Acupuncture and Osteopathy to Treat Musculoskeletal Pain of the Extremities - E-Book

Acupuncture and Osteopathy to Treat Musculoskeletal Pain of the Extremities - E-Book
Author: Umberto Mazzanti
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 701
Release: 2024-10-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323831958

Treat musculoskeletal pain more quickly and effectively with acupuncture and osteopathic treatment! Handbook of Acupuncture and Osteopathic Techniques in the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Pain: The Mazzanti AcuOsteo Method® details the treatment of musculoskeletal pain using a new combined approach that integrates two branches of medical science: acupuncture and osteopathy. Written by Umberto Mazzanti, an expert in acupuncture, osteopathy, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and sports medicine, along with co-authors who are experts in acupuncture, this text approaches diagnostics and therapy by integrating Western, Traditional Chinese, and Osteopathic Medicine, offering acupuncture and osteopathic practitioners and students, along with medical doctors, a triple perspective on pain management. Comprehensive coverage teaches how a correct diagnosis of the cause of the pain is made and how to choose the right treatment, whether it be acupuncture, osteopathy, or a combination of both. Western medicine concepts and red flags to manage emergency conditions are included. An enhanced ebook, included with print purchase, offers video demonstrations of the procedures described in the text. - Clear instructions explain how to use the fundamental methods of acupuncture techniques and osteopathic maneuvers to treat musculoskeletal pain. - Step-by-step videos in the enhanced ebook, included with print purchase, demonstrate how acupuncture and osteopathy can be combined for effective treatment of musculoskeletal pain of the extremities. - Written by an expert in acupuncture, osteopathy, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and sports medicine, along with co-authors who are experts in acupuncture. - Coverage of Western medicine concepts and red flags prepares you to manage emergency conditions. - An enhanced ebook, included with print purchase, provides access to all the text, figures, and references, plus the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

Clinical Application of Neuromuscular Techniques, Volume 2 E-Book

Clinical Application of Neuromuscular Techniques, Volume 2 E-Book
Author: Leon Chaitow
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 665
Release: 2011-07-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0702050946

Clinical Application of Neuromuscular Techniques, Volume 2 - The Lower Body discusses the theory and practice of the manual treatment of chronic pain, especially with regards to the soft tissues of the lower body. Authored by experts of international renown, this highly successful book provides a structural review of each region, including ligaments and functional anatomy, and includes step-by-step protocols that address each muscle of a region. The volume now comes with an EVOLVE site for instructors who can download the full text and images for teaching purposes. - Provides a comprehensive 'one-stop' volume on the treatment of somatic pain and dysfunction - Designed and written to meet the needs of those working with neuromuscular dysfunction in a variety of professions - All muscles covered from the perspective of assessment and treatment of myofascial pain - Describes normal anatomy and physiology as well as the associated dysfunction - Gives indications for treatments and guidance on making the appropriate treatment choice for each patient - Combines NMT, MET, PR and much more to give a variety of treatment options for each case - Describes the different NMT techniques in relation to the joint anatomy involved - Practical step-by-step descriptions provided to make usage easy - Includes acupuncture, hydrotherapies and nutritional support as well as guidance for the patient in the use of self-help approaches - Contains up-to-date evidence based content - Presents the latest research findings underpinning the practice of NMT methodology from differing areas of practice - Presents the increasingly refined ways of using the variety of MET methods to allow the reader to safely apply them in a variety of settings - Includes access to new video clips presenting practical examples of the NMTs explored in the book

Textbook of Natural Medicine - E-Book

Textbook of Natural Medicine - E-Book
Author: Joseph E. Pizzorno
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 2589
Release: 2020-06-26
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323523803

**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Complementary & Integrative Health**

E-Book - Clinical Application of Neuromuscular Techniques, Volume 1

E-Book - Clinical Application of Neuromuscular Techniques, Volume 1
Author: Leon Chaitow
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 621
Release: 2008-03-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0702032972

The book discusses theories and physiology relevant to the manual treatment of chronic pain, especially as it regards the soft tissues of the upper body. Step-by-step protocols that address each muscle of a region and a regional approach to treatment are features that make this book unique. A structural review of each region, including ligaments and functional anatomy, adds value for new students and practitioners alike. - Comprehensive 'one-stop' text on care of somatic pain and dysfunction - Designed and written to meet the needs of those working with neuromuscular dysfunction in a variety of professions - All muscles covered from perspective of assessment & treatment of myofascial pain - Describes the normal anatomy and physiology as well as the dysfunctions which may arise - Gives indications for treatments and guidance on making the appropriate treatment choice for each patient - Combines NMT, MET, PR and much more to give a variety of treatment options for each case - Describes the different NMT techniques in relation to the joint anatomy involved - Practical step-by-step technique descriptions - Includes not only manual techniques but also acupuncture, hydrotherapies and nutritional support as well as guidance for the patient in the use of self-help approaches - Two-color format - Up-to-date evidence based content

Principles and Practice of Surgery E-Book

Principles and Practice of Surgery E-Book
Author: O. James Garden
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 582
Release: 2017-06-03
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0702068578

Principles and Practice of Surgery is the surgical companion textbook to the international medical bestseller Davidson's Principles and Practice of Medicine. It is a comprehensive textbook for both the surgical student and trainee, guiding the reader through key core surgical topics which are encountered throughout an integrated medical curriculum as well as in subsequent clinical practice. Although sharing the same format and style as Davidson's Principles and Practice of Medicine, this text is complete in itself, thus enabling the student to appreciate both the medical and surgical implications of diseases encountered in surgical wards. - A three-section textbook of surgical principles and regional clinical surgery. - The textbook presents a comprehensive account of international surgical practice, taking into account variations in the disease patterns and management approaches throughout the world. - Superbly presented with line drawings, high quality radiographic images and colour photographs. - Presented in similar form to its sister textbook Davidson's Principles and Practice of Medicine. - Full online and ebook version available as part of Student Consult. - A new chapter on Evidence-based practice and professional development. - An expanded chapter on Surgical preparation includes an account of the main issues surrounding day case surgery. - A new International Advisory Board based in India, South Africa, South-east Asia and Europe has advised throughout on the structure and content of the book. - Consequently the text has been updated to reflect changes in understanding, evidence and practice, and to keep the contents in line with undergraduate and postgraduate surgical curricula - The evidence-based revision boxes that focus on major international guidelines have been thoroughly updated. - The text on tropical conditions such as tropical pancreatitis, tuberculosis affecting the various organ systems and filarial lymphoedema has been expanded. - Innovations useful in the practice of surgery in resource-poor environments have been included. - The text gives a global emphasis on epidemiological and cultural issues such as problems associated with directed transfusion of blood products from first degree relatives, the issues of informed consent and patient autonomy. - A comparison of SI and non-SI reference ranges for commonly used laboratory values has been added.

A Massage Therapist's Guide to Lower Back & Pelvic Pain E-Book

A Massage Therapist's Guide to Lower Back & Pelvic Pain E-Book
Author: Leon Chaitow
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 175
Release: 2007-11-19
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0702051004

A MASSAGE THERAPIST'S GUIDE TO LOWER BACK AND PELVIC PAIN describes in detail the background to the evolution of "non-specific" backache as well as the assessment and treatment methods ideal for use in combination with massage therapy, deriving from physical therapy, osteopathic, and chiropractic sources. The book describes these methods individually and then integrates them into a detailed description of a massage session focusing on the person with backache. This unique book takes care to consider the needs of the massage therapist, who previously may have had to adapt his/her own methodology from descriptions aimed at other health care professionals. - Includes access to website - www.chaitowonline.com - which contains videos demonstrating real-life examples of the palpation and treatment methods. - Abundant illustrations enrich the text and bring content to life to make it easily understandable. - Bulleted point text and summaries allow the reader to quickly find information and review important content. - Easy-reference format and accessible language help break down concepts. - Includes access to website - www.chaitowonline.com - which contains videos demonstrating real-life examples of the palpation and treatment methods.

Management of Common Musculoskeletal Disorders

Management of Common Musculoskeletal Disorders
Author: Darlene Hertling
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 1136
Release: 2006
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780781736268

The fundamental textbook of orthopedic physical therapy is now in its thoroughly updated Fourth Edition. This new edition presents a "how-to" approach focusing on the foundations of manual therapy. More than 1,200 illustrations and photographs demonstrate therapeutic techniques. Extensive references cite key articles, emphasizing the latest research. Reflecting current practice standards, this edition places greater emphasis on joint stabilization techniques and the role of exercise. Coverage includes new material on soft tissue manipulations and myofascial evaluation. This edition also features case studies covering real-life practice scenarios.

Equine Locomotion

Equine Locomotion
Author: Willem Back
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 527
Release: 2013-06-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0702052930

The first edition of Equine Locomotion has established itself as the book in the equine literature that discusses all aspects of equine locomotion and gait analysis, written by an international team of editors and contributors.The new edition continues this trend and gives the reader a complete picture of the horse in motion, at the same time including many recent findings in this area. The book begins with a history of man's association with the horse and then continues to discuss with comprehensive descriptions of the present state of knowledge beginning with the initiation of gait and ending with the more scientific area of computer modeling. In the new edition, the list of contributors continues to comprise of authors who are acknowledged experts in their subject areas and includes many new illustrations.•international team of editors and contributors, with leading experts from the USA, the Netherlands, Sweden and France (all centres of excellence for the study of equine locomotion)•editors are from two of the worlds leading locomotion centres – Utrecht and Michigan•highly illustrated with nearly 500 detailed line drawings and illustrations•covers all you will ever need to know about equine locomotion, gait analysis and much more•international team of editors and contributors, with leading experts from the USA, the Netherlands, Sweden and France (all centres of excellence for the study of equine locomotion)•editors are from two of the worlds leading locomotion centres – Utrecht and Michigan•highly illustrated with nearly 500 detailed line drawings and illustrations•covers all you will ever need to know about equine locomotion, gait analysis and much more

CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2015 (eBook)

CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2015 (eBook)
Author: Maxine Papadakis
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 1904
Release: 2014-09-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 007182491X

To deliver the best care to your patients, turn to the #1 annually updated guide in internal medicine and clinical practice. The 2015 Edition is packed with important NEW information! For more than 70 years, professors, students, and clinicians have trusted LANGE for high-quality, current, concise medical information in a convenient, affordable, portable format. Whether for coursework, clerkships, USMLE prep, specialty board review, or patient care, there's a LANGE book that guarantees success. NEW TO THIS EDITION: Latest 2014 American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology guidelines for anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation, and indications for interventions in valvular heart disease Update on the epidemic of opioid-based prescription drug abuse, misuse and overdose, and new section on opioids for chronic, noncancer pain Revised treatment options for Helicobacter pylori and chronic hepatitis C Latest hypertension information from 2013 UK National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence and US Joint National Committee (JNC8) Reports Discussion of which patients benefit from statins, and indications for high vs. moderate intensity statins, based on 2014 AHA/ACC guidelines Scoring tools for assessing the severity of acute pancreatitis Revised psychiatric diagnoses in accordance with the Diagnostic Statistical Manual’s 5th edition No other text links practice and research like CURRENT Medical Diagnosis & Treatment! Written by clinicians renowned in their fields, this trusted annual text offers the most current insight into symptoms, signs, epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment for more than 1,000 diseases and disorders. You'll find concise, evidence-based answers to questions about both hospital and ambulatory problems. The streamlined format of each section in this clinical companion is the fastest, easiest way to keep abreast of the latest diagnostic advances, prevention strategies, and cost-effective treatments. Here's why CMDT is essential to your clinical practice: Strong emphasis on the practical aspects of clinical diagnosis and patient management throughout the broad fields of internal medicine Full review of other relevant primary care topics, including obstetrics/gynecology, dermatology, neurology, urology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, geriatrics, women’s health, and palliative care Hundreds of medication treatment tables, with indexed trade names and updated prices Many helpful diagnostic and treatment algorithms Only text with an annual review of advances in HIV treatment Recent references with PMID numbers for easy online access Many full-color photographs and illustrations

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Musculoskeletal Disorders
Author: Alon Marcus
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Total Pages: 776
Release: 1998
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781556432828

A combination of Oriental medicine, traditional biomedical orthopaedics, Western osteopathic therapy, and an updated Cyriax style of Orthopaedic medicine, the book presents precise methodology for the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.