Rehab Pocket Survival Guide Review

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(More customer reviews)The Rehab Pocket Survival Guide is the most comprehensive reference currently available. The 96 pages emphasize the most important concepts and teaching aspects associated with major physical medicine and rehabilitation topics.This reference should become a requisite for all hospitals, libraries, doctors, and medical students, as well as a boon to medical enthusiasts.The author's precision of the subject matter is unparalleled and the result is an irreplaceable medical reference.

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Rehabilitation Protocols for Surgical and Nonsurgical Procedures: Lumbar Spine Review

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(More customer reviews)This book unfortunately is an accurate representation of how profoundly irresponsible is the field of spinal reabilitation physical therapy.The author should know that you can't correct for the blatantly bad medicine that many many spine surgeons practice. Almost in passing she states that many of the procedures performed by these surgeons are of questionable value, lacking any evidence based support.As an example, with over 300,000 spinal fusion surgeries performed a year in the US, each surgery costing from 30,000 to 50,000 dollars--well you do the math it comes to 9 to 15 billion dollars and that's just for one procedure- fusions-which lack scientific support.It would have made much more sense to write a book recounting the effects on the patients of these inexcusable and mostly scientifically unsupportable surgeries, along with appropriate PT protocols that can be used to optimise patient function and wellbeing.But then with that sort of a book she might have been out of a job.When will the physical therapy profession begin to refuse to remain under the control of a medical profession that understands little about physical therapy only paying lip service to its true value.For me the profession has alot of growing up to do with regards to refusing to participate in procedures that are mostly performed out of greed,ignorance to scientific best evidence, as well as disregard for the well being of the patients. On another noteone could not even use this book as a manual for implementing rehab protocols, as much of the information presented was too vague to be of much practical value.So even if one accepts the premise that the procedures presented are preformed for scientifically surportable reasons, still the book fails to fulfill its title promise. I hope that these criticisms are taken with a positive view of how the world of spinal rehab could become.Sometimes it is better to state that the emperor has no clothes rather than participate in a corrupt and morally inexcusable system.Respectfully, George Fett,MD

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This manual, written for healthcare professionals, explores the pros and cons of a wide range of currently practiced rehabilitation methods, and includes tests, illustrated exercises, and worksheets for evaluating patients.

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Pocket Guide to Musculoskeletal Diagnosis (Musculoskeletal Medicine) Review

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(More customer reviews)This book helped me focus my musculoskeletal exam and make it more effecient.It's a first rate book that ortho docs and GPs alike would benefit from using.GPs and ortho/pm&r/neuro residents may particuarly like the diagnostic work up and treatment sections, which most exam books don't have.I was turned onto this book by a colleague and I'm very grateful that I was.Not many people seem to be using it yet, and I hadn't heard of it, but it's a good find.Other books for musculoskeletal exam that are worth getting are Magee's Orthopedic Physical Assessment (which is a larger book written by a PT that could be used as a reference for various physical exam maneuvers) and, of course, Hoppenfeld's Physical Exam book.Hoppenfeld still sets the standard when it comes to anatomy and biomechanical review, which he weaves nicely into his physical exam.

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Practicing physical medicine and rehabilitation physician Grant Cooper, MD, provides a concise step-by-step approach to confidently establishing a working clinical diagnosis and finding appropriate treatment options for the most common musculoskeletal ailments. Organized by body region and written with superb clarity, this guide details the important questions to ask in history taking, the physical examination maneuvers appropriate for each pathology, the possible explanations and additional tests needed to diagnose the condition, and the most up-to-date treatment options available. The author offers clear explanations why each step in the history and physical examination is performed and discusses the basic pathophysiological processes involved. The ailments covered include neck and shooting arm pain; shoulder pain; elbow pain; wrist and hand pain; low back, hip, and shooting leg pain; knee pain, ankle pain, and foot pain. Numerous photographs demonstrate the correct hands-on methods for physical examination of the patient.

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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Review Review

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(More customer reviews)The previous two reviewers gave this book both stars. However, as a senior PM&R resident about to finish my residency I can tell you that this book is one of the most popular board review books being used by U.S. residents.

Obviously popularity does not win every contest, however, what this book does do is concisely organize the admittedly vast field and bring out frequently asked questions both from the standpoint of clinical care as well as board type questions which are totally different.

The book is organized into an outline format, with "high yield" points labeled with symbols next to them. All major physiatric topics are covered, some to a lesser degree than others. However, the assumption is that since this is a Board Review, those subjects which carry less weight in terms of questions have less pages devoted to them.

If you are looking for a Board review, I believe this book is currently a good tool to use. The Braddom textbook is too wieldy for the purpose of board studying and one has to filter through too many questions; PM&R Secrets does contain good material however much of it is not board specific and is written in a way that does not lend itself to studying.

The book is a bit rough around the edges. Its outline style makes it concise but at the same time a bit jumpy. As a previous reviewer pointed out it may have a few slightly outdated points but again, for *Board Purposes*, this field has not changed enough to make them drastic points of conflict.

Take what you will from this review. I have no affiliation with the writer or the editor.

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The new edition of the only review book dedicated to the PM&R Boards is here. Course tested, widely used, and now completely updated throughout. The Second Edition of the bestselling Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Review is a must-have for residents preparing for the ABPMR board exams, for practicing physiatrists preparing for recertification, and for students, instructors and clinicians at all levels.
Developed in the residency training program in the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, this concisely organized text concentrates on board-related concepts.
Written in outline format, with over 500 illustrations, the book provides a synopsis of the PM&R, orthopedic, neurologic, and general medical information candidates need to know to pass the boards.Board Pearls are highlighted throughout the text with an open-book icon to flag must-know information and assist with last-minute preparation. References to the key PM&R texts are included for further study.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Review, Second Edition is essential reading for physicians preparing certification or recertification, and a valuable tool for managing patient care issues.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Review, Second Edition
Uses Board pearls to highlight key concepts and stress clinical aspects of each topic making it easy to find and organize important information
Models the table of contents after the topic selection of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR) Self-Directed Medical Knowledge Program used by residents nationwide.
Divides topics into major subspecialty areas, authored by physicians with special interest and clinical expertise in their respective area
Organizes information by topic for easy reference
Includes over 500 illustrations to clarify concepts
Provides updated epidemiologic and statistical data throughout
Provides new and updated interventional spinal data throughout
Contains a new section on biostatistics in physical medicine & rehabilitation



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Pharmacology in Rehabilitation (Contemporary Perspectives in Rehabilitation) Review

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(More customer reviews)Charles Ciccone who wrote this text was my teacher in physical therapy school at Ithaca College.Throughout college, everyone knew that if the class was taught by him we would all have an easy time understanding all of the concepts.He was a great teacher who really knew how to explain even the more difficult topics and pharmacology was no exception.This textbook was extrememly useful as it not only explains what types of drugs have specific effects on the body and it's systems, but it is particularly detailed in describing the impact that the drugs may have on rehab.Even in class, this was one aspect that he reinforced.He explained that the reason for talking about certain classes of drugs and then giving a few examples is because the drug world is always changing and so are the names.This way he has provided a wealth of knowledge and in a very easy to understand manner.
I have been out of school for about 3 years and I still occassionally refer to this book when encountering some classes of drugs and this is a great reference to have.I would highly recommend this text to anyone, that is especially if you can't be in one of his classes.

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Dr. Ciccone comprehensively covers all the major drug categories that are relevant to rehabilitation specialists, focusing on drug indications, mechanism of action, and impact on rehabilitation in his thoroughly revised text drawn from the most current peer-reviewed research. With the science of pharmacology changing so rapidly, students and clinicians need this up-to-date, relevant, and credible source of information. This new 4th edition continues to be user friendly - complex information is presented in a clear, organized manner and the text demystifies the practice of pharmacology.

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