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September 1955. Six-year-old Mark O'Brien moved his arms and legs for the last time. He came out of a thirty-day coma to find himself enclosed from the neck down in an iron lung, the machine in which he would live for much of the rest of his life.

How I Became a Human Being is Mark O'Brien's account of his struggles to lead an independent life despite a lifelong disability. In 1955, he contracted polio and became permanently paralyzed from the neck down. O'Brien describes growing up without the use of his limbs, his adolescence struggling with physical rehabilitation and suffering the bureaucracy of hospitals and institutions, and his adult life as an independent student and writer. Despite his weak physical state, O'Brien attended graduate school, explored his sexuality, fell in love, published poetry, and worked as a journalist. A determined writer, O'Brien used a mouthstick to type each word.

O'Brien's story does not beg for sympathy. It is rather a day-to-day account of his reality-the life he crafted and maintained with a good mind, hired attendants, decent legislation for disabled people in California, and support from the University of California at Berkeley. He describes the ways in which a paralyzed person takes care of the body, mind, and heart. What mattered most was his writing, the people he loved, his belief in God, and his belief in himself. ... Read more

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This book is a great read
"How I became a human being" is a great read. It is one of those books that I had trouble putting down, once I had begun reading it. Mark O'Brien is a truely inspirational person, who proves that if you set your mind to something, you can achieve whatever you want to in life despite, in his case, extraordinary obstacles. I simply can't imagine being paralysed from the neck down. What amazed me while reading the book, was that at times, I forgot that Mark had such a profound disabilty, with his humour, personality and love coming through in his writing.
My only criticism of this book is that there was no mention at any point of Mark's realization that he would never walk again, that he would forever be reliant on others and indeed be reliant on an iron lung. When was he first told he would never walk again? How did he and his parents react to this news? Did he live in hope that by some miracle, he would walk again or did he accept that this was the way he was going to be for the rest of his life? After finishing the book, I felt that these questions were left largely unanswered.
Also, as Mark O'Brien died in 1999, I felt that it would have been good for the co-writer to have written an epilogue regarding the circumstances of his death. Throughout the book Mark comes close to death on several occasions and he talks about death in quite some detail, but the reader is left with no details of the actual circumstances in which he died.
Despite these criticisms, I recommend this book highly. It is an amazingly inspirational read.

Disabled poet does not beg for sympathy
September 1955. Six-year-old Mark O'Brien moved his arms and legs for the last time. He came out of a thirty-day coma to find himself enclosed from the neck down in an iron lung, the machine in which he would live for much of the rest of his life.

How I Became a Human Being is Mark O'Brien's account of his struggles to lead an independent life despite a lifelong disability. In 1955, he contracted polio and became permanently paralyzed from the neck down. O'Brien describes growing up without the use of his limbs, his adolescence struggling with physical rehabilitation and suffering the bureaucracy of hospitals and institutions, and his adult life as an independent student and writer. Despite his weak physical state, O'Brien attended graduate school, explored his sexuality, fell in love, published poetry, and worked as a journalist. A determined writer, O'Brien used a mouthstick to type each word.

O'Brien's story does not beg for sympathy. It is rather a day-to-day account of his reality?the life he crafted and maintained with a good mind, hired attendants, decent legislation for disabled people in California, and support from the University of California at Berkeley. He describes the ways in which a paralyzed person takes care of the body, mind, and heart. What mattered most was his writing, the people he loved, his belief in God, and his belief in himself.

Mark O'Brien was the subject of the 1997 Academy Award?winning documentary Breathing Lessons. He was a published poet and cofounder of the Lemonade Factory, a California press that published poetry by people with disabilities. O'Brien died in 1999 at the age of forty-nine after completing a draft of How I Became a Human Being . Gillian Kendall is a writer. She has contributed to both Outright Radio and Sun magazine; one of her short stories appeared in The Student Body, also published by the University of Wisconsin Press. ... Read more

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(Hanley & Belfus)Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Exam review for medical students and residents. Question-and-answer format is used. Covers questions likely to be asked on rounds, in the clinic, and on oral exams. Previous edition: c1998. Softcover. DNLM: Hand Injuries--Examination Questions. ... Read more

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A must for your orthopaedic hand rotation
Provides the answers to commonly asked questions that one wouldencounter on an ortho hand rotation. My friend who is going into ahand fellowship also finds it very useful. ... Read more

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Manual Therapy in Children presents a comprehensive conceptual approach to the subject of manual therapy for children of different ages. This approach considers the relationship between the neuromusculoskeletal structure and function at different stages of development and places strong emphasis on the prevention of problems as the child develops as well as on their safe and effective treatment and management. * Presents a fresh, evidence-based approach to the management of a wide range of pediatric problems * Features approximately 250 high quality illustrations that clarify key points * The Basics summarizes essential theoretical information such as anatomy and physiology, neuromotor development of the first 5 years - crawling to walking, and surface anatomy * Clinical Insights looks at issues which may affect the neuromotor development of the child and offers management approaches including birthing interventions, birth trauma, differential diagnosis of central and peripheral neurological disorders, and asymmetry * Practical Aspects of Manual Therapy in Children includes advice on communicating with parents and children; guidance for examination and treatment; and considerations for treating different joints and spinal regions ... Read more

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Therapeutic Exercise:Moving Toward Function
This is an excellent all around manual for the physical therapy student or clinician. It conscisely and effectively covers all of the major areas of orthopedics with a review of neurological and musculoskeletal function and injuries. Hall uses well layed-out diagrams to provide a basis for diagnosis and then treatment with therapeutic exercise. This book is a great reference to add to your book shelf. ... Read more

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Available for the first time in paperback, this low-cost, high-quality guide to music therapy thought, research, and practice is the ideal text for a one semester overview and the perfect handbook for the practicing professional.

You'll find that Davis, Gfeller, and Thaut's detailed descriptions of the populations most likely to receive music therapy are strongly supported by background material and extensive references, helping students build a firm base from which to explore the range of current healing modalities. ... Read more

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Comprehensive coverage of the major theoretical models of play therapy

Foundations of Play Therapy is a complete guide to the many diverse approaches to play therapy methods used in clinical practice with children, adolescents, and adults. Edited by Charles Schaefer, a leader in the field, and featuring an expert panel of contributors, this comprehensive reference provides detailed descriptions of all of the major theoretical models of play therapy and offers the reader practical examples of how to apply each model in practice.

Top experts in the field present up-to-date and insightful coverage of the fourteen major theories of play therapy:

• Psychoanalytic
• Cognitive Behavioral
• Jungian
• Family
• Adlerian
• Group
• Child-centered
• Ecosystemic
• Filial
• Phenomenological
• Gestalt
• Object Relations
• Attachment-oriented
• Prescriptive

Foundations of Play Therapy is a valuable resource for psychologists, counselors, social workers, school counselors, and an essential text for training students and professionals interested in the field of play therapy. ... Read more

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A practical text covering the theory and the practice of clinical reasoning skills for all physical therapists. Provides readers with activities to improve their own clinical reasoning within their own clinical setting. With a range of very high-caliber international contributors in the field of physiotherapy practice, this book gives the answers to the practitioner's question of how does one apply the theoretical knowledge involved in clinical reasoning to practice and how can one become a better practitioner as a result. ... Read more

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Excellent resource
This reference book covers developmental, clinical, educational, family, and intervention issues of concern to teachers working with children with disabilities. Written by doctors, it thoroughly explores issues than impact child development starting from conception through adulthood. Factors that can cause disabilities, current methods of treatment, commonly used medications, and guidelines for intervention are addressed.

This comprehensive reference book will be invaluable tool to access when teaching children with disabilities and parents. Appendixes provide a through list of resources, and glossary of terms so non-experts, like myself, can avoid getting lost in a morass of acronyms. Brookes Publishing provides a companion website which I expect to consult for the most current information and up-to-the-minute research.

Solid Introductory Book
Batshaw's Children with Disabilities is a "must have" book for anyone who works with children with disabilities...almost. Written by doctors for those in the medical professional most of the recommended interventions come from a decidedly medical model. It is, on the other hand, fairly comprehensive with sections dealing with genetics, development, developmental disabilities, and interventions with the bulk of the book dealing with specific disabilities from the obscure (Fragile X Syndrome) to the more common (AD/HD). I have not found Appendix A or B particularly useful (Glossary and Syndromes of Inborn Errors of Metabolism) but turn to Appendix C and D frequently (Commonly Used Medication and Resources for Children with Disabilities) Finally, while the book offers a nice mix of theory and application, I would like to see (maybe in a 5th Edition?) the incorporation of some of the so-called "new brain research." Nevertheless, I still turn to this book several times each month. ... Read more

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* A comprehensive text for students or practicing physical therapists treating orthopedic injuries in professional or casual athletes
* First reference that presents information categorized by sport, to effectively illustrate specific causes of common sport injuries
* Each chapter presents the biomechanics of the injury, an analysis of injuries common to that sport, a program of functional rehabilitation, and coverage of warm-up, stretching, and other injury prevention methods ... Read more

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Comprehensive book on all sports!!
The book has practical tips for coaches, trainers, athletes and therapists. Provided excellent information on prevention, evaluation, and treatment prescriptions for professional and amateur athletes including weekend warriors. The book has a sport specific approach to biomechanics, peak performance enhancement tips, injury prevention and rehabilitation. I like Martial Arts and the book had great pictures to help prevent injuries. The golf chapter also really helped my swing and took my shoulder pain away. Would highly recommend. ... Read more

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some good suggestions,but sparse,overpriced
I was so excited to get this book in the mail..but at first I thought maybe they forgot to put it in the package...I kept shaking it,and was about to send it right back,,but I decided to open it up...it is paper thin,an really just lists activities,with some small commentary by cathy malchiodi...
I find some of the ideas interesting---but this book could be just an addendum at the end of an art therapy book..that is the way some art therapy books are written... ... Read more

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All must a classic in orthopaedics...maybe the real one...
Iam an orthopedist from Costa Rica and have read this book several times, I think it is a must have for the junion surgeon and a happy friend for the senior surgeon, maybe the first book a resident has to have, and enjoy every night at hospital, while one ask oneself "What amI doing here...", Dr. Salter was a Genious of the orthopedics .

The best for the begginer
Before i begin with my residence in orthopedia, i had very few knowledge of the speciality, trying to learn the most i go for the classics but that was harder, when i found the Dr Salter's book i really understand the purposes of the speciality,the tecnical words, the skills that i need and i loved.If you need a real book that explains in the best manner what the orthopedia is , the best choice is that textbook. ... Read more

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Spinal Manual Therapy: An Introduction to Soft Tissue Mobilization, Spinal Manipulation, Therapeutic and Home Exercises is a systematic, easy-to-follow manual of clinical techniques for the spine, pelvis, and temporomandibular joint.The hands-on approach taken by the author goes beyond the traditional theories and principles presented in similar resources.The primary focus of this articulate resource is to educate the reader with in-depth laboratory studies and material for a multitude of topics including soft tissue mobilization and therapeutic exercise programs. The format in which the material is presented allows the reader to form a comprehensive understanding of spinal manual therapy. Students and clinicians learning manual therapy for the first time will benefit greatly from the accommodating figures, illustrations, and photographs for each examination/treatment technique for various regions of the body.Spinal Manual Therapy: An Introduction to Soft Tissue Mobilization, Spinal Manipulation, Therapeutic and Home Exercises is the ideal resource for all those interested in grasping the basics of spinal manual therapy and transferring that knowledge into practice within a clinical environment. ... Read more

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(Hanley & Belfus)Univ. of New York, New York City. Review of essential physical medicine and rehabilitation data. For medical students. Covers topics the student or resident may be asked on exams, rounds, or in the clinic. Previous edition: c1997. Softcover. DNLM: Physical Medicine--Examination Questions. ... Read more

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Over 1,000 exquisite images thoroughly depict the magnetic resonance imaging of the extremities. Each MR image is accompanied by a full-color anatomical photograph and an orientation drawing—enabling readers to readily identify the anatomical structures being depicted and to see exactly what MR findings in that body area are supposed to look like. While the first edition of this extremely popular resource focused primarily on the joints, this New Edition also covers the areas between the joints—expanding its clinical utility for practitioners. ... Read more

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At last! A reference that has organized grasps into a concise, beautifully illustrated text for clarity and accuracy. Developmental and Functional Hand Grasps is designed to identify, illustrate, and describe the complexity of grasps in a clear, user-friendly manner. Faculty, clinicians, and students will find that this accurate and comprehensive text addresses essential developmental, precision, and power grasps as well as handwriting grasps for use in evaluation, treatment, and research. The functional aspects of grasps, anatomical features, and interesting facts are highlighted in the chapter, íºFunctional Power and Precision Grasps.í¿Developmental and Functional Hand Grasps is a significant book with information on 48 grasps, taxonomy of the hand, structure of the hand, and how to observe the hand. The textíªs format has a clear, accurate photo and a detailed description of each grasp. An additional feature inside this essential resource is the comprehensive spreadsheets, which summarize grasps and the numerous references by authors past and present. An extensive reference list completes this unique and necessary text.Some Chapters Include:äh Reflex and Developmental Graspsäh Grasps for Handwritingäh Functional Hand Grasps ... Read more

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Developmental and Functional Hand Grasps
"Developmental & Functional Hand Grasps" is the most valuable book on this topic published in recent years. First, it has certainly met the objectives stated in the introduction. I found it to be an exciting but easy read, with logical organization, comprehensive inclusion of theoretical approaches, and exactly the right kinds of photos and drawings. How great that the photos gave examples of so many different Activities of Daily Living, common in our lives, but seldom depicted. I especially enjoyed the Descriptions, Interesting Information, and Functional Uses. The presentation of the hand from physiological, developmental, and functional perspectives has not been done as fully but simply by other authors. Finally, the book will be useful as an important resource to students, clinicians, and researchers alike. ... Read more

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Traumatic Brain Injury: Rehabilitative Treatment and Case Management, Second Edition provides therapists, case managers and physicians with information about the longer-term issues faced by this population. Originally titled Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation, this new edition updates the clinical information and broadens the scope of the best-selling text with ten additional chapters designed to meet the needs of educators, discharge planners, and neuropsychologists. New topics include:Auditory function assessmentAging issuesCognitive rehabilitationRecreational therapyLitigation and settlement optionsBio-ethical principlesThis broader focus allows the book to be used both as an educational tool and as a clinical reference. The person with TBI faces a daily struggle to survive and return to pre-injury functioning levels. Traumatic Brain Injury, Second Edition provides detailed postacute and late rehabilitation procedures that may be effective in reducing disability, improving quality of life, enhancing life satisfaction, and reducing the long-term financial expenditures associated with TBI. ... Read more

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This new volume of the prestigious Master Techniques inOrthopaedic Surgery series presents the most advanced and successfulsurgical techniques for treatment of disorders of the hand. The book iswritten by the leading surgeons, who discuss each surgical procedure asif they were working side by side with the reader--explaining theindications and rationale for the procedure, giving step-by-stepinstructions on technique, identifying pitfalls and potentialcomplications, and offering valuable tips for improving surgicalresults. This volume is thoroughly illustrated with full-colorintraoperative photographs, as well as drawings by a noted medicalillustrator and radiographs.A slide set for this volume will also beavailable. ... Read more

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Another fabulous volume from "Master's Techniques"
As with all of volumes in the Master's Techniques series, this is a beautifully illustrated "cookbook" of common procedures. A step-by-step guide through common surgical procedures of the hand with clear,concise descriptions and incredible photographs.A standard format includes surgical indications, surgical technique, and complications. Procedures are described in great detail by the "masters" with many important tips and pearls. A "must-have" for anyone who performs hand surgery, both the general orthopaedist and the hand specialist. ... Read more