Download or read book Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Workplace written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2001-05-24 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every year workers' low-back, hand, and arm problems lead to time away from jobs and reduce the nation's economic productivity. The connection of these problems to workplace activities-from carrying boxes to lifting patients to pounding computer keyboards-is the subject of major disagreements among workers, employers, advocacy groups, and researchers. Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Workplace examines the scientific basis for connecting musculoskeletal disorders with the workplace, considering people, job tasks, and work environments. A multidisciplinary panel draws conclusions about the likelihood of causal links and the effectiveness of various intervention strategies. The panel also offers recommendations for what actions can be considered on the basis of current information and for closing information gaps. This book presents the latest information on the prevalence, incidence, and costs of musculoskeletal disorders and identifies factors that influence injury reporting. It reviews the broad scope of evidence: epidemiological studies of physical and psychosocial variables, basic biology, biomechanics, and physical and behavioral responses to stress. Given the magnitude of the problem-approximately 1 million people miss some work each year-and the current trends in workplace practices, this volume will be a must for advocates for workplace health, policy makers, employers, employees, medical professionals, engineers, lawyers, and labor officials.

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Download or read book Lifespan Neurorehabilitation written by Dennis Fell and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2018-01-02 with total page 1249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The neuro rehab text that mirrors how you learn and how you practice! Take an evidence-based approach to the neurorehabilitation of adult and pediatric patients across the lifespan that reflects the APTA’s patient management model and the WHO’s International Classification of Function (ICF). You’ll study examination and interventions from the body structure/function impairments and functional activity limitations commonly encountered in patients with neurologic disorders. Then, understanding the disablement process, you’ll be able to organize the clinical data that leads to therapeutic interventions for specific underlying impairments and functional activity limitations that can then be applied as appropriate anytime they are detected, regardless of the medical diagnosis.

Download or read book Athletic Training and Sports Medicine written by Chad Starkey and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2013 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text focuses on the integration of immediate management, diagnosis, surgical and nonsurgical management, and rehabilitation of common orthopedic pathologies and other conditions experienced by athletes. Coverage encompasses post-injury, surgery, and post-surgery management, follow-up, and return-to-play guidelines. It presents overviews on integrated injury management, management of soft-tissue injuries and fractures, and the role of medications in management. Later chapters address injuries of specific anatomical regions: lower and upper extremities, spine and torso, head, and systemic injuries. Surgery boxes review step-by-step procedures and give notes on complications and rehabilitation, illustrated with b&w surgical drawings. The two-color layout features b&w photos, medical images, and medical and anatomical illustrations. The text assumes an understanding of human anatomy and clinical diagnostic skills, basic principles of acute injury management, therapeutic modalities, and therapeutic exercise.

Download or read book Introduction to Sports Biomechanics written by Roger Bartlett and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-04-12 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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Download or read book Occupational Therapy and Physical Dysfunction E Book written by Michael Curtin and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2009-10-20 with total page 693 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sixth edition of this classic book remains a key text for occupational therapists, supporting their practice in working with people with physical impairments, stimulating reflection on the knowledge, skills and attitudes which inform practice, and encouraging the development of occupation-focused practice. Within this book, the editors have addressed the call by leaders within the profession to ensure that an occupational perspective shapes the skills and strategies used within occupational therapy practice. Rather than focusing on discrete diagnostic categories the book presents a range of strategies that, with the use of professional reasoning, can be transferred across practice settings. This edition heralds a new era in which an international editorial team has coordinated the great work of the retiring founding editors, Annie Turner, Marg Foster and Sybil Johnson. The new editors have radically updated the book, in response to the numerous internal and external influences on the profession, illustrating how an occupational perspective underpins occupational therapy practice. A global outlook is intrinsic to this edition of the book, as demonstrated by the large number of contributors recruited from across the world. - Covers everything the student needs within the physical disorders part of their course - Links theory of principles to practice and management - Written and edited by a team of internationally experienced OT teachers, clinicians and managers - Gives key references and further reading lists for more detailed study - Written within a framework of lifespan development in line with current teaching and practice - Includes practice scenarios and case studies - Focuses on strategies - Subtitle reflecting the primacy of occupation in occupational therapy practice - Inclusion of practice scenarios to illustrate the application of theory to practice - Features such as chapter summaries and key points, providing a quick overview of each chapter - A focus on strategies rather than diagnostic categories - Consideration of individuals, groups and communities - An international perspective - Language that is person-centred and inclusive - New editorial team endorsed by the former editors including Annie Turner

Download or read book An Introduction to Human Movement and Biomechanics E Book written by Andrew Kerr and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its seventh edition, this reputable textbook is an ideal introduction to the study of human movement and an excellent reference encouraging and directing further study. For the first time there is a chapter dedicated to measuring and understanding physical activity, recognising the importance of this area to many health and sports professionals. More time is spent explaining the basic principles of biomechanics and the way they can be used to improve practice, including tissue mechanics and movement analysis techniques. An Introduction to Human Movement and Biomechanics is the perfect guide for students and professionals all around the world to consolidate learning and apply to real clinical/sports situation. Information is given in a clear and accessible way, with case studies, illustrations, textboxes and practical examples. • A chapter on physical (in)activity. • More chapters explaining basic biomechanics and its application to understanding human movement. • A new section dedicated to measuring human movement including movement analysis techniques. • A whole chapter of case studies with real patient and athlete data • Scientific theory related to re-learning movement and movement control. • Problems posed to help students work through the theory and apply it to clinical scenarios • Written by well-known and multi-disciplinary researchers with extensive experience in the field It includes access to the Evolve online resources: • Log on to evolve.elsevier.com/Kerr/movement/ and test out your learning • Case studies, including videoclips and animations • Hundreds of self-assessment questions

Download or read book Early s Physical Dysfunction Practice Skills for the Occupational Therapy Assistant E Book written by Mary Beth Patnaude and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-01-15 with total page 659 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - NEW! Intervention Principles for Feeding and Eating chapter is added to this edition. - NEW! Reorganization of all chapters aligns content more closely with the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework. - NEW! Combined chapters make the material more concise and easier to navigate.

Download or read book Human Tendons written by László G. Józsa and published by Human Kinetics Publishers. This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unquestionably the most comprehensive text on human tendons written by two internationally renowned experts. >Human Tendons> is not only a theoretically based resource for researchers, scientists, and medical specialists, it also is a practical reference for sports medicine practitioners, physicians, and physical therapists.Focusing on the macroscopic and microscopic anatomy, physiology, and pathology of human tendons, the authors present all the available knowledge on the subject in one book. This definitive guide covers these topics on tendons in depth:--Construction, function, metabolism, and biomechanics-Embryonal and postnatal development-Pathologies and anomolies-Effects of physical activity, immobilization, rehabilitation, and aging-History of tenotomy-Injuries, disorders, and diseases-Diagnostic and treatment principles-Healing, transplants, and regenerationThe 386 photographs and 82 illustrations help to bring the content to life.

Download or read book Strength and Power in Sport written by Paavo Komi and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of this broadly based book continues to examine and update the basic and applied aspects of strength and power in sport from the neurophysiology of the basic motor unit to training for specific activities. Authorship is, again, international and includes leading physiologists and clinicians.

Download or read book Clinical Exercise Physiology written by Jonathan K. Ehrman and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2009 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical Exercise Physiology, Second Edition, provides a comprehensive look at the clinical aspects of exercise physiology by thoroughly examining the relationship between exercise and chronic disease. Updated and revised, this second edition reflects important changes that have occurred in the field since the first edition was published. It will provide professionals and students with fundamental knowledge of disease-specific pathology and treatment guidelines while also guiding readers through the clinical exercise physiology associated with exercise testing and training of patients with a chronic disease. The second edition of Clinical Exercise Physiologybuilds on information presented in the previous edition with reorganized chapters, updated and revised content, and the latest information on the key practice areas of clinical exercise physiology: endocrinology, the metabolic system, the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, oncology, the immune system, bone and joint health, and the neuromuscular system. This second edition also features an online ancillary package, allowing instructors to more effectively convey the concepts presented in the text and prepare students for careers in the field. Clinical Exercise Physiology, Second Edition, is easy to navigate--the logical order of the chapters makes key information easy to find. The detailed chapters discuss 23 disease states and conditions that clinical exercise physiologists encounter in their work and provide guidance for the expert care of the populations discussed. Each chapter covers the scope of the condition; its physiology and pathophysiology and treatment options; clinical considerations, including the administration of a graded exercise test; and exercise prescription. The text also details how clinical exercise physiologists can most effectively address issues facing special populations, including children, the elderly, and female athletes. This comprehensive resource is an asset to new and veteran clinical exercise physiologists as well as those preparing for the ACSM Registry Examination. A must-have study tool for examination candidates, this text is on the suggested readings lists for both the Exercise Specialist and Registered Exercise Physiology exams. The text specifically addresses the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) listed by the ACSM for each of these certifications. Clinical Exercise Physiology, Second Edition, is the definitive resource on the use of exercise training for the prevention and treatment of clinical diseases and disorders. It includes the following features: -Revised and updated content reflects the recent changes in exercise testing and training principles and practices. -Four new chapters on depression and exercise, metabolic syndrome, cerebral palsy, and stroke are evidence of how the field has evolved in considering patients with more widely diagnosed diseases and conditions. -A new text-specific Web site containing a test package and PowerPoint presentation package helps instructors present the material from the book. -Case studies provide real-world examples of how to use the information in practice. -Discussion questions that highlight important concepts appear throughout the text to encourage critical thinking. -Practical application boxes offer tips on maintaining a professional environment for client-clinician interaction, a literature review, and a summary of the key components of prescribing exercise. Clinical Exercise Physiology, Second Edition, is the most up-to-date resource for professionals looking to enhance their knowledge on emerging topics and applications in the field. It is also a valuable text for students studying for the ACSM Registry Examination.

Download or read book Athletic Movement Skills written by Brewer, Clive and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2017-01-17 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before athletes can become strong and powerful, they need to master the movement skills required in sport. Athletic Movement Skills covers the underlying science and offers prescriptive advice on bridging the gap between scientist and practitioner so coaches and athletes can work together to achieve dominance.

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