Pharmacology Handbook For Physiotherapists

Author : Jackie Reznik
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0729584631
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pharmacology Handbook for Physiotherapists written by Jackie Reznik and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Endorsed by Australian Physiotherapy Association! APA is the national body for physiotherapy in Australia and is a not for profit membership organisation with 24.4K members. The APA and Elsevier work together on reviewing and endorsing physiotherapy publications that are then promoted to the membership. Pharmacology Handbook for Physiotherapists is an essential quick-reference guide to common medications, designed specifically for student and professional physiotherapists to assist in their everyday practice. Providing practical and accessible evidence-based information, the handbook will equip physiotherapists with the right knowledge to maximise the benefit of pharmacology and physiotherapy treatments. Written by a multidisciplinary team of specialists, the text is designed to be comprehensive and easy-to-read, set out by body system format to allow quick retrieval of useful information related to the particular condition and medications involved. Written specifically for physiotherapists to assist their understanding of pharmacology principles in conjunction with physiotherapy treatment Each chapter is written by 3 experts in their field: a physiotherapist, a physician and a pharmacist ‘Physiotherapy practice points’ explain the effects that drugs may have on treatment and provide valuable information on the actions of medications and how this interacts with physiotherapy treatment 11 chapters covering basic pharmacology principles, legal and ethical issues, the body systems, women and men’s health, as well as a final chapter on medication issues in the young and elderly Includes eBook version on VitalSource

Author : Peter Panus
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071781382
Total Pages : 608 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pharmacology for the Physical Therapist written by Peter Panus and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2008-10-15 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first pharmacology book for physical therapists written by physical therapists and PhD pharmacologists A Doody's Core Title for 2011! Based on the classic Katzung's Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, this ground-breaking book illuminates the ever-expanding role of pharmacology in rehabilitation practice. In it you'll find unmatched insights on the full range of pharmacology topics, from drug receptor pharmacodynamics and general anesthetics, to cancer chemotherapy-all told from the vantage point of the authors' extensive first-hand experience. Features: Complete, up-to-date descriptions of common adverse drug reactions relevant to physical therapy Explanations of how drugs can potentially disrupt functional and clinical outcomes, along with corresponding physical therapy-based solutions to overcome these issues “Problem-Oriented Patient Studies” (POPS), which feature the patient as the focal point of the case rather than drug therapy itself “Preparations Available” boxes that provide at-a-glance summaries of the drugs available to treat specific conditions and disorders Glossary of need-to-know terms

Author : Barbara Gladson
Publisher : Saunders
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 542 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pharmacology for Physical Therapists written by Barbara Gladson and published by Saunders. This book was released on 2006 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This core textbook in pharmacology presents basic pharmacologic principles along with the mechanism of action and side effects of drugs commonly seen in physical therapy practice. Chapters are organized using a systems approach with each section beginning with the pathophysiology of disease and continuing with a discussion of the drug groups used for treatment. Sections end with a discussion about how drugs affect physical therapy intervention and how physical therapy may affect drug effectiveness. Adverse drug reactions are reviewed and the therapist is then counseled on the appropriate emergency or non-emergency intervention necessary. The last two chapters of the book provide an in-depth discussion regarding the medication/exercise response as it pertains to cardiopulmonary illnesses, oncology, and diabetes. Uniquely designed for physical therapists; discusses drugs within the confines of what might be seen in the PT clinic or in a home care situation. Free 6-month subscription to Mosby's Drug Consult provides generic and brand names for all drugs approved by the FDA (prescription and OTC) along with current, unbiased accurate information regarding safety and efficacy. Case studies apply real life situations directly to physical therapy practice. Discussion activities at the end of each chapter compel students or therapists to apply chapter information to physical therapy case scenarios. Focuses on how various drugs affect a patient during therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation. Includes information related to geriatrics, pediatrics and other lifespan implications.

Author : K. V. Ramesh
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788180613432
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pharmacology for Physiotherapy written by K. V. Ramesh and published by . This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Peter Panus
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education / Medical
ISBN 13 : 9781259862229
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book PHARMACOLOGY FOR THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST, SECOND EDITION written by Peter Panus and published by McGraw-Hill Education / Medical. This book was released on 2019-12-10 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An innovative new edition, completely reformatted to make it more valuable to students and faculty Based on the classic Katzung's Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, this ground-breaking book illuminates the ever-expanding role of pharmacology in rehabilitation practice. In it you'll find unmatched insights on the full range of pharmacology topics, from drug receptor pharmacodynamics and general anesthetics, to cancer chemotherapy-all told from the vantage point of the authors' extensive first-hand experience. This new edition has been thoroughly revised with a fresh, new approach that includes improved pedagogy, better case discussion, and a complexity level more appropriate for a learning/teaching tool. PowerPoint slides, case discussions, test banks, and other resources will also be available to instructors.

Author : Padamaja Udaykumar
Publisher : Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Limited
ISBN 13 : 9789380704678
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pharmacology for Physiotherapy written by Padamaja Udaykumar and published by Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Limited. This book was released on 2010-07-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book has been designed keeping in mind the pharmacology syllabus for physiotherapy students and the knowledge of drugs necessary in their profession. The text has a simple description of drugs with boxes, tables, charts and simple line diagrams for better understanding of the subject.--Publisher.

Author : Udaykumar
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788180612787
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Textbook of Pharmacology for Physiotherapy written by Udaykumar and published by . This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Barbara Gladson
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 1437707564
Total Pages : 540 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pharmacology for Rehabilitation Professionals - E-Book written by Barbara Gladson and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2010-09-15 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now fully revised and updated, Dr. Barbara Gladson's Pharmacology for Rehabilitation Professionals, 2nd Edition, remains your best resource for understanding how various drugs affect patients during therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation. Using case studies and engaging activities, it helps you apply essential pharmacology information directly to rehabilitation practice. New chapters, a new reader-friendly design, new artwork, and more enhance the text and bring you up to date with both basic pharmacologic principles as well as the mechanism of action and side effects of drugs commonly seen in rehabilitation practice. Helps you develop effective exercise programs by providing drug/exercise interactions from a pharmacokinetics perspective. You willl clearly see the implications for exercise for each specific condition and medication. Presents case studies in every chapter that demonstrate the effects of various drugs on the diagnosis, prognosis, and interventions in physical therapy, so you can more easily monitor patients for adverse drug effects. Features engaging activities in every chapter, ranging from patient interviews to challenging, real-life questions, helping you retain and apply what you've learned. Encourages you to use the latest research in your clinical decision making with evidence-based content incorporated throughout. Simplifies the complex topic of pharmacokinetics so that you will fully understand how it affects your individual patients and your care plans. Guides you in using the Internet for online drug information with references to specific sites, and when and how to use them to their fullest potential. Discusses lifespan considerations such as age, physical differences, and obesity, as well as the latest information on diabetes and glucose testing. A new chapter on Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Pharmacology covers popular herbal and alternative products used to promote health, as well as herbal remedies used during menopause and in the treatment of cancer, helping you recognize the impact of herbals on your patients' symptoms and response to therapy. A new chapter on Drugs Affecting the Integumentary System discusses skin disorders and their pharmacological treatment, prophylactic and debriding agents, antiseptics, and more. A new chapter on Nutrition and Pharmacology provides current information on vitamins and minerals, enteral and parenteral nutrition, and food and drug interactions -- important topics that affect rehabilitation outcomes. Updated drug information and new drugs are added throughout the text, keeping you up to date with current pharmacological information as it pertains to rehabilitation.

Author : Karen Kenyon
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0702039594
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Physiotherapist's Pocketbook E-Book written by Karen Kenyon and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2009-02-19 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Physiotherapist’s Pocket Book is an exceptionally comprehensive, handy reference that is ideal for clinicians in their daily practice and students on core clinical placements – musculoskeletal, neurology, respiratory. The second edition of this extremely popular book has been updated and expanded to make it even more invaluable during clinical practice. It is designed to be a useful aide memoir during assessment and treatment planning with instant access to key facts and figures. A to Z list of pathologies Contraindications to treatment Pharmacology section with over 150 drugs described Biochemical and haematological values Common abbreviations New sections on neuromusculoskeletal anatomy and pathology Additional material on drugs, special tests and assessment tools Now includes diagnostic imaging, ECGs, nerve courses and interfaces, trigger points and joint complexes Over 90 illustrations

Author : Jaime C. Paz
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323227538
Total Pages : 528 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists - E-Book written by Jaime C. Paz and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-12-01 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Familiarize yourself with the acute care environment with this essential guide to physical therapy practice in an acute care setting. Acute Care Handbook for Physical Therapists, 4th Edition helps you understand and interpret hospital protocol, safety, medical-surgical ‘lingo’, and the many aspects of patient are from the emergency department to the intensive care unit to the general ward. This restructured new edition streamlines the text into four parts— Introduction, Systems, Diagnoses, and Interventions to make the book even easier to use as a quick reference. Intervention algorithms, updated illustrations, and language consistent with the ICF model all help you digest new information and become familiar with new terminology. This comprehensive resource is just what you need to better manage the specific needs of your patients in the complex acute care environment. Intervention algorithms, tables, boxes, and clinical tips highlight key information about the acute care environment in a format that makes finding and digesting information easy. The major body system chapters provide the evidence-based information you need to understand the complex issues of patients in the acute care environment so you can optimally manage the needs of your patients. Current information on medications, laboratory tests, diagnostics, and intervention methods relevant to patients in the acute care environment illustrates how the acute care environment can impact these elements. Clinical tips highlight key points and provide access to the tips and tricks accumulated over a career by an experienced clinician. Language consistent with the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, 2nd Edition offers common linguistic ground through the use of Guide standards. Lay-flat pages and uncluttered design make the book easier to use as a quick reference. NEW! Restructured table of contents helps you quickly locate information. NEW! Language from the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) model adopted by the American Physical Therapy Association increases your familiarity with terminology. NEW! New intervention algorithms along with existing algorithms break clinical decision-making into individual steps and sharpens your on-the-spot critical-thinking skills. NEW! A quick-reference appendix covering abbreviations commonly found in the acute care environment supplies the translation tools you need, while flagging any abbreviations that may be harmful to the patient.