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Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Rehabilitation

The Professional Practice of Rehabilitation Counseling (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Dr. Vilia M. Tarvydas, Dr. Michael T.... The Professional Practice of Rehabilitation Counseling (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Dr. Vilia M. Tarvydas, Dr. Michael T. Hartley
R2,885 R2,239 Discovery Miles 22 390 Save R646 (22%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Revised to reflect radical changes in the field and their impact on professional practice Now updated and substantially revised to reflect the CORE/CACREP merger and fundamental changes in the field, this comprehensive graduate-level second edition textbook articulates the complementary relationship between rehabilitation and mental health counseling and how it impacts professional practice. New information is introduced to address the increasing diversity of current and emerging job titles, duties, and settings, as well as to reframe existing content to better prepare rehabilitation counselors for navigating a continually shifting health care system. The second edition defines rehabilitation counseling as a specialty area of the broader counseling profession, and introduces psychiatric rehabilitation as a bridge to understanding the intersection of traditional rehabilitation and mental health counseling. It emphasizes recovery-based models and describes evidence-based research supporting the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions. Esteemed experts also address specific job functions related to assessment, credentialing, counseling, case management, advocacy, and career development. Four completely new chapters cover the fundamental concepts and models that underpin rehabilitation counseling, the evidence-based competencies that constitute rehabilitation counseling practice, and the specialized practices of forensic rehabilitation, and psychiatric rehabilitation. New and Key Features: Reflects the CORE/CACREP merger and its impact upon rehabilitation counseling Conceptualizes rehabilitation counseling and its complementary relationship to counseling Includes new chapters on fundamental elements of rehabilitation counseling practice and on specialized practice in forensic and psychiatric rehabilitation. Addresses changes to CRCC 2016 Code of Ethics Covers the infusion of technology into distance education and counseling Laces a global perspective throughout with an emphasis on the ICF model Reflects the reality of professional practice in the current job market Includes new activities to enhance learning Offers an Instructors Manual with test item bank, Power Point presentations, and learning activities on applying chapter content Provides a model syllabus for Introduction to Rehabilitation Counseling

Therapeutic Exercise Prescription (Hardcover): Kim Dunleavy, Amy Kubo Slowik Therapeutic Exercise Prescription (Hardcover)
Kim Dunleavy, Amy Kubo Slowik
R2,116 Discovery Miles 21 160 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Dunleavy and Slowik's Therapeutic Exercise Prescription delivers on everything you need from a core therapeutic exercise text. This all-new, full-color text combines evidence-based content, theoretical concepts, AND practical application to provide a robust understanding of therapeutic exercise. Using an approachable, easy-to-follow writing style, it introduces foundational concepts, discusses how to choose the right exercises, and guides you in developing goals for treatment. Coverage also includes the examination process and specific ways to choose, monitor, and evaluate the most effective exercise. Each exercise in the text is presented with progressions - a unique feature that's exclusive to this title - to give you an understanding of how the exercise(s) may change from the initial phase of exercise prescription to the functional recovery stage. In addition to its highly-digestible format, this text also boasts case studies, practical discussions, and engaging online videos to provide you with the most dynamic and effective learning experience. UNIQUE! Clinical reasoning approach to exercise selection, modification, instruction, and progression provides a framework to help you master all aspects of therapeutic exercise, from the initial exercise prescription to the functional recovery stage. Emphasis on patient safety and precautions includes the use of the ICF model, as well as coverage of tissue healing and biometrics. UNIQUE! Clinical case examples provide practical examples in a succinct compare and contrast format to help you build clinical reasoning skills and learn to apply theory to practice. Full case studies cover all the regions of the body as well as each of the mobility-, trauma-, and psychologically-informed concepts. Discussion questions and answers at the end of each case study and at the end each chapter help you assimilate and use your existing knowledge and help prepare you for the types of critical thinking you will be required to do in practice. UNIQUE! Integrated content builds from foundational concepts, with reinforcement throughout the book using illustrations and explanations of important concepts. UNIQUE! Discussion of broad categories, such as extremes of mobility impairments, types of trauma, and presence of psychological impairments, strengthen your understanding. UNIQUE! Detailed exercise depictions include teaching tips with instruction examples, common errors to correct, and methods to prevent or address compensations. UNIQUE! Workbook format features comprehensive coverage of exercise examples with alternatives and progressions.

The Infant Motor Profile (Paperback): Mijna Hadders-Algra, Kirsten R Heineman The Infant Motor Profile (Paperback)
Mijna Hadders-Algra, Kirsten R Heineman
R621 Discovery Miles 6 210 Ships in 2 - 4 working days

The Infant Motor Profile is a practical manual on a new, evidence-based method to assess infant motor behaviour. Not only looking at what milestones the infant has reached, but also paying attention to the quality of motor behaviour - how the infant moves - this text provides professionals involved in the care of infants at risk of developmental disorders with information on five domains of motor behaviour: variation, adaptability, symmetry, fluency, and performance. Backed up by extensive, up-to-date research, it includes percentile curves so that professionals can easily interpret the infants' scores. The profile created from the assessment informs about the infant's current condition and their risk of developmental disorders, as well as providing suggestions for early intervention, tailored to the strengths and limitations of the infant. Used over time, it can be an excellent instrument to monitor the infant's developmental progress. Illustrated with numerous figures and accompanied by a website hosting over 100 video clips, this text is an essential read for professionals in developmental paediatrics, including paediatric physiotherapists, occupational therapists, developmental paediatricians, neuropaediatricians, and paediatric physiatrists.

Biomedical Engineering and its Applications in Healthcare (Paperback, 1st ed. 2019): Sudip Paul Biomedical Engineering and its Applications in Healthcare (Paperback, 1st ed. 2019)
Sudip Paul
R4,728 Discovery Miles 47 280 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book illustrates the significance of biomedical engineering in modern healthcare systems. Biomedical engineering plays an important role in a range of areas, from diagnosis and analysis to treatment and recovery and has entered the public consciousness through the proliferation of implantable medical devices, such as pacemakers and artificial hips, as well as the more futuristic technologies such as stem cell engineering and 3-D printing of biological organs. Starting with an introduction to biomedical engineering, the book then discusses various tools and techniques for medical diagnostics and treatment and recent advances. It also provides comprehensive and integrated information on rehabilitation engineering, including the design of artificial body parts, and the underlying principles, and standards. It also presents a conceptual framework to clarify the relationship between ethical policies in medical practice and philosophical moral reasoning. Lastly, the book highlights a number of challenges associated with modern healthcare technologies.

Multicultural Perspectives in Working with Families - A Handbook for the Helping Professions (Paperback, 4th Revised edition):... Multicultural Perspectives in Working with Families - A Handbook for the Helping Professions (Paperback, 4th Revised edition)
Elaine P. Congress, Manny J. Gonzalez
R1,862 Discovery Miles 18 620 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Features a new intersectional approach to assessment and treatment and interweaves the perspectives of psychologists.Focusing on critical emerging issues in regard to multicultural families, the fourth edition of this popular book reflects fundamental issues surrounding assessment and treatment of families from diverse cultural backgrounds. The most effective treatment methods for working with culturally diverse families across the life cycle are covered in detail. Individual chapters focus on a variety of distinct ethnic groups including African American, Hispanics, Asian-American, Native American, and Arab American, as well as the needs of LGBTQ multicultural families and the role of spirituality. The text underlines the importance of an intersectional approach to working with families that, in addition to culture and ethnicity, also considers socioeconomic class, gender, age, religion, immigration status, and sexual orientation as important factors. Additionally, the text expands its direct-practice view with the addition of four new chapters written by psychologists, plus a new chapter on health issues in multicultural families and access to health services. The text is updated with the latest knowledge and research, along with new and revised case vignettes demonstrating culturally competent practice. New to the Fourth Edition: Provides a new intersectional approach to assessment and treatment Adds the perspectives of psychologists in four completely new chapters Includes a new chapter on DSM5 from a multicultural perspective, plus new chapters on health and access to health services Offers the most up-to-date knowledge and research Provides new and updated case vignettes Reflects changes in the family unit over the last quarter century and how it impacts treatment Addresses distinct sociopolitical issues affecting immigrants and undocumented families Key Features:Focuses on the most important emerging issues of multicultural families Covers multicultural mental health across the lifespan Encompasses the distinct perspectives of different ethnic and racial groups, and those of LGBTQ families Discusses domestic violence and substance abuse in regard to multicultural families Delineates the most effective treatment methods Examines the culturagram as a useful assessment and treatment planning modality Addresses ethical issues including the NASW code of ethics

Sports Coverage - The Handbook for the Sports Medicine Clinician (Paperback): Gerardo Miranda-Comas, Priya Patel, Joseph... Sports Coverage - The Handbook for the Sports Medicine Clinician (Paperback)
Gerardo Miranda-Comas, Priya Patel, Joseph Herrera, William Micheo
R1,751 Discovery Miles 17 510 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This essential handbook for sports medicine clinicians combines resources from various United States and International Olympic Committee sporting guidelines; national and international youth, scholastic, collegiate, and professional associations; and real-world experience to provide the most up to date and relevant information needed to fulfill coverage duties for sporting events. Easy to read, concise, and complete, this guide is a one-stop reference for sideline medical coverage of nearly fifty sports. Geared for live event coverage, chapters deliver quick hit specifics designed for in-the-moment use on the field.The book opens with a review of general coverage concepts applicable to most sports along with chapters dedicated to overriding medical concerns including emergency management, nutrition and hydration, adaptive sports considerations, and doping in sports, among other key topics. The core of the book focuses on coverage details for individual sports, organized by contact level and presented in a templated format for quick identification. Each sport-focused chapter describes its history, governing organizations, participants, rules and regulations, equipment, medical coverage logistics, medical emergencies, and common injuries. A dedicated "Medical Bag" for every sport outlines the necessary items providers should have at hand for managing emergencies and common injuries. This essential handbook belongs in every sports bag and will serve as a ready resource for clinicians and sideline personnel covering sporting events at any level. Key Features: Handy reference for on-field, sideline, or event sports coverage - with digital access for mobile use on most devices Current guidelines for almost 50 sports, including information specific to the disabled athlete when applicable Every chapter contains sport-specific information on emergencies and common injuries What's in your bag? Highlights medical bag essentials by sport, so you're always prepared Includes general chapters on clinician role, traveling with a team, pre-participation exams, medicolegal and ethical concerns, and approach to signature medical emergencies in sports

Shoulder Instability in the Athlete - Management and Surgical Techniques for Optimized Return to Play (Hardcover): Jonathan F.... Shoulder Instability in the Athlete - Management and Surgical Techniques for Optimized Return to Play (Hardcover)
Jonathan F. Dickens, Brett D. Owens
R5,128 Discovery Miles 51 280 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Shoulder Instability in the Athlete: Management and Surgical Techniques for Optimized Return to Play is a groundbreaking text that covers all aspects of care for athletes with shoulder instability - from on-the-field management and treatment to successful return to play. Edited by Drs. Jonathan F. Dickens and Brett D. Owens and featuring the expertise of internationally recognized surgeons who specialize in shoulder instability in high-level athletes, Shoulder Instability in the Athlete is a unique collaboration applicable across a variety of professional areas. This will be the premiere reference for physicians, surgeons, therapists, trainers, and students involved in the care of athletes. Each chapter of Shoulder Instability in the Athlete reviews cutting-edge clinical and surgical techniques, as well as outcomes and return to play criteria. In-depth analysis of appropriate literature and outcomes specific to the athlete population are also presented. Important sections within the text include: Principles for the team physician Anterior instability Posterior instability Special topics in instability By focusing specifically on the unique and challenging dilemma of caring for the athlete with shoulder instability, Shoulder Instability in the Athlete will be a valuable reference for all health professionals who manage athletes.

Breaking Down Barriers - Usability, Accessibility and Inclusive Design (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed.... Breaking Down Barriers - Usability, Accessibility and Inclusive Design (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018)
Pat Langdon, Jonathan Lazar, Ann Heylighen, Hua Dong
R6,317 Discovery Miles 63 170 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Cambridge Workshops on Universal Access and Assistive Technology (CWUAAT) is one of the few gatherings where people interested in inclusive design, across different fields, including designers, computer scientists, engineers, architects, ergonomists, ethnographers, policymakers and user communities, meet, discuss, and collaborate. CWUAAT has also become an international workshop, representing diverse cultures including Portugal, Germany, Trinidad and Tobago, Canada, Australia, China, Norway, USA, Belgium, UK, and many more. The workshop has five main themes based on barriers identified in the developing field of design for inclusion: I Breaking Down Barriers between Disciplines II Breaking Down Barriers between Users, Designers and Developers III Removing Barriers to Usability, Accessibility and Inclusive Design IV Breaking Down Barriers between People with Impairments and Those without V Breaking Down Barriers between Research and Policy-making In the context of developing demographic changes leading to greater numbers of older people and people living with impairments, the general field of inclusive design research strives to relate the capabilities of the population to the design of products, services, and spaces. CWUAAT has always had a successful multidisciplinary focus, but if genuine transdisciplinary fields are to evolve from this, the final barriers to integrated research must be identified and characterised. Only then will benefits be realised in an inclusive society. Barriers do not arise from impairments themselves, but instead, are erected by humans, who often have not considered a greater variation in sensory, cognitive and physical user capabilities. Barriers are not only technical or architectural, but they also exist between different communities of professionals. Our continual goal with the CWUAAT workshop series is to break down barriers in technical, physical, and architectural design, as well as barriers between different professional communities.

Massive Rotator Cuff Tears - Diagnosis and Management (Hardcover, 2015 ed.): Lawrence V. Gulotta, Edward V. Craig Massive Rotator Cuff Tears - Diagnosis and Management (Hardcover, 2015 ed.)
Lawrence V. Gulotta, Edward V. Craig
R4,718 R3,574 Discovery Miles 35 740 Save R1,144 (24%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Presenting a logical, comprehensive approach to the patient with a massive rotator cuff tear, this book begins with the pathoanatomy and diagnostic work-up for this common injury, including imaging. Both non-operative and operativetreatment options for massive tearsfollow, including arthroscopy, the use of biologics and patches, tendon transfers, and hemiarthroplasty and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. A practical treatment algorithm for clinicians treating patients with massive rotator cuff tears is also included. Each chapter opens with pearls and pitfalls covering the main key points for quick reference. The overarching theme of this book is that patients with similar imaging findings may demonstrate very different clinical presentations, and the final treatment recommendation should be made based on their complaints and expectations. As such, it will be an excellent resource for orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine and shoulder physicians, physiatrists, physical medicine and rehab specialists, and occupational therapists."

Hamstring and Quadriceps Injuries in Athletes - A Clinical Guide (Hardcover, 2014 ed.): Christopher C. Kaeding, James R.... Hamstring and Quadriceps Injuries in Athletes - A Clinical Guide (Hardcover, 2014 ed.)
Christopher C. Kaeding, James R. Borchers
R2,837 R2,017 Discovery Miles 20 170 Save R820 (29%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Injuries to the hamstring and quadriceps muscles can occur in both low- and high-impact sports and as such are among the more common injuries incurred by athletes. Reviewing the relevant physiology, epidemiology, mechanisms, clinical presentation and treatment of these conditions, Hamstring and Quadriceps Injuries in Athletes covers all sports-related injuries of the thigh musculature in one place. Topics covered include mid substance injuries, acute proximal tendon avulsions and harvesting of hamstrings, as well as strains, contusions and ruptures of the quadriceps, including the use of biologic enhancing agents in healing. Chapters on rehabilitation and injury prevention present techniques to maximize recovery and minimize long-term impairment, speeding up return to play. It will be an often-used and reliable guide for sports medicine practitioners, orthopedists, physical therapists, primary care physicians, team physicians and trainers who treat the injured athlete.

Fascial Fitness, Second Edition - Practical Exercises to Stay Flexible, Active and Pain Free in Just 20 Minutes a Week... Fascial Fitness, Second Edition - Practical Exercises to Stay Flexible, Active and Pain Free in Just 20 Minutes a Week (Paperback)
Robert Schleip, Johanna Bayer; Contributions by Bill Parisi, Johnathon Allen; Foreword by Klaus Eder
R727 R650 Discovery Miles 6 500 Save R77 (11%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Advanced Technologies for the Rehabilitation of Gait and Balance Disorders (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st... Advanced Technologies for the Rehabilitation of Gait and Balance Disorders (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018)
Giorgio Sandrini, Volker Homberg, Leopold Saltuari, Nicola Smania, Alessandra Pedrocchi
R5,160 Discovery Miles 51 600 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The book provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the state of the art in the field of gait and balance rehabilitation. It describes technologies and devices together with the requirements and factors to be considered during their application in clinical settings. The book covers physiological and pathophysiological basis of locomotion and posture control, describes integrated approaches for the treatment of neurological diseases and spinal cord injury, as well as important principles for designing appropriate clinical studies. It presents computer and robotic technologies currently used in rehabilitation, such as exoskeleton devices, functional electrical stimulation, virtual reality and many more, highlighting the main advantages and challenges both from the clinical and engineering perspective. Written in an easy-to-understand style, the book is intended for people with different background and expertise, including medical and engineering students, clinicians and physiotherapists, as well as technical developers of rehabilitation systems and their corresponding human-compute interfaces. It aims at fostering an increased awareness of available technologies for balance and gait rehabilitation, as well as a better communication and collaboration between their users and developers.

Does It Hurt When I Do This? - An Irreverent Guide to Understanding Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation (Hardcover): Mark... Does It Hurt When I Do This? - An Irreverent Guide to Understanding Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation (Hardcover)
Mark Salamon
R920 Discovery Miles 9 200 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Get moving on that injury with this humorous guide to rehabilitation from the comfort of your home! Does it Hurt When I Do This? is designed to educate readers on the workings of the human body, how to keep it healthy, and how to prevent and rehabilitate injuries. In a light, humorous style that has endeared him to thousands of patients, Mark Salamon presents this "owner's manual for the human body" in a logical order, starting with very basic concepts and progressing gradually to more complex ideas. His continual references back to the basics stem from his observations over twenty-five years of patients who were frustrated because their doctors or therapists had never explained them. With a better understanding of how the body's different parts work together to protect itself from injury and repair itself if one occurs, readers learn how to care for all the parts together so injuries become less frequent and easier to fix. Guiding readers through hows and whys of rehabilitating injuries to specific body parts, starting with the feet and working up, Salamon emphasizes that this knowledge is meant to enhance, not replace, the reader's relationship with their physical therapist and doctor. When poor insurance coverage or high co-pays limit the number of office visits, the knowledge gleaned from this work helps patients better understand how to enhance and stick with their home programs, and when to seek help when things are not improving as expected.

Emotion-Focused Therapy for Complex Trauma - An Integrative Approach (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Sandra C. Paivio,... Emotion-Focused Therapy for Complex Trauma - An Integrative Approach (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Sandra C. Paivio, Antonio Pascual-Leone
R2,033 R1,725 Discovery Miles 17 250 Save R308 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This fully updated second edition presents theory, research, and practice guidelines for short-term, evidence-based individual treatment for adults experiencing the effects of complex relational trauma.    Clients with complex trauma often suffer long-term challenges as a result of repeated exposure to violence and betrayals of trust, frequently in relationships with attachment figures in the form of child abuse and neglect. Emotion-focused therapy for trauma is well-suited to address these difficulties.

Handbook of Military Psychology - Clinical and Organizational Practice (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed.... Handbook of Military Psychology - Clinical and Organizational Practice (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017)
Stephen V. Bowles, Paul T. Bartone
R4,251 Discovery Miles 42 510 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This expert compendium surveys the current state of military psychology across the branches of service at the clinical, research, consulting, and organizational levels. Its practical focus examines psychological adjustment pre- and post-deployment, commonly-encountered conditions (e.g., substance abuse), and the promotion of well-being, sleep, mindfulness, and resilience training. Coverage pays particular attention to uses of psychology in selection and assessment of service personnel in specialized positions, and training concerns for clinicians and students choosing to work with the military community. Chapters also address topics of particular salience to a socially conscious military, including PTSD, sexual harassment and assault, women's and LGBT issues, suicide prevention, and professional ethics. Among the specific chapters topics covered: * Military deployment psychology: psychologists in the forward environment. * Stress and resilience in married military couples. * Assessment and selection of high-risk operational personnel: processes, procedures, and underlying theoretical constructs. * Understanding and addressing sexual harassment and sexual assault in the US military. * Virtual reality applications for the assessment and treatment of PTSD. * Plus international perspectives on military psychology from China, Australia, India, and more. Grounding its readers in up-to-date research and practice, Military Psychology will assist health psychologists, clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, and clinical social workers in understanding and providing treatment for military populations, veterans, and their families, as well as military psychologists in leadership and consulting positions.

Biomechatronics in Medical Rehabilitation - Biomodelling, Interface, and Control (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original... Biomechatronics in Medical Rehabilitation - Biomodelling, Interface, and Control (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017)
Shane (S.Q) Xie, Wei Meng
R4,102 Discovery Miles 41 020 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book focuses on the key technologies in developing biomechatronic systems for medical rehabilitation purposes. It includes a detailed analysis of biosignal processing, biomechanics modelling, neural and muscular interfaces, artificial actuators, robot-assisted training, clinical setup/implementation and rehabilitation robot control. Encompassing highly multidisciplinary themes in the engineering and medical fields, it presents researchers' insights into the emerging technologies and developments that are being utilized in biomechatronics for medical purposes. Presenting a detailed analysis of five key areas in rehabilitation robotics: (i) biosignal processing; (ii) biomechanics modelling; (iii) neural and muscular interfaces; (iv) artificial actuators and devices; and (v) the use of neurological and muscular interfaces in rehabilitation robots control, the book describes the design of biomechatronic systems, the methods and control systems used and the implementation and testing in order to show how they fulfil the needs of that specific area of rehabilitation. Providing a comprehensive overview of the background of biomechatronics and details of new advances in the field, it is especially useful for researchers, academics and graduates new to the field of biomechatronics engineering, and is also of interest to researchers and clinicians in the medical field who are not engineers.

Recent Advances in Technologies for Inclusive Well-Being - From Worn to Off-body Sensing, Virtual Worlds, and Games for Serious... Recent Advances in Technologies for Inclusive Well-Being - From Worn to Off-body Sensing, Virtual Worlds, and Games for Serious Applications (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017)
Anthony Lewis Brooks, Sheryl Brahnam, Bill Kapralos, Lakhmi C. Jain
R2,907 Discovery Miles 29 070 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book presents current innovative, alternative and creative approaches that challenge traditional mechanisms in and across disciplines and industries targeting societal impact. A common thread throughout the book is human-centered, uni and multi-modal strategies across the range of human technologies, including sensing and stimuli; virtual and augmented worlds; games for serious applications; accessibility; digital-ethics and more. Focusing on engaging, meaningful, and motivating activities that at the same time offer systemic information on human condition, performance and progress, the book is of interest to anyone seeking to gain insights into the field, be they students, teachers, practicing professionals, consultants, or family representatives. By offering a wider perspective, it addresses the need for a core text that evokes and provokes, engages and demands and stimulates and satisfies.

Reading Rehabilitation for Individuals with Low Vision - Research and Practice in the Czech Republic (Paperback, Softcover... Reading Rehabilitation for Individuals with Low Vision - Research and Practice in the Czech Republic (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016)
Kamila Ruzickova
R3,706 Discovery Miles 37 060 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book presents an emerging rehabilitation program for improving the reading abilities of individuals with low vision who undergo therapy for visual impairment. Its interdisciplinary framework for visual training through reading skills development aligns its goals with those of special education programs and features anatomical and psychological background chapters, diverse perspectives on rehabilitation, and empirical supporting data. Program details span theoretical bases, strategies and planning, pedagogical considerations, use of assistive technologies, and assessment of client progress and program efficacy. And by locating rehabilitation in the psychosocial experience of visual disability, the program can be used as a means of building confidence and motivation, contributing to improved quality of life. Included in the coverage: Visual impairment and its impact on development. Rehabilitation of individuals with visual impairment in the Czech Republic. Innovative vision rehabilitation system: theoretical postulates, meanings, and objectives. Reading as a main objective of vision rehabilitation. Verification of effectiveness of the reading performance experimental rehabilitation program. Reading Rehabilitation for Individuals with Low Vision is an essential resource for researchers, clinicians/practitioners, and graduate students in varied fields such as cognitive psychology, rehabilitation, literacy, special education, child and school psychology, visual therapy, and public health.

Wearable Robotics: Challenges and Trends - Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium on Wearable Robotics, WeRob2016,... Wearable Robotics: Challenges and Trends - Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium on Wearable Robotics, WeRob2016, October 18-21, 2016, Segovia, Spain (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017)
Jose Gonzalez-Vargas, Jaime Ibanez, Jose L. Contreras-Vidal, Herman van der Kooij, Jose Luis Pons
R4,398 Discovery Miles 43 980 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The book reports on advanced topics in the areas of wearable robotics research and practice. It focuses on new technologies, including neural interfaces, soft wearable robots, sensors and actuators technologies, and discusses important regulatory challenges, as well as clinical and ethical issues. Based on the 2nd International Symposium on Wearable Robotics, WeRob2016, held October 18-21, 2016, in Segovia, Spain, the book addresses a large audience of academics and professionals working in government, industry, and medical centers, and end-users alike. It provides them with specialized information and with a source of inspiration for new ideas and collaborations. It discusses exemplary case studies highlighting practical challenges related to the implementation of wearable robots in a number of fields. One of the focus is on clinical applications, which was encouraged by the colocation of WeRob2016 with the International Conference on Neurorehabilitation, INCR2016. Additional topics include space applications and assistive technologies in the industry. The book merges together the engineering, medical, ethical and political perspectives, thus offering a multidisciplinary, timely snapshot of the field of wearable technologies.

Umphred's Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant (Paperback): Rolando T. Lazaro, Darcy A Umphred Umphred's Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant (Paperback)
Rolando T. Lazaro, Darcy A Umphred
R2,336 Discovery Miles 23 360 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A comprehensive guide to neurological rehabilitation for physical therapist assistants (PTAs), Umphred's Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Third Edition presents contemporary, evidence-based principles and techniques for examination, intervention, and treatment for individuals with neurological conditions. Umphred's Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Third Edition addresses a wide variety of pediatric and adult neurological disorders, including spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Guillain-BarrE syndrome, and more. Drs. Lazaro and Umphred have updated this classic text to reflect current and emerging trends in physical therapy, including: The role of the physical therapist assistant in neurocritical care The PTA's role in management of clients with lifelong impairments and activity limitations Technology in neurorehabilitation Also included is a new chapter on functional neuroanatomy, which provides the foundational background for understanding the relationship of the structure and function of the nervous system. The text has been updated to reflect the American Physical Therapy Association's Guide to Physical Therapist Practice 3.0, the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning (WHO-ICF) enablement model, and the 2016 IV STEP Conference. The Third Edition also features helpful instructor and student resources, including an instructor's guide and an updated online video library with new videos on patient management. Umphred's Neurorehabilitation for the Physical Therapist Assistant, Third Edition is the definitive resource for any physical therapist assistant faculty, student, or clinician interested in the physical therapy management of individuals with neurological conditions.

Clinical Rehabilitation Experience Utilizing Serious Games - Rehabilitation Technology and a Technical Concept for Health Data... Clinical Rehabilitation Experience Utilizing Serious Games - Rehabilitation Technology and a Technical Concept for Health Data Collection (Paperback, 1st ed. 2018)
Michael Lawo, Peter Knackfuss
R1,498 Discovery Miles 14 980 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book emerged out of research done during the period between 2004 and 2016 on the topic of mobile and wearable computing. It did not solely focus on technical solutions and the search for a general approach but also on the question how people can live with this technology. Thus social and organizational aspects were also part of the research. The findings demonstrate the opportunities of serious games and reveal the need of clinical studies when targeting at solutions that are to become part of any kind of therapy. The result is a comprehensive presentation of research findings covering different important aspects in the domain of wearable and pervasive computing for a better life.

The Physiology of Exercise in Spinal Cord Injury (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016): J. Andrew Taylor The Physiology of Exercise in Spinal Cord Injury (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016)
J. Andrew Taylor
R6,364 Discovery Miles 63 640 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Every year, around the world, between 250,000 and 500,000 people suffer a spinal cord injury (SCI). Those with an SCI are two to five times more likely to die prematurely than people without a spinal cord injury, with worse survival rates in low- and middle-income countries. Dynamic aerobic requires integrated physiologic responses across the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, autonomic, pulmonary, thermoregulatory, and immunologic systems. Moreover, regular aerobic exercise beneficially impacts these same systems, reducing the risk for a range of diseases and maladies. This book will present comprehensive information on the unique physiologic effects of SCI and the potential role of exercise in treating and mitigating these effects. In addition, it will incorporate work from scientists across a number of disciplines and have contributors at multiple levels of investigation and across physiologic systems. Furthermore, SCI can be considered an accelerated form of aging due to the severely restricted physical inactivity imposed, usually at an early age. Therefore, the information presented may have a broader importance to the physiology of aging as it relates to inactivity. Lastly, the need for certain levels of regular aerobic exercise to engender adaptations beneficial to health is not altered by the burden of an SCI. Indeed, the amounts of exercise necessary may be even greater than the able-bodied due to 'passive' ambulation. This book will also address the potential health benefits for those with an SCI that can be realized if a sufficient exercise stimulus is provided.

Human-Robot Interaction Strategies for Walker-Assisted Locomotion (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016):... Human-Robot Interaction Strategies for Walker-Assisted Locomotion (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016)
Carlos A. Cifuentes, Anselmo Frizera
R2,826 Discovery Miles 28 260 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book presents the development of a new multimodal human-robot interface for testing and validating control strategies applied to robotic walkers for assisting human mobility and gait rehabilitation. The aim is to achieve a closer interaction between the robotic device and the individual, empowering the rehabilitation potential of such devices in clinical applications. A new multimodal human-robot interface for testing and validating control strategies applied to robotic walkers for assisting human mobility and gait rehabilitation is presented. Trends and opportunities for future advances in the field of assistive locomotion via the development of hybrid solutions based on the combination of smart walkers and biomechatronic exoskeletons are also discussed.

Integrative Pathways - Navigating Chronic Illness with a Mind-Body-Spirit Approach (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the... Integrative Pathways - Navigating Chronic Illness with a Mind-Body-Spirit Approach (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2018)
Angele McGrady, Donald Moss
R1,898 Discovery Miles 18 980 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This expansive text offers a comprehensive mind/body/spirit framework for relieving individual patients of the debilitating effects of long-term disease while reducing the public burden of chronic illness. It introduces the patient-centered Pathways Model, featuring a robust scientific base for psychotherapy, complementary and alternative modalities, and a religious/spiritual element, in progressive levels of treatment from self-help to professional help. Chapters spotlight component skills of the model, including treatment planning, patient rapport, and choosing therapies for optimal well-being. The authors advocate for interventions ranging from lifestyle change to mindfulness, and biofeedback to pastoral counseling. In addition, in-depth case studies detail memorable patient journeys from diagnosis and referral to assessment, engagement in treatment and outcome. Among the topics covered: * Mind, body, and spirit in chronic illness. * The need for an integrative model to support comprehensive health-supportive change. * Chronic disease from a functional medicine perspective. * Mechanisms by which religious engagement and religion-based variables affect health. * Complementary and integrative medicine for the Pathways Model. * PLUS: Pathways approaches to chronic pain, caregiver stress, diabetes, mood disorders, PTSD, brain injury, heart disease, cancer, and more. Emphasizing patient individuality and clinician creativity, Integrative Pathways models a compassionate approach to lessening persistent suffering for use by health psychologists, physicians, counselors, health coaches, and other practitioners involved in complementary and integrative medicine, pain medicine, and rehabilitation. "The Pathway Model addresses what clinical researchers in the field have been calling for, a research-based approach to health and wellness that clearly explains important concepts and provides an optimal foundation from which to approach health interventions." Patrick R. Steffen, PhD, BCB, Brigham Young University

Suicide Prevention After Neurodisability - An Evidence-Informed Approach (Paperback): Grahame K. Simpson, Lisa A Brenner Suicide Prevention After Neurodisability - An Evidence-Informed Approach (Paperback)
Grahame K. Simpson, Lisa A Brenner
R1,523 Discovery Miles 15 230 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Suicide risk after disabling neurological conditions is up to five times higher than for the general population; however, knowledge about the extent of the problem, associated risk factors, and effective evidence-informed suicide prevention approaches are limited and fragmented. Suicide Prevention after Neurodisability focuses on the challenges faced by eight different types of neurodisability, namely stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, epilepsy, Huntington's disease, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease. It pulls together the current knowledge about this risk, detailing a complex interplay between neuropathological, psychiatric, psychological, and psychosocial factors that in part account for this increased presence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Despite the challenges, suicide is often preventable. The best available evidence-informed approaches to suicide prevention in neurodisability are outlined, including clinical approaches to screening, suicide risk assessment, psychotherapeutic interventions, and psychosocial management. The reader-friendly approach will help make suicide prevention after neurodisability everyone's business.

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