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الجمعة، 30 أبريل 2010

The Muscle and Bone Palpation Manual With Trigger Points, Referral Patterns & Stretch

The Muscle and Bone Palpation Manual With Trigger Points, Referral Patterns & Stretch



Author: Joseph E. Muscolino









Product Description:

With more than 1,000 vibrant, full-color illustrations and over 4 hours of detailed video demonstrations, THE MUSCLE AND BONE PALPATION MANUAL is the most visually engaging way to help you master and successfully apply palpation techniques in massage therapy. This innovative text uses unique, richly detailed photographic illustrations of muscles as they appear under the skin to give you a thorough understanding of effective palpation. This comprehensive guide provides unparalleled preparation for professional success.




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Presenting more than 4 hours of detailed video demonstrations, the Companion DVDs reinforce your understanding of proper palpation techniques and help you apply the skills you've learned to practice! Icons throughout the book direct you to corresponding DVD content including:

DVD 1: Step-by-step instructional videos that guide you through muscle palpation techniques performed by Joseph E. Muscolino in rich vivid detail.

DVD 2: Expert insight and perspectives in uniques video clips from such industry leaders as Tom Myers, Leon Chaitow, Whitney Lowe, Bob King, Gil Hedley, and more.

DVD 1 Download Links:

 
Chapter 10 Shoulder Girdle



Chapter 11 Neck: http://ifile.it/3dwhe2v

Chapter 12 Head: http://ifile.it/6xo2nes

Chapter 13 Arm



Chapter 14 Forearm: http://ifile.it/fizvq9r

Chapter 16 Trunk: http://ifile.it/j9ew362

Chapter 17 Pelvis: http://ifile.it/x5pt0g2

Chapter 18 Thigh



Chapter 19 Leg



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**NOTE: The DVD's are complete copies, no content is missing. However, DVD 1 corresponds with only the book chapters based on palpation which are Chapters 10-20. There is no video to correspond with Chapter 15: Palpation of the Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand or Chapter 20: Palpation of the Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot






The Muscle and Bone Palpation Manual With Trigger Points, Referral Patterns & Stretch

The Muscle and Bone Palpation Manual With Trigger Points, Referral Patterns & Stretch


Author: Joseph E. Muscolino





Product Description:

With more than 1,000 vibrant, full-color illustrations and over 4 hours of detailed video demonstrations, THE MUSCLE AND BONE PALPATION MANUAL is the most visually engaging way to help you master and successfully apply palpation techniques in massage therapy. This innovative text uses unique, richly detailed photographic illustrations of muscles as they appear under the skin to give you a thorough understanding of effective palpation. This comprehensive guide provides unparalleled preparation for professional success.



Table of ContentsPreface

Foreword by Ruth Werner



Part I: How to Palpate

1. Introduction to Palpation
2. The Art and Science of Muscle Palpation
3. Draping and Basic Massage Strokes
4. Body Mechanics for the Manual Therapist
5. Anatomy, Physiology, and Treatment of Trigger Points (TrP)
6. Stretching



Part II: Bone Palpation and Ligaments

7. Upper Extremity Bone Palpation and Ligaments
8. Axial Body Bone Palpation and Ligaments
9. Lower Extremity Bone Palpation and Ligaments



Part III: Muscle Palpation

10. Tour #1: Palpation of the Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle
11. Tour #2: Palpation of the Neck Muscles
12. Tour #3: Palpation of the Muscles of the Head
13. Tour #4: Palpation of the Muscles of the Arm
14. Tour #5: Palpation of the Muscles of the Forearm
15. Tour #6: Palpation of the Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand
16. Tour #7: Palpation of the Trunk Muscles
17. Tour #8: Palpation of the Pelvic Muscles
18. Tour #9: Palpation of the Thigh Muscles
19. Tour #10: Palpation of the Leg Muscles
 20. Tour #11: Palpation of the Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot


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Comprehensive Manual Therapy for the Lower Extremity on DVD

Comprehensive Manual Therapy for the Lower Extremity on DVD

By Dimitrios Kostopoulos PT PhD, Konstantine Rizopoulos PT FABS




Product Description:





Watch world-renowned experts apply the latest techniques to effectively treat injuries and ailments to the cervical spine. Comprehensive Manual Therapy for the Cervical and Thoracic Spine DVD establishes a foundation for learning by detailing the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of this specific region.



The user-friendly DVD format, utilizing audio narration and professional insight, is the ideal way to successfully understand and immediately apply these techniques in a clinical environment.



Following this discussion, demonstrations of each technique are presented along with practical tips for treating the cervical spine. These demonstrations help rehabilitation professionals build confidence in applying these techniques to their patients. More importantly, they enhance the ability to evaluate and select appropriate treatments for a variety of disorders.



Cervical and Thoracic Spine Topics Include:

• Herniated Disc-Radiculopathy

• Sprains and Strains

• Cervical Spinal Stenosis



Comprehensive Manual Therapy for the Cervical and Thoracic Spine DVD delivers the latest treatment options for the cervical region in an effective format that encourages active participation and fosters learning. This is the ideal resource for today’s rehabilitation professional to keep pace with the possibilities that are emerging.



*Please not that there is no chapter selection option.



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One of four in a new comprehensive manual therapy DVD series, the rehabilitation professional will benefit from a variety of treatments covered inside each specific DVD. Inside each DVD learn about Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Stretching, Muscle Energy Technique, Mobilization-Manipulation, and Neuro-Fascial Mobilization.



Additional DVDs include:

Comprehensive Manual Therapy for the Upper Extremity DVD

Comprehensive Manual Therapy for the Lower Extremity DVD

Comprehensive Manual Therapy for the Lumbar Spine DVD











































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الخميس، 29 أبريل 2010

IER Exam Preparation Physical Therapy Course Manual 3.0 (so called BLUE BOOK)

IER Exam Preparation Physical Therapy Course Manual 3.0 (so called BLUE BOOK)


by : Raymond Siegelman



Description:




This Course Manual is intended to be used in conjunction with on-site or on-line Licensure Examination Preparatory Course for Physical Therapists of International Educational Resources Ltd. The Syllabus portion is a condensed summary of certain content areas and basic definitions that may be germane to the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE). The National Physical Therapy Examination Review & Study Guide by O'Sullivan & Siegelman is also part of the course material and provides a more extensive review of information.







Quick Reference Dictionary for Physical Therapy

Quick Reference Dictionary for Physical Therapy

By Jennifer Bottomley PhD2 MS PT





Product Description:



Quick Reference Dictionary

for Physical Therapy has been revised and updated into a second edition to include the latest information in the field of physical therapy. This reference book, designed specifically for the physical therapy student and practitioner, provides many terms, concepts, and conditions essential to the field. This second edition provides quick access to words and their definitions that are encountered on a day-to-day basis. There are 40 appendices included in this user-friendly, handy reference where you can find materials such as selected APTA documents and World Wide Web resources. Inside you will also find lists of standardized acronyms and abbreviations for words, medical roots from which many words are derived, commonly used acronyms for evaluative tests and measures, and guidelines for documentation. Quick Reference Dictionary for Physical Therapy, Second Edition is the perfect, pocket size companion for school, clinical affiliations, preparation for the licensure exam, and physical therapy practice.

 
 
 
 
 

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Issues

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Issues



January 2000
Volume 30, No. 1

Promoting Isolationism in Science: The Unspoken Section Agenda
Neck Retractions, Cervical Root Decompression, and Radicular Pain
Tender Point Sensitivity, Range of Motion, and Perceived Disability in Subjects With Neck Pain
Defective Running Shoes as a Contributing Factor in Plantar Fasciitis in a Triathlete
Letter from the Editor-in-Chief on CSM Abstracts and Peer Review: CSM Abstracts and Peer Review
Orthopaedic Section Research Abstracts: Poster Presentations (Abstracts 1-50)
Orthopaedic Section Research Abstracts: Platform Presentations (Abstracts 51-100)
Sports Physical Therapy Section Research Abstracts: Platform Presentations (Abstracts 1-16)
Sports Physical Therapy Section Research Abstracts: Poster Presentations (Abstracts 17-40)
CSM Programming Schedule – February 1-6, 2000, New Orleans, Louisiana: Orthopaedic Section and Sports Physical Therapy Section



February 2000
Volume 30, No. 2

What Is “Evidence”?
Total Ankle Replacement Revisited
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
Differential Diagnosis of Calf Pain and Weakness: Flexor Hallucis Longus Strain
Effects of a Tendo-Achilles Lengthening Procedure on Muscle Function and Gait Characteristics in a Patient With Diabetes Mellitus
Factors Associated With Ulceration and Amputation in the Neuropathic Foot

 
March 2000
Volume 30, No. 3

Tip One for the Piper
Validity of Diagnostic Ultrasound as a Measure of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
Comparison of Supervised Exercise With and Without Manual Physical Therapy for Patients With Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Diagnosis of Patellofemoral Pain After Arthroscopic Meniscectomy
Gross Measures of Exercise-Induced Muscular Hypertrophy
Criterion-Related Validity of the Figure-of-Eight Method of Measuring Ankle Edema


April 2000
Volume 30, No. 4

Is Physical Therapy Effective? Catch-22 of Meta-Analysis
Influence of Ankle Support on Joint Range of Motion Before and After Exercise: A Meta-Analysis
Influence of Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist Certification on Clinical Outcomes
Proposed Practice Guidelines for Nonoperative Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rehabilitation of Physically Active Individuals
Shoulder Muscle Activation During Aquatic and Dry Land Exercises in Nonimpaired Subjects
Effects of Isometric Quadriceps Activation on the Q-angle in Women Before and After Quadriceps Exercise


May 2000
Volume 30, No. 5

Complexity of Lifting
Relationship Between Lifting Capacity and Anthropometric Measures
Metabolic and Cardiorespiratory Responses to Continuous Box Lifting and Lowering in Nonimpaired Subjects
Transmissivity of Coupling Agents Used to Deliver Ultrasound Through Indirect Methods
Influence of Q-angle on Lower Extremity Running Kinematics
Measurements of Temporal Aspects of Gait Obtained With a Multimemory Stopwatch in Persons With Gait Impairments


June 2000
Volume 30, No. 6

Disablement: The Patient’s Problem No Longer Matters
Effect of Knee and Hip Position on Hip Extension Range of Motion in Individuals With and Without Low Back Pain
Inertial Effects on Moment Development During Isokinetic Concentric Knee Extension Testing
Gilmore’s Groin Repair in Athletes
Effect of Antipronation Tape and Temporary Orthotic on Vertical Navicular Height Before and After Exercise
Effects of Ultrasound and Stretch on Knee Ligament Extensibility


July 2000
Volume 30, No. 7

Expertise on Trial
Intertester Reliability of the McKenzie Evaluation in Assessing Patients With Mechanical Low Back Pain
Electrothermally-Assisted Capsulorrhaphy (ETAC): A New Surgical Method for Glenohumeral Instability and Its Rehabilitation Considerations
Thoracic Spine Dysfunction in Upper Extremity Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type I
Measurement of Step Widths and Step Lengths: A Comparison of Measurements Made Directly From a Grid With Those Made From a Video Recording
Quadriceps and Hamstrings Peak Torque Ratio Changes in Persons With Chronic anterior Cruciate Ligament Deficiency


August 2000
Volume 30, No. 8

Passion and Manipulation
Identification of Tibial Stress Fractures Using Therapeutic Continuous Ultrasound
Role of Manual Therapy in the Evaluation and Treatment of a Surgically Stabilized Pelvis
Differential Diagnosis and Treatment for a Patient With Lower Extremity Symptoms
Relationships Between Plantar Flexor Muscle Stiffness, Strength, and Range of Motion in Subjects With Diabetes-Peripheral Neuropathy Compared to Age-Matched Controls
Discriminant Validity of Temporomandibular Joint Range of Motion Measurements Obtained With a Rule


September 2000
Volume 30, No. 9

Cochrane and the National Health Service: Collaborating to Crush Dissent?
Construct Validity of Cyriax’s Selective Tension Examination: Association of End-Feels With Pain at the Knee and Shoulder
Measures of Functional Limitation as Predictors of Disablement in Athletes With Acute Ankle Sprains
New Equations Improve NIR Prediction of Body Fat Among High School Wrestlers
Assessment of Shoulder Strength in Professional Baseball Pitchers
Effect of a Semi-Rigid Ankle Stabilizer on Performance in Persons With Functional Ankle Instability


October 2000
Volume 30, No. 10

www.jospt.org: Interact and Learn
Management of Foot Pain Associated With Accessory Bones of the Foot: Two Clinical Case Reports
Effect of 10%, 30%, and 60% Body Weight Traction on the Straight Leg Raise Test of Symptomatic Patients With Low Back Pain
Effectiveness of Lateral Slide Exercise in an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Rehabilitation Home Exercise Program
Comparison of First Ray Dorsal Mobility Among Different Forefoot Alignments
Tibialis Posterior Myofascial Tightness as a Source of Heel Pain: Diagnosis and Treatment


November 2000
Volume 30, No. 11

Clarifying the Declaration of Helsinki
Failure of Voluntary Activation of the Quadriceps Femoris Muscle After Patellar Contusion
Effect of Foot Orthotics on Calcaneal Eversion During Standing and Treadmill Walking for Subjects With Abnormal Pronation
Durkan Gauge and Carpal Compression Test: Accuracy and Diagnostic Test Properties
Self-Reported Oral Contraceptive Use and Peripheral Joint Laxity
Prediction of Knee Extensor and Flexor Isokinetic Strength in Young Male Soccer Players

December 2000
Volume 30, No. 12

Ruling Out
Special Issue on the Cervical Spine – Part I
Diagnosis and Nonoperative Management of Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Radiculopathy: A Case Problem Using A Decision-Making Algorithm
Cervicogenic Dizziness: A Review of Diagnosis and Treatment



2000 Author Index
2000 Subject Index

 
 
 
 

































 







 
 
 
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Manual Therapy - Volume 1, Issue 4, Pages 178-216 (September 1996)

Manual Therapy - Volume 1, Issue 4, Pages 178-216 (September 1996)

Published: Elsevier






Product Description:

Manual Therapy is a peer-reviewed journal catering to the diverse needs of the various professions engaged in all aspects of Manual Therapy. The journal covers topics relevant to the neuromusculoskeletal system including: pathology, biomechanics, ergonomics, applied anatomy and physiology, the scientific basis and efficacy of examination and manual therapeutic techniques, movement analysis, medicolegal issues relating to practice, outcome measurement in Manual Therapy and the psychosocial and economic factors that influence therapy outcomes and effectiveness. Regular features of the journal include review articles, original papers, a masterclass section, abstracts, a subject-specific bibliography, case reports, technical notes, book reviews, events and conferences diary, and a medicolegal section. Papers submitted to the journal are peer-reviewed by an international advisory board. Manual Therapy is a valuable resource tool for all those engaged in the many diverse aspects of Manual Therapy.


Table of Contents:

1) The management of low back pain in pregnancy
2) Tendons in health and disease
3) An investigation of neural tissue involvement in ankle inversion sprains
4) To compare the effects of different rates of application of a cervical mobilisation technique on sympathetic outflow to the upper limb in normal subjects
5) Instrumented measurement of spinal stiffness
6) Expanding the scope of physiotherapy: clinical physiotherapy specialists in consultants' clinics
7) The Role of Transversus Abdominus in Post Partum Correction of Gross Divarication Recti



 

Manual Therapy - Volume 1, Issue 3, Pages 118-161 (June 1996)

Manual Therapy - Volume 1, Issue 3, Pages 118-161 (June 1996)


Published: Elsevier










Product Description:



Manual Therapy is a peer-reviewed journal catering to the diverse needs of the various professions engaged in all aspects of Manual Therapy. The journal covers topics relevant to the neuromusculoskeletal system including: pathology, biomechanics, ergonomics, applied anatomy and physiology, the scientific basis and efficacy of examination and manual therapeutic techniques, movement analysis, medicolegal issues relating to practice, outcome measurement in Manual Therapy and the psychosocial and economic factors that influence therapy outcomes and effectiveness. Regular features of the journal include review articles, original papers, a masterclass section, abstracts, a subject-specific bibliography, case reports, technical notes, book reviews, events and conferences diary, and a medicolegal section. Papers submitted to the journal are peer-reviewed by an international advisory board. Manual Therapy is a valuable resource tool for all those engaged in the many diverse aspects of Manual Therapy.

 
 
 
 

Manual Therapy- Volume 1, Issue 2, Pages 60-106 (March 1996)

 Manual Therapy- Volume 1, Issue 2, Pages 60-106 (March 1996)

Published: Elsevier




 Product Description: 



Manual Therapy is a peer-reviewed journal catering to the diverse needs of the various professions engaged in all aspects of Manual Therapy. The journal covers topics relevant to the neuromusculoskeletal system including: pathology, biomechanics, ergonomics, applied anatomy and physiology, the scientific basis and efficacy of examination and manual therapeutic techniques, movement analysis, medicolegal issues relating to practice, outcome measurement in Manual Therapy and the psychosocial and economic factors that influence therapy outcomes and effectiveness. Regular features of the journal include review articles, original papers, a masterclass section, abstracts, a subject-specific bibliography, case reports, technical notes, book reviews, events and conferences diary, and a medicolegal section. Papers submitted to the journal are peer-reviewed by an international advisory board. Manual Therapy is a valuable resource tool for all those engaged in the many diverse aspects of Manual Therapy.

Table of Contents:

1) Management of patellofemoral problems
2) Towards a theory of lumbar mobilisation–the relationship between applied manual force and movements of the spine
3) Morphology of the cervical intervertebral disc: implications for McKenzie's model of the disc derangement syndrome
4) A comparison of manual diagnosis with a diagnosis established by a uni-level lumbar spinal block procedure
5) Anterior sacrodural attachments–Trolard's ligaments revisited
6) Intra-operator and inter-operator reliability of the OSI CA 6000 Spine Motion Analyzer with a new skin fixation system
7) Clinical applications of power spectral analysis of electromyographic investigations in muscle function
8) Informed consent and manual therapy





Manual Therapy ( Volume 1, Issue 1, Pages 2-49 (November 1995)

Manual Therapy ( Volume 1, Issue 1, Pages 2-49 (November 1995)


Published: Elsevier



Product Description:



Manual Therapy is a peer-reviewed journal catering to the diverse needs of the various professions engaged in all aspects of Manual Therapy. The journal covers topics relevant to the neuromusculoskeletal system including: pathology, biomechanics, ergonomics, applied anatomy and physiology, the scientific basis and efficacy of examination and manual therapeutic techniques, movement analysis, medicolegal issues relating to practice, outcome measurement in Manual Therapy and the psychosocial and economic factors that influence therapy outcomes and effectiveness. Regular features of the journal include review articles, original papers, a masterclass section, abstracts, a subject-specific bibliography, case reports, technical notes, book reviews, events and conferences diary, and a medicolegal section. Papers submitted to the journal are peer-reviewed by an international advisory board. Manual Therapy is a valuable resource tool for all those engaged in the many diverse aspects of Manual Therapy.

 
 
Table of Contents:

1) Muscle control–pain control. What exercises would you prescribe?
2) Hypoalgesia post-manipulative therapy: a review of a potential neurophysiological mechanism
3) Clinical reasoning and pain
4) The effect of posteroanterior mobilisation on sagittal mobility of the lumbar spine
5) Effects of a novel manipulative physiotherapy technique on tennis elbow: a single case study
6) Reliability and concurrent validity of two instruments for measuring cervical range of motion: effects of age and gender
7) The development of a new form of instrument fixation for the OSI CA 6000 spine motion analyzer
8) Physiotherapists in the internal market




McGraw-Hill's NPTE (National Physical Therapy Examination) [BOOK+CD]

McGraw-Hill's NPTE (National Physical Therapy Examination) [BOOK+CD]




By Mark Dutton










Product Description:



This all-in-one study guide gives you a concise review of the curriculum that’s consistent with the NPTE's published content guidelines, plus Q&As at the end of each chapter to test your understanding of the material just reviewed. You’ll also find a CD-ROM with 500 examsimulating Q&As–two complete tests!–designed to test how well you apply your knowledge in clinical situations. It all adds up to the most comprehensive, confidence-building toolkit for acing the exam!






About the author



Mark Dutton, PT is a practicing physical therapist at West Penn Allegheny Health System in Pittsburgh, PA and Adjunct Assistant Professor at Duquesne University.





Table of contents






Section I: The Profession
Chapter 1–Who Are Physical Therapists And What Do They Do?
Chapter 2–Administration
Chapter 3–Research
Chapter 4–Education
Chapter 5-Fundamentals and Core Concepts
Section II: Tests and Measures
Chapter 6–History and Systems Review
Chapter 7–Gait, Posture, Ergonomics, and Occupational Health
Chapter 8–Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy
Chapter 9–Neuromuscular Physical Therapy
Chapter 10–Pulmonary Physical Therapy
Chapter 11–Cardiovascular Physical Therapy
Chapter 12–Pathology, Gynecology, and Psychology
Chapter 13–Integumentary Physical Therapy
Chapter 14–Geriatric Physical Therapy
Chapter 15–Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Assistive Devices
Chapter 16–Pediatric Physical Therapy
Section III: Procedural Interventions
Chapter 17–Therapeutic Exercise
Chapter 18–Adjunctive Interventions
Chapter 19–Pharmacology for the Physical Therapist
Appendix
Index










Covers all the content tested on the NPTE


Quick-study curriculum review highlights essential information


NPTE-style Q&As at the end of each chapter


CD-ROM with 500 exam-style questions[Backcover]






Everything you need to pass the NPTE in one score-boosting package!






INCLUDES:


Coverage that spans the entire physical therapy curriculum - and all the content tested on the NPTE


Concise but comprehensive coverage to reinforce must-know material


Questions and answers at the end of each chapter


CD-ROM with 500 NPTE-style questions and answers to prepare you for exam day


Content keyed to the APTA's Guide to Physical Therapy Practice










This all-in-one study guide gives you a concise review of the curriculum that’s consistent with the NPTE's published content guidelines, plus Q&As at the end of each chapter to test your understanding of the material just reviewed. You’ll also find a CD-ROM with 500 examsimulating


Q&As–two complete tests!–designed to test how well you


apply your knowledge in clinical situations. It all adds up to the most comprehensive, confidence-building toolkit for acing the exam!






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