The Foot and Ankle in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Comprehensive Guide

Comprehensive and accessible, this unique book emphasizes a practical and evidence-based approach to the foot and ankle in rheumatoid arthritis. Information is concise, up to date, and well illustrated. The team of authors consists of rheumatologists and podiatrists based at the highly respected Foot and Ankle Studies in Rheumatology (FASTER) programme, with contributors including both surgeons and orthotists.

• Unique ― no other text of this nature has been written for podiatrists and rheumatologists.
• Comprehensive ― all major aspects of the disease in relation to the foot and ankle are covered.
• Practical and evidence-based approach.
• Up-to-date text incorporates the latest findings from experts in the field.

The Pelvic Girdle: An integration of clinical expertise and research

The Pelvic Girdle continues to provide the busy clinician with the latest evidence and clinical tools/knowledge to immediately impact and enhance daily practice for the management of lumbopelvic-hip pain and disability. This fourth edition has changed fundamentally in presentation and content to provide the clinician with the evidence and clinical tools for effective practice. 

The new model presented in this edition - The Integrated Systems Model and the Clinical Puzzle - co-developed by Diane Lee & Linda-Joy Lee, facilitates effective clinical reasoning, hypothesis development and prescriptive treatment. It is highly unlikely that there will ever be enough research evidence to me the needs of a clinician who is faced with patients presenting with a wide and variable range of single and multiple impairments every day. 

Clinical expertise (knowing how to do the right thing at the right time) comes from disciplined, reflective practice and it is hoped that this text will help more clinicians become expert in this field.

• Presents an evidence-based approach to the examination, diagnosis and treatment of the lumbopelvic region
• Easy to read and clinican friendly
• Demonstrates how clinicians can translate knowledge derived from scientific research into clinical practice and also use knowledge gained from clinical practice to evaluate the relevance of the scientific research
• Highly illustrated descriptions of tests and techniques for practice
• The author team - Diane Lee, Linda-Joy Lee and Andry Vleeming - all have international reputations as clinicians and researchers

Taping Techniques: Principles and Practice

The new edition of this highly successful, practical handbook offers an abundance of new techniques and updated literature including a new chapter that explains the theory and principles behind unloading painful structures and stabilization techniques, an updated chapter on podiatry and its current trends, and descriptions of many new, simple, and effective international techniques that may be modified to suit the situation. Some "quickies" or "many uses" for one strip of tape are included in this new edition as well.

Pocketbook of Taping Techniques

Functional taping is now recognised as a skill which is essential for those involved in the treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries and many other conditions such as muscle imbalances, unstable joints and neural control. 

This exceptional new Pocketbook of Taping Techniques is the replacement for the highly successful text which was also edited by Rose Macdonald. It incorporates all the basic techniques vital to the practice of good taping but also includes chapters on new evidence-based procedures written by experts from around the world. 

To aid in the development of these techniques, this pocketbook demonstrates many new methods which may be used as indicated or modified to suit the clinical situation.

Stretching to Stay Young: Simple Workouts to Keep You Flexible, Energized, and Pain Free

Stretching is a gentle, simple activity that anyone can do. Doctors often “prescribe” stretching to patients to alleviate ongoing aches and pains, as well as improve range of motion and flexibility. Those who enjoy an active lifestyle find that regular stretching improves athletic performance and decreases the risk of injury.

Jessica Matthews knows how important stretching is. Her work as a seasoned yoga instructor, exercise physiologist, and graduate-level health educator has impacted thousands of lives, and has made her a leading and trusted expert in the health and fitness industry. In Stretching to Stay Young,Jessica meets you at your current level of stretching ability and guides you step-by-step through each stretch, arming you with the confidence you need to progress into deeper levels of stretching for enhanced flexibility and strength over time.

Stretching to Stay Young is your all-in-one guide to creating a stretching regimen that is tailor fit to your specific needs. In these pages you’ll find:

• Detailed illustrations that provide visual aids for the correct positioning of your body
• Easy-to-understand explanations of the cutting edge research behind each stretch and how it works
• “Change it up” tips for modification that allow you to increase or decrease intensity level while stretching
• The most current, up-to-date information on the basic how-to’s of proper stretching
• Beginning to end guidance―from preparation to self-customization, Stretching to Stay Young delivers stretching options that consider your current issues and the lifestyle you want to lead

Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination: An evidence-based guide for clinicians

Special Tests in Musculoskeletal Examination is a handy one-stop guide with over 150 peripheral tests. The clinical context and evidence base is thoroughly explored and the addition of clinical tips and expert opinion will enable the clinician to select the most appropriate tests and interpret the results meaningfully.

• Step-by-step description for each test 
• Clear photographic illustrations
• 'At a glance' presentation of the background evidence
• Detailed clinical context
• Comprehensive referencing of orthopaedic special tests
• Clinical tips

Treatment of Cerebral Palsy and Motor Delay, 5th Edition

Treatment of Cerebral Palsy and Motor Delay is first and foremost a practical book, a distillation of Sophie Levitt’s considerable experience in treating those affected by cerebral palsy. This fifth edition outlines therapeutic approaches and suggests treatment and management options, providing a wealth of practical information, supported by clear diagrams and photographs, on assessment, management and treatment.  

The book emphasises an eclectic, holistic approach, and integrates current ideas on motor control and motor learning in a further development of Levitt’s Collaborative Learning Approach.  This new edition provides greater commentary on evidence-based practice, as well as practical, updated information on the use of botulinum toxin, orthopaedic surgery and the therapist's role following these procedures.

The book is aimed primarily at practitioners and students concerned with the developmental abilities and difficulties of children, particularly physiotherapists and occupational therapists working in paediatrics. Doctors and other healthcare professionals will also find useful insights in the book. Parents, families and also teachers of people with cerebral palsy can learn more about therapy by consulting the book together with their therapist.

• Written by an international authority in the field
• Extensively revised, updated and well referenced
• Emphasises an eclectic, functional and holistic approach
• Highly illustrated
• Promotes positive relationships between therapists, people with cerebral palsy and their families

The Sports Injuries Handbook

A practical handbook on diagnosis and management of common sports injuries. Written for GPs, physiotherapists and sports therapists to tailor diagnosis and suggested therapy, as well as for coaches and athletes, and for keen amateur sports people who want to know what to do if they injure themselves. 

A clear and easy to follow design with one injury explored per page. Includes the most common lower and upper extremity injuries occurring in team sports such as football/rugby/cricket, and some non-team sports injuries (tennis, running, swimming, skiing). 

Many people with a sports injury end up giving up exercising or cause further damage because their injury isn't treated properly - either treated as 'non-urgent' because it was caused by sporting activity, or treatment is delayed because of long waiting times, or GPs/physios are unsure of the diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries. GPs usually immediately refer sports injuries to consultants, with a long waiting list for consultation/scan. 

This means patients suffer for longer, give up exercising and often cause more damage by not following an exercise programme in the meantime. This book will offer diagnosis and how to treat/investigate and refer. Training advice during convalescence will also be given.

Relieving Pelvic Pain During and After Pregnancy: How Women Can Heal Chronic Pelvic Instability

Pregnancy weakens the ligaments that keep the pelvic bones together. If those weakened ligaments become overloaded or injured, it results in pelvic instability — pain around the joints that can be brief or last for years after the birth. In 1996, Cecile Röst, who suffered from this condition herself, devised a treatment program that is simple, home based, and proven to work. Her book, with over 100 illustrations and detailed testimonials, is divided into two parts. 

The first part shows simple exercises for symmetry and stabilization, and the proper way to lie, sit, and get out of a car in order to prevent pelvic instability during pregnancy. Patients can practice these exercises and positions with or without a care provider’s help. 

Part two, aimed at care providers, shows the results of a survey carried out among 200 women suffering from pelvic complaints. Here the author also presents a theoretical treatise of pelvic pain, the protocol of the first consult, and the contents of the therapy, including a sports program.

Physiotherapy In Neuro-Conditions

In the newly emerging specialized field of neurophysiotherapy this book provides essential information in one concise volume an expert's evidence-based knowledge for practical application and ready reference. Patients sustaining a neurological injury from brain or spinal cord injury, stroke or a disease process like multiple sclerosis require neurophysiotherapy treatment. This book provides detailed information on working with neurological movement disorders both in adult and pediatric with a theoretical basis for clinical practice. 

It will enhance the physiotherapist's awareness of client management and adult provide a framework to develop evidence-based practice. It includes all the common neurological conditions treated by physiotherapist. This book is intended to serve undergraduates in physiotherapy.It contains up-to-date information with all recent advances made in the field of neurophysiotherapy. It will help to memories for reproduction with ease and comfort in exams.

Physiotherapy for Respiratory and Cardiac Problems

The fully updated and revised 2nd Edition of this well-established core textbook covers all aspects of physical therapy for cardiac and respiratory problems. Presented in a problem solving approach reflecting realistic clinical situations, this text is easy-to-read and ideal for quick reference. The first section provides the necessary skills for the assessment of patients and offers techniques on how to select and plan the appropriate treatment. The second looks at different patient groups with specific needs, covering both children and adults.

Physical Fitness: Training, Effects, and Maintaining (Sports and Athletics Preparation, Performance, and Psychology

Physical fitness comprises two related concepts: general fitness (a state of health and well-being) and specific fitness (a task-oriented definition based on the ability to perform specific aspects of sports or occupations). Physical fitness is generally achieved through exercise and is considered a measure of the body‘s ability to function efficiently and effectively in work and leisure activities, to be healthy, to resist hypokinetic diseases, and to meet emergency situations. 

This new and important book gathers the latest research from around the globe in the study of physical fitness with a focus on such topics as promoting physical fitness and sports for individuals with developmental disabilities; the effects of chronic low back pain on physical fitness; using mental tricks to enhance physical fitness and the unique issues of physical activity during pregnancy.

Physical Therapy of the Shoulder

Physical Therapy of the Shoulder, 5th Edition provides complete information on the functional anatomy of the shoulder, the mechanics of movement, and the evaluation and treatment of shoulder disorders. It promotes current, evidence-based practice with coverage of the latest rehabilitation and surgical techniques. 

Case studies show the clinical application of key principles, and follow the practice patterns from the APTA Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 2nd Edition, relating to shoulder disorders. Edited by Robert Donatelli, a well-known lecturer and consultant for professional athletes, this book includes a companion website with video clips demonstrating shoulder therapy techniques and procedures.

• State-of-the-art coverage details the latest rehabilitation and surgical techniques and procedures of shoulder disorders.
• The integration of practice patterns from the APTA Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 2nd Edition,demonstrates APTA guidelines for managing shoulder disorders.
• Case studies in each clinical chapter show the management of real-life situations.
• Video clips on the companion website demonstrate examination techniques, function tests, treatment techniques, and exercises.

• Updated neurology and surgery sections provide the most current, evidence-based practice parameters.
• New case studies are added to show the clinical application of therapy principles.
• Video clips on the companion Evolve website demonstrate additional techniques, exercises, and tests.

Physical Therapy Examination and Assessment

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.

Palpation Techniques: Surface Anatomy for Physical Therapists 2nd edition Edition

This completely updated second edition of Palpation Techniques is a beautifully illustrated guide with clear, step-by-step descriptions that teaches readers how to identify and then distinguish between various body structures. It includes more than 800 full-color photographs of models with detailed drawings of muscles, bones, and tendons sketched directly onto their skin, and complementary color illustrations showing the functional significance of each anatomic region.

Key Features of the Second Edition:

• New palpation techniques for the shoulder
• New photos and illustrations for the hand, hip, and foot
• Additional study questions and updated references

This revised edition will enable physical therapy and osteopathy practitioners and students to refine their knowledge of anatomy and thus optimize patient care.

Orthopedic Massage: Theory and Technique 2nd Edition

Orthopedic Massage has been written for those interested in understanding and applying massage as an intervention for soft-tissue disorders. Recent research into the physiological effects of massage has strengthened the justification for its use in the treatment of soft-tissue pain and injury conditions. Orthopedic soft-tissue problems are common among the general population, whether from sports, occupational activities, or chronic pain. 

This text presents a comprehensive and in-depth look at the physiological nature of these conditions and the massage treatments most effective for their relief. A particular contribution this text makes is its validation for the role of massage in treating orthopedic conditions. In addition, it aims to help the clinician understand the relationship between the soft tissues to which they apply their techniques and the overall orthopedic disorder affecting their clients. 

Although written chiefly for massage practitioners, the lessons it teaches are relevant to any practitioner who is concerned with the treatment of soft-tissue injuries.

• Includes detailed technical information, extensive illustrations, and reliable reference material essential to everyday practice.
• Provides a comprehensive approach to treatment of common soft tissue pain and injury.
• Explains common orthopedic problems in detail, addressing biomechanics, kinesiology, and anatomy.
• Provides an in-depth discussion of the physiologic rationale for soft tissue treatments and explains those most effective for each condition.
• Integrates treatment approaches from across the field and gives detailed, easy-to-follow steps for their application.
• Compares traditional treatments with soft tissue manipulation for each problem discussed.
• Clearly links anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics with clinical practice.
• Designed for quick and easy reference with more than 200 high-quality full colour illustrations and numerous photos of treatment techniques.
• New clinical case studies and tips illustrate the techniques discussed.

• Now presented in full colour.
• New step-by-step photographs depict the techniques described in full detail.
• Increased artwork and photographs make learning more visual.
• Case studies demonstrate techniques and management in clinical practice Clinical hints and tips throughout.
• Greater guidance in treatment strategies to include 'Treatment Approaches' and 'Rehabilitation Protocol Considerations'.

Neuromusculoskeletal Examination and Assessment: A Handbook for Therapists

This logical, systematic working guide to the examination of the neuromusculoskeletal system brings together the examination and assessment of the structures involved: joints, nerve and muscle tissue. Each section follows the same logical, step-by-step sequence of illustrations and text. 

Each joint examination starts with a list of the possible causes of pain and limitation of movement that should be considered during the examination process. The book is designed for use by anyone requiring to identify and assess clinical problems in this area, whether student or practitioner.

Neuromuscular Rehabilitation in Manual and Physical Therapies: Principles to Practice

Neuromuscular Rehabilitation in Manual and Physical Therapy explores the vast and complex discipline of neuromuscular rehabilitation and simplifies it for clinical use. It is a practical source book for practitioners of manual and physical therapy who work with movement rehabilitation after musculoskeletal injury and pain conditions, sports rehabilitation, surgery and central nervous system damage. 

The book is a synthesis of over half a century of research and can be described as 'neuromuscular rehabilitation made easy'. It explores movement control and how it is affected by injury, pain and central damage. It provides practical solutions and comprehensive demonstrations (DVD) of movement rehabilitation for the upper and lower limbs and the trunk/spine.

1. Introduction

2. Motor control

3. Motor abilities

4. Sensory abilities

5. Motor adaptation

6. Plasticity in the motor system

7. Motor reorganisation in musculoskeletal injury

8. Cognitive and behavioural considerations in neuromuscular rehabilitation

9. Managing non-traumatic pain conditions

10. Neuromuscular considerations in managing individuals with CNS damage

11. Developing a rehabilitation programme

12. Motor abilities, assessment to challenge: re-abilitation

13. Optimising proprioceptive recovery

14. Neuromuscular rehabilitation: summary

Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Workplace: Principles and Practice

Completely revised and updated, the 2nd Edition of this respected reference covers both the theoretical background and the clinical management―as well as the biomechanics and ergonomics―of orthopedic injuries occurring in the workplace.

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• · Offers expanded coverage of specific disorders · new topics, including whiplash · and a new section on outcome evaluation.
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• · Includes Workplace Adaptations with Case Studies in every body segment chapter.
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• Features several new chapters: Functional Capacity Testing · Disability Evaluation · Treatment Options for the Wrist and Hand · Evaluation of the Neck · and Epidemiology of the Neck.