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I wish I had this book sooner.
I am a physiatry resident, and I find this book indispensible. It truly fits into a pocket (unlike some "pocket books"), yet pasts so much information. It is perfect for consultation rotations, since it has something useful on almost every condition. I wish I knew about is a first year resident, but even as a senior resident I learn something from it every day.

Superb- A must have
An absolute essential for any PM&R resident/professional!

Tons of PM&R facts, right at your fingertips
I peruse this book almost everyday and have already started aging the pages!!! The ability to have detailed information relevant to our specialy at my fingertips has increased the working database of my memory exponentially. Thanks !!!

An Essential for every PMR resident
I have the pre-release 2001 edition and I can say this is the single best reference for all PMR related data. It's amazing there is so much info in only 100 pages. Can't go without it. ... Read more

Book Description

For the first time in the West, Chinese tui na massage techniques are brought together in an easy-to-use method for whole-body health.

The Handbook of Chinese Massage integrates classic tui na (meaning push and grasp) techniques used in the Orient for centuries into a revolutionary method for health and well-being. Traditional Chinese massage practitioners use specific individual techniques to treat a wide variety of ailments--techniques demonstrated in this book. But after years of study in China, Indonesia, and Thailand, Maria Mercati has taken these separate techniques and combined them into a whole-body treatment never before seen in East or West. Tuina massage stimulates the flow of qi, vital energy, in healthy individuals as well as sick ones. It requires no special equipment and is simple enough to do at home or in a chair at work.

The Handbook of Chinese Massage includes step-by-step instructions for each of the fifteen unique tui na techniques, many of which are unfamiliar to Western massage practitioners.

More than 100 color photographs and diagrams clearly show where to place your hands on the body and where to find the key meridians. ... Read more

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Excellent reference , must buy
I am a massage therapist and found this book to be very helpful as reference for the non-western portion of the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. It had lots of information on meridians and the five element theory. It was also written quite clear and was quite easy to clear. I also used the followng which is also on amazon:
The Ultimate Study Guide for the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Key Review Questions and Answers by Patrick Leonardi (Vol 1, Vol 2, Vol 3).
The last 3 books were right on target with the type of informatioin ask on this national test. All 4 books are must buys.

Great techniques
I loved the different techniques in this book. It teaches the the law of the five elements and it presents detailed diagrams of the meridian channels.

Starter book
Ms Mercati gives the reader a good overview of this style of massage. One problem many books on Eastern medicine concepts is that the scientific paradigm of qi, yin-yang, etc is difficult to grasp for someone who has been educated on Western scientific principles. This book starts with an introduction to the Eastern principles in a more understandable, concise fashion. This makes it good for a massage therapist who wants to expand his repertoire. At times, the anatomical descriptions are inaccurate eg: referring to the malleolus as an "ankle bone"; however, the informal style of the book keeps it interesting and readable, as well as informative.

Very informative and detailed.
This is the book that got me started in pursuing my career. Maria expains every technique and concept with great detail. Outstanding diagrams and descriptions of meridians and points. Client evaluations and treatments are also included. A must for the professional Massage Therapist. ... Read more

Book Description

The ideal departmental procedural manual, this book guides readers through application techniques for the various physical therapy agents.Begins with brief general comments regarding the use of electromedical equipment; presents a brief summary of the physics of production and physiological effects of each agent along with step-by-step instructions on how to use equipment. Keeps instructions generic enough to apply to a wide variety of equipment currently available. Contains a diagnostic checklist with all major diseases and syndromes. Offers more extensive coverage of all types of calculations than any other book. Provides reading lists for each agent. Is conveniently spiral-bound for ease of use.For physical therapy assistants and athletic trainers looking to learn more or refresh their skills. ... Read more

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Too Much for a "Recall" Text
Although packed with good information, this text was just too big to fit in a ward coat, and held too much information to be utilized effectively, unlike other books in the series. There are better quick-review resources out there for use on the wards.

Compact and data packed
The book contains concise information for USMLE step 2 preparation. Even though it is priced on the higher side, it seems to be worth the money you put into it. For those who want to review their med school stuff quickly and completely this is a good buy. Especially useful for FMGs. ... Read more

Book Description

Integrative Manual Therapy uses soft tissue work and joint mobilization. People suffering from pain and disability have significantly regained health through this innovative therapy. This comprehensive manual addresses all phases of assessment and intervention for biomechanical dysfunction. It features inventories of signs and symptoms; procedures; 300 photos and 100 illustrations; and tried methods for integration. ... Read more

Book Description

Physical Therapist Examination Review, Ninth Edition is a two-volume set of PT review books, and a FREE software program. This essential two-volume set of books and software are compliant for the Exam. Put yourself at the top of your class with these revolutionary study aids. Thirty-eight chapters provide valuable information on a wide range of physical therapy topics that will be covered on the board exam or comprehensive final. The review books contain 400 sample exam questions that offer not only the answers to the questions, but explanations of the answers. Three computer-timed test opportunities of 200 multiple choice questions on the software program maximize your computer testing skills and assist with integrated learning.Chapter Topics Include:h Orthopaedicsh Administrationh Cardiach Gaith Kinesiology & Physicsh Neurologyh Pulmonary Anatomy & Physiologyh Research & Educationh Spinal Cord Injuries ... Read more

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DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK
I have to say that I was extremely disappointed by this examiniation review book. Each chapter basically contains pages and pages of lists - and THAT IS ALL....if I needed a list of the rotator cuff muscles or the cranial nerves I could just as easily consult my anatomy text thank you. This review boasts 6 practice examinations, but once you have taken one of them, you have pretty much taken them all....why???...because she repeats the same questions over and over, even WITHIN THE SAME TEST!!!! This book is very poorly written and shows an overall lack of effort on the author's part. A friend who graduated a few years ago showed me his copy (a previous edition) and guess what - it included the exact same practice tests as well...looks like Ms. Meyer has been repackaging the same review book for years with no changes. Thanks for nothing....

If you want a REAL examination review, do the online review offered by the FSBPT...the same people who create the test....

a good preparation
i had a nice experince of having this book for my licensure examinationa as it is directed to the point and more of good questions. ... Read more

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"the book" on exercise physiology
I am a Personal Training manager with a Physical Education undergraduate degree and Health Preservation and Rehabilitation graduate degree.
I consider that the science of exercise physiology should constitute the basic knowledge for anybody who wants to understands the way the human body functionates and acutely and chronicaly adapts to the exercise stimuli.
No matter you are(or preparing to become) a PE teacher, sport medicine specialist, personal trainer, physical therapist,athletic coach,etc, you should understand the science of exercise physiology.
Dr. McArdle's " Exercise physiology" is definetely one of the most complete books ever writen on the subject. With miriads of grafics and pictures, and tons of scientific research descriptions and results, the book is quite pleasing to read and very convincing.
With more than 1000 pages, definetelly worths its price and even more. Contains as much information as you could find in 3-4 good scientific books and much more than the complete colection of "Muscle and Fitness" starting from 1970.
You can find detailed informations together with all the book ilustrations and even 4 complete chapters at: www.connection.LWW.com/go/mcardle

Filled to the Rim with Good Science
As a physical therapist/exercise trainer I'm constantly bombarded with books on exercise. This textbook addresses much of what an exercise physiologist knows with solid science, clearly written, enlivened with quiet good humor as evidenced by appealing asides. "The lungs of an average-sized person would cover a surface of 60 to 80 square meters," the authors tell us, which is what you'd expect from a textbook. Then they go on to note this area would be sufficient to cover "almost half a tennis court or an entire badminton court!" giving us not one but two vivid analogies to make the information more memorable. This largess speaks of authors who are not just able scientists, but apt teachers. This generosity extends to the wonderful illustrations (although some of them abound in a somewhat distracting rainbow of superfluous background colors). The common sense discussion of many popular fitness subjects, from exercise selection to steroids to nutrition, make it not just a classic text but good reading for any consumer reeling from the latest fitness marketing.

Knowhow behind fitness
This book is a great help in understanding what is happening within the body conerning sports training and nutrition. It is based on uncountable research studies and presented in a very readable form with ample graphics illustrations. The book helped me not only to understand more, but also to improve fitness and even loose some weight. It goes very far beyond compared to what one gets told in fitness centers. The main approach of the book is based on energy considerations. Understanding how the body handles energy makes it possible to describe the effects of exercising and performance much more deeply. I would recommend this book to every exerciser, who likes to improve physically and understand background matters. Basically, it's a textbook for sports students. But people outside, like myself, can greatly benefit from it, as well.

NBAF 'very best' - must have
If you only own 1 book it should be this one (excellent reference for 'Flame Wars'). A good physiology book is a must if you wish to be 'educated' on exercise and nutrition. Understanding how and why the human body works is very important if you plan to train others or be your best. If you buy 1000 bodybuilding, fitness and health newsstand magazines they will still not contain the information you will find in one good human physiology book, and this is one of the very best. If you want to be able to hold intelligent conversations on the internet than you should have several books on physiology - I can't stress this enough. Learn about the food we eat and what happens to it after it's eaten. Learn all the reactions in the body, when and why they take place and how they effect your training, learn what makes muscle grow. If you want real facts get any good physiology book. Knowledge is power - learn the truth - you will find the real secrets in a good physiology book. In general these books are expensive, but worth it. You might also check for used copies at college bookstores, medical institutions or used book sales. NBAF 'very best'. ... Read more

Book Description

(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

Book Description

"The Educated Heart" is destined to become the classic on professional and ethical boundaries in the manual therapies. It is a delightful, indispensable guide for every practitioner and student of the manual therapies. This groundbreaking work demystifies the crucial but under-examined issue of professional boundariesbringing both humanity and humor to the intricacies of shaping an integrity-based practice. "The Educated Heart" includes: "red flags" that signal potential boundary problems, compassionate insights into everyday professional challenges, real-life examples illustrating common pitfalls and helpful strategies, and step-by-step guidelines for making ethical decisions. Also features the wonderful cartoon illustrations of Mari Gayatri Stein. ... Read more

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Simply the Best
When I tell people that I'm a massage student, the predictable response is: "Think of me if you need anyone to practice on...". As I observe my desk piled high with books and search my schedule in vain for a free hour to massage my husband, this seems like the dumbest/most insensitive thing anyone could possibly say to me.
The Educated Heart deals with issues such as these: of boundaries as a massage student and how to approach people that are reluctant to pay the full price for massage therapy. In fact, this easy-to-read book is packed with insights and simple explanations of complex concepts (e.g. dual relationships, projection). If I had just one book in my massage collection, it would be this. I recommend it be required reading in every massage school.

excellent business advice
Despite the fact that she's my sister, Nina has a firm grasp of the theoretical issues, years of practical experience, and the ability to understand and relate to the problems of the individual practioner. She addresses real issues that affect business success in a extremely readable format. This book provides body work professionals with a much needed business counselor.

at last, ethical guidelines to body work
At last, a professional wrote ethical guidelines for bodyworkers. Her sense of humor, candid stories and writing style add to the author's invaluable advise to practioners who "touch" many, many people everyday. Thank you, Nina!

A Counselor from Memphis, TN
A delightfully written, most helpful guide for massage therapists, bodyworkers, or any helping professional. The only one in its class. ... Read more

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THE BEST ONE OUT THERE
THE REASON I READ THE BOOK IN THE FIRST PLACE WAS BECAUSE I HAVE A DAUGHTER NAMED ANDREA BATES IT WAS A GOOD BOOK L.

The best I've seen.
This is the best of the hydrotherapy books that I was able to find at the National Institute of Health Library in Washington, DC. ... Read more

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Sifu Lam has done it again
After reading Sifu (Master or Teacher) Lam's earlier work "The Way of Energy" I bought this book because it deals more with the healing aspect of Qigong (chi kung).

I happen to have an intense interest in natural forms of healing.

I have two complaints against this book

1. Sifu Lam neglects to include an illustration of where the meridians (energy pathways) occur on the body. "The Way of Energy" also neglects this information.

2. On page 109 Sifu Lam implies that Qigong (chi kung) exercizes will improve visual acuity. This is true providing that the visual deteioration is caused by lack of blood flow to the eyes. However deformity of the lens in problems like astygmatism will not be helped.

After studying the exercize regimen in this book, I noticed that this book only includes the first five Zhan Zhaung (Jan Jong) poses listed in the earlier book "The Way of Energy", and the fact that he has changed the name for some of the poses.

On page 150 Sifu Lam cautions readers to pay attention to the subtle signals their body sends to them. I agree with this 100%!

Overall: this book is a very good place to start, but IMHO "The Way of Energy" is the better book.

If I may be of assistance feel free to E-Mail me.

William H. Lambdin

Reiki Master/Teacher (Karuna, Tibetan & Usui)

Seichim Master

a useful and clear book
As a big fan of master Chuen's previous book, The Way of Energy, I eagerly sought out this book when I learned it was available. It is a very useful companion book to his earlier one, and it stands well on its own, too. It is a bit simpler in style and information, but contains additional useful practices and other interesting tidbits. It seems geared toward a reading audience that would be more interested in a less intense chi kung regime than that in The Way of Energy. ... Read more

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I should have taken it easy with the hype
All of the 5 star reviews of this book made me expect more than I should have, and I was bound for disappointment. First of all, this book has got some big dimensions, so, uh, well I wasn't expecting the pages to be so large and atlas like. I didn't get very much from this book, and the problem might be that I am healthy. I do wear glasses though, so I am currently trying to fix me peepers to a flatter lense. There isn't very much when it comes to the eye exercises though, so let me just give a summary so you can get started right away:
-try to relax your eyes, forehead, jaw, neck, etc. as often as possible (you will notice an improvement after a few days of relieving the constant unconscious squeezing)
-exercise your eyes by alternating viewing bright objects (the sun with CLOSED eyelids) and darkness (palming, where you cover your eyes with your palms and blocking out all light)
-palming. I don't know how, but it works. I cover my eyes with my palms for about 10 minutes a day and my vision has improved slightly in just a few days. Might be related to reiki. I also seen palming recommended in a book instructing how to gain scrying vision.
That's what I have used from the eye fixing chapter, the only other thing that seems of use for healthy people is the beginning chapter on improving your breathing capacity.

Thorough and definitive: you can create your own miracle
Meir Schneider has truly walked the walk. I have been involved in the alternative healing field for over 18 years and this book is all you need to begin your journey of healing yourself. Working with visualization, exercises, breathing, everything about your life and your habits is addressed in this book. If you are seriously ill or someone you love is, go get this book and start working right away. You will get better. This book is empowering, but if you don't want to spend the time and do the work, you won't use it. This is for those who are eager and ready to take charge of their health and their lives.

The Handbook of Self Healing
An essential reference for those who take full responsibility for their health, fitness, and well-being. Detailed discussions cover all the major body systems-skeletal, muscular, nerves, circulatory,etc.- and many debilitating diseases - osteoporosis, diabetes, among others. The suggestions and exercises are thoroughly explained and illustrated. An empowering work. This book would be a wonderful gift for anyone interested in maintaining and improving their health.

You don't need to wear eyeglasses!
Once in a while, I find a book so unique and so valuable that I tell all my friends and family about it. THE HANDBOOK OF SELF-HEALING is such a book, since it is valuable for everyone wishing to either prevent health problems or regain good health.

Author Meir Schneider cured himself of congenital blindness as a teenager, and discovered many ways to optimize the body's strength, flexibility and sensitivity. He now has a California driver's license, and tells people that they don't need to wear eyeglasses! This book is full of Schneider's wonderful suggestions for improving whole-body health (not just the eyes) through exercises, visualization, meditation, breathing, and stretching (among other things).

This book contains separate sections which provide a wealth of information for people suffering from work, music, computer, or sports-related pains and injuries -- as well as heart problems, headaches, arthritis, back pain, muscular dystrophy, diabetes mellitus, posture problems, polio, multiple sclerosis, and vision problems.

I highly recommend this book for anyone wishing to learn how to help their body be the best it can be!

This Book MUST be in your library in rehabilitation medicine
I can not imagine a more thorough book on rehabilitation regardless of the supposed handicapping condition. Meir has seen and helped and trained others to assist those who appear to be hopelessly handicapped to participate fully in life once again. Having conquered severe blindness (he has an up to date legal drivers permit) to the utter amazement still of all those who examine his eyes and read his history, he went on to learn to educate others about achieving their own individual awareness of their healing path. Any serious student of rehabilitation and those with handicapping conditions cannot afford to miss this book. It will change their lives forever! ... Read more

Book Description

Designed around 45 step-by-step photographic sequences, Yoga Therapies teaches readers how to tap the healing power of the asanas, specific body postures. Each sequence is designed to address a specific need and works either as a short, stand-alone practice or in combination with other sequences to create a longer, more personalized session. An accessible sourcebook of therapeutic movements, the book outlines a variety of individual routines. It can help golfers improve their balance, coordination, and focus; computer users gain proper physical alignment; and headache sufferers find relief. Beautifully illustrated in a special lay-flat binding, Yoga Therapies offers a unique approach to yoga for practitioners of all skill levels. ... Read more

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Misleading answers???
When taking the exams on the CD some of the answers are marked incorrectly. Then the explanation shows that you chose correctly though it is marked as INCORRECT and some of the incorrect answers are therefor also marked CORRECT but the explanation points to the other answer that is marked INCORRECT though actually right.

Poor review by the proofreaders and author makes this CD a poor choice. The book is better than the CD and can be helpful.

Good study guide
My study group and I used this study guide for the National Certification test for Massage and Bodywork. It was a good reference and helped us prepare better for the test. It was written in a way to help retain facts in an easier fashion. We really found the following study guides just outstanding which we purchased on amazon.com:
The Ultimate Study Guide for the National Certificaton Examination for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Key Review Questions and Answers by Patrick Leonardi
Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3
The last 3 study guides were so on the mark for the type of questions on the National Certification Test. We used these 4 books and Tortora Anatomy and Physiology as a quick reference and we all passed. This says something very good about these study guides. ... Read more

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Good book for Orthopedic PT's
This is a comprehensive book on orthopedic physical therapy topics written in a unique "question and answer" format. What's great about this book is that the information presented is recent and is based on evidence-based practise and current research. This book will serve a great reference for the novice and experienced clinician ... Read more

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superbly talented therapists
Ihave had the great good fortune to have been,over the past 5 years a severely functionally paralyzed recovering stroke patient of these truly exceptional stroke recovery theraputic practitioners, educators,leaders, and innovators in their field of physical and occupational therapy;and highly recommend this book as a means of providing usefuland valuable supportive insight and understanding for any one else suffering from the traumatic impact of serious stroke functionalparalysis.

superb therapists and
Ihave had the great good fortune to have been,over the past 5 years a severely functionally paralyzed recovering stroke patient of these truly exceptionalstroke recovery theraputic practitioners, educators,leaders, and innovators in their field of physical and occupational therapy

Sufficient functional considerations on stroke rehab.
A good book for both junior and experience therapist ... Read more

Book Description

A comprehensive textbook covering all methods of spontaneous release by positioning, this book compares all major positional release methods, from strain/counterstrain to functional osteopathy. Details step by step use of these manual methods and describes integrated use with other manual approaches such as MET. A new CDROM includes video clips demonstrating how to apply the techniques described as well as complete version of text on disk with links between the two. Provides explanations of treatment of both muscle and joint problems. Explains how the methods can be used to treat bedridden patients. Emphasizes safety and usefulness in both acute and chronic settings. ... Read more

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Useful for the practicing physician and student
Pretty good book though I was surprised about the author's comment about the late, great osteopath Larry Jones who actually developed positional release through strain/counterstrain.I remember Larry as being a friendly, helpful chap who was much more flexible regarding his techniques rather than the rigid clinician that the author describes. Regardless, the British Osteopath Chaitow goes into details of the various positional release techniques such as strain/counterstrain, functional release etc. which helps clarifies all the terminology. Chaitow also has a video which is a good acompaniment to the book. Kind of wish I had this for the boards.

It's THE book !
On a very complete way, once more, Chaitow shows on Positional Release Techiniques important ways to restablish functional state of different structure, such as muscle spasm, enhacing circulation and more. A very fine book that will be usefull for many manual trehapists. If you have any doubt, don't wait more, acquire it ! ... Read more

Book Description

Manual muscle testing is a cornerstone activity in physical and occupational therapy. Designed to complement, not supplement two existing tomes in the literature, this book presents information that is contained, but not readily accessible in the other two books. Each muscle or muscle group is presented on a two page spread. Each spread is chock full of information, containing a picture of the muscle test, step-by-step instructions for performing the test, the muscle's origin and insertion points, etc. ... Read more

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cautious
sounds like Karapondo (the first reviewer) is getting a kick back off sales, doesn't it??

A MUST READ FOR EVERY ORTHOPAEDIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST
This textbook is an excellent reference for differential diagnosis of neuro-muscloskeletal problems encountered by the outpatient physical therapist. The book has several informational chapters that review anatomy, physiology, pathology, examination and treatment of the entire spine by anatomical region. The author is a founder faculty member of the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy. This text is excellently referenced. What makes the book even more unique is the case studies presented in an critical analysis format that challenges the reader to test their differential diagnostic skills and treatment approaches. This book is a must read for novice and expert therapists alike. ... 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