Reference for physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists, and athletic trainers. Also a reference for specialists in aquatics, fitness, and general rehabilitation.
The Reenchantment of the World is a perceptive study of our scientific consciousness and a cogent and forceful challenge to its supremacy. Focusing on the rise of the mechanistic idea that we can know the natural world only by distancing ourselves from it, Berman shows how science acquired its controlling position in the consciousness of the West. ......
Master the art and science of taping, wrapping, bracing, and padding techniques for the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of common injuries and conditions. Step by step, the author details multiple methods for each injury/condition-not just the most popular approach. You'll learn which technique to use and how to analyze the ......
A reference for physical therapists, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, and other health care and rehabilitation professionals. An upper-level textbook for physical therapy and athletic training students.
Despite their ubiquity, trigger points have long remained in the shadows of mainstream medicine: too complex to dismiss, yet too slippery to fully capture. The 3D Atlas of Trigger Points brings clarity, integration, and visual precision to a field that has often lived in the margins between anatomy, neurology, and manual therapy. By combining ......
Flexibility is a key part of all forms of exercise, extending reach and allowing freer movement and increased mobility. But what are the factors influencing our flexibility and what are the optimal flexibility exercises, methods, duration and dosage to increase our flexibility? This comprehensive guide answers all of these questions and more, ......
A patient-focused text on interventions for musculoskeletal conditions. With a modern approach that reaches beyond application of isolated modalities to manage injuries, Therapeutic Interventions for Musculoskeletal Conditions With HKPropel Online Video presents a multimodal perspective on treatment that considers all aspects of the patient's ......
The key resource for students studying to become athletic trainers. Evidence-based practice (EBP) means that all clinical decisions are based on available research studies, and these studies are selected and assessed according to specific criteria that yield evidence of benefit. Evidence-Based Practice in Athletic Training, Second Edition With ......
This textbook explores the multifaceted relationship between nutrition and athletic performance. It provides an in-depth analysis of how dietary choices, nutrient timing, and supplementation strategies can maximize athletic capabilities in terms of endurance, strength, recovery, and overall well-being. Tailored to address the needs of athletes at ......