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Frontier Doctor: Observations on Central Oregon and the Changing West (Northwest Reprints)
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Primary Care Orthopedics
: :At last, a general orthopedics book written by a chiropractor, for chiropractors. PRIMARY CARE ORTHOPEDICS addresses the accurate diagnosis and effective management of common orthopedic disorders from rotator cuff impingement to carpal tunnel disease to arthritis of the joints. Taking a classical anatomical approach, it comprehensively covers assessment, diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic conditions.Features a multi-disciplinary approach, appealing not only to chiropractors, but also athletic trainers and physical therapists. Breaks down orthopedic conditions for each joint with applied anatomy and biomechanics explaining each condition; an excellent teaching tool for students ...
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Medical Boards Step 3 Made Ridiculously Simple
: : Univ. of Nevada, Reno. Medical review for those preparing for Step 3 of the Medical Boards. Designed to be used in conjunction with other review books. Presents material in a 'patient-oriented approach' rather than a 'disease-oriented approach' used in the Step 2 book. Previous edition: c1998. Softcover.
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Cranial Manipulation Theory and Practice: Osseous and Soft Tissue Approaches
: :This book is a well-illustrated clinical introduction to cranial manipulation techniques that takes the reader through the underlying concepts and examines the techniques themselves. As these techniques become increasingly known and in demand, this is the first book that clearly and practically explains them to manual therapy practitioners. An introductory section on the relevant anatomy and physiology is followed by a short history of the development of cranial methodology, as it is relevant to practice today. Specific techniques are outlined in straightforward language and combined with high quality illustrations to ...
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Bisphosphonates in Bone Disease: From the Laboratory to the Patient
: :This book is an essential handbook on bisphosphonates, the most widely used new class of drugs for osteoporosis therapy. It reviews basic physiology in addition to the indications and adverse reactions of these drugs. Bisphosphonates in Bone Disease, 4E, discusses the compounds' chemistry, mechanisms of action, and animal toxicology before presenting a clinical picture of the diseases treated by bisphosphonates. The book provides a table listing the trade names of the commercially available bisphosphonates, registered indications, and the available forms for various countries. The revised Fourth Edition contains approximately 50% ...
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Atlas of Manipulative Techniques for the Cranium & Face
: :With more than one hundred illustrated techniques, Atlas of Manipulative Techniques for the Cranium & Face is one of the most comprehensive sources of cranial techniques available. Organized by bone, each technique is illustrated through remarkable drawings which graphically depict the placement and movement of the practitioner's hands on the patient's head. Accompanying text systematically describes the purpose of the technique, the position of both patient and practitioner, the points of contact, and the movement of hands and fingers in relation to the cranial motion. The concise, systematic description of ...
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Instant Access to Chiropractic Guidelines and Protocols
: :This one-of-a-kind, pocket-sized reference provides instant access to a wide range of key information on managing commonly encountered musculoskeletal conditions, including diagnostic criteria, treatment goals, management guidelines and protocols, nutritional management protocols, home care protocols, referral protocols, and more. Organized by orthopedic disorders, the contents are formatted for easy retrieval of pertinent information.Only book to offer both diagnostic criteria, as well as standardized treatment guidelines and protocolsText organized by body regions making it easy to locate a particular disorder or conditionMulti-disciplinary contributors provide various expert perspectivesConvenient pocket size can be ...
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PocketRadiologist - Musculoskeletal: Top 100 Diagnoses, CD-ROM PDA Software - Pocket PC Version (PocketRadiologist)
: :Never before has essential diagnostic guidance been so quick and convenient to access! In conjunction with Amirsys Inc., W.B. Saunders is pleased to present a new family of pocket-sized diagnostic imaging resources unlike any other clinical references available. These titles are being offered both in paperback format, and as software for personal digital assistants (PDAs). Each volume explores the 100 most important diagnoses in a particular radiologic specialty. And, each volume features the authorship of a prominent expert in that specific area. Consistent, bulleted guidelines and crisply reproduced images make ...
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Tendon and Ligament Healing: A New Approach to Sports and Overuse Injury
: :There has been a drastic increase in repetitive strain/overuse injury to which the standard medical system offers little hope of recovery without surgery, which has mixed results. Weintraub's book offers a viable alternative option for patients. He has developed a highly effective new osteopathic-style approach to answer this major healthcare challenge. Active people, practitioners, and patients wishing to avoid surgery will find guidance in this work, which breaks new ground for healing damage due to sports, accidents, and work-related stress. The book combines emerging scientific information and the author's original ...
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Visceral Manipulation
: :Osteopathy, chiropractic and other systems of manual medicine have developed a variety of models for understanding the mechanics of musculoskeletal motion. In this pioneering work, that same structural vision is applied to the visceral system. In Visceral Manipulation, Jean-Pierre Barral, D.O. and Pierre Mercier, D.O. show how manipulation of the viscera can be used as an effective complement to other forms of manual medicine. Drawing upon years of research and clinical experience, the authors convincingly demonstrate that the relationship of structure and function among the internal organs is just as ...
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