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Dystocia or failure to progress in labor is the main reason for cesarean deliveries. The second edition of this successful text focuses on simple non-invasive interventions to prevent or treat difficult labor. It describes positions, movements and techniques based on principles of anatomy, physiology and psychology of childbirth.

The Labor Progress Handbook is organized by stage of labor for easy reference, enabling the care giver to quickly identify appropriate low cost, low risk interventions and treat dystocia effectively, at an early stage before it becomes severe. The new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated and includes a new chapter on assessing progress in labor, together with new sections on managing labor pain, normal labor and additional positions and maneuvers. The rationale for all techniques is included based on the authors’ clinical experience and wherever possible on the underlying evidence base.

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The Labor Progress Handbook: Early Interventions to Prevent and Treat Dystocia

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The definitive, A-to-Z overview of evidence-based rehab programs using therapeutic exercise In this exceptional evidence-and-guide-based, clinically-oriented resource, you’ll learn everything you need to know about the design, implementation, and supervision of therapeutic exercise programs for orthopedic injuries and disorders. The book’s logical five-part organization begins with an instructive look at the foundations of the rehabilitation process, then covers the treatment of physiologic impairments during rehabilitation; rehabilitation tools; intervention strategies; and special considerations for specific patient populations. Features Helpful review of the foundations of the rehabilitation process, thorough coverage of managing the healing process through rehabilitation, and an algorithm-based approach to musculoskeletal rehabilitation Complete survey of rehabilitation tools, from isokinetics, aquatic therapy, and… More >>

Musculoskeletal Interventions: Techniques for Therapeutic Exercise

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This classic and well-respected text applies a time-tested, problem-solving approach to neurological rehabilitation perfect for both the classroom and clinical settings. The book reviews basic theory and covers the latest screening and diagnostic tests, new treatments, and interventions commonly used in today’s clinical practice. An illustrated disease section provides comprehensive details on the disorders and post-trauma effects the physical therapist is most likely to encounter in practice. A final section explores neurological problems at the root of common disabilities such as poor vision. Most chapters in NEUROLOGICAL REHABILITATION, 4th Edition have been revised or entirely rewritten to reflect the latest advancements and trends. The book concludes with a brand new Study Guide appendix containing challenging questions-and-answers on each chapter…. More >>

Neurological Rehabilitation

This is the first comprehensive textbook to examine the developmental experiences of college student-athletes. Revised and updated the second edition presents new chapters on diversity issues female student-athletes African American student-athletes transitions life skills and common clinical concerns…. More >>

Counseling College Student-Athletes: Issues and Interventions