What the Face Reveals: Basic and Applied Studies of Spontaneous Expression Using the Facial Action Coding System (FACS) (Series in Affective Science)

What the Face Reveals: Basic and Applied Studies of Spontaneous Expression Using the Facial Action Coding System (FACS) (Series in Affective Science) Review

While we have known for centuries that facial expressions can reveal what people are thinking and feeling, it is only recently that the face has been studied scientifically for what it can tell us about internal states, social behavior, and psychopathology. Today's widely available, sophisticated measuring systems have allowed us to conduct a wealth of new research on facial behavior that has contributed enormously to our understanding of the relationship between facial expression and human psychology. The chapters in this volume present the state-of-the-art in this research. They address key topics and questions, such as the dynamic and morphological differences between voluntary and involuntary expressions, the relationship between what people show on their faces and what they say they feel, whether it is possible to use facial behavior to draw distinctions among psychiatric populations, and how far research on automating facial measurement has progressed. The book also includes follow-up commentary on all of the original research presented and a concluding integration and critique of all the contributions made by Paul Ekman.

As an essential reference for all those working in the area of facial analysis and expression, this volume will be indispensable for a wide range of professionals and students in the fields of psychology, psychiatry, and behavioral medicine.

Neuroscience: Fundamentals for Rehabilitation, 4e

Neuroscience: Fundamentals for Rehabilitation, 4e Review

This practical guide connects the theory of neuroscience with real-world clinical application by utilizing first person accounts of neurological disorders and in-depth case studies. It also provides clear descriptions of a complete range of neurological disorders. Special features such as "at-a-glance" summaries, pathology boxes, and hundreds of full-color illustrations, enhance the learning experience and make it easy to master the fundamentals of neuroscience rehabilitation.

• Systems approach to neuroscience helps you develop a fuller understanding of concepts in the beginning of the text and apply them to new clinical disorders later in the text.
• Five sections: Cellular Level, Development, Systems, Regions, and Support Systems show how neural cells operate first, and then help you apply that knowledge while developing an understanding of systems neuroscience.
• UNIQUE! An emphasis on neuroscience issues critical for practice of physical rehabilitation such as abnormal muscle tone, chronic pain, and control of movement.
• Evidence-based content has been updated to reflect the most recent research.
• Patient experience boxes at the beginning of each chapter give insight from actual patients and the patients' experiences with disorders discussed in the text.
• Clinical notes case studies include bulleted information relevant to the clinician.

• NEW! Chapter on pain will help students understand the physiological origins of pain and how it can be treated.
• NEW! Color standardization in anatomy images will familiarize you with structures and their functions across systems.

Functional Electromyography: Provocative Maneuvers in Electrodiagnosis

Functional Electromyography: Provocative Maneuvers in Electrodiagnosis Review

Functional Electromyography: Provocative Maneuvers in Electrodiagnosis integrates electrophysiology further into the physical examination than ever before. It introduces the use of electrodiagnostic studies to quantify the neurological changes brought about by three provocative maneuvers commonly used in contemporary medicine. This widens the scope of electromyography while sharpening physicians’ diagnostic acuity. The book presents nerve conduction velocity (NCV) and H-reflex techniques to identify common conditions that are difficult to diagnose by any other means, often using the needle exam (EMG), MRI or musculoskeletal ultrasound to verify their clinical utility. Functional electromyography successfully diagnoses some cases of thoracic outlet syndrome, nearly all cases of piriformis syndrome, and offers a method for determining whether spinal stenosis or radiculopathy is the main pain generator when both are present in a single patient, even at the same level. This is particularly valuable because the standard conservative and surgical treatments for these two conditions are opposite, in spite of the identical symptom-set they produce. The book carefully describes each technique and persuasively documents their validity in statistical series and individual case presentations. It further guides the attentive electromyographer to adapt these methods to cases beyond those presented in its pages, suggesting a safe and scientific approach to other functional maneuvers of value to the electromyographer, and methods for validating one-time measures that may aid the electromyographer in clinical situations that are neither common nor easily analyzed. Hand drawn illustrations are included alongside text developed by experts in the field. An invaluable resource for physiatrists, neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, specialists in pain management and other providers, Functional Electromyography: Provocative Maneuvers in Electrodiagnosis represents a major contribution to the field of electrodiagnosis.

Assessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance:The Janda Approach

Assessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance:The Janda Approach Review

Assessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance:The Janda Approach Feature

• in small improvements in performance.Part III, Intervention of Underrecovery,” focuses on the significance of correct competitive scheduling & training sequencing, which together underscore the processes leading to optimal performance. Emotional & mental factors in underrecovery & overtraining are also discussed.Part IV, Transfer to Related Areas,” examines the relationship between recovery & both physical & psychological health. The importance of attitudes, beliefs, & perceptions ar
• e also addressed.Addressing recovery as a key factor of performance, the text illustrates how a constant lack of recovery can result in overtraining in athletes you work with. Further, it shows how being even slightly underrecovered over an extended period results in underperformance in athletes & nonathletes alike. Enhancing Recovery: Preventing Underperformance in Athletes is a critical resource for anyone researching or practicing in the exercise science field.author: Page, Phillip Pages: 312
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Assessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance: The Janda Approach blends postural techniques, neurology, and functional capabilities in order to alleviate chronic musculoskeletal pain and promote greater functionality. Developed by Vladimir Janda, respected neurologist and physiotherapist , the Janda approach presents a unique perspective to rehabilitation. In contrast to a more traditional structural view, the Janda approach is functional—emphasizing the importance of the sensorimotor system in controlling movement and chronic musculoskeletal pain syndromes from sports and general activities. Assessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance: The Janda Approach is the only text to offer practical, evidence-based application of Janda’s theories.

 

Filled with illustrations, photos, and step-by-step instructions, Assessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance uses a systematic approach in presenting information that can be used in tandem with other clinical techniques. This resource for practitioners features the following tools:

--A rationale for rehabilitation of the musculoskeletal sytem based on the relationship between the central nervous system and the motor system --A systematic method for the functional examination of the muscular system --Treatment processes focusing on the triad of normalization of peripheral structures, restoration of muscle balance, and facilitation of afferent systems and sensorimotor training --The role of muscle imbalance and functional pathology of sensorimotor systems for specific pain complaints, including cervical pain syndrome, upper- and lower-extremity pain syndromes, and low back pain syndromes

 

Assessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance provides an evidence-based explanation of muscle imbalance. The step-by-step Janda system of evaluation is explained—including analysis of posture, balance, and gait; evaluation of movement patterns; testing of muscle length; and assessment of the soft tissue. The text explores treatment options for muscle imbalance through facilitation and inhibition techniques and sensorimotor training to restore neuromsucular function. It also includes four case studies examining musculoskeletal conditions and showing how the Janda approach compares with other treatments. This text combines theory, evidence, and applications to assist clinicians in implementing the Janda approach into their practice.

           

Assessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance: The Janda Approach focuses on the neurological aspects of muscle imbalance that are common causes of pain and dysfunction in sports and occupational activities. By distilling the scientific works of Vladimir Janda into a practical, systematic approach, this unique resource will assist health care providers in treating patients with musculoskeletal complaints as well as exercise professionals in developing appropriate exercise prescription and training programs.

American Basses: An Illustrated History and Player's Guide to the Bass Guitar

American Basses: An Illustrated History and Player's Guide to the Bass Guitar Review

American Basses profiles the leading builders of bass guitars in the U.S. and illustrates the tremendous range of instruments currently available, as well as providing invaluable playing and maintenance tips from top builders. It begins with an introductory essay covering the invention and development of the bass guitar, focusing on such milestones as the introduction of the Fender bass, the proliferation of bass guitars in the 1960s, the development of the first Alembic bass, and the ongoing refinement of the instrument, as expressed in extended-range basses and high-end custom instruments. The main body of the book is a series of alphabetical listings, from A Basses to Zon, each offering essential information about the work of a bass builder or manufacturer, plus tips on set-up and playing for each instrument. Each profile is illustrated by colour photos.

Neuromuscular Disorders: Treatment and Management: Expert Consult, 1e

Neuromuscular Disorders: Treatment and Management: Expert Consult, 1e Review

Neuromuscular Disorders presents a multi-disciplinary approach to the management and therapeutic treatment of the full range of neuromuscular disorders and resulting complications. Dr. Tulio Bertorini and a contributing team of the world's leading authorities in the field provide the latest tools and strategies for minimizing disability and maximizing quality of life.in print and online at expertconsult.com.

• Access the fully searchable text online at expertconsult.com, along with a downloadable image library and links to PubMed.
• Effectively treat your patients using the latest management tools and targeted therapeutic strategies.
• Manage all neuromuscular disorders as well as resulting complications through comprehensive coverage of diagnosis and evaluations, treatments, and outcomes.
• Apply the multi-disciplinary approach of an expert in clinical neuromuscular care and a team of world-renown contributors.
• Easily refer to tools for diagnosis, treatment algorithms, and drug tables included throughout the text.

Pinpoint the problem to provide better quality of life for patients

The Multifidus Back Pain Solution: Simple Exercises That Target the Muscles That Count

The Multifidus Back Pain Solution: Simple Exercises That Target the Muscles That Count Review

New research suggests that most back pain is caused by underdeveloped multifidus muscles, those that connect the spinal vertebrae and are crucial in bending the back. This book presents exercises to strengthen the multifidus group. Simple explanations and black-and-white drawings throughout show readers how to work with these muscles.

Also by this author:  Treat Your Own Knee Arthritis, Treat Your Own Spinal Stenosis, and Treat Your Own Tennis Elbow

Electromyography for Experimentalists

Electromyography for Experimentalists Review

The technique of electromyography, used to study the electrical currents generated by muscle action, has become invaluable to researchers in the biological, medical, and behavioral sciences. With it, the scientist can study the role of muscles in producing and controlling limb movement, eating, breathing, posture, vocalizations, and the manipulation of objects. However, many electromyographic techniques were developed in the clinical study of humans and are inappropriate for use in research on other organisms—tadpoles, for example. This book, a complete and very practical hands-on guide to the theoretical and experimental requirements of electromyography, takes into account the needs of researchers across the sciences.

The Relaxation Response

The Relaxation Response Review

When Dr. Herbert Benson introduced this simple, effective, mind/body approach to relieve stress in The Relaxation Response twenty-five years ago, the book became an instant national bestseller. Since that time, millions of people have learned the secret of the relaxation response--without high-priced lectures, drugs, or prescription medicine. The tremendous success of this approach has turned The Relaxation Response into the classic reference recommended by most health care professionals and authorities to treat the harmful effects of stress.

This revitalizing, therapeutic approach, discovered by Dr. Benson and his colleagues in the laboratories of Harvard Medical School and its teaching hospitals, is now routinely recommended to treat patients suffering from heart conditions, high blood pressure, chronic pain, insomnia, and many other physical ailments. Requiring only minutes to learn, and just ten to twenty minutes of practice twice a day, the Relaxation Response has proven to be one of the most effective ways to relieve the tensions of modern-day living for a richer, healthier, more productive life.

Biomedical Instrumentation Systems

Biomedical Instrumentation Systems Review

Learn to maintain and repair the high tech hospital equipment with this practical, straightforward, and thorough new book. Biomedical Instrumentation Systems uses practical medical scenarios to illustrate effective equipment maintenance and repair procedures. Additional coverage includes basic electronics principles, as well as medical device and safety standards. Designed to provide readers with the most current industry information, the latest medical websites are referenced, and today's most popular software simulation packages like MATLAB and MultiSIM are utilized.

Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement

Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement Review

The classic book on human movement in biomechanics, newly updated

Widely used and referenced, David Winter’s Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement is a classic examination of techniques used to measure and analyze all body movements as mechanical systems, including such everyday movements as walking. It fills the gap in human movement science area where modern science and technology are integrated with anatomy, muscle physiology, and electromyography to assess and understand human movement.

In light of the explosive growth of the field, this new edition updates and enhances the text with:

• Expanded coverage of 3D kinematics and kinetics
• New materials on biomechanical movement synergies and signal processing, including auto and cross correlation, frequency analysis, analog and digital filtering, and ensemble averaging techniques
• Presentation of a wide spectrum of measurement and analysis techniques
• Updates to all existing chapters
• Basic physical and physiological principles in capsule form for quick reference

An essential resource for researchers and student in kinesiology, bioengineering (rehabilitation engineering), physical education, ergonomics, and physical and occupational therapy, this text will also provide valuable to professionals in orthopedics, muscle physiology, and rehabilitation medicine. In response to many requests, the extensive numerical tables contained in Appendix A: "Kinematic, Kinetic, and Energy Data" can also be found at the following Web site: www.wiley.com/go/biomechanics

Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets, 2e

Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets, 2e Review

Part of the popular Secrets series, this helpful reference presents basic physical therapy concepts and then introduces different healing modalities, specialties and orthopedic procedures typically prescribed for common injuries such as shoulders and extremities. Common diseases are included as well as more innovative diagnostic tools for physical therapists such as radiology. Each chapter features concise information that includes the author's tips, memory aids and "secrets." Bulleted lists, algorithms and illustrations provide a quick review of the specific topic discussed. The information is entirely evidence-based, outcome based and up-to-date.

• All chapters provide an emphasis on outcome studies and evidence-based practice and include the latest research for the concepts presented.
• Numerous charts, table and algorithms summarize and visually portray concepts covered in the chapters to provide additional information for clinical decision making.
• Chapters are written by well-known contributors, including some of the best-known physical therapists practicing in the field today.
• Provides important information on topics covered in the orthopedic specialty exam.
• Includes detailed information relevant to making an accurate shoulder assessment as well as the most common shoulder disorders.

• A comprehensive, heavily illustrated new chapter on orthopedic radiology provides a quick review on reading and interpreting radiographs of common orthopedic conditions.
• A new differential diagnosis chapter describes the process and the purpose of differential diagnosis for physical therapists who are practicing without referral and who need to expand their knowledge of medical problems that mimic musculoskeletal disease.

Essentials of Polysomnography: A Training Guide and Reference for Sleep Technicians

Essentials of Polysomnography: A Training Guide and Reference for Sleep Technicians Review

Essentials of Polysomnography is a 615-page full color text designed specifically for sleep technicians and professionals. This textbook is written by William H Spriggs, a certified sleep technician, and is used in hospitals, sleep labs, physician offices, and colleges and universities around the world. Essentials of Polysomnography is the first book to include the new recording and scoring rules presented in 2007, as well as the latest sleep disorder definitions and categorization presented in 2005. This text is designed around the board exam for sleep technicians, and includes 500 questions with answers and explanations. It is also ideal for training new sleep technicians and students interested in studying polysomnography, as well as physicians, sleep lab managers, DME reps, and sleep lab front office staff members. Contents Include: An overview of normal sleep and the history of sleep disorders; Patient education and the patient flow process; Life as a Sleep Technician; Equipment and hookup procedures; Polysomnogram overview and interpretation; Pediatric sleep medicine; Managerial and daytime operations in the sleep lab; Hundreds of sample epochs depicting sleep stages, artifacts, and events; A 500 question post-test to help prepare for the RPSGT certification exam -And much more!

Comprehensive Review in Clinical Neurology: A Multiple Choice Question Book for the Wards and Boards

Comprehensive Review in Clinical Neurology: A Multiple Choice Question Book for the Wards and Boards Review

This new review textbook, written by residents and an experienced faculty member from Cleveland Clinic, is designed to ensure success on all sorts of standardized neurology examinations. Presented in a comprehensive question-and-answer format, with detailed rationales, Comprehensive Review in Clinical Neurology is a must-have for both aspiring and practicing neurologists and psychiatrists preparation to take the RITE, the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology written exams, and various recertification exams.

Ladder of Years: A Novel

Ladder of Years: A Novel Review

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK
BALTIMORE WOMAN DISAPPEARS DURING FAMILY VACATION, declares the headline. Forty-year-old Delia Grinstead is last seen strolling down the Delaware shore, wearing nothing more than a bathing suit and carrying a beach tote with five hundred dollars tucked inside. To her husband and three almost-grown children, she has vanished without trace or reason. But for Delia, who feels like a tiny gnat buzzing around her family's edges, "walking away from it all" is not a premeditated act, but an impulse that will lead her into a new, exciting, and unimagined life . . . .
"TYLER DETAILS DELIA'S ADVENTURE WITH GREAT SKILL . . . As so often in her earlier fiction--Celestial Navigation, Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant, The Accidental Tourist, and her nine other novels--[she] creates distinct characters caught in poignantly funny situations. . . .Tyler writes with a clarity that makes the commonplace seem fresh and the pathetic touching."
--The New York Times
"UTTERLY COMPELLING. . .WONDERFULLY SATISFYING. . .Ladder of Years is virtually flawless."
--Chicago Tribune
"A 'PAGE-TURNER' IN THE BEST SENSE . . . One wants to lightly caress the pages of the story because one cares for Ms. Tyler's touchingly flawed characters. . . . Both madcap and genteel, Anne Tyler knows as well as anyone that 'human beings lead many lives.' Casually, delightfully, Ladder of Years will tell you just how we humans manage this trick."
--The Baltimore Sun

McLean Course in Electrodiagnostic Medicine

McLean Course in Electrodiagnostic Medicine Review

The McLean Course in Electrodiagnostic Medicine is intended as a first step. The book offers a resident-tested curriculum designed to help trainees in PM&R and neurology gain competency in basic electrodiagnostic techniques and prepare them to become functional electrodiagnosticians on day one of their clinical rotation. The material is broken into discrete units and follows a standardized format. Each study includes bulleted lists of objectives, fundamental concepts, and tips for success. The procedures are presented as illustrated tables with specifics for lead placement, stimulation, sample waveforms, and photographs to guide electrodiagnostic set-ups. Multiple choice questions and answers with explanations follow each unit to reinforce learning. This unique book can be used either by educators as a course curriculum or as a stand-alone self-teaching tool for individuals.

The McLean Course in Electrodiagnostic MedicineFeatures of The McLean Course in Electrodiagnostic Medicine include:

• A step-by-step guide for the novice electrodiagnostician presented as a readily implemented course
• Emphasis on skills and concepts required for success in beginning a clinical rotation
• Formatted multi-layered didactic approach facilitates independent learning
• Clear, easy to understand tables and photos illustrate each set-up and study
• Practical exam and quizzes provide measures for self-assessment and course effectiveness

Como Reconquistar Ex Amor em 30 Dias (Portuguese Edition)

Como Reconquistar Ex Amor em 30 Dias (Portuguese Edition) Review

Coração partido? Temos boas notícias para você... o seu sofrimento pode terminar hoje! Dos profissionais que já salvaram milhares de relações em 8 países, chega agora o Guia para reconquistar o seu amor perdido em 30 dias e 5 passos simples.

A sua separação pode estar causando em você muita tristeza, desespero e até sintomas de depressão. Todos já passámos por isso em alguma altura da nossa vida.

A realidade é que ao longo dos anos no nosso trabalho como consultores em Sedução e Relações Humanas, dedicámos uma grande parte do tempo a desenvolver um método que permitisse a qualquer pessoa reconquistar o seu amor, depois de uma briga ou separação. Este livro é o resultado dessa pesquisa.

O que acontece é que depois de uma separação, a maioria das pessoas, desorientadas pelo sentimento do desespero, cometem vários erros que fazem com que desperdicem todas as chances de ter seu amor de volta.

Ao contrário do que a sociedade nos diz, muito do que nós pensamos ser os métodos para agir corretamente nas relações, como os pedidos de desculpas ou as atitudes românticas acabam por ser atos totalmente errados e resultam em que provoquemos o afastamento das pessoas que mais amamos.

Neste Guia Encontrará:

- Manual completo para reconquistar um amor perdido dividido em Versão Homem e Versão Mulher
- Diagnóstico exaustivo para que perceba exactamente o que correu mal com a sua relação
- Análise detalhada dos interruptores da atração para que entenda ao que reage o sexo oposto
- Truques psicológicos e dicas de sedução especiais para criar atração em seu Ex Amor
- Sistema para reconquistar seu amor perdido em 30 dias e 5 passos simples
- Guia para manter a relação saudável depois de reconquistar seu amor
- Mecanismos para manter sempre o controlo da relação