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 Therapeutic Modalities For Musculoskeletal Injuries - 2nd Edition (Hardcover Book) $58.99 Therapeutic Modalities for Musculoskeletal Injuries, Second Edition, is an introductory text to the theory and application of therapeutic modalities in the rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Like its predecessor, Therapeutic Modalities for Athletic Injuries, the text provides a clear perspective of the physics and physiological responses to the modalities discussed, and the new edition also prepares readers for the challenges arising in the ever-changing health care system. Part of Human Kinetics' Athletic Training Education Series, this text has been revised and updated to present current research related to therapeutic modalities. Additional insight from two experts also helps to expand the content of this second edition and encourage more diverse thinking among students. New chapters have been added on the use of therapeutic laser treatment and the basic concepts of evidence-based practice. Therapeutic Modalities for Musculoskeletal Injuries, Second Edition, goes beyond the how of modality application to ask why and when. Specific treatment for individual problems is not prescribed, but reference is made to specific guidelines, summary papers, and research papers. The text prepares students to search this type of literature and apply the information, so as clinicians they can seek evidence to find the optimal treatment strategy and support the clinical decisions they make. Human Kinetics Athletic Training Education Series contains five textbooks, each with its own supporting instructional resources. Featuring the work of respected athletic training authorities, the series was created to parallel and expound on the content areas established by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) Educational Council. Therapeutic Modalities for Musculoskeletal Injuries, Second Edition, addresses the following NATA content areas: Therapeutic Modalities and Psychosocial Intervention and Referral.  Theory & Practice of Therapeutic Massage, 4th Ed. Hardcover $85.95 This text is known for being comprehensive and readable. Often used as the main text for programs that are about 500 hours, it covers all the key topics for individuals entering the profession with appropriate balance and depth.This book is known for being the text that can bring all these student dynamics together under the umbrella of a very readable, approachable text. Students like the fact that the often daunting area of A & P and other clinically challenging learning objectives are made approachable through a unique body system approach to the content. With revised and updated content, a completely new, vibrant design, and the replacement of most line drawings with photos, this new fantastic edition is a cornerstone text for any massage therapy program. Features:Comprehensive text with a strong foundation in Classical Western massage. Written in a manner that is easy to read and comprehend. Expanded sections of Ethics, Therapeutic Procedures, Spa Massage and Massage in Medicine. Includes important information on Business Practice invaluable to professional success in therapeutic massage. Each chapter concludes with Questions for Discussion and Review, with the corresponding answers in the back of the book, to support independent learning Content revisions include a significantly revised design, art, and photo program. New chapter on "Therapeutic Massage Procedure" to include assessment techniques and suggested treatment protocols, as well as some specific techniques. Other updates include expanded content on massage in a medical setting, chair massage, prenatal massage, lymph massage, ethics of massage, and updated business practices. New chapter on Therapeutic Massage in Spa Settings  Modality (Oxford Surveys in Semantics and Pragmatics) $45.95 This is a book about semantic theories of modality. Its main goal is to explain and evaluate important contemporary theories within linguistics and to discuss a wide range of linguistic phenomena from the perspective of these theories. The introduction describes the variety of grammatical phenomena associated with modality, explaining why modal verbs, adjectives, and adverbs represent the core phenomena. Chapters are then devoted to the possible worlds semantics for modality developed in modal logic; current theories of modal semantics within linguistics; and the most important empirical areas of research. The author concludes by discussing the relation between modality and other topics, especially tense, aspect, mood, and discourse meaning. Paul Portner's accessible guide to this key area of current research will be welcomed by students of linguistics at graduate level and above, as well as by researchers in philosophy, computational science, and related fields. |
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