PHYSIOTHERAPY

Anatomy trains [videorecording] : myofascial meridians / with Tom Myers.

Walpole, ME : Kinesis, c2011.

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Each program presents a sequence of integrated fascial techniques for one of the Anatomy trains myofascial meridians lines.
A new, expanded interactive DVD in Tom Myers' multi-program series of fascial and myofascial plane techniques for the Anatomy Trains Myofascial Meridians line

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

 

The gift of therapy : an open letter to a new generation of therapists and their patients / Irvin D. Yalom.

New York : Harper Perennial, 2009.

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At once startlingly profound and irrestibly practical, the author's insights-let the patient matter to you; create a new kind of therapy for each patient; how and how not to use self-disclosure-help enrich the therapeutic process for both patient and counselor.

PHYSIOTHERAPY

 
Medifocus guidebook on : stroke rehabilitation / MediFocus.com.
Silver Spring, Md. : MediFocus.com, c2010.

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The MediFocus Guidebook on Stroke Rehabilitation is the most comprehensive, up-to-date source of information available. You will get answers to your questions, including standard and alternative treatment options, leading doctors, hospitals and medical centers that specialize in Stroke Rehabilitation, results of the latest clinical trials, support groups and additional resources, and promising new treatments on the horizon. This one of a kind Guidebook offers answers to your critical health questions including the latest treatments, clinical trials, and expert research.

The endless web : fascial anatomy and physical reality / R. Louis Schultz and Rosemary Feitis.

Berkeley, Calif. : North Atlantic Books, c1996.
 
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The result of more than two decades of research and practice, 'The Endless Web' presents in clear, readable language a comprehensive guide to understanding and working effectively with the myofascial system, the 'packing material' of the body. Myofascia is a flexible network of tissue that surrounds, cushions, and supports muscles, bones, and organs. It also acts as a riverbed containing the flow of interstitial fluid, and is a critical influence on the immune and hormonal systems. In daily life, this connective tissue is an underlying determinant of movement quality, mood, alertness, and general well-being.

Fascial release for structural balance / James Earls & Tom Myers.

Chichester, England : Lotus Pub. ; Berkeley, Calif. : North Atlantic Books, 2010.

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Fascial Release for Structural Balance" combines manual therapy skills with the exciting new field of structural therapy, which employs the unique and newly discovered properties of fascial tissues. Fascia, our biological fabric, plays a vital role in support, posture, and stability. Through informed assessment and manipulation of fascial patterns, you can help eradicate many of your clients' chronic strain patterns-for good. The book is designed for any bodywork practitioner using manual therapy. Physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, and massage therapists can help their current and future clients by giving them a structural analysis and creating a treatment strategy using the techniques included in this book. The authors bring together a unique introduction to fascially informed structural anatomy with a method for postural analysis and detailed and easily applied techniques.

 

  The physiotherapist's pocket book : essential facts at your fingertips / Karen Kenyon, Jonathan Kenyon.        
Edinburgh : Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier, 2009.2nd ed.   
 
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"The Physiotherapist's Pocket Book" is an exceptionally comprehensive, handy reference that is ideal for clinicians in their daily practice and students on core clinical placements - musculoskeletal, neurology, respiratory. The second edition of this extremely popular book has been updated and expanded to make it even more invaluable during clinical practice. It is designed to be a useful aide memoir during assessment and treatment planning with instant access to key facts and figures.

HUMAN NUTRITION

 

Analysis of endocrine disrupting compounds in food / Leo M.L. Nollet, editor.
 Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.

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Analysis of endocrine disrupting compounds in food / Leo M.L. Nollet, editor.Analysis of Endocrine Disrupting Compounds in Food provides a unique and comprehensive professional reference source covering most of the recent analytical methodology of endocrine disrupting compounds in food. Editor Nollet and his broad team of international contributors address the most recent advances in analysis of endocrine disrupting chemicals in food. While covering conventional (typically lab-based) methods of analysis, the book focuses on leading-edge technologies that recently have been introduced.

 

Medical nutrition and disease : a case-based approach / editor-in-chief, Lisa Hark ; senior editor, Gail Morrison.

 

Chichester, UK ; Hoboken, NJ : Wiley-Blackwell, 2009. 4th ed.
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Written for medical, nursing and physician assistant students, residents, dietetic interns, and health professionals in practice, Medical Nutrition and Disease: A Case-Based Approach, 4th Edition, is a practical guide to the role of nutrition in everyday clinical practice. The new edition of this best-selling text has been updated by nationally recognized nutritionists and physicians who teach nutrition in medical schools and residency programs.







Introduction to human nutrition / edited on behalf of the Nutrition Society by Michael J. Gibney ... [et al.].

Chichester, West Sussex, U.K. ; Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell ; [London] : Nutrition Society, 2009. 2nd ed.

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PHYSIOTHERAPY - ELECTRONIC

Parkinson's disease : molecular and therapeutic insights from model systems / edited by Richard Nass and Serge Przedborski.

Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier Academic Press, 2008.

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Parkinson's disease is the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disease and is characterized by the irreversible loss of dopamine neurons. Despite its high prevalence in society and many decades of research, the origin of the pathogenesis and the molecular determinants involved in the disorder has remained elusive.

PHYSIOTHERAPY

The concise guide to physiotherapy / edited by Tim Ainslie.
Edinburgh : Elsevier, c2012.

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Two-volume set contains: "The Concise Guide to Physiotherapy: Volume 1 Assessment" and "The Concise Guide to Physiotherapy: Volume 2 Treatment". A blend of resources providing an insight into the 'non core' areas of practice, enabling the individual to prepare ahead or refresh knowledge in order to feel confident about approaching the assessment of patients in practice areas not previously encountered. Together, both volumes are designed to assist undergraduate physiotherapy students and new graduates in confidently assessing and treating patients in a range of physiotherapy specialties outside of the 'core' areas of practice.

Tidy's physiotherapy / edited by Stuart B. Porter.
Edinburgh : Elsevier, 2013.
15th ed.

 MED 615.82 TIDY'S - - - Med Open Collection


A classic textbook and a student favourite, "Tidy's Physiotherapy" aims to reflect contemporary practice of physiotherapy and can be used as a quick reference by the physiotherapy undergraduate, for major problems that they may encounter throughout their study, or while on clinical placement. "Tidy's Physiotherapy" is a resource which charts a range of popular subject areas. It also encourages the student to think about problem-solving and basic decision-making in a practice setting, presenting case studies to consolidate and apply learning. In this fifteenth edition, new chapters have been added and previous chapters withdrawn, continuing its reflection of contemporary education and practice. Chapters have again been written by experts who come from a wide range of clinical and academic backgrounds.


Handbook of HIV medicine / editors, Douglas Wilson.                                         Cape Town ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2012.                                                 3rd ed.                                                                                                                       MED 616.9792 HANDBOOK - - - Med Open Collection

 







RADIOGRAPHY/RADIOLOGY

Lange review : ultrasonography examination / [edited by] Charles S. Odwin, Arthur C. Fleischer.
New York : McGraw-Hill Medical, c2012.
4th ed.

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This #1-selling comprehensive review for the ultrasonography examination Used by ultrasonography programs throughout the US and abroad, this review for the registry examination contains everything you need to know to pass the first time. Now in full color throughout, this one-stop guide to exam success includes new chapters, more images, and inclusion of 3D images throughout.

Radiological anatomy in everyday practice : computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and PET / Christophe R. Chelle
Bristol : Editoo, c2011.

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  Radiologic anatomy of the brain -- Radiologic anatomy of the neck -- Radiologigic anatomy of the chest -- Radiologic anatomy of the abdomen -- Radiologic anatomy of the pelvis -- Radiologic anatomy of the spine -- Radiologic anatomy musculoskeletal system.

Radiographic image analysis / Kathy McQuillen Martensen.
St. Louis, Mo. : Saunders/Elsevier, c2011.
3rd ed.

MED 616.07572 MCQUILLEN-MARTENSEN  - - - Med Study Collection

This comprehensive guide provides all the tools you need to accurately evaluate radiographic images and make the adjustments needed to acquire the best possible diagnostic quality images. You'll discover how to evaluate an image, identify any improper positioning or techniques that caused poor quality, and correct the problem. No other text is devoted to equipping you with the critical thinking skills needed to properly position patients for optimal radiographs and help minimize the need for repeat images.
Bontrager's handbook of radiographic positioning and techniques / Kenneth L. Bontrager, John P. Lampignano.

St. Louis, Mo. : Elsevier/Mosby, 2013.
8th rev. ed.

 MED 616.07572 BONTRAGER - - - Med Study Collection


This is a Pageburst digital textbook; In addition to positioning descriptions for all body parts, this pocket-sized handbook includes basic information and applied aspects of radiographic techniques and exposure factors including numerous conversion charts. Included is a chapter on descriptions and illustrations on the various forms of digital radiography currently in use. Also included are clear explanations with photographs of all commonly performed x-ray exams.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Research in occupational therapy : methods of inquiry for enhancing practice / Gary Kielhofner.
Philadelphia, Pa. : F.A. Davis, c2006.

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With an international team of expert contributors, renowned author Gary Kielhofner has put together a comprehensive research methodologies text that bridges the gap between theorists and practitioners. Emphasis is placed on the relevance and logic of research to provide a practical, demystified approach for Occupational Therapy students and clinicians to shape their practice. It covers all the key topics that should be covered in OT courses related to research and evidence-based practice, including qualitative and quantitative designs, thus sparing instructors of having to adopt two or three separate books to cover this in-depth coursework.

Occupational therapy for physical dysfunction / editors, Mary Vining Radomski, Catherine A. Trombly Latham.
Philadelphia, Pa. : Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2008.
6th ed.

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The definitive work on occupational therapy for physical dysfunction returns in its Sixth Edition, with reputable co-editors and clinical, academic, and consumer contributors. This text provides a current and well-rounded view of the field- from theoretical rationale to evaluation, treatment, and follow-up. Through the Occupational Functioning Model (OFM), the Sixth Edition continues to emphasize the conceptual foundation and scientific basis for practice, including evidence to support the selection of appropriate assessments and interventions. NEW TO THIS EDITION: Student DVD with video clips demonstrating range of motion, manual muscle testing, construction of hand splints, and transferring patients Evidence Tables summarize the evidence behind key topics and cover Intervention, Participants, Dosage, Type of Best Evidence, Level of Evidence, Benefit, Statistical Probability, and Reference Assessment Tables summarize key assessment tools and cover Instrument and Reference, Description, Time to Administer, Validity, Reliability, Sensitivity, and Strengths and Weaknesses.

HUMAN NUTRITION

Introduction to human nutrition / edited on behalf of the Nutrition Society by Michael J. Gibney.
Chichester, West Sussex, U.K. ; Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell ; [London] : Nutrition Society, 2009.
2nd ed.
MED 612.3 INTRODUCTION - - -  Med Open Collection

In this second edition of the introductory text in the acclaimed Nutrition Society Textbook Series, Introduction to Human Nutrition has been revised and updated to meet the needs of the contemporary student. Introduction to Human Nutrition is an essential purchase for students of nutrition and dietetics, and also for those students who major in other subjects that have a nutrition component, such as food science, medicine, pharmacy and nursing.

Nutrition and metabolism / edited on behalf of the Nutrition Society by Susan A. Lanham-New, Ian A. Macdonald, Helen M. Roche.
Chichester, UK : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.
2nd ed.

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In this second edition of second title in the acclaimed Nutrition Society Textbook Series, Nutrition and Metabolism has been revised and updated to meet the needs of the contemporary student.


             

Sport and exercise nutrition / edited on behalf of the Nutrition Society by Susan A. Lanham-New ... [et al.] ; foreword by Richard Budgett. Chichester, West Sussex, UK ; Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.    MED 613.71 SPORT  - - - Med Open Collection

Now widely adopted on courses throughout the world, the prestigious Nutrition Society Textbook series provides students with the scientific basics in nutrition in the context of a systems and disease approach rather than on a nutrient by nutrient basis. In addition books provide a means to enable teachers and students to explore the core principles of nutrition and to apply these throughout their training to foster critical thinking at all times. This NS Textbook on Sport and Exercise Nutrition has been written to cover the latest information on the science and practice of sport and exercise nutrition.          

Simplified diet manual / Iowa Dietetic Association ; edited by Andrea K. Maher. Ames, Iowa : Blackwell Pub., c2007. 10th ed.    MED 613.2 SIMPLIFIED - - - Med Open Collection

Hospitals and long-term care facilities in every state and many foreign countries use the Simplified Diet Manual to assist them in planning nutritious, appealing, and cost-effective meals that are modified to meet the dietary requirements of individuals with special health needs. While reflecting the dynamic nature of the field of nutrition, the Tenth Edition of the Simplified Diet Manual retains its basic purpose: providing easy-to-understand, fundamental nutrition guidelines for normal and therapeutic diets. The concise, user-friendly format of this useful resource helps dietitians and foodservice managers succeed in their vital role in maintaining nutritional health and well-being of clients in long-term care facilities, hospitals, and outpatient service centers.

RADIOGRAPHY

Handbook of MRI technique / Catherine Westbrook.
Chichester, UK : Wiley-Blackwell, 2008.
3rd ed.

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The progress of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as a clinical tool has been extraordinary, out-stripping the rate of development of any other imaging technique. There has been a huge increase in the practical applications of MRI techniques and its uses look likely to extend even further with the development of high speed gradients and pulse sequences. The Handbook of MRI Technique has proved highly successful in guiding the uninitiated through scanning techniques and helping more experienced technologists to improve image quality.

Patient care in radiography : with an introduction to medical imaging / Ruth Ann Ehrlich, Dawn M. Coakes.
St. Louis, Mo. : Elsevier/Mosby, c2013.
8th ed.

MED 616.07572 EHRLICH  - - - Med Study Collection

Confidently master vital skills that will help you provide high-quality care to your radiography patients, including safety, transfer, positioning, infection control, and assessment procedures. Comprehensive and in-depth information closely follows ASRT curriculum guidelines to guide you through key elements of patient care, as well as topics related to microbiology, emerging diseases, transcultural communication, administering medications, and bedside radiography.

See right through me : an imaging anatomy atlas / edited by Savvas Andronikou.
Heidelberg : Springer, 2012.
2nd ed.

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This atlas demonstrates all components of the body through imaging, in much the same way that a geographical atlas demonstrates components of the world. Each body system and organ is imaged in every plane using all relevant modalities, allowing the reader to gain knowledge of density and signal intensity. Areas and methods not usually featured in imaging atlases are addressed, including the cranial nerve pathways, white matter tractography, and pediatric imaging.

Radiologic science for technologists : physics, biology, and protection / Stewart Carlyle Bushong.
St. Louis, Mo. : Elsevier Mosby, c2013.
10th ed.

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This title helps you develop the skills and knowledge to make informed decisions regarding technical factors and diagnostic imaging quality with this highly detailed, vibrantly illustrated, full-color resource. Updated with the latest advances in radiologic science, this new edition addresses a broad range of radiologic disciplines, providing a strong foundation in the study and practice of radiologic physics, imaging, radiobiology, radiation protection, and more. Unique learning tools strengthen your understanding of key concepts, and challenging review exercises help you prepare for success on the ARRT certification exam and in the workplace.

Principles of radiographic imaging : an art and a science / Richard R. Carlton, Arlene M. Adler ; contributors, William Faulkner... [et al.].
Australia : Delmar/Cengage Learning, c2013.
5th ed.

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Basic mathematics -- Radiation concepts -- Electricity -- Electromagnetism -- X-ray equipment -- The X-ray tube -- X-ray production -- Radiation protection concepts and equipment -- Radiation protection procedures for patients and personnel.

GENERAL

A handbook for interprofessional practice in the human services : learning to work together / edited by Brian Littlechild and Roger Smith.
Harlow : Pearson, 2013.

MED 361.32 HANDBOOK  - - - Med Open Collection

A Handbook for Inter-professional Practice in the Human Services: Learning to Work Together is an essential text for all students of inter-professional education, and for practitioners looking to understand and develop better inter-agency working. With an emphasis on working collaboratively with fellow professionals, service users and the community, and developing an holistic approach to working, this is an essential resource for anyone studying on courses in social work, nursing, education, health, medicine, social policy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and dentistry, and for all those with an interest in the human services.

An Introduction to the sociology of health and illness / Kevin White.
Los Angeles, Calif. : Sage, 2009.
2nd ed.

 MED 306.461 WHITE - - - Med Open Collection

This is a new edition of the best-selling textbook for students in the Sociology of Health & Illness. The first edition was widely praised for its clarity, accessibility and comprehensive coverage. All of these features are retained in the new edition. New features added to them are: systematic updated empirical references to the material covered in the first Edition; a revision of the more challenging elements in the theory section to facilitate comprehension and enhance study; and a consideration of the 'new public management' philosophy in hospital and health care administration.

Counselling skills for health professionals / Philip Burnard.
Cheltenham : Nelson Thornes, 2005.
4th ed.

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The new edition of this popular text has been updated to reflect research, changes and developments in counselling. Written by one of the country's most experienced counselling authors, this text combines theory and practice to give students a full understanding of the complexities of counselling.

HUMAN NUTRITION

Community nutrition in action : an entrepreneurial approach / Marie A. Boyle, David H. Holben.

Belmont, Calif. : Wadsworth/Cengage Learning, c2013.

6th ed.

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COMMUNITY NUTRITION IN ACTION, SIXTH EDITION introduces the program planning, policies, resources, and nutrition issues specific to community nutrition and provides an understanding of creating and implementing nutrition programs from various constituencies (elderly populations, children, impoverished populations, college students, etc.). Successful practitioners in community nutrition have proven to have a mind and skill set that opens them up to new ideas and ventures.

 

Nutrition and diagnosis-related care / Sylvia Escott-Stump.

Philadelphia, PA : Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2008.

6th ed.

 

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Developed by well-known author and nutritionist Sylvia Escott-Stump, the Sixth Edition of this classic text provides timely, pertinent medical nutrition therapy information for the care of patients with over 360 diseases, disorders, and conditions. Each entry for a condition includes vital background information, objectives for care, dietary and nutritional recommendations, and commonly used medications and herbal or botanical remedies and their potential side effects.

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Back pain : a movement problem : a clinical approach incorporating relevant research and practice / Josephine Key ; foreword by Leon Chaitow.
Edinburgh : Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier, 2010.

 MED 617.564 KEY - - Med Open Collection

"Back Pain: A Movement Problem" is a practical manual to assist all students and clinicians concerned with the evaluation, diagnosis and management of the movement related problems seen in those with spinal pain disorders. It offers an integrative model of posture-movement dysfunction which describes the more commonly observed features and related key patterns of altered control.

 

Practical evidence-based physiotherapy / Rob Herbert ... [et al.] ; foreword by Sir Iain Chalmers.
Edinburgh : Elsevier/Churchill Livingstone, 2011.
2nd ed.
 
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Evidence-based practice has become a central part of physiotherapy today, but it is still an area which is constantly expanding and being updated. Written by an international team of experts, this second edition continues to outline the basic definitions of evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning, while detailing how to find and critically appraise evidence and clinical practice guidelines and the steps to follow in the implementation and evaluation of evidence.

Work, health and wellbeing : the challenges of managing health at work / edited by Sarah Vickerstaff, Chris Phillipson and Ross Wilkie.
Bristol : Policy Press, 2012.

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The relationship between health and work is widely recognised as complex and multifaceted. In the context of an ageing population our ability to enable people with health issues to continue working is becoming more critical. This multi-disciplinary volume brings together original research from diverse disciplinary backgrounds investigating how we can define and operationalise a bio-psychosocial model of ill-health to improve work participation in middle and later life.

The dream of inclusion for all : powerful CBFR training materials / [Huib Cornielje & Evert Veldman].
Alphen aan den Rijn : Enablement, 2011.

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MED 362.4 CORNIELJE  DVD  - - Med Audiov Collection

Expectations about tasks of fieldworkers in Indonesia -- Decentralizing disability programmes in Vietnam -- Assessment of service quality in Vietnam -- HIV/AIDS and disability in South Africa -- Inclusive education in El Salvador -- Ambition in Ethiopia -- School for deaf children in Tanzania -- A role model inthe Philippines -- Can small hanicrafts break big barriers in Pakistan? -- Income generating activities: mushroom growers in Malawi -- Unexpected developments in East-Timor -- Using the ICF in India -- Different ethical viewpoints in Nepal -- "Fire from heaven", a folk story from Tanzania

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Occupational therapy and mental health / edited by Jennifer Creek, Lesley Lougher ; foreword by Hanneke Van Bruggen.
Edinburgh : Churchill Livingstone/Elsevier, 2008.
4th ed.

MED 615.8515 OCCUPATIONAL  - - Med Open Collection

The book is a comprehensive textbook for occupational therapy students and occupational therapists working in the field of mental health. It presents different theories and approaches used, outlines the occupational therapy process, discusses the context of practice, and describes a wide range of techniques used by occupational therapists.