Rehabilitation Medicine Books

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21. Ergonomics for Rehabilitation Professionals

    Edited by Shrawan Kumar

    Despite the apparently distinct differences between the disciplines of ergonomics and rehabilitation, they deal with the same issues, although at different ends of the spectrum. Keeping this in mind, Ergonomics for Rehabilitation Professionals explores their philosophies and goals, their parallel,...

    Published April 26th 2009 by CRC Press
22. Medicolegal Issues for Diagnostic Imaging Professionals, Fourth Edition

    By Robert J. Parelli

    The constant advances in diagnostic imaging have had an impact on the practice, attitudes, and moral values of all who participate in health care. Now in its fourth edition, the original Medicolegal Issues for Radiographers has been updated and retitled, broadening the scope of content to include...

    Published September 8th 2008 by Auerbach Publications
23. A Dented Image

    Journeys of Recovery from Subarachnoid Haemorrhage

    By Alison Wertheimer

    Every year, 8,500 people in the UK will have a subarachnoid haemorrhage, of whom about 50 per cent will survive this traumatic brain injury which often occurs without warning. Survivors can make a ‘good’ neurological recovery but the psychosocial impact can be longer lasting. Drawing from her own...

    Published June 29th 2008 by Routledge
24. Sport and Exercise Physiology Testing Guidelines: Volume II – Exercise and Clinical Testing

    The British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences Guide

    Edited by Edward M. Winter, Andrew M. Jones, R.C. Richard Davison, Paul D. Bromley, Tom Mercer

    Sport and exercise physiologists are called upon to carry out physiological assessments that have proven validity and reliability, both in sport-specific and health-related contexts. A wide variety of test protocols have been developed and refined. This book is a comprehensive guide to these...

    Published November 16th 2006 by Routledge
25. Neural Plasticity in Adult Somatic Sensory-Motor Systems

    Edited by Ford F. Ebner

    Series: Frontiers in Neuroscience

    Synthesizing current information about sensory-motor plasticity, Neural Plasticity in Adult Somatic Sensory-Motor Systems provides an up-to-date description of the dynamic processes that occur in somatic sensory-motor cortical circuits or somatic sensory pathways to the cortex due to experience,...

    Published May 25th 2005 by CRC Press
26. Muscle Strength

    Edited by Shrawan Kumar

    Muscle strength is an important topic for ergonomics practitioners and physiologists to understand, especially as it relates to workplace injuries. Muscle strength and function is at the heart of many injuries that lead to reduced productivity and economic strain on the worker, the company, and...

    Published April 26th 2004 by CRC Press
27. Recovery and Wellness

    Models of Hope and Empowerment for People with Mental Illness

    By Catana Brown

    Learn to harness the process of recovery from mental illness for use in the transformative healing of your OT clients!This informative book for occupational therapists describes the Recovery Model from theoretical and experiential perspectives, and shows how to use it most effectively. It examines...

    Published October 24th 2002 by Routledge
28. Interprofessional Collaboration in Occupational Therapy

    By Stanley Paul, Cindee Peterson

    Interaction between professionals/students in various disciplines leads to greater respect, cooperation, and practical knowledge for all!Interprofessional Collaboration in Occupational Therapy, written by experienced occupational therapists, examines successful programs and models of practice...

    Published September 5th 2002 by Routledge
29. Minor Traumatic Brain Injury Handbook

    Diagnosis and Treatment

    Edited by Gary W. Jay

    Almost two million individuals experience minor traumatic brain injury (MTBI/MATBI) each year. Patients from all over the country have similar - even identical - complaints from comparable types of trauma. Unfortunately, the vast majority of medical professionals do not recognize or understand the...

    Published June 20th 2000 by CRC Press
30. Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation

    Practical Vocational, Neuropsychological, and Psychotherapy Interventions

    Edited by Robert Fraiser, David C. Clemmons

    Addressing the critical issues in community re-entry in a very practical manner, this book is suitable for all members of a community re-entry or brain-injury rehabilitation team. Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation: Practical Vocational, Neuropsychological, and Psychotherapy Interventions...

    Published September 28th 1999 by CRC Press