DeLisa's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Principles and Practice presents the most comprehensive review of the state of the art, evidence-based clinical recommendations for physiatric management of disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons. Written by the most recognized names in PM&R research and education, the Sixth Edition of DeLisa's pioneering textbook presents both the scientific fundamentals as well as the latest clinical treatments and rehabilitation techniques for a broad array of conditions, disabilities, and diseases. Now in a 1-volume and four-color format, for more precise, accurate, and easier reading. Focuses on current evidence and therapies, and includes the most recent changes and updates in the field. Features new chapters on the epidemiology of disability globally, polytrauma, and physical medicine and rehabilitation in disaster relief. Additional online-only chapter content (figures and tables) accessible through the eBook. Several international contributors have been added, giving this edition a global perspective. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.
This edition has eight new chapters including evidence-based rehabilitation; robotic therapies; emerging technologies and interventions; and neural repair and plasticity.
This edition has eight new chapters including evidence-based rehabilitation; robotic therapies; emerging technologies and interventions; and neural repair and plasticity.
"DeLisa's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is the "gold standard" in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. It is the most modern and comprehensive book in the field.
"DeLisa's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is the "gold standard" in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. It is the most modern and comprehensive book in the field.
Physical therapists must revise their systematic approach to upper - limb retraining . ... Of particular interest is the effectiveness of EMGBF on shoulder subluxation with or without a recovery of functional use of the hand .
Divided into four sections, the book covers all rehabilitation topics and is packed with practical information useful in daily practice, including disease-specific order sets and tips for managing the wide range of issues that commonly ...
Doody's Core Title 2013! "This book does an excellent job and is currently the only known review book for physiatrists.
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With content organized around the American board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation core curriculum, this powerful review is enhanced by more than 500 review questions and answers, and concise, bulleted, high-yield text.
Comprehensive text on physical medicine and rehabilitation, with an emphasis on keeping 'reader efficiency' in mind.