assessment and management, with access to free patient assessment forms on Thieme's MediaCenter All first-and second-year physical therapy students will find this book a valuable resource that enriches their learning experience and enables them to successfully examine and evaluate patients.

Most people think that suffering through each day with neck, back, and other joint pain is just a fact of life. But it doesn't have to be that way.

Author Jeff LaBianco, a doctor of physical therapy and certified strength and conditioning specialist, explains how simple tweaks in your posture can dramatically reduce pain caused by arthritis and other ailments. In this guidebook, you'll learn how to change your positioning to optimize your health; maintain good posture in the workplace; choose shoes that are comfortable; and design exercise protocols that promote good posture.

The suggested exercises are easy to do and can be incorporated into your daily routine. By focusing on postural awareness at all times-when you are sitting, standing, walking, lying, and lifting-you can reduce stress and pain and improve your health.

Discover key concepts in stretching, strengthening, and conditioning that can dramatically improve your quality of life. You can start Defying the Pains of Gravity.

We had such great success when we dropped the price of the handbook below $29.95 that we have kept it down to help people who need this information get it. We hope to hold the price of the book at $23.95 indefinitely. We also wish to thank everybody who bought the handbook as a present for somebody they know who is thinking about this life changing journey. If you want to know more about Hip or Knee Total Joint Replacement, this book is written by both a hip replacement patient and a knee replacement patient and they have both been through this extensive surgery twice. In addition, Dr. Ronald R. Hugate Jr. brings his wisdom and advice to this great book and asked two of his favorite, professional, medical colleagues from his team of medical experts to contribute as well (one is a preeminent pain management specialist and anesthesiologist, Dr. Gianni Checa; and the other is an expert physical therapist Ms. Inger Brueckner MSPT). You will learn about: Deciding on a hip replacement... Deciding on a knee replacement... What's going on in your arthritic joints... Choosing your surgeon... Preparing your home... Your options for anesthesia and pain management... How long you'll be in the hospital... How long it'ill take to recover... Physical therapy and why you need it... What your life will be like afterward... Written expressly for you as the patient, this is the newest-and best-resource we know of for you if you're contemplating hip or knee joint replacement surgery Whether you've already had total joint replacement of the hip or knee-or you are just now thinking about having a bad hip joint, or bad knee joint replaced, the "Handbook of Hip & Knee Joint Replacement: Through the Eyes of the Patient, Surgeon & Medical Team" is unsurpassed in it's breadth and scope and is now gaining wide recognition approaching a 1000 copies This definitive, patient's educational resource brings the subject to life for you using clear, understandable language written to guide you in learning everything you need to know about the journey to a new you. Why? Because it's written from multiple perspectives of all the people involved. These writers and collaborators include the following: Dr. Francine Campone - who's had both hips replaced; Robert D. Holland - who's had two knee replacements; Dr. Ronald R. Hugate Jr. - a renowned orthopedic surgeon who also specializes in bone oncology and limb preservation, is a veteran combat-surgeon in the U.S. Army Reserves and has taken care of our troops in both Afghanistan and Iraq; Dr. Gianni Checa - who often works with Dr. Hugate, and is a renowned anesthesiologist and pain management specialist; and finally, Inger Brueckner, MSPT - who also works with Dr. Hugate, and is an excellent, senior physical therapist (who also teaches and lectures on PT). Topics covered include: when you 'need' a joint replacement, the anatomy of the knee and hip, the effects of aging on your joints, how to select a surgeon, introduction to the members of the medical team, how to prepare your home for a safe recovery, options available in anesthesia, the hospital stay, physical therapy after joint replacement, potential risks of surgery, and insurance issues... among many others. This handbook is unique in that you gain perspective from both patients and medical professionals. You are not 'lectured to' with technical medical jargon, but rather a part of the conversation. There are simply no other medical handbooks like it. You won't be disappointed with this easily understood and informative look at the journey through joint replacement If you love the handbook, please give us a great review and thanks for taking this journey with us.

- Are you a physical therapist / physiotherapist? - Do you have to treat foreign patients? - Do you have problems to treat them because they don't speak English? The Little Physio will solve those problems - Little Physio is a translator for physical therapists. - It was created by a physical therapist for physical therapists - It makes it possible for physical therapists to treat patients who don't speak English. - It contains all the sentences you need for your diagnosis and treatment. - These hundreds of sentences are translated into the foreign language. - The sentences are clearly divided into 14 chapters such as massage, reception, manual therapy, lymphatic drainage and so on... - And that makes it very easy and fast to find the sentence you need. - In addition to the book, you have the opportunity to get the Little Physio Apps for mobile phones and tabs, iphone and ipad. - The Apps are available on the Apple Appstore and on the Googleplaystore. - The Little Physio Apps are the audio version of the books. - It is as easy as clicking on the needed sentence and your mobile or tab "speaks" it out in the foreign language. - You can see a demo on: littlephysio.com or on youtube. Now it is easy to be a multilingual physical therapist

- Are you a physical therapist / physiotherapist? - Do you have to treat foreign patients? - Do you have problems to treat them because they don't speak English? The Little Physio will solve those problems - Little Physio is a translator for physical therapists. - It was created by a physical therapist for physical therapists - It makes it possible for physical therapists to treat patients who don't speak English. - It contains all the sentences you need for your diagnosis and treatment. - These hundreds of sentences are translated into the foreign language. - The sentences are clearly divided into 14 chapters such as massage, reception, manual therapy, lymphatic drainage and so on... - And that makes it very easy and fast to find the sentence you need. - In addition to the book, you have the opportunity to get the Little Physio Apps for mobile phones and tabs, iphone and ipad. - The Apps are available on the Apple Appstore and on the Googleplaystore. - The Little Physio Apps are the audio version of the books. - It is as easy as clicking on the needed sentence and your mobile or tab "speaks" it out in the foreign language. - You can see a demo on: littlephysio.com or on youtube. Now it is easy to be a multilingual physical therapist

- Are you a physical therapist / physiotherapist? - Do you have to treat foreign patients? - Do you have problems to treat them because they don't speak English? The Little Physio will solve those problems - Little Physio is a translator for physical therapists. - It was created by a physical therapist for physical therapists - It makes it possible for physical therapists to treat patients who don't speak English. - It contains all the sentences you need for your diagnosis and treatment. - These hundreds of sentences are translated into the foreign language. - The sentences are clearly divided into 14 chapters such as massage, reception, manual therapy, lymphatic drainage and so on... - And that makes it very easy and fast to find the sentence you need. - In addition to the book, you have the opportunity to get the Little Physio Apps for mobile phones and tabs, iphone and ipad. - The Apps are available on the Apple Appstore and on the Googleplaystore. - The Little Physio Apps are the audio version of the books. - It is as easy as clicking on the needed sentence and your mobile or tab "speaks" it out in the foreign language. - You can see a demo on: littlephysio.com or on youtube. Now it is easy to be a multilingual physical therapist

- Are you a physical therapist / physiotherapist? - Do you have to treat foreign patients? - Do you have problems to treat them because they don't speak English? The Little Physio will solve those problems - Little Physio is a translator for physical therapists. - It was created by a physical therapist for physical therapists - It makes it possible for physical therapists to treat patients who don't speak English. - It contains all the sentences you need for your diagnosis and treatment. - These hundreds of sentences are translated into the foreign language. - The sentences are clearly divided into 14 chapters such as massage, reception, manual therapy, lymphatic drainage and so on... - And that makes it very easy and fast to find the sentence you need. - In addition to the book, you have the opportunity to get the Little Physio Apps for mobile phones and tabs, iphone and ipad. - The Apps are available on the Apple Appstore and on the Googleplaystore. - The Little Physio Apps are the audio version of the books. - It is as easy as clicking on the needed sentence and your mobile or tab "speaks" it out in the foreign language. - You can see a demo on: littlephysio.com or on youtube. Now it is easy to be a multilingual physical therapist