The Scoliosis Handbook of Safe and Effective Exercises Pre and Post Surgery
Author : Caroline Freedman
Publisher :
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 44,26 MB
Release : 2019
Category :
ISBN : 9781781611678
The American Physical Therapy Association Book of Body Repair & Maintenance
Author : Marilyn Moffat
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 25,37 MB
Release : 1999-04-15
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0805055711
Book Description
The American Physical Therapy Association Book of Body Maintenance and Repair explores the mechanical workings of every moving part of the body, explains what can go wrong, and then provides a complete program for ensuring the greatest long-term health for that area and tells you how to respond when injuries occur. Whether your concern is a sore back, an injured knee, or general strength and flexibility, no other book can lead the way to total body health as effectively or authoritatively as The American Physical Therapy Association Book of Body Maintenance and Repair. Book jacket.
Curves, Twists and Bends
Author : Annette Wellings
Publisher : Singing Dragon
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 16,56 MB
Release : 2009-09-15
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0857010093
Book Description
Written in response to the many requests for a practical and accessible guide to exercise for scoliosis sufferers, Curves, Twists and Bends combines the experience of Annette Wellings, who has major scoliosis, with that of Alan Herdman, the UK's leading Pilates teacher. This clear and concise book explains what scoliosis is, its symptoms, and its physical and psychological impact. It includes a series of Pilates exercises, designed by the authors specifically to promote flexibility, posture and muscle strength in scoliosis sufferers, and also vital information on what exercises to avoid. It offers basic strategies and practical tips for living with the condition, including useful advice on diet, rest, sitting, carrying and how to dress. Written with the full range of scoliosis sufferers in mind, Pilates for Scoliosis emphasises the importance and feasibility of gentle exercise for keeping the body as healthy and flexible as possible. Curves, Twists and Bends: A Practical Guide to Pilates for Scoliosis will be indispensible to individuals with scoliosis and their families as well as to physical therapists, Pilates instructors and other professionals who advise scoliosis patients on exercise and lifestyle options.
Therapeutic Exercise
Author : Carolyn Kisner
Publisher : F.A. Davis
Page : 3368 pages
File Size : 37,94 MB
Release : 2022-10-17
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1719649472
Book Description
The premier text for therapeutic exercise Here is all the guidance you need to customize interventions for individuals with movement dysfunction. You’ll find the perfect balance of theory and clinical technique—in-depth discussions of the principles of therapeutic exercise and manual therapy and the most up-to-date exercise and management guidelines.
Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science
Author : Dennis J. Caine
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 19,99 MB
Release : 2013-07-18
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1118357574
Book Description
This new volume in the Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science series, published in conjunction with the Medical Commission of the International Olympic Committee, offers comprehensive and practical guidance on the training and medical care of competitive gymnasts. Written and edited by leading trainers, team doctors, coaches and other professionals with unparalleled experience in elite gymnastics, this book covers all the key aspects of caring for gymnasts, minimizing the unique risks these athletes face, and treating injuries when they happen. The book is organized into 4 sections covering: The evolution of gymnastics Growth and development Training and performance Sports medicine Individual chapters cover key topics such as energy needs and body weight management; biomechanics; psychology; the epidemiology of gymnastic injuries; treatment and rehabilitation of common injuries; injury prevention; and more. Endorsed by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), no other book offers such an in-depth look at the unique considerations and challenges that affect the growth, performance, training, and medical care of athletes in this demanding sport.
Postural Disorders and Musculoskeletal Dysfunction
Author : Gill Solberg
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 33,94 MB
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0443103828
Book Description
This title is an evidence based book that connects the theoretical and practical aspects of human movement and posture and provides basic information for therapists working with people with postural disorders. Practical material is approached area by area so that therapists can easily access the information they require. The anatomy and kinesiology of the locomotor/musculoskeletal system is covered and common pathologies and postural disorders reviewed. Accessible writing style supported by large number of illustrations (line and photograph)Connects theoretical and practical aspects of human movement and postureComprehensiveLinks anatomy, kinaesiology and postureEvidence-based
YOGA FOR SCOLIOSIS
Author : ELISE BROWNING. MILLER
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 46,75 MB
Release : 2016
Category :
ISBN : 9780996496308
Book Description
Surgery of the Spine and Spinal Cord
Author : Erik van de Kelft
Publisher : Springer
Page : 746 pages
File Size : 29,76 MB
Release : 2016-07-04
Category : Medical
ISBN : 3319276131
Book Description
This book offers essential guidance on selecting the most appropriate surgical management option for a variety of spinal conditions, including idiopathic problems, and degenerative disease. While the first part of the book discusses the neuroanatomy and biomechanics of the spine, pain mechanisms, and imaging techniques, the second guides the reader through the diagnostic process and treatment selection for disorders of the different regions of the spine, based on the principles of evidence-based medicine. I.e., it clearly explains why a particular technique should be selected for a specific patient on the basis of the available evidence, which is carefully reviewed. The book identifies potential complications and highlights technical pearls, describing newer surgical techniques and illustrating them with the help of images and accompanying videos. Though primarily intended for neurosurgeons, the book will also be of interest to orthopaedic surgeons, specialists in physical medicine, and pain specialists.
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Author : Sharon Mantik Lewis
Publisher : Mosby Incorporated
Page : 2176 pages
File Size : 44,32 MB
Release : 2003-12-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323026963
Book Description
Package includes Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems Two Volume text and Virtual Clinical Excursions 2.0
Pediatric Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Author : Amr Abdelgawad
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 23,59 MB
Release : 2020-11-24
Category : Medical
ISBN : 3030481387
Book Description
The revised and the expanded second edition of this concise and targeted handbook presents the “need-to-know” musculoskeletal conditions and injuries required for all health care providers dealing with pediatric patients, including primary care physicians, emergency medicine physicians, radiologists, residents, students, nurses, and therapists, to brush up on pediatric orthopedics and sports medicine topics with ease. The most up-to-date information is contained within themed chapters--sports injuries and pediatric trauma, for example--as well as by anatomical region--the hip, knee, foot, spine, etc.--including chapters new to this edition covering pediatric musculoskeletal image interpretation and general aspects of sports medicine. This book addresses high-yield points needed for both general day-to-day pediatric orthopedics and sports medicine practice as well as information needed for the musculoskeletal section of the General Pediatrics Certifying Examination and other board exams for other specialties, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and physical therapists. Well-illustrated and utilizing an easy-to-follow, bullet-pointed format, Pediatric Orthopedics and Sports Medicine gives the reader the basic knowledge to be able to identify and understand the management of common pediatric orthopedic and sports medicine conditions, and indications to either treat these conditions or refer the patient to an orthopedist.
