eFisioterapia

This comprehensive resource covers a broad array of research strategies available to massage therapists to give them the tools they need to be knowledgeable readers of research literature, as well as active researchers. The primary focus of the book is on the quantitative aspect of research that encompasses the principal types of studies most extensively used in the various health care professions, specifically massage therapy.

Esta obra describe, por una parte, los cambios provocados por las actividades diarias en los patrones de movimiento y, por otra, las exploraciones básicas y las medidas fisioterapéuticas que se pueden usar para crear un sistema de clasificación basado en los síndromes de alteración del movimiento.

This innovative resource presents the principles of manual therapy examination and management, paired with a CD-ROM that contains high-quality video clips of procedures. This multimedia approach explains and demonstrates both the underlying clinical reasoning and the technical execution of key manual therapy procedures. The book begins with discussions of the key concepts related pain mechanisms and focuses on procedures and associated reasoning that are appropriate for treating pain states that are predominantly nocioceptive – a critical distinction not often addressed in other books.

Prominent neurologists and movement disorders experts from around the world logically and systematically review the major movement disorder emergencies, instructing the reader on how optimally to recognize and manage these problems.

Contenidos

LESIONES EN PIE, PIERNA Y RODILLA. Concepto de lesión deportiva, fases y prevención. Pie. Pierna y rodilla. LESIONES EN CADERA Y TRONCO. Hombro y codo. Mano. Lesiones del aparato locomotor debido a la práctica deportiva en niños. Tratamiento ortopédico de las lesiones deportivas.

This renowned classic provides unparalleled coverage of manual muscle testing, plus evaluation and treatment of faulty and painful postural conditions. The thoroughly updated Fifth Edition is completely reorganized and has new, expanded treatment and exercise sections in each chapter. Other features include a new section on post-polio syndrome, additional case studies comparing Guillain-BarrŽ to polio muscle tests, a new full-color design, and a first-of-its-kind chart of upper extremity articulations.

Este libro propone, a partir de una nueva visión holística de la salud, un modelo integral y actualizado del proceso de evaluación clínico-funcional del movimiento corporal humano, lo cual brinda nuevas perspectivas para la estructuración del diálogo y pronóstico en fisioterapia, y para la toma de decisiones en el abordaje de interacción disciplinaria e interdisciplinaria.
A pesar de los adelantos tecnológicos de la época, la obra rescata la importancia de la evaluación clínica como herramienta sine qua non de la práctica profesional.

Practical, clinically focused, and highly illustrated, this new guide includes content not covered in any other book, presented in a user-friendly format. Part I introduces the concepts of subjective evaluation, observation/posture, related referral joint testing, neurovascular testing, palpation, and range of motion testing. Part II comprises the bulk of the text, covering the major shoulder tests that clinicians perform. Part III features supplemental tests used in the clinical setting.

A practical text covering the theory and the practice of clinical reasoning skills for all physical therapists. Provides readers with activities to improve their own clinical reasoning within their own clinical setting. With a range of very high-caliber international contributors in the field of physiotherapy practice, this book gives the answers to the practitioner's question of how does one apply the theoretical knowledge involved in clinical reasoning to practice and how can one become a better practitioner as a result.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Anatomía, palpación y localización superficial destaca la habilidad necesaria para identificar, comprender y papal estructuras a través de la piel. Se trata de una valiosa obra que engloba una gran cantidad de información que la vista humanan no es capaz de recabar y ayuda al terapeuta en la evaluación y el diagnóstico mediante técnicas de contacto manual. Asimismo, abundantes ilustraciones y diagramas facilitan la comprensión. Presenta, también, información actualizada sobre consultar médicas, lesiones deportivas y movimientos accesorios.