Test Prep for the CHT Exam 4th Edition

Test Prep for the CHT Exam 4th Edition
Author: Kimberly Masker
Publisher:
Total Pages: 632
Release: 2021-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9780578991276

ASHT's Test Prep for the CHT Exam, 4th Edition: Study Outline and Clinical Reference, is a detailed reference tool for therapists desiring to earn the Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential. ASHT has created a valuable resource for referencing relevant anatomy, surgical procedures, treatment progressions, and orthotic regimens for the various diagnoses that therapists treat on a daily basis.

Hand Rehabilitation

Hand Rehabilitation
Author: Susan Weiss
Publisher: Mosby Incorporated
Total Pages: 484
Release: 2004
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780323026109

In this expanded second edition of Hand Rehabilitation, Susan Weiss and Nancy Falkenstein give us a unique approach to critical thinking in hand therapy [Foreword].

Hand Secrets

Hand Secrets
Author: Peter J. L. Jebson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2002
Genre: Hand
ISBN:

Completely updated and expanded, this popular volumeis a practical reference on the evaluation, diagnosis, and the medical and surgical management of disorders and diseases of the hand. Will appeal to hand surgeons, hand therapists, orthopedic surgeons, plastic surgeons, and all other health professionals looking for one good clinical book on the hand. Commonly encountered problems/questions are addressed in the very popular question-and-answer format of The Secrets Series(R). Contributors are renowned experts in the field.

Fundamentals of Hand Therapy

Fundamentals of Hand Therapy
Author: Cynthia Cooper
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 628
Release: 2013-11-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323091040

Perfect for hand therapy specialists, hand therapy students, and any other professional who encounters clients with upper extremity issues, Fundamentals of Hand Therapy, 2nd Edition contains everything you need to make sound therapy decisions. Coverage includes hand anatomy, the evaluation process, and diagnosis-specific information. Expert tips, treatment guidelines, and case studies round out this comprehensive text designed to help you think critically about each client's individual needs. "Overall, a very clear readable style is adopted throughout, with theory supported by various anecdotal case studies. Excellent use is made of illustrations, and many chapters contain the helpful addition of 'clinical pearls' or 'tips from the field', which are an attempt to make transparent the links between theory and practice. In conclusion, this is an excellent core text for reference purposes." Reviewed by: British Journal of Occupational Therapy Date: Aug 2014 Clinical Pearls and Precautions highlight relevant information learned by the experienced author and contributors that you can apply to clinical practice. Case examples included in the diagnoses chapters in Part Three demonstrate the use of clinical reasoning and a humanistic approach in treating the client. Diagnosis-specific information in the final section of the book is well-organized to give you quick access to the information you need. Special features sections such as Questions to Discuss with the Physician, What to Say to Clients, Tips from the Field, and more help readers find their own clinical voices. Online sample exercises give you a pool to pull from during professional practice. NEW! Chapters on yoga and pilates provide guidance into new ways to treat upper extremity problems. NEW! Chapter on wound care gives you a thorough foundation on how wounds impact therapeutic outcomes. NEW! Chapter on orthotics has been added to cover basic splinting patterns. NEW! Online resources help assess your understanding and retention of the material.

Orthotic Intervention for the Hand and Upper Extremity

Orthotic Intervention for the Hand and Upper Extremity
Author: MaryLynn A. Jacobs
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 681
Release: 2013-11-18
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1469829533

"Entry-level occupational therapists are expected to have fundamental skills in splinting theory, design, and fabrication. As occupational therapy students, they gain these skills through didactic courses, fieldwork, or observations. Orthotic Intervention of the Hand and Upper Extremity: Splinting Principles and Process, Second Edition, delivers just that. Instructors need materials to teach students how to apply theory to practice in the area of splinting. This book provides instructors with the pedagogical framework necessary to help students, inexperienced therapists, and expert hand therapists make the right decision whether to fabricate a thermoplastic or neoprene splint, cast, tape, or choose an over-the-counter splint for their patient. This detailed and easy-to-use reference demonstrates splint fabrication techniques and related interventions for the upper extremity and highlights anatomical and biomechanical principles specifically related to splints"--Provided by publisher.

Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination

Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination
Author: Jeff G. Konin
Publisher: Slack
Total Pages: 358
Release: 2002
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination is now available in a completely updated and refined new edition. This concise manual is a valuable reference for identifying and performing special tests used during an orthopedic examination. Students, clinicians, and rehabilitation professionals will enhance their ability to interpret and evaluate their findings. This new edition takes a simplistic approach to visualizing and explaining over 150 commonly used orthopedic special tests. Readers benefit from the user-friendly format, as clear and concise text is coupled with excellent photographs to illustrate the subject and clinician positioning. The tests are organized by regions of the body so the reader can easily reference a particular test. Comments found at the end of most of the tests provide valuable clinical insight and detailed implications.

Wheels of Change

Wheels of Change
Author: Darlene Beck-Jacobson
Publisher: Creston Books
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2019-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1939547709

Racial intolerance, social change, and sweeping progress make 1908 Washington, D.C., a turbulent place to grow up in for 12-year-old Emily Soper. For Emily, life in Papa's carriage barn is magic, and she's more at home hearing the symphony of the blacksmith's hammer than trying to conform to the proper expectations of young ladies. When Papa's livelihood is threatened by racist neighbors and horsepower of a different sort, Emily faces changes she'd never imagined. Finding courage and resolve she didn't know she had, Emily strives to save Papa's business, even if it means going all the way to the White House.

Other People's Children

Other People's Children
Author: Lisa D. Delpit
Publisher: The New Press
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2006
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1595580743

An updated edition of the award-winning analysis of the role of race in the classroom features a new author introduction and framing essays by Herbert Kohl and Charles Payne, in an account that shares ideas about how teachers can function as "cultural transmitters" in contemporary schools and communicate more effectively to overcome race-related academic challenges. Original.