Churchill Livingstone's Dictionary of Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine E-Book


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The dictionary is designed to be a pocket companion, for ready access by students, postgraduates, trainers, and health professionals involved in sport and exercise. It provides definitions and short accounts of terms used and techniques employed in the study and practical application of the relevant anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and psychology, and of commonly associated medical problems and treatments. Illustrations are included in the A-Z text, and appendices provide additional reference information and sources for further study. - Wide coverage in A-Z text of relevant basic and applied topics relevant to sport and exercise. - Full contact information for professional associations. - Illustrations, graphs and tables. - Team of expert contributors.




Australian Nurses' Dictionary


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Now in its seventh edition, Australian Nurses' Dictionary continues to be the definitive pocket- sized dictionary specific to Australia and New Zealand. In addition to containing numerous everyday nursing terms, Australian Nurses' Dictionary 7e includes terms relating to specialist areas, such as health informatics, midwifery, education, research, ethics and complementary therapies. Featuring comprehensive nursing definitions, guidelines, terminology, policies and procedures, the new edition provides a quick reference for students and nurses in the clinical environment. Over 5500 terms and definitions 12 appendices relevant to the professional practice An expanded full-colour abridged atlas of human anatomy for an on-the-go reference to the anatomy of body systems Over 250 new words and sub-entries




Churchill Livingstone's Dictionary of Sport and Exercise Science and Medicine


Book Description

This dictionary provides definitions and short accounts of terms used and techniques employed in the study and practical application of the relevant anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and psychology, and of commonly associated medical problems and treatments.







Sport and Exercise Science


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Sport and Exercise Science is a groundbreaking new textbook for first year students.




Bailliere's Nurses' Dictionary - E-Book


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This popular classic, Baillière's Nurses' Dictionary, is now in its 26th edition, and fully updated to ensure it retains its usefulness to nurses and health care workers. New entries reflect the constantly changing world of health care services. Containing a wealth of useful information in a convenient pocket-sized format, this is an essential resource for everyone involved in nursing and health care. Appendices: 1 Nutrition 2 Resuscitation 3 First Aid 4 Medicines and their Control 5 The Legal and Professional Framework of Nursing 6 Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics Section 1: Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Section 2: Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) 7 Common Abbreviations 8 Common Prefixes, Suffixes and Roots 9 Units of Measurement and Tables of Normal Values 10 Immunization and Vaccinations 11 Occupational Health and Safety 12 Prevention and Control of Infection 13 Practice Development 14 Clinical Supervision - Convenient, portable size - Useful appendices Online resources - Audio pronunciation guide – so that you can hear the correct pronunciation of the terms used - Spellchecker – for downloading, so that your documents include correct medical spelling - Word of the Day – helps you learn new terms - Useful weblinks –point the reader to useful contacts and resources. - Expanded appendices - Online pronunciation guide




Churchill Livingstone Medical Dictionary E-Book


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Stay up to date on fast-changing areas of health care with the 75th anniversary edition of this trusted medical dictionary. Expanded coverage familiarizes you with the most current medical terminology in evolving areas such as genetics, complementary therapies, and sports rehabilitation, while detailed illustrations help clarify definitions and ensure confident understanding. - Reliable, easy-to-read definitions for more than 12,000 terms. - A full-color section that illustrates the body systems in vivid detail. - An extensive array of appendices that provide quick access to important information. - A concise, compact format that ensures portability and ease-of-use. Online resources with:• Spellchecker for uploading to your computer• Full image bank of all the illustrations in the dictionary• Colour illustrations of the major body systems, both labelled and unlabelled, for self-testing• 30 additional colour photographs to help identify selected conditions• Basic Life Support (BLS) Algorithms from the current Resuscitation Guidelines• Normal values table of references ranges for hormones in venous blood • Extensive list of web links to useful organisations




Life as Sport


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Why the key to success is enjoying what you do, with essential sports psychology techniques and their use in everyday life.




Treatment and Care of the Geriatric Veterinary Patient


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Treatment and Care of the Geriatric Veterinary Patient offers veterinarians a complete guide to treating and managing geriatric canine and feline patients. Offers practical guidance on managing all aspects of veterinary care in geriatric pets Takes a holistic approach to managing the geriatric patient, from common diseases and quality of life to hospice, euthanasia, client communications, and business management Focuses on dogs and cats, with a chapter covering common exotic animals Provides clinically oriented advice for ensuring quality of life for older pets Includes access to a companion website with videos, client education handouts, and images




Using the Bowen Technique to Address Complex and Common Conditions


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The Bowen technique resets and repairs the body, restoring balance to relieve pain and improve energy. This book shows how it can be particularly effective at alleviating conditions that are renowned for being difficult to treat, as well as at enhancing performance in dance and other sports. Covering lower back pain, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, hayfever, asthma, diabetes (type 2), migraines, stress and tension disorders, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, palliative care, performance enhancement, and in pre and post-natal care, clinical case studies reveal Bowen technique in action along with detailed explanations of how and why Bowen is so effective for each of these different situations. This is the perfect book for Bowen practitioners, and other complementary and alternative health practitioners and medical professionals wanting to know how and why the Bowen technique can help their patients, as well as patients interested in learning about what Bowen can do for them.