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Title: SPECIAL
TESTS FOR NEUROLOGIC EXAMINATION If you are familiar with Jeff Konin's book
Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination, there is a connection
with James Scifers new book, Special Tests for Neurologic Examination.
From the author: Scifers describes the connection in his Preface.
The book "was originally the brainchild of Dr. Jeff Konin,
who envisioned this text as a companion to his already popular
Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination. Jeff was kind enough
to share his project vision with me and to give me ownership of
the project during a visit to the SLACK booth at the annual meeting
and clinical symposia of the National Athletic Trainers' Association.
Jeff's idea, coupled with my inability to say no, launched the
project later that year." Content:
Scifers presents his material in nineteen chapters in six sections:
1) Head;
2) Cervical Spine; 3) Thoracic Spine; 4) Lumbar Spine; 5) Upper
Extremity; and 6) Lower Extremity.
References are found at the end of every chapter. Extensive use
of black and white photographs support the various tests.
Scifers recognizes Jill A. Manners, MS, LAT, ATC, an Associate
Professor in the School of Health Sciences and Coordinator of
Clinical Education for the Western Carolina University Athletic
Training Education Program, for her contribution of Chapter 2,
Concussion Grading Scales/Coma Scales.
Publisher's Description:
SLACK Inc. is the publisher for both the Scifers and Konin book
The spiral binding and layout is similar.
In a flyer describing the new book, the publisher states, "With
a focus on commonly used evaluative procedures for differentiating
and diagnosing neurologic disorders, the book serves as a valuable
companion to the popular Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination."
The publisher suggests the book is "ideal for students and
clinicians to access quick clinical information," and "offers
invaluable evaluation and assessment tips and techniques for neurologic
conditions commonly found in patients. Organized in an easy-to-use
format, this book is the perfect guide for practicing clinical
skills and reviewing for licensure and certification examinations."
About the author:
James R. Scifers, DScPT, PT, SCS, LAT, ATC, is the founding Program
Director for the Western Carolina University Athletic Training
Education Program. and is an Associate Professor in the School
of Health Sciences and the Department of Physical Therapy at Western
Carolina University..
Dr. Scifers received his bachelor of science degree in athletic
training from East Stroudsburg University, his master of physical
therapy degree from Emory University, and his doctor of science
in physical therapy degree from the University of Maryland School
of Medicine. He is a North Carolina licensed athletic trainer
and physical therapist and holds certification as a Board Certified
Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy. He has more than 18 years
of clinical practice in the professional, collegiate, secondary
school, and clinical settings. Scifers has served as Program Director
for the Athletic Training Education Programs at Salisbury University
and Lock Haven University and also as a professor in the University
of Kentucky Department of Physical Therapy.
To order the new book, call SLACK at 1-800-257-8290 or 1-856-848-1000,
or
By E-mail: orders@slackinc.com.
For further information, check the publisher's web site at: www.slackbooks.com
Title: Essentials
of Kinesiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant
Authors: Paul Jackson Mansfield, MPT and Donald Neumann, PhD,
PT
Publisher: Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier (Copyright 2009)
Description: 416 pp., illus., soft cover, ISBN-13: 978-0323036163;
ISBN-10: 0-323036163, $44.95
From the Authors:
In the Preface the authors state, "By combining our experiences,
we are able to offer the PTA community a comprehensive, anatomically
rich, and clinically relevant textbook on kinesiology." The
Preface also states, "Mr. Mansfield provides the text's direction
and relevance, whereas Dr. Neumann offers a solid scientific background
and years of educational experiences."
Content:
Material is presented in 13 sections: 1)Basic Principles of Kinesiology;
2) Structure and Function of Joints; 3) Structure and Function
of Skeletal Muscles; 4) Structure and Function of the Shoulder
Complex; 5) Structure and Function of the Elbow and Forearm Complex;
6) Structure and Function of the Wrist;7) Structure and Function
of the Hand;
8) Structure and Function of the Vertebral Column; 9) Structure
and Function of the Hip; 10) Structure and Function of the Knee;
11) Structure and Function of the Ankle and Foot;
12) Kinesiology of Human Gait; and 13) Kinesiology of Mastication
and Ventilation.
Three pages are devoted to an Answer Key for Study Questions.
Each section includes many additional readings.
Learning Features listed include "Colorful, Clear and Robust
Art Program, Atlas-Style Muscle Presentations, Feature Boxes,
Summary Boxes and Tables, Study Questions, Key Terms, Learning
Objectives, Chapter 0utlines, and a Glossary."
Ancillary Materials include an EVOLVE website to accompany the
text. Readers should go to http://evolve.elsevier.com/Mansfield/Kinesiology.
Illustrations:
More than 650 photos and illustration are included to "help
you understand key concepts."
Summary:
Mansfield and Neumann wrote, "We hope you find in this textbook
all the information and resources you need to instruct students
entering the dynamic PTA profession. We believe that if the subject
matter is presented in a clear, organized and relevant manner,
there are no limits to what students can learn. This text is designed
exactly on this premise."
Publisher's Comments:
Referring to the text, the publisher enthusiastically states,
"It's never been easier to master the essentials of kinesiology."
About the Authors:
Paul Jackson Mansfield, MPT is a 1997 graduate of Marquette University.
He began teaching in 2001 at the PTA program at the Milwaukee
Area Technical College (MATC). He now serves as a professor and
Program Coordinator in the PTA program.
Donald A. Neumann has a unique professional and academic background.
He started his career as PT Assistant and earned an associate's
degree of science from Miami-Dade Community College. He followed
that with a BS degree in PT from the University of Florida. With
a few years of clinical practice and experience, he earned a PhD
in exercise science from the University of Iowa. In 1986, he joined
the faculty at Marquette University where he currently is a full
professor in the physical therapy department. Dr. Neumann is also
the author of Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundations
for Physical Rehabilitation (Elsevier 2002). A recipient of many
honors and awards, he serves as associate editor of the Journal
of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy.
Ordering the New Book:
Contact the publisher at www.elsevierhealth.com
Title: Foundations
of Clinical Research - Applications to Practice - 3rd ed.
Authors: Leslie Gross Portney, DPT, PhD, FAPTA and Mary P. Watkins,
DPT, MS
Publisher: Pearson - Prentice Hall (Released in 2008, Copyright
2009)
Description: 910 pp., illus., hard cover, ISBN-13: 978-0-13-171640-7;
ISBN-10: 0-13-171640 -9,$86.99
The 1st edition of Foundations of Clinical Research was published
by Appleton & Lange in 1993; the 2nd edition by Prentice Hall
was released in 2000, and now the 3rd edition by Pearson-Prentice
Hall is available and copyrighted for 2009.
From the Authors:
In the opening lines of the Preface the authors set the stage
for what is coming in this important text. They wrote, "As
we prepared the revision of this text for the third edition, we
realized that the prevailing paradigms of clinical research in
rehabilitation and medicine had continued to evolve over the past
10 years, and that we had to address several important changes
in the research landscapes. Probably the most notable of these
changes is the emphasis on evidence-based practice (EBP) that
has become central to all of health care."
Content:
The authors define "Clinical research" as "a structured
process of investigating facts and theories and exploring connections.
It proceeds in a systematic way to examine clinical conditions
and outcomes, to establish relationships among clinical phenomena,
to generate evidence for decision making and to provide the impetus
for improving methods of practice."
Material is presented in 34 chapters in 5 parts: I) Foundations
of Clinical Research; II) Concepts of Measurement; III) Designing
Clinical Research; IV) Data Analysis; and V) Communication.
Appendices run from A through E: A) Statistical Tables; B) Relating
the Research Question to the Choice of Statistical Test; C) Power
and Sample Size; D) Transformation of Data; and E) Sample Informal
Consent Form.
A 17-page informative Glossary comes just before the Index.
References:
Every chapter concludes with several pages of references.
Summary:
Again referring to the Preface. The authors state, "The application
of evidence-based practice to health care requires an understanding
of design and analytic methods." They also indicated, "Our
contribution is to provide the foundations that are necessary
for finding and interpreting research evidence. Clinicians must
provide the experience and knowledge to apply the research to
their practice." This revised text is a must for those clinicians
determined to be involved in the evidence based concepts of physical
therapy.
The authors remind readers that Prentice Hall offers opportunities
to "share information related to all sections of this book."
Go to their companion website: www.prenhall.com/portney> It
includes objectives and questions you should be able to answer
after reading a chapter.
About the Authors:
Leslie G. Portney is a professor at the MGH Institute of Health
Professions and Mary P. Watkins is a Clinical Associate Professor
at the Institute in Boston.
To Order:
Order the book by contacting the publisher at: www.pearsonhighered.com
or Call Toll-Free: 800-922-0579, Fax: 800-445-6991
Title: Geriatric Rehabilitation
- A Clinical Approach (3rd ed.)
Authors: Carole B. Lewis, PT, DPT, GCS, MSG, MPA, PhD, FAPTA and
Jennifer M. Bottomley, PT, MS, PhD
Publisher: Pearson- Prentice Hall (2008)
Description: 512 pp., illus., cloth cover, ISBN-13: 978-0-13-170826-6;
ISBN-10: 0-13-170826-0, $89.90
From the Authors:
In describing the Third Edition in the Preface, Carle Lewis described
what makes this edition different from the previous edition. She
indicated six major areas: "the inclusion of Evidence Based
Medicine (EBM) interventions throughout; Enhanced images, the
CD-ROM which includes tables, forms, and worksheets from prior
editions; Pearls providing readers with the essence of what is
most important; Enhanced readability including added subheadings,
introductions, and conclusions to each chapter; and Critical-evaluation
questions."
Content:
Material is presented in three main sections I) Applied Genealogical
Concepts;
II) Patient Care Concepts; and III) Administration and Management.
The sections have 20 chapters with such subjects as Demographics
of Aging, Age-Related Changes in Physiology, Psychosocial Aspects
of Aging, Exploring Nutritional Needs, Pharmacology, Patient Evaluation,
Functional Assessment, Orthopedic Considerations, Neurological
Considerations, Communication, Attitudes and Ethics in Gerontology,
Consultation and Research, and more.
CD-ROM:
The entire May 2006 report from the Federal Interagency Forum
on Aging Related Statistics is included on the CD as well as "a
fully functional demonstration version of the VHI (Visual Health
Information) exercise software."
Illustrations:
Outstanding and numerous tables, charts, black-line drawings and
photographs support much of the material. (Check out the six photo
series on page 176 depicting What To Do If You Fall. That should
be a poster at every senior center!)
References:
The authors have done an excellent job in providing references
for every chapter. Notably, Chapter 2 has 121 references, chapter
5 has 163, chapter 7 had 125, and chapter 11 offers 196 references.
Publisher's Description:
On the publisher's web site the book is described as: "This
new edition emphasizes a balance of theory, clinical application
of knowledge, and clinical skills in caring for the older adult
population, and focuses on the practical components for their
comprehensive rehabilitation. This book addresses and incorporates
aspects of prevention, fitness, and wellness into the rehabilitative
model of care for elders with and without pathological conditions."
About the Authors:
Carole B. Lewis, PT, DPT, GCS, GTC, MSG, MPA, PhD, FAPTA is a
prolific author and co-author with some twelve books to her credit.
She is listed in this new book as President, Premier Physical
Therapy Services of Washington and Adjunct Professor, College
of Medicine, School of Health Care Sciences, George Washington
University,
Jennifer M. Bottomley, PT, MS, PhD, is listed as a Geriatric Rehabilitation
Program Consultant, Wayland, MA. She is the author or co-author
of several books, the latest being Geriatric Rehabilitation -
A Textbook for the Physical Therapist Assistant, due in mid 2008,
publisher SLACK Inc.,
To Order:
To obtain Geriatric Rehabilitation - A Clinical Approach, contact
the publisher at www.mypearsonstore.com
Title: The
Clinical Orthopedic Assessment Guide, 2nd. ed.
Authors: Janice Loudon, PhD, PT, SCS, ATC, PT, PhD, FAAOMPT;
Marcie Swift, PhD, PT, FAAOMPT, and Stephania Bell, MS, PT, OCS,
CSCS
Publisher: Human Kinetics (2008) www.HumanKinetics.com
Description: 447 pp., illus., soft cover, ISBN-13:978-0-7360-67-9-6;
ISBN-10: 0-7360- 6709-4, $46.00
In 1998, the first edition was published by Human Kinetics. Writing
such an important book does not happen overnight. According to
Janice Loudon. "it took us about a year and half to prepare
and publish the 2nd edition." The new edition has been described
as "even more user friendly than before."
From the Authors:
In the Preface the authors state, "This edition has the same
goal as the first -
to provide the orthopedic therapist with a handy and inexpensive
reference to
assist with patient assessment. The improved layout and the addition
of photographs promote easier understanding of information."
Content:
Again, referring to the Preface, the authors indicate, "Each
major
chapter follows a common format and focuses on one anatomical
sections."
Material is presented in 19 chapters in six parts: I) Introduction
to Biomechanical Principles; II) Head and Spine; III) Upper Extremity;
IV) Lower Extremity; V) Posture and Gait; and VI) Adverse Neurodynamics.
References:
There is a six-page Bibliography from A to Y (no Z) in support
of the text.
Summary:
Will there be a 3rd edition in the future? According to Dr. Loudon,
"With clinical practice ever-changing, we need to keep current."
About the Authors:
Janice Loudon, PhD, is an associate professor in the department
of physical therapy and rehabilitation science at the University
of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City. She is a licensed physical
therapist and licensed athletic trainer in Missouri and Kansas.
She is also a certified manual therapist having completed the
level 1 residency program in manual therapy at the Grimsby Institute
in 1997. In addition to the first edition of The Clinical Orthopedic
Assessment Guide, she has produced more than 40 publications.
Marcie Swift, PhD, is a clinical assistant professor in the department
of physical therapy and rehabilitation science at the University
of Kansas Medical Center. She received her doctorate in rehabilitation
science from the University of Kansas in 2007. She also completed
a fellowship program and a mentorship program in orthopedic physical
therapy at the Kaiser Permanente PT residency in advanced orthopedic
manual therapy.
Stephania Bell, MS, PT, holds a position of Adjunct Assistant
Professor at Samuel Merritt College in Oakland, CA. She is ESPN's
injury analyst covering injuries in all sports, with a focus on
football and baseball. In 1997, she completed a two-year program
leading to certification in orthopedic manual therapy through
the Ola Grimsby Institute.
To Order the Book:
Contact the publisher at: www.HumanKinetics.com
or call 1-800-747-4457
Title: BRINGING EVIDENCE INTO EVERYDAY PRACTICE - Practical
Strategies for Healthcare Professionals
Author: Winnie Dunn, PhD, OTR, FAOTA
Publisher: SLACK Inc. (2008)
Description: 372 pp., illus., soft cover, ISBN: 978-1-55642-821-0,
$44.95
From the Author:
Dr. Dunn describes the contents of the book in the Preface. She
wrote: "The workbook is in three sections. In the first section,
we explore the basic ideas of evidence and research for practice.
In the second section, you get a chance to practice with topics
that will inform various areas of practice; we use the same general
format in each unit, so you can apply that format to other groups
of articles that are interesting to you. In the third section,
we delve into some advanced ideas about evidence in practice so
you have even more tools at your disposal."
In another section, the author describes how to use the book.
She explains, "the goal of this book is to help the reader
learn how to incorporate evidence into his or her everyday decisions."
Several steps are listed including reading certain articles, completing
practice worksheets, sidebars with important information to "assist
in learning, performing the activities, and completing the worksheets,"
and additional helpful hints mentioned as Evidence Detective Tips.
Foreword:
Linda Tickle-Degnen, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Professor and Chair, Department
of Occupational Therapy, Tufts University, Medford, MA, authored
the Foreword in this book. She wrote, "This manual gives
the student concrete strategies at each step in a chain from simple
to complex integration of art and science practice, starting with
the best-case and moving through mixed-case scenario evidence.
Although readers are expected to think hard and reflect deeply
while making this integration, at no point are they left to flounder
without direction."
Content:
The three sections are I) Learning the Basics; II) Practice Deriving
Meaning From the Evidence; and III) Expanding Your Knowledge and
Skills for Evidence-Based Practice. The three sections include
12 Units. Of special interest to the reader are the 23 Journal
articles referred to throughout the text that are used to demonstrate
how to analyze research articles.
References:
A three-page bibliography for is included.
Publisher's Description:
"Evidence-based research and decision making are increasingly
in demand in professional practice." The publisher indicates
the book "is a unique workbook that offers students and professional
efficient strategies for translating evidence into everyday practice."
Report Summary:
Personnel in professional practice now recognize the importance
of making decisions with an evidence-based foundation. This new
book should be in the hands of therapists and students who are
concerned with research, patient care, and how to integrate evidence-based
studies in their approach to patients.
About the Author:
Winnie Dunn is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Occupational
Therapy Education at the University of Kansas. She has been recognized
with awards from the University and the American Occupational
Therapy Association. She is a member of the Academy of Research
of the AOTA. Her efforts to translate research into practice involves
the publication of a book for the public entitled Living Sensationally:
Understanding Your Senses.
To Order…
Contact SLACK by e-mail: orders@slackinc.com
or call: 1-800-257-8290.
Note for Instructors:
An important companion to the book is an Instructor's Manual.
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