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.

The Bare Minimum: Donatelli Shoulder Method is an evidence based book that describes the assessment and treatment techniques of Dr. Robert Donatelli and Donn Dimond. It includes mobility testing, strength tests, and special tests along with mobilization techniques and exercises for treating shoulder pathophysiology. This new 2nd edition includes 10 new exercises, treatment techniques and their corresponding page numbers for certain impairments, and new mobility testing positions. While it has been created as a companion guide to Dr. Donatelli's course: Donatelli's Pathophysiology and Mechanics of the Shoulder with Lab, most will find it useful as an adjunct to their current practice model.

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Now in its fourth edition, Physiotherapy in Respiratory and Cardiac Care is an essential resource on the rationale and practicalities of physiotherapy for people with respiratory and cardiac disorders. Providing a clear, problem-solving approach, the book relates the physiology of the cardiorespiratory system to practice. Cardiac and paediatric physiotherapy have been expanded for the new edition, which is research-based throughout. The pathophysiology of respiratory and cardiac disorders is first examined, then linked to accurate patient assessment. The main part of the book then applies a logical approach to physiotherapy management, with adaptations for different groups of people. The text has been thoroughly updated. The analytic approach encourages students and practitioners to critically appraise the research base, use logical reasoning, and then evaluate and reflect on their practice.

Specifically designed to address the expanding role of physical therapists in primary care, the second edition of Primary Care for the Physical Therapist: Examination and Triage provides the information you need to become an effective primary care provider. Acquire the communication and differential diagnosis skills, technical expertise, and clinical decision-making ability to meet the challenges of a changing profession with this unparalleled resource. Emphasizes communication skills vital for establishing rapport and gathering data. Patient interview guides identify what data to collect and how to use it. Overview of the physical examination lays the foundation for different diagnosis and recognition of conditions. A section on Special Populations equips the PT to handle common problems encountered in primary care. Unique approach details pharmacology and diagnostic procedures from a PT perspective for clinically relevant guidance. New information enhances your understanding of the foundations of practice and how to screen and examine the healthy population. Content is reorganized and updated to reflect the current state of PT practice. Companion Evolve resources website enables you to independently review techniques from the text. Top 10 Medical Conditions to Screen For chapter details conditions that have major significance in incidence, mortality, and morbidity all in one place. Separate chapters on upper and lower quarter screening and a new chapter on symptom investigation by symptom help you screen medical conditions more effectively.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.SHARPEN YOUR CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS AND PREPARE FOR REAL-WORLD PRACTICE WITH CLINICAL CASESNew in the authoritative Case Files series, Physical Therapy Case Files: Orthopaedics gives you case studies that illustrate critical concepts you need to build and enhance your skills in orthopaedic physical therapy. Each case includes a discussion of the health condition, examination, evaluation, diagnosis, plan of careand interventions, evidence-based practice recommendations, and references. NPTE-style review questions accompanying each case reinforce your learning. With Physical Therapy Case Files: Orthopaedics, everything you need to succeed in the clinic and on the NPTE is right here in your hands. 34 orthopaedic cases with National Physical Therapy Examination-style review questions help you learn best practices in the context of patient care Enhance your practice with evidence-based cases written by leading clinicians, researchers, and academics Includes evidence-based ratings for treatment plans Perfect for coursework use and NPTE preparation

This Book Offers The First Comprehensive Look At Cprs As They Relate To PT Practice. It'S Format Is Arranged So That The Pertinent Information Is Readily Available To Influence Clinical Decision Making While Also Providing Sufficient Depth. CPR Development Level Is Provided, A Quality Assessment Score Is Listed As Well As A Clinical Bottom Line Paragraph To Provide The Reader With A Summative Statement. The Predictor Variables Are Well Described And Include Multiple Color Pictures For Clarity Of Explanation And Ease Of Reproduction. To Further Assist The Reader In Their Utilization Of Clinical Prediction Rules The Authors Have Provided A Decision Making Algorithm As Well As Multiple Case Studies Demonstrating The Inclusion Of Such Rules Into An Evidence-Based Clinical Scenario. Cprs Are Becoming More Frequent In The PT Literature And This Book Provides Students And Clinicians With A Strong Working Knowledge Of The Rules Most Pertinent To PT Practice.

Physical Activity And Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Helps Students Understand The Epidemiology Behind The Assertion That Physical Activity Is Associated With Better Health And Quality Of Life. This Text Addresses The Principles Governing Physical Activity, The Methods For Measuring Exertion, The Cardiovascular And Metabolic Responses To Physical Activity, And Cardiovascular Disease And Risk Factors.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Everything the physical therapists needs to know about the documentation process in one clear, concise, easy-to-follow text Effective Documentation for Physical Therapy Professionals is your best choice for gaining a solid understanding of the entire physical therapy documentation process. There is no faster or easier way to learn the when, what, and how of physical therapy documentation than this trusted guide. The second edition has been updated to include the most recent professional guidelines, codes, and methodologies and covers timely subjects such as Medicare, electronic record keeping, legal issues, pediatric documentation, utilization review and management, and much more. With Effective Documentation for Physical Therapy Professionals, you will learn how to incorporate all of the general principles of documentation and health information management in order to effectively maintain and organize records, record appropriate information, and receive proper reimbursement based on the documentation content. Master All Aspects of PT Documentation With: APTA Standards and Guidelines,Medicare,Home Health,Electronic Record Keeping,ICF Model and Application,Pediatrics,Legal Issues,Utilization Review & Management,SNF: RUGS and MDS,Sample Documentation Content,Initial Examination and Evaluation Criteria,Continuum of Care Content and Goal Writing Exercises,Documentation Aspects of Supervising PTAs,Abbreviations,Reimbursement,ICD9 and CPT Codes and Application,Chapter Review Questions,Content Principles.

Geriatric Physical Therapy offers a comprehensive presentation of geriatric physical therapy science and practice. Thoroughly revised and updated, editors Andrew Guccione, Rita Wong, and Dale Avers and their contributors provide current information on aging-related changes in function, the impact of these changes on patient examination and evaluation, and intervention approaches that maximize optimal aging. Chapters emphasize evidence-based content that clinicians can use throughout the patient management process. Six new chapters include: Exercise Prescription, Older Adults and Their Families, Impaired Joint Mobility, Impaired Motor Control, Home-based Service Delivery, and Hospice and End of Life. Clinically accurate and relevant while at the same time exploring theory and rationale for evidence-based practice, it's perfect for students and practicing clinicians. It's also an excellent study aid for the Geriatric Physical Therapy Specialization exam. Comprehensive coverage provides all the foundational knowledge needed for effective management of geriatric disorders. Content is written and reviewed by leading experts in the field to ensure information is authoritative, comprehensive, current, and clinically accurate. A highly readable writing style and consistent organization make it easy to understand difficult concepts. Tables and boxes organize and summarize important information and highlight key points for quick reference. A well-referenced and scientific approach provides the depth to understand processes and procedures. Theory mixed with real case examples show how concepts apply to practice and help you enhance clinical decision-making skills. Standard APTA terminology familiarizes you with terms used in practice. A new chapter, Exercise Prescription, highlights evidence-based exercise prescription and the role of physical activity and exercise on the aging process. A new chapter, Older Adults and Their Families, helps physical therapists understand the role spouses/partners and adult children can play in rehabilitation, from providing emotional support to assisting with exercise programs and other daily living activities. New chapters on Impaired Joint Mobility, Impaired Motor Control, Home-based Service Delivery, and Hospice and End of Life expand coverage of established and emerging topics in physical therapy. Incorporates two conceptual models: the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 2nd Edition, and the International Classification of Function, Disability, and Health (ICF) of the World Health Organization (WHO) with an emphasis on enabling function and enhancing participation rather than concentrating on dysfunction and disability A companion Evolve website includes all references linked to MEDLINE as well as helpful links to other relevant websites.

Whether you are a newly diagnosed patient or a loved one of someone with Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), this book offers essential information and comfort. 100 Questions & Answers About Restless Legs Syndrome provides authoritative, practical answers to the most common questions asked by patients. This easy-to-read book is a complete guide to understanding symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, post-treatment quality of life, and much more. Including actual commentary from patients, 100 Questions & Answers About Restless Legs Syndrome is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil caused by this condition.

More than half of therapists have not set up in business, or are no longer trading, three years after they qualify. Are you too scared, or lacking in skills and support, to venture out alone? By following the step-by-step processes in this book and setting up your business, complete with business plan, you will massively boost your chances of meeting your business goals. Do the market research, and you won't waste time or money getting it wrong. Discover the secrets of how other therapists have been successful in their businesses, as you are led by the hand through the intricacies of setting up a therapy business. Explore what you really should know and do, before you make the first step. Boost your chances of a successful launch and ongoing business.

Motor Control is the only text to bridge the gap between current motor control research and its applications to clinical practice. The text prepares therapists to examine and treat patients with problems related to balance, mobility, and upper extremity function, based on the best available evidence supporting clinical practice. This edition provides the latest research findings and their clinical applications in postural control, mobility, and upper extremity function. Drawings, charts, tables, and photographs are also included to clarify postural control and functional mobility, and laboratory activities, and case studies are provided to reinforce key concepts. Videos on the back of book DVD examine motor control deficits, including deficits in postural control, mobility, and upper extremity function in different types of neurologic pathology (stroke, cerebellar pathology, cerebral palsy, and Parkinson's disease) as well as in balance impaired elders. These videos can be viewed in their entirety or in the following segments: impairments, postural control, mobility, and upper extremity control. This video enhances the clinical coverage found in the textbook.

Over the last few years a connection between not being able to participate in leisure activities and cognitive decline and the risk of dementia has been found. Quality of life is affected if the most important leisure activities are lost. This book describes how participation in leisure activites are affected by a cronic disease. It identifies the risk group for losing leisure activities and the activities most often lost. The analysis should help shed some light on how to help persond with a newly diagnosed cronic disease to keep their leisure activites.

Caregiver's Guide is the first book to provide detailed instructions for caregivers on all aspects of lymphedema (or lymphoedema) home care including physical care (skin care, simple lymph drainage, compression, exercise, etc.), communications skills and emotional support, and activities of daily living. Caregivers will also learn ways to protect themselves from injury and burnout. Caregiver's Guide outlines a systematic approach to determining the patient's care needs, arranging care, and coordinating multiple caregivers. Trained lymphedema caregivers are in short supply now and we face a 'care gap' in the near future as the number of people needing care increases while the pool of potential family caregivers shrinks. This book is an important first step in the process of providing trained caregivers. This book will help: * People with lymphedema and their families and friends understand what care is required, locate caregivers and other resources, and navigate the reimbursement maze. This book also covers coordinating multiple caregivers, preparing the home for care, and many other practical topics. * Caregivers understand lymphedema, their role in lymphedema care, specific skills for providing physical care and emotional support, and how to manage equipment and supplies for home care. They will also learn ways to protect themselves from physical injury and emotional burnout as caregivers. * Lymphedema therapists work more effectively with their patients and the patient's caregivers. * Home care planners and administrators understand lymphedema and the special requirements of lymphedema home care. About the authors: * Mary Kathleen Kearse, PT, CLT-LANA, has worked full time withlymphedema patients for nine years and practiced physical therapy for 24 years. * Elizabeth McMahon, PhD is a clinical psychologist and co-author of Living Well with Lymphedema, author of Overcoming the Emotional Challenges of Lymphedema, and co-editor of Voices of Lymphedema. * Ann Ehrlich, MA is a professional medical writer, co-author of Living Well with Lymphedema, and co-editor of Voices of Lymphedema.

Fixing You: Neck Pain & Headaches is an easy-to-use self-help guidebook to fixing just about every type of neck pain. This is because, no matter what the diagnosis, painful issues of the neck have the same root causes; that of poor neck function and poor shoulder function. These root problems can be easily corrected through the exercises found in this book. Visit www.FixingYou.net for more information. Rick Olderman MSPT, CPT and Pilates instructor is a physical therapist with over a decade of experience working with difficult chronic and acute injuries. Rick's typical clients are those who have been to a variety of specialists and health care practitioners with little or no change in their pain. Often these clients feel significant if not complete relief in 1-3 sessions after using the Fixing You approach. How does Rick do this? Through assessing and correcting improper biomechanics at the root of all neck pain. Rick reveals his secrets in Fixing You: Neck Pain & Headaches to guide you in assessing your injuries through simple tests and then give you specific exercises correcting the biomechanics leading to your pain. Readers will also have FREE access to video clips of all assessments and exercises found in Fixing You: Neck Pain & Headaches. This ensures that you are both assessing and correcting your injuries properly. No other book has ever done so much to help you beat your pain.

Introduction To Physical Therapy For Physical Therapist Assistants Provides A Basic Overview Of The Physical Therapy Profession And Of Pts And Ptas As Members Of The Rehabilitation Team. It Includes Physical Therapy Ethical And Legal Concepts, Cultural Competence And Cultural Diversity, Domestic Violence Issues, Laws Affecting Physical Therapy Practice, Communication, Documentation And Medical Records, Teaching, Learning, And Medical Terminology, Elements Of Patient Care, And Major Physical Therapy Clinical Practices. This Text Is An Ideal Resource For Anyone Contemplating A Career In Physical Therapy Or Already Working In The Field.

Clinical practice operates in increasingly more complex, diverse and uncertain environments. Patients are better informed, technology is advancing and health care practice is constantly changing. In the business of clinical reality clinicians normally do not question their professional practice because they take it for granted and have been socialised into accepting current professional practices. Franziska Trede argues that professional practice is enhanced through critical transformative dialogues (CTDs). CTD are based on critical social science philosophy with an emphasis on scepticism and critique of current knowledge and practices, critical self-reflection, and developing professional practice through critical dialogues. There are three key processes of CTD: Knowing self, engaging with others, and emancipating practice from unreflected, taken-for-granted assumptions. Findings from her research include five relevant dimensions of critical social science for health care practice, five different modes of engaging with CTD, and twelve propositions for a critical practice model. This book is of great interest to clinicians, clinical educators and lecturers in health care.

Essentials of Medical Physiology is a comprehensive, accessible text that covers the basic principles of Medical Physiology.

It is completely up-to-date and includes information on the latest findings in Physiology. The text has been beautifully designed and illustrated, and chapters present information in an easy-to-follow and logical style.

Essentials of Medical Physiology is suitable for Medical and Dental students, as well as students in the allied health subjects, such as Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacolgy, and Speech and Hearing.

PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) is an approach to therapeutic exercise which therapists all over the world have found effective for treating patients with a wide range of diagnoses. The approach presented in this richly illustrated guide is based on the concepts set out by Dr. Herman Kabat and taught by Margaret Knott. The fully revised third edition demonstrates how the principles of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) and aspects of motor learning and motor control (from "hands-on" to "hands-off" management) are applied in modern PNF evaluation and treatment. The section on Activities of Daily Living has been expanded with new photos and more in-depth text instructions. A new fresh design and layout highlight the clearly structured way in which philosophy, basic procedures and treatment patterns of PNF are presented. Thus, this textbook provides a systematic and easily accessible guide to learning and understanding PNF as a practical tool and using it to full effect in patient treatment.