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Updated throughout with the latest research, Kielhofner’s Model of Human Occupation, 6th Edition, is the definitive resource on the theory and application of the most widely used model in occupational therapy today. A client-centered approach explores what motivates each individual, how they select occupations and establish everyday routines, and how environment influences occupational behavior. This revised 6th Edition reflects the current framework and incorporates the most up-to-date MOHO theory, research, and application practices to give users complete preparation for today’s client care challenges. NEW! Enhanced focus on geriatrics and pediatrics equips students with specific strategies for populations and conditions commonly managed through MOHO.  NEW! Full-color presentation clarifies key insights and keeps content engaging.  Authoritative coverage empowers students with proven, practical guidance on the complete spectrum of MOHO theory and application.

A foundational book for use from the classroom to fieldwork and throughout practice, Willard & Spackman’s Occupational Therapy, 14th Edition, remains the must-have resource for the Occupational Therapy profession. This cornerstone of OT and OTA education offers students a practical, comprehensive overview of the many theories and facets of OT care, while its status as one of the top texts informing the NBCOT certification exam makes it an essential volume for new practitioners.  The updated 14th edition presents a more realistic and inclusive focus of occupational therapy as a world-wide approach to enhancing occupational performance, participation, and quality of life. It aims to help today’s students and clinicians around the world focus on the pursuit of fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers that prevent full participation.   NEW! Expanded and inclusive chapters on theory including Occupational Consciousness,  KAWA Model, and Model of  Occupational  Wholeness; new chapters on Routines and Habits and providing occupational therapy for people experiencing Forced Migration andChildhood Trauma; and up-to-date chapters on providing occupational therapy via Telehealth, considering Safety and Infection and Control, and within the WHO’s model of Primary Health Care familiarize students with rapidly growing areas of OT practice. NEW!  Expanding Our Perspectives features present a different point of view on the content of every chapter with an emphasis on presenting people and communities who are often missed or not seen in occupational therapy texts. The most comprehensive approach to occupational therapy available summarizes the full breadth and scope of the field and clarifies complex information. NEW! OT Stories are case studies with questions that provide valuable problem-solving practice in dealing with clients, practice issues, and managing OT services and staff. UPDATED! Videos reinforce key OT practices in vivid detail and clarity.

This updated fourth edition of Hazel Clarkson’s Musculoskeletal Assessment: Joint Motion and Muscle Testing offers a student-friendly approach to both Joint Motion and Muscle Testing (MMT) and Range of Motion (ROM).  Now in striking full color, the fourth edition provides just the right amount of detail students need to prepare for effective practice.  Each chapter is devoted to a separate anatomical region to help physical therapists-in-training hone their understanding of pertinent surface and deep anatomy. The clear narrative outlines the steps of taking the assessments and interpreting the results and is enhanced by a strong art program with meticulously created illustrations and photographs that demonstrate patient and therapist positions and instrument placement. NEW! Full-color photos and colorized line illustrations help students master key techniques and anatomical structures. NEW! Online Practical Testing Forms list the criteria and correct sequence for performing each assessment—an ideal tool for students. NEW! Online Instructor Resources include a Test Bank and pre-loaded PowerPoint slides for use in building course materials and lectures. UNIQUE! Coverage of both muscle testing and goniometry, allows you to cover both topics in just one book.  VISUAL: A Physical Therapy video library of over 100 videos covering MMT and ROM is accessible online via thePoint.  Clear step-by-step instructions for muscle testing make it easy for students to master key concepts and techniques. Clinical tie-ins give students opportunities to apply the material they are learning to clinical situations.

Now with Lippincott Connect! Learn more HERE. Motor Control: Translating Research into Clinical Practice, 6th Edition, is the only text that bridges the gap between current and emerging motor control research and its application to clinical practice. Written by leading experts in the field, this classic resource prepares users to effectively assess, evaluate, and treat clients with problems related to postural control, mobility, and upper extremity function using today’s evidence-based best practices.  This extensively revised 6th Edition reflects the latest advances in research and features updated images, clinical features, and case studies to ensure a confident transition to practice. Each chapter follows a consistent, straightforward format to simplify studying and reinforce understanding of normal control process issues, age-related issues, research on abnormal function, clinical applications of current research, and evidence to support treatments used in the rehabilitation of patients with motor control problems. New and revised content in every chapter keeps students at the forefront of motor control research. Consistent, straightforward presentation simplifies studying and reinforces student’s understanding of normal control process issues, age-related issues, research on abnormal function, and clinical applications of current research, including methods for assessing, evaluating, and treating clients with motor dyscontrol in each area, and research evidence that support these treatments.   Lab Activities provide valuable practice applying chapter concepts.  Clinical tests and measures familiarize students with the latest assessment methods and procedures; also provided is the latest research related to interpreting tests and measure results.  High-quality figures clarify concepts underlying anatomy and physiology. Chapter Summaries reinforce understanding of key takeaways at a glance. Case Studies demonstrate concepts in action. Companion videos available online guide students through the application of concepts to real-life physical therapy and rehabilitation scenarios.

Now with Lippincott Connect! Learn more HERE. With a legacy spanning more than 40 years, Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy, and Human Performance has helped nearly half a million students and exercise science practitioners build a solid foundation in the scientific principles underlying modern exercise physiology. This widely praised, trendsetting text presents a research-centric approach in a vibrant, engaging design to make complex topics accessible and deliver a comprehensive understanding of how nutrition, energy transfer, and exercise training affect human performance. The extensively updated 9th Edition reflects the latest advances in the field as well as a rich contextual perspective to ensure readiness for today’s clinical challenges.

Known for its comprehensive coverage, engaging, storytelling approach, and clinical relevance, the bestselling Moore’s Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 10th Edition, guides students from initial anatomy and foundational science through clinical training and practice. This popular resource, authored by Drs. Arthur F. Dalley II and Anne M. R. Agur, covers anatomy that is clinically important in physical examination for primary care, interpretation of diagnostic imaging, and the anatomical basis of practice in medical care, rehabilitation and allied health sciences.Reflects the latest changes in the clinical application of anatomy, preparing students for course and board exams, while maintaining the highest standards for scientific and clinical accuracyContains even more anatomically accurate and diverse illustrations, combined with numerous photographs and medical images that strengthen comprehension of anatomical concepts and retention of “mental images” of anatomical structuresIncludes Clinical Boxes (popularly known as “blue boxes”) that highlight the practical applications of anatomy with illustrations, images, and helpful icons that distinguish the type of clinical information covered

Known for its hallmark Clinical Blue Boxes, Moore’s Essential Clinical Anatomy, 7th Edition, combines an easy-to-read approach, dynamic surface anatomy and medical imaging features, and engaging digital resources to build clinical confidence and equip users for success from foundational science courses through clinical training and practice.  The concise, user-friendly format emphasizes structures and functions critical to physical diagnosis for primary care, interpretation of diagnostic imaging, and understanding the anatomical basis of emergency medicine and general surgery. This updated 7th Edition reflects the latest clinical perspectives and is supported by valuable self-assessment tools, case studies, and interactive BioDigital software to enrich understanding for students and practitioners alike. NEW! Sex and gender content clarifies important gender considerations and reflects an equitable focus on female as well as male anatomy. Extensively revised Clinical Blue Boxes highlight the practical applications of anatomy, accompanied by helpful icons, illustrations, and images that distinguish the type of clinical information covered. Revised comprehensive surface anatomy photographs ensure accurate, effective physical examination diagnoses with integrated natural views of unobstructed surface anatomy and illustrations superimposing anatomical structures with landmarks for more accurate physical examination. Insightfully rendered, anatomically accurate illustrations, combined with many photographs and medical images, strengthen comprehension of anatomical concepts and retention of “mental images” of anatomical structures. Medical Imaging sections familiarize students with plain and contrast radiographic, MRI, CT, and ultrasonography studies they’ll use in clinical practice. Comprehensive tables clarify complex information about muscles, veins, arteries, nerves, and other structures for easy study and review.

Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking 14th Edition is the trusted resource for mastering patient assessment, carefully tailored to meet the evolving needs of students, educators, and healthcare practitioners. Whether you’re beginning your career in healthcare or seeking to enhance your clinical skills, this updated edition has been thoughtfully updated to address the evolving needs of today’s healthcare landscape.By focusing on enhancing clinical reasoning through the integration of common symptoms with high-yield health history questions, it empowers users to conduct more accurate and effective patient evaluations. With a refined two-column layout, new high-quality images, and expanded tables, the content is both comprehensive and accessible. The inclusion of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) techniques in regional physical examination chapters, where they correlate with specific PE findings, further enriches the learning and diagnostic process. Additionally, the text incorporates inclusive language and thoughtfully addresses health disparities, ensuring a holistic approach to patient care.This edition is an indispensable resource for those committed to mastering patient assessment and excelling in today’s healthcare environment. NEW! Common symptoms with high-yield health history questions are integrated throughout, emphasizing that clinical reasoning skills are at the core of effective interviewing and PE techniques. NEW! POCUS techniques and a dedicated ultrasound chapter provide an understanding of how ultrasound can elevate PE skills, improving diagnostic accuracy and confidence. NEW! Tables on PE modifications for patients with clinical devices and procedures, ensuring comprehensive and accurate assessments in complex cases. NEW! Clinical reasoning-focused interpretation of sample documentations, enhancing the practical application of diagnostic skills. UPDATED! Inclusive language and non-stigmatizing terminology are employed throughout, with health disparities framed within the context of Social Determinants of Health (SDH). Teaching and Learning Support:UPDATED! Integration with Connect Courseware, providing seamless access to interactive learning modules, customizable course content, and progress tracking tools.

Succinct, straightforward, and rich with engaging learning features, Stuttering: An Integrated Approach to Its Nature and Treatment, 6th Edition, establishes a fundamental understanding of the science and treatment of stuttering and other fluency disorders. This respected text is logically organized, delivering an overview of stuttering’s etiology and development followed by the latest approaches to accurate assessment and treatment. Incorporating a wealth of new content, videos, review questions, this 6th Edition reflects the most up-to-date methodologies and equips users for confidence from the classroom to clinical practice. NEW! Chapter on the treatment of adolescents brings new perspectives to stuttering therapy with teens.  UPDATED! Online videosclarify important stuttering concepts and treatment techniques in vivid detail.   NEW! Sections provide essential coverage of emerging topics in the field, including stuttering acceptance and techniques to help clients reduce fear and shame.   UPDATED! 150 new review questions enhance an already robust online question bank that tests students’ retention and reinforces key chapter content.

Well-written and easy to understand, Computed Tomography for Technologists: A Comprehensive Text, 3rd Edition, by Lois E. Romans, RT, (R)(CT) and Ian Lake, CHP, covers just the information that CT technologists need to know. This all-in-one text helps you develop the knowledge and decision-making skills you need for clinical practice while also preparing you for the ARRT registry exam. Organized around the four major ARRT content categories (patient care, safety, image production, and procedures), the fully updated 3rd Edition takes an easy-to-understand approach that combines real-world scenarios and proven learning aids to help you master this challenging area of radiologic technology. Incorporates the latest ARRT and ASRT standards and up-to-date content on patient radiation dosing (including methods to reduce doses) Features helpful learning aids such as review questions in every chapter, key concept boxes, key terms, clinical applications boxes, and more Provides expanded content on pathology, more diagrams of vascular anatomy, and more case studies that depict real-world scenarios Contains useful Exam Protocol Tables that summarize protocols and procedures for examining major anatomical areas Includes CT cross-sectional slices, accompanied by shaded diagrams and a reference image Companion registry review by Lois E. Romans, RT, (R)(CT) also available: Computed Tomography for Technologists: Exam Review, 3rd Edition (978-1-9752-3297-9) A Lippincott Connect version of this title is available and includes extensive resources, including interactive practice questions, for DMS instructors and students

Bundled with Lippincott® Connect, Motor Control: Translating Research into Clinical Practice, 6th Edition is more informative and approachable than ever. By using multimedia content and customizable assignments, this edition strengthens comprehension and prepares you for success in your course.Motor Control: Translating Research into Clinical Practice, 6th Edition, is the only text that bridges the gap between current and emerging motor control research and its application to clinical practice. Written by leading experts in the field, this classic resource prepares users to effectively assess, evaluate, and treat clients with problems related to postural control, mobility, and upper extremity function using today’s evidence-based best practices.  This extensively revised 6th Edition reflects the latest advances in research and features updated images, clinical features, and case studies to ensure a confident transition to practice. Each chapter follows a consistent, straightforward format to simplify studying and reinforce understanding of normal control process issues, age-related issues, research on abnormal function, clinical applications of current research, and evidence to support treatments used in the rehabilitation of patients with motor control problems.Lippincott® Connect enhances your student experience in an all-in-one learning solution combining an interactive eBook, multimedia content, and assessment. Instructors can customize the course, create assignments, and track your progress. Students maximize efficiency through valuable feedback and remediation. Key performance insights are reported in a user-friendly dashboard that allows you to tailor your learning experiences.

The core of the radiologic technology profession is to understand what is shown on an image and determine whether the outcome is of the highest diagnostic quality. Radiographic Positioning and Procedures is a new, unique text that not only shows students proper patient positioning and imaging procedures using various visual mediums, but also challenges vital critical thinking skills needed for success on the registry exam and in clinical practice. Experienced educator Jennifer Wagner strives to present the fundamentals of anatomy, positioning, and image analysis of the imaging procedures outlined by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).  Focuses on the standard imaging projections and specialty projections that align with ARRT content specifications. All projections associated with an exam are displayed together, showing the details of each projection and demonstrating the positioning and a correlative image highlighting image analysis criteria.  Highlights common exam indications, positioning considerations, anatomy, and anatomy identification relative to radiographic images.  Explains each projection and their associate procedures in a clear, step-by-step fashion.   Offers unique end-of-chapter critical thinking exercises and additional images presented for critique, so students can determine whether the image is of diagnostic quality.  Includes video clips demonstrating the positioning of projections for particular exams.  Features superb illustrations including anatomical art, photos, and radiographs.  Prepares readers for the ARRT certification exam.   Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience  Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone.  Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

Companion to the Fabrication Process Manual for Orthotic Intervention for the Hand and Upper Extremity, now published as a separate text. This comprehensive text is the perfect resource for use in the classroom, during labs, and in clinical practice for both occupational and physical therapists. Additionally, it is a great reference for those studying to become a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT). Orthotic Intervention for the Hand and Upper Extremity: Splinting Principles and Process superbly highlights anatomical and mechanical principles; discusses associated indications and precautions; and promotes clinical reasoning skills by presenting various patient examples, therefore allowing you to confidently utilize techniques in clinical practice. This updated third edition is divided into the following sections: fundamentals necessary for successful orthotic fabrication, additional intervention methods, and orthoses for specific diagnoses and patient populations. Now with a larger format for more generous pattern appreciation, as well as incorporated and revised evidence-based content from an expanded list of contributing authors, it remains the go-to resource for every level of usage. New Chapters on Relative Motion Orthoses, Prosthetics, Orficast,Delta-Cast, and Tendon & Nerve Transfers.Fabrication Process Manual is now a separate supplemental resource including comprehensive step-by-step directions for more than 60 orthoses in addition to dozens more orthosis options included within the Clinical and Expert Pearls. Full-color photographs of actual patients provide hundreds of new clinical examples demonstrating the direct link to clinical practice. Larger Format of textbook allowing for larger images and additional content. Addition of Expert Pearls generously shared by dozens of hand therapy experts from around the world including unique orthotic ideas, tips, and material usage. Field Notes written by chosen clinical experts highlighting a unique perspective on that chapter’s content. FAQs list common questions therapists have related to orthotic fabrication and other intervention strategies for a specific patient population. Respected Surgeons contributed their thoughts highlighting the important collaborative relationship between a surgeon and hand therapist.

Trusted for decades by Physical Therapy students as well as experienced therapists who want to improve their knowledge, Tecklin’s Pediatric Physical Therapy provides a comprehensive and logical overview of some of the most common pediatric physical therapy diagnoses.  This straightforward approach presents basic medical information regarding common clinical diagnostic categories followed by coverage of physical therapy examination, intervention and special considerations within each diagnostic group.  Content in this 6th Edition has been thoroughly updated and reorganized to help prepare students for today’s clinical challenges, accompanied by case studies and interactive features that reinforce understanding and instill the clinical decision-making skills essential to successful practice. Revised organization reflects the latest information consistent with The APTA Guide to Physical Therapist Practice. New chapters cover regional pain disorders – written by experts working in the premier pain management program in the US - and management of pediatric clients through the transition to adulthood. Updated content presents the most current pediatric PT management approaches to orthotics and prosthetics, complex pain syndromes, autism spectrum disorder and autoimmune disorders. Updated clinical case studies guide students through the patient examination and intervention process. Expanded coverage of Pediatric Practice Settings provides additional context on where pediatric clinicians practice by adding acute care, rehabilitation, and outpatient settings to the existing chapters on NICU and educational settings.

Timely, accessible, and focused on practical application, Ethics of Sport & Athletics: Theory, Issues, and Applications, Second Edition, details the theories and mechanics of moral reasoning, ethical and unethical behavior in sport, and the development of moral education through sport. This well-organized, case-based approach to sport-related dilemmas teaches readers how to successfully apply moral reasoning skills in good decision making to ensure confidence in sports management.  Extensively updated with real-world examples drawn from the latest sports headlines, this Second Edition is designed to help readers grapple with the many complicated ethical challenges they’ll encounter in today’s sports professions, including performance enhancement, violence in sports, and racial and gender discrimination. An expanded emphasis on applying knowledge and concepts in sport management further equips readers to confront specific scenarios, ultimately improving the overall moral integrity of sport without diminishing its competitive element. UPDATED Coverage familiarizes you with the most pressing sport-related ethical issues you’ll encounter in practice, including discrimination, drug usage, parental involvement in student athletics and challenges related to online/fantasy sports. NEW Moral Application in Sport Management section equips you with an effective understanding of the emotional intelligence, organization politics, and employee and athlete motivation involved in successful sport management. UPDATED Case studies at the end of each chapter provide essential practice applying ethical reasoning to commonly encountered sport situations. UPDATED Mini-case studies throughout each chapter reinforce ethical concepts with specific, real-world sport examples.  NEW Review questions test your comprehension and place chapter concepts in broader sport contexts. Decision-making models boost your confidence in applying concepts to commonly encountered ethical considerations in a sport context.

Photographic Atlas of Anatomy features outstanding full-color photographs of actual cadaver dissections, with accompanying schematic drawings and diagnostic images, to help students develop an unparalleled mastery of human anatomy with ease. Depicting anatomic structures more realistically than illustrations in traditional atlases, this proven resource shows students exactly what they will see in the dissection lab. Chapters are organized by region in the order of a typical dissection, with each chapter presenting regional anatomical structures in a systematic manner.This updated 9th edition includes revised content throughout and features additional cadaver dissection photos, medical imaging, and clinical illustrations, as well as a new appendix with learning resources that strengthen students’ understanding of the vascular, lymphatic, muscular, and nervous systems. UPDATED! Chapters organized by region guide you through the order of a typical dissection. NEW! Appendix with learning resources reinforces your understanding of the vascular, lymphatic, muscular, and nervous systems. More than 1,200 full-color dissection photos, medical imaging, and clinical illustrations —all new or updated— depict key anatomical distinctions and functional connections as seen in the dissection lab. Authentic photographic reproduction of colors, structures, and spatial dimensions familiarize you with the human anatomy as seen in the dissection lab and on the operating table. Functional connections between single organs, the surrounding tissue, and organ systems are clarified to help you prepare for the dissection lab and practical exams. Dissections illustrate the regional anatomy in layers "from the outside in" to prepare you for the lab and operating room. Clinical comments strengthen your understanding and clinical readiness.

Designed to help students become effective, reflective practitioners, this fully updated edition of the most widely used occupational therapy text for the course continues to emphasize the “whys” as well as the “how-tos” of holistic assessment and treatment.  Now in striking full color and co-edited by renowned educators and authors Diane Powers Dirette and Sharon Gutman, Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction, Eighth Edition features expert coverage of the latest assessment techniques and most recent trends in clinical practice. In addition, the book now explicitly integrates “Frames of Reference” to help students connect theories to practice and features a new six-part organization, thirteen all-new chapters, new pedagogy, and more. NEW! An expert new co-editor team brings a breadth of experience to this edition. NEW! A Frames of Reference section shows students how to connect the concepts to actual practice. NEW! Five new chapters in Sections 1, 2, and 3 cover Documentation of Occupational Therapy Services (Chapter 6), Visual Perceptual Assessment and Intervention (Chapter 9), Communication Assessment and Intervention (18), Cranial Nerve Assessment (20), and Assistive Technology (Chapter 26). NEW! Eight new chapters in Sections 4, 5, and 6 cover Biomechanical, Rehabilitation: Motor Learning and Task-Oriented Approach; Functional Uses of Neurological Approaches; Diabetes; Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias; Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia; Sleep Disorders Secondary to Orthopedic and Neurological Disorders; and Psychosocial Adaptation to Disability. NEW! Major updates to the coverage of Rehabilitation Technology prepare students for practice in today’s rapidly changing environment. NEW! Online videos are now referred to at relevant areas of the text to further reinforce concepts and bring techniques to life. Case Examples describe both the OT process and the clinical reasoning behind the interventions. Evidence tables summarize research studies to equip students with the best evidence for the effectiveness of the interventions. Assessment tables highlight the psychometric properties and the strengths and weaknesses of individual assessment methods.

This updated ninth edition of the leading medical physical examination pocket guide available today provides concise, authoritative guidance on how to perform the patient interview, physical examination, and other core assessments. This trusted pocket-sized reference includes fully illustrated, step-by-step techniques, retaining the easy-to-follow two-column format that correlates examination techniques on the left and abnormalities (clearly indicated in red) with differential diagnoses on the right.  Now featuring an enhanced design, new content, and new student-friendly learning aids, Bates’ Pocket Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, Ninth Edition, is the ideal quick-reference resource for today’s medical, PA, pharmacy, and nursing students. NEW! Expanded Unit 1 provides an overview of the components of the patient encounter and helps you ensure the most effective information-gathering and decision-making approaches. NEW! Algorithms provide helpful starting approaches for patients with common presenting symptoms. UPDATED! Restructured Regional Exam chapters enhance your understanding of overview material, examination techniques, and health promotion and counseling considerations.  UPDATED! Photographs, illustrations, and references reinforce key content based on the latest evidence-based information. UPDATED! Text boxes are numbered to provide quick access to important summaries of clinical conditions and tips for challenging examination techniques. Detailed, highly illustrated tables of abnormal conditions display examination and clinical information in an easy-to-find, quick-reference format.

Kendall’s Muscles: Testing and Function, with Posture and Pain, 6th Edition, transforms this landmark Physical Therapy classic to prepare you for unparalleled clinical success in today’s practice. Timeless coverage of manual muscle testing, evaluation, and treatment meets the latest evidence-based practices, engaging imagery, and dynamic digital resources to create a powerful resource you will reference for years to come.  The extensively revised 6th Edition of this proven classic details normal and abnormal range of motion, developmental factors and environmental influences on posture, length tests and stretching exercises, entrapment and compression syndromes, scoliosis, and more, incorporating extensive updates and enhancements to help you develop clinical confidence and ensure safe, effective practice throughout your career. Expanded ergonomics and body mechanics content familiarizes you with the most current perspectives in these critical areas. Considerations for special populations alert you to specific approaches for pediatric and geriatric populations, as well as patients with comorbidities. Photographs and illustrations clarify the latest technologies and clinical advances in muscle testing in a clear, user-friendly format. Case studies enhance your clinical application capabilities with realistic patient scenarios. Classic Kendall boxes detail key assessment, process, and treatment content in the trademark Kendall approach for unparalleled understanding at a glance. Historical Notes enrich your understanding of important links between past and current practices.   Referencesand Suggested Readings point you to the most current research literature for further study.

Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022 and 2023!Comprehensive and evidence-based, Foundations of Athletic Training, 7th Edition, integrates basic medical concepts and related scientific information to help readers develop a strong foundation in athletic training best practices. The text’s practical, problem-solving approach to the prevention, recognition, assessment, management, and disposition of sports-related injuries and diseases helps students learn to think like practitioners. Fully aligned with the BOC competencies, the 7th Edition has been extensively updated, expanded, and reorganized to reflect the changing role of today’s athletic trainer and includes a powerful suite of engaging learning tools to help students succeed. New chapters on Healthcare Administration, Leadership and Advocacy Professionalism, and Patient-Centered Care and extensively revised content throughout reflects the latest practices and helps you meet the challenges of today’s healthcare environment. Application strategies offer step-by-step instructions on how to perform skills, conduct assessments, and teach injury prevention exercises. EMS alerts highlight emergency situations requiring immediate medical attention.   Critical thinking scenarios and questions teach you to critically analyze information and apply decision-making knowledge and skills to problems presented. Full-color images and anatomical illustrations help you confidently locate key muscles, nerves, and blood vessels and recognize sports-related injuries and medical conditions. Application questions challenge you to apply what you’ve learned.

Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases: A Medical Student and Faculty Collaboration is a unique approach to developing microbiology and infectious diseases constructs that blends the in-depth coverage instructors depend on with a compact, student-friendly approach that makes content meaningful and engaging. Each chapter of this innovative text is written by a student-instructor team, incorporating concept maps and learning tools to enhance understanding and retention and help users confidently build conceptual frameworks and learn to apply concepts.  Designed for pre-clinical students but ideally organized for use in clinical years, as well, Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases goes beyond traditional texts in linking pathophysiology and clinical presentation to help users make sense of microbiology and practically apply their knowledge for clinical success.  Concept Maps clarify where new information fits within the larger schema of a subject area to reinforce conceptual mastery.   Diagrams detail the anatomic location of each organism to help students form clinical connections to microbiology concepts.  Fill in the Blank Tables with answer keys help students reinforce understanding as they learn and provide instant remediation for challenging areas.   Pro Tips broaden students’ contextual understanding of what they’re learning and emphasize key takeaways.

Master challenging motor development concepts and confidently apply them in practice in such areas as Exercise Science, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy with this trusted, up-to-date, research-based text. Approaching motor development as the study of change, Lifelong Motor Development, 8th Edition, covers the field of physical growth and motor behavior across the lifespan and employs multiple theories to help you truly understand the multicausal and complex nature of motor development.  Carefully updated to include the latest research and additional content, as well as the new motor assessments, this 8th edition provides engaging learning activities and enhanced resources helpful to online learning and designed to ensure students’ success in any learning environment.  Think About It questions cultivate students’ critical thinking capabilities. Focus on Change boxes and Focus on Application boxes strengthen students’ ability to adapt to the evolving nature of motor development and translate chapter concepts to practical considerations for practice. Learning Activities challenge students to apply what they’ve learned to a variety of case studies or lab-style activities. Chapter Objectives and Chapter Summaries highlight essential concepts and help students study efficiently. Photographs and illustrations throughout the book make complex concepts easier to understand and apply in the real world. Weblinks and Suggested Readings direct students to additional resources for greater understanding.

The ideal introductory text for a rigorous approach to biomechanics, Biomechanical Basis of Movement, Fifth Edition helps build a precise, comprehensive grasp of the full continuum of human movement potential.  Focusing on the quantitative nature of biomechanics, this exacting but approachable text applies laws of motion and mechanics to in-depth analysis of specific movements, integrating current literature, meaningful numerical examples, relevant applications, hands-on exercises and functional anatomy, physics, calculus and physiology. Content is organized into sections that build upon each other to offer a structured introduction to biomechanics as it relates to exercise science. The extensively updated Fifth Edition emphasizes clinical relevance with integrated examples and questions and offers an expansive suite of digital resources, including new artwork, animations, and multiple eBook options to make mastery of biomechanics more accessible than ever. UPDATED! Content reflects the latest perspectives on functional anatomy and highlights the clinical relevance of biomechanics for successful Allied Health practice. UPDATED! Extensively revised illustrations clarify anatomical structures and movements in full color. Chapter objectives, outlines, and summaries focus your attention on essential concepts and reinforce key takeaways. Review questions at the end of each chapter test your comprehension and challenge you to apply concepts in a clinical context.

Companion to the comprehensive hand therapy text, Orthotic Intervention for the Hand and Upper Extremity: Splinting Principles and ProcessThis comprehensive manual is the perfect resource for use in the classroom, during labs, and in clinical practice for both occupational and physical therapists. Additionally, it is a great reference for those studying to become a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT). The Fabrication Process Manual complements the main text, Orthotic Intervention for the Hand and Upper Extremity: Splinting Principles and Process, and clearly presents step-by-step instructions for the fabrication of the orthoses as well as providing alternative orthotic treatment options. The various orthoses and techniques presented allow the therapist to tailor each orthosis for the specific patient.  Full-color photographs of actual patients provide hundreds of new clinical examples demonstrating the direct link to clinical practice. Larger Format of manual allowing for larger images and patterns. Manual is organized by Immobilization, Mobilization, Restriction and Non-articular Orthoses. Includes comprehensive step-by-step directions for more than 60 orthoses in addition to dozens more orthosis options included within the Clinical and Expert Pearls. Expanded Clinical Pearls and addition of Expert Pearls generously shared by dozens of hand therapy experts from around the world including unique orthotic ideas, tips, and material usage. Printable patterns available online to allow for easy accessibility and ability to resize for lab/clinic use.

Part of the highly regarded Diagnostic Medical Sonography series, Diane M. Kawamura and Tanya D. Nolan’s Abdomen and Superficial Structures, 5th Edition, thoroughly covers the core content students need to master in today’s rigorous sonography programs. Careful, collaborative editing ensures consistency across all three titles in this series: The Vascular System, Abdomen and Superficial Structures, and Obstetrics and Gynecology, providing the right content at the right level for both students and instructors.  Features up-to-date sonograms and relevant content throughout, including new coverage of ergonomics  Reflects today’s best practices with up-to-date coverage of diagnostic criteria  Provides key terms for quick reference, pathology boxes with tables of relevant pathologies, a complete glossary to help students master vocabulary of the sonography profession, and updated references that reflect the latest research in the field  Also available: Workbook for Diagnostic Medical Sonography: A Guide to Clinical Practice, Abdomen and Superficial Structures, 5th Edition, ISBN 978-1-9751-7708-9.  This hands-on, full-color workbook (available separately for each series title) provides a variety of custom-designed exercises to help students master each objective and get the most out of their study time.

Part of the highly regarded Diagnostic Medical Sonography series, Ann Marie Kupinski’s The Vascular System, 3rd Edition, thoroughly covers the core content students need to master in today’s rigorous sonography programs. Careful, collaborative editing ensures consistency across all three titles in this series: The Vascular System, Abdomen and Superficial Structures, and Obstetrics and Gynecology, providing the right content at the right level for both students and instructors.  Features up-to-date sonograms and relevant content throughout, including new coverage of ergonomics  Reflects today’s best practices with up-to-date coverage of diagnostic criteria  Provides key terms for quick reference, pathology boxes with tables of relevant pathologies, a complete glossary to help students master vocabulary of the sonography profession, and updated references that reflect the latest research in the field  Also available: Workbook for Diagnostic Medical Sonography-The Vascular System, 3rd Edition, ISBN 978-1-9751-7707-2  This hands-on, full-color workbook (available separately for each series title) provides a variety of custom-designed exercises to help students master each objective and get the most out of their study time.

Clinically focused, clearly written and vibrantly illustrated, this introductory text equips students with a working knowledge of the force-motion relationship within the musculoskeletal system and the use of biomechanical principles in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunction in clinical settings. Content progresses logically, introducing the basic terminology and concepts of biomechanics and providing focused perspectives on the biomechanics of tissues and structures, the biomechanics of joints and applied biomechanics — with case studies throughout to integrate biomechanical knowledge into clinical training for patient care. This updated 5th Edition of Basic Biomechanics of the Musculoskeletal System highlights the global relevance of musculoskeletal biomechanics and features new full-color images that demonstrate biomechanical movement with vivid detail. NEW! Two new chapters familiarize students with biomechanical approaches to the thoracic spine and rib cage, and typical postures (such as squatting) and their biomechanical impact upon indigenous people throughout the world. UPDATED! Revised content throughout acquaints students with the most up-to-date and clinically relevant perspectives. NEW! Full-color illustrations clarify structures and movements with engaging detail. Clinical case studies help students link biomechanical knowledge to practical applications.

Selected as a Doody’s Core Title for 2023!Part of the highly regarded Diagnostic Medical Sonography series, Susan Raatz Stephenson and Julia Dmitrieva’s Obstetrics and Gynecology, 5th Edition, thoroughly covers the core content students need to master in today’s rigorous sonography programs. Careful, collaborative editing ensures consistency across all three titles in this series: The Vascular System, Abdomen and Superficial Structures, and Obstetrics and Gynecology, providing the right content at the right level for both students and instructors.  Features up-to-date sonograms and relevant content throughout, including new coverage of ergonomics  Reflects today’s best practices with up-to-date coverage of diagnostic criteria  Provides key terms for quick reference, pathology boxes with tables of relevant pathologies, a complete glossary to help students master vocabulary of the sonography profession, and updated references that reflect the latest research in the field  Also available:Workbook for Diagnostic Medical Sonography: A Guide to Clinical Practice, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 5th Edition, ISBN 978-1-9751-7702-7. This hands-on, full-color workbook (available separately for each series title) provides a variety of custom-designed exercises to help students master each objective and get the most out of their study time.

Designed to accompany the 5th Edition of Susan Raatz Stephenson and Julia Dmitrieva’s text, Workbook for Diagnostic Medical Sonography: A Guide to Clinical Practice, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 5th Edition, by Barbara Hall-Terracciano and Susan R. Stephenson, offers a full complement of self-study aids for active learning that enable you to assess and build your knowledge as you advance through the text. Most importantly, it helps you get the most out of your study time, with a variety of custom-designed exercises to help you master each objective.  Features a new, full-color format throughout Contains glossary terms reviews, illustrated anatomy and physiology reviews with image labeling, and chapter reviews with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions Features up-to-date sonograms and relevant content throughout, including new coverage of ergonomics Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.