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Title: COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN REHABILITATION -
Evidence for Efficacy in Therapy, Prevention, and Wellness (Third edition)
Edited by Carol M. Davis, DPT, EdD, MS, FAPTA
Publisher: SLACK Inc. (Copyright 2009)
Description: 422 pp., illus., hard cover, ISBN-13: 978-1-55642-866-1, $55.95

Endorsement: With 19 contributors ( including 14 physical therapists) and Dr. Carol Davis, we have the third edition on Complementary Therapies in Rehabilitation. The first edition was published in 1997 and the second edition in 2004.
In the Foreword, Dr. James L. Oschman, President of the International Society for the Study of Subtle Energy and Energy Medicine, states, "The books is the most thorough and up-t-date compendium on the complementary therapies available today." Referring to the first two editions, Oschman indicated they "contributed enormously to a long-awaited in our health care systems." He also wrote, "It is remarkable that such an important book could be made even better, but that is what happened with this new and expanded edition. It is a work that should bring satisfaction to the editor and contributors and publisher because of the beneficial influence it will have on patient outcomes."

Content: The text is presented in 22 chapters in five sections: I) Introduction; II) The Science That Supports Complementary Therapies; III) Body Work; IV) Mind/Body Work; and V) Energy Work.
Among the subjects covered in the 22 interesting chapters are Therapeutic Massage and Rehabilitation, Craniosacral Therapy, Myofascial Release, The Ida Rolf Method of Structural Integration, Tai Chai, Biofeedback, Yoga Therapeutics, The Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais Method in Rehabilitation, Reiki, Acupuncture Theory, and more.

From the Author: In the Acknowledgements, Dr. Davis refers to her gratitude to so many people for their report. Among these she wrote, "To my authors who agreed to update their evidence sections: thank you so much for your diligence in searching and reporting the latest evidence from peer reviewed literature, and indicating to me the pleasure of being asked to contribute to the update."

Publisher's Comments: Complementary Therapies in Rehabilitation, Third Edition, is the perfect text for all rehabilitation professionals looking to deepen their understanding of various holistic modalities that are making a difference in rehabilitation especially with patients who have 'hit the wall' with the standard treatments based on mechanistic science. This text provides the latest knowledge and description of rehabilitation professionals' experience with these therapies, and reports the latest peer reviewed evidence for efficiency in therapy, prevention, and wellness."

To Order the Book: Order # 48661. Contact the publisher by e-mail at: orders@slackinc.com or call 800-257-8290

Introduction: In 1967 two PTA educational programs were opened, one at Miami-Dade Community College, Florida and the other at St. Mary's Campus of the College of St. Catherine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Two years later the first 15 PTAs graduated with associate degrees. By 1970, there were nine educational programs offering students an educational opportunity to be PTAs. APTA offered temporary affiliate membership to PTAs which was formally mandated in 1973.
APTA's membership statistics in the 2006 Annual Report, depicted the growth in PTAs: 4,182 Affiliate (PTA) members and 1,715 student PTAs.
In a directory of PTA programs, APTA's Education Fact Sheet for 2005-2006, indicated there were 233 accredited PTA educational programs and 13 developing programs. The Fact Sheet also indicated there were 6,568 students in PTA programs.

With the growth in PTA programs, several publishers recognized an opportunity to offer text books that specifically met the curricula established for PTAs. The first book. Clinical Kinesiology for Physical Therapist Assistants, authored by Lynn S. Lippert, MS, PT, was published by F.A. Davis in 1990. Today, on my personal bookshelf, there are 48 books geared to the PTA. They cover Kinesiology, Neurorehabilitation, Anatomy, Documentation, Examination Preparation, Orthopedic Management, Laboratory Guides, Neurological Intervention, Physical Agents, Keys to Success, Therapeutic Exercise, Pocket Notes, and Taxonomy of PTA Behaviors. To this list, thanks to the perseverance and efforts of Roberta O'Shea, you can now add Pediatrics.

(Just for your information, watch for Geriatric Rehabilitation: A Textbook for the Physical Therapist Assistant, by Jennifer Bottomley, PT, MS, PhD, due for release by SLACK Inc, in May 2009.)

Author's Comments: According to Roberta O'Shea, the new book, Pediatrics for the Physical Therapist Assistant was a five year-two publisher process. She involved ten contributors, of which 7 were PTs. She also had the input from several PTAs who were in the PT program at Governors State University, University Park, Illinois. "By the time, I had the manuscript together the initial publisher wasn't interested in the project," Roberta indicated. "I was very overdue on the deadline so their decision was understandable. Publisher Elsevier was looking for new book ideas and liked the topics."

Publisher's Comment: On the back cover, the publisher (Saunders) an imprint of Elsevier Inc, describes the text as "the only book that gives you complete, focused information on your role in treating and managing common pediatric conditions. You'll find coverage of everything from neurologic rehabilitation to sports injuries and congenital disorders, as well as in-depth discussions of atypical development and pathologies."

Content: Material is presented in five parts with 18 chapters: Part 1) Pediatric Physical Therapy Practice; 2) Neurologic and Muscular Disorders; 3) Congenital Disorders; 4) Other Pediatric Conditions; and 5) Special Considerations for Pediatric Practice. Where appropriate, case studies are included to support and explain the chapters. Just before the Index, there is a seven-page Glossary.

Elsevier's Evolve Learning System is compatible with the text and indicates, "Get more from your textbooks and enhance your learning with free online resources like study guides, practice quizzes, web links, and more."
To Order the Book: To order the new book, contact the publisher at www.elsevierhealth.com

Introduction: On the back cover and in the announcement of this new book, the publishers ask "Do you encounter patients with hand and wrist problems? Are there times you when you wish you had a hand surgeon next to you to help guide you in the right direction? The answers you are looking for can be found inside Acute Management of Hand Injuries by hand surgeons Drs. Andrew J. Weiland and Rachel S. Rohde." In this 244 page book, you will find user friendly and concise coverage of "the most common acute hand and wrist complaints including fractures, dislocations, tendon and nerve injuries, infections, bite injuries, and industrial trauma."

Endorsement: In the Foreword, Richard H. Gelberman, MD, Professor and Chairman, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine writes, "The authors are to be congratulated on delivering such an effective guide to the principles and practice of emergency hand and wrist diagnosis and treatment. This book will prove to be an invaluable addition to the libraries, and to the pockets, of those who are on the front line, where initial management is so critical to the final outcome."

Content: Material is presented in 36 chapters in seven sections: I) Assessment of Acute Hand Injury Patients: The Basics; II) Bone and Joint Injuries; III) Tendon Injuries; IV) Nerve Injuries; V) Hand and Wrist Infections; VI) Other traumatic Digit Injuries; and VII) Gunshot Wounds, Burns, and Frostbite. At the end of each chapter suggested additional readings are listed.
Ten Appendices cover a wide range of subjects such as Commonly Used Splints, How to Remove a Tight Ring, Common Hand Infections and Bite Wounds, Motor/Sensory Nerve Quick Reference, and more.
Extensive use of B & W photos and radiological images are a great asset in determining
definitive treatment. The text includes a three-page color atlas with diagnostic problems and recommended treatment.

From the Authors: In the Introduction, Drs. Weiland and Rohde state, "This text is not intended to replace appropriate supervision by, or consultation of, providers with more experience treating hand and wrist injuries, but rather to serve as a quick reference to guide acute care and early, appropriate referral for definitive management."

Credentials: Dr. Weiland is an attending orthopedic surgeon at the Hospital for Special Surgery and professor of Orthopedic Surgery and professor of Surgery (Plastic) at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University in New York.
Dr. Rohde is a board certified attending orthopedic surgeon at William Beaumont Hospital
in Royal Oak, Michigan. A graduate of Harvard Medical School, she trained at the University of Pittsburgh, and completed fellowship training in hand and microvascular surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in NYC.

To Order the Book (#18531): Call SLACK at 800-257-8290, or e-mail: orders@slackinc.com

TITLE: THE MYOFASCIAL RELEASE MANUAL, 4th ed.
Author: Carol J. Manheim, MS, Med, PT, LPC
Publisher: SLACK Inc., 2008
Description: 312 pp., illus., hard cover, ISBN-13: 978-1-55642-835-7, $65.95

Background: In 1989, Carol J. Manheim (with Dianne K.Lavett) completed the first edition of The Myofascial Release Manual (135 pages by SLACK Inc.) Five years later in 1994 the 2nd edition was published (194 pages) also by SLACK. The 3rd edition in 2001 (304 pages) publisher SLACK, recognized Ms. Manheim's major contribution to the professional literature of special interest to physical therapists. Now in 2008,we are fortunate to have the 4th edition with 312 pages published by SLACK and authored by Carol Manheim.

Endorsements: In an announcement about the text, the publisher stated, "Continuing the tradition that started over 20 years ago and with a new focus on the current terminology regarding each technique, The Myofascial Manual is now available in a completely updated and comprehensive Fourth Edition."

Author's Comments: "My initial plan was to just add a few more photos and clarify some of the text in response to questions that came up when I taught some weekend courses. If I had stuck to that plan, I would have been finished n three to four months, Instead, again in response to my experiences teaching, I changed terminology to emphasize the sensation felt by the therapist and the patient. Then I decided to place the description of each technique in the picture captions to allow the reader to follow the text and the photographs without having to flip pages back and forth. The whole revision took about 16 months."

Content: Material is presented in five sections: I) Introduction to Myofascial Release;
II) Basic Myofascial Release Techniques; III) Advanced Myofascial Release Techniques; IV) Evaluation: Initial Assessment; and V) Additional Resources.
Extensive use of photographs "allow for movement to be seen during some techniques." The publisher indicates there are "more than 75 new photographs - over 450 in total. The descriptions and photographs help the therapist experience the technique, making this the continued go-to-reference for students and clinicians in physical therapy, manual therapy, and occupational therapy alike."

Credentials: Carol J. Manheim received her MS degree from Case Western Reserve University and her MEd in clinical counseling from the Citadel. She is a member of the South Carolina Chapter, APTA, the American Association of Counseling and Development, and the American Mental Health Counselors Association. Currently, she is a PT and licensed professional counselor in private practice (The Plantation Plaza Therapy Center, Charleston, SC

To Order: Call 800-257-8290 or go to www.slackbooks.com. To order by e-mail, orders@slackinc.com

Title: PHYSICAL THERAPY DOCUMENTATION - From Examination to Outcome
Authors: Mia Erickson, EdD, PT, CHT, ATC; Rebecca McKnight, PT, MS; and Ralph Utzman, PhD, MPH, PT
Publisher: SLACK Inc. (2008)
Description: 210 pp., numerous graphs, forms, and supporting material, soft cover,
ISBN-10: 1-55642-782-4, ISBN-13: 978-1-55642-782-4, $45.95

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