Best Medical Assistants
Now in its 3 rd edition, this completely revised medical textbook continues its focus on just the core information you need for your anatomy courses , presenting everything in an easy-to-read, visually appealing format that facilitates study. Obtain reliable, accessible coverage of everything you will learn in your contemporary anatomy classes with expert knowledge from a team of authors who share a wealth of diverse teaching and clinical experience. 2015 BMA Medical Book Awards: Highly Commended in Basic and Clinical Sciences.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Very helpful book when it comes to studying for both written and practical human anatomy exams."
"Very detailed and helpful."
"I bought this for my son who just entered med school."
"I rarely ended up using this book for my class."
"Book was in excellent shape as promised."
"Needed for course I am taking."
Provides a revolutionary approach to the study of human anatomy which has been shown to improve the outcomes of physical therapies traditionally used to manage pain and other musculoskeletal disorders Describes a theory which is applicable to all common types of movement, posture analysis and physical treatment modalities Layout designed to allow the reader to gather the concept quickly or gain a more detailed understanding of any given area according to need Design icons direct readers to their own specialist areas of interest, e.g. manual therapy, movement therapy, visual assessment, kinaesthetic education or supplementary video material Appendices discuss the relevance of the Anatomy Trains concept to the work of Dr Louis Schultz (Meridians of Latitude), Ada Rolf (Structural Integration) and the practice of Oriental Medicine Accompanying website (www.myersmyofascialmeridians.com) presents multi-media exploration of the concepts described in the book - film clips from Kinesis DVDs, computer graphic representations of the Anatomy Trains, supplementary dissection photographs and video clips, webinars, and some extra client photos for visual assessment practice. Anatomy Trains champions a wider scope of the body and its movement systems. Gray Cook MSPT, OSPT, CSCS, Developer of the Functional Movement Screen Tom Myers' masterful second edition of Anatomy Trains incorporates the most recent scientific concepts into a framework for understanding and practicing deep tissue work. Using Tom Myers' Anatomy Trains concepts and techniques in my chiropractic practice has improved my ability to see the source of my patient's problem and more efficiently target the soft tissue structures involved. I highly recommend Anatomy Trains as a valuable asset for chiropractors and other practitioners using manipulation in their practices. Dr Andry Vleeming, Professor of Clinical Anatomy, co-editor of Movement, Stability and Lumbopelvic Pain The beauty of Tom Myers' work is that it is useful for a wide range of bodyworkers, from movement or energy therapists to manipulative manual specialists, and does more than simply demonstrating rote techniques, Anatomy Trains provides a deep understanding of strain patterns in the body to enable creative and effective solutions for the issues we encounter in a bodywork practice. Anatomy Trains will help physicians, therapists and bodyworkers of all backgrounds break away from the prevalent traditional, mechanistic view of how the body works and is to be treated and will then push you headfirst into a logical, systems oriented view that has helped expand my diagnostic and treatment paradigms as well as my personal practice enormously. Training optimal movement patterns requires an understanding of how the body regions connect and work in synergy. Anatomy Trains is an essential guide for understanding key myofascial lines which, when in tensegrity, facilitate optimal movement and postural patterns. I am recommending this book to friends and colleagues and keep using the concepts of Anatomy Trains in my everyday practice with great success. Helene M. Langevin MD, Research Associate Professor, Departments of Neurology, Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Vermont Tom's Anatomy Trains book and in depth practical studies represent/reveal an invaluable and vivid insight/understanding into how the body has pre-organized its movement functions via the flexible fabric (cut on the bias) from within. Marie-Jose Blom Lawrence, Master Teacher of Pilates, Director Long Beach Dance Conditioning, Creator of Smart Spine Back Support System Anatomy Trains is a resource that gives inspiration for anyone who works with the human organism, for practitioners of various manual fields, for movement teachers and for educators in a larger sense. An unusually interesting guide to living anatomy - an excellent way to visualize the anatomy of movement. Author of The Endless Web As a movement professional it is essential to study the brilliance of anatomist Tom Myers in Anatomy Trains. Anatomy Trains will deepen your knowledge and practical applications regardless of what your training background has been. Author of Anatomy Trains and a set of supporting videos, and co-author of Fascial Release for Structural Balance (Lotus, 2010), Tom has also penned over 60 articles for trade magazines and journals on anatomy, soft tissue manipulation, and the social scourge of somatic alienation and loss of reliance on kinaesthetic intelligence.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Tom Myers in his two books presents an appealing if not compelling theory on fascial anatomy and its potential effects on movement and posture across broad planes. The book is wonderfully done, and the theory is well presented with ample and useful anatomical illustrations of each anatomy train. That being said I do have some reservations about the Anatomy Trains concept and the phenomenon of whole scale acceptance that surrounds the theory. I've had anatomy instructors in Rolfing training, in pre-medicine in college, and in both chiropractic and veterinary college, and I can say Tom Myers is as good as they come in making anatomy relevant to clinical treatment. I think he is a visionary in stepping back to look at functional anatomy from a whole body perspective. While there has been a great deal of basic scientific work done on the microscopic structure and chemistry of fascia, the work has yet to be done to verify what Rolfers have always proposed: 1) that restriction in a small area of fascia can be propagated across long distances and across firm attachment points to cause global movement dysfunction and 2) that deep manual intervention is actually able to stretch or "free" fascial restrictions deep in the tissues. While the Anatomy Trains concept is an excellent theory that, if true, would be a wonderful guide to strategy in manual therapies, there are other competing theories that make as much sense and may have a better scientific underpinning. One such theory is that deep fascial intervention, as a secondary byproduct, causes mast cell degranulation in superficial tissues and that the released histamine granules cause extravasation of intravascular fluid into the tissues which "hydrates" those tissues, bringing about better sliding between fascial planes. This is why I see it so troubling that the Anatomy Trains concept has become so pervasively accepted as fact, yet the most basic premises, 1) that gross fascial strain can be transmitted physically across chains of firm anchor points and 2) that deep manual intervention can stretch or "release" fascia in vivo, remain completely unproven theories. As it is, the Anatomy Trains concept is an exciting theory, but it is as yet only a theory, not an essential revolutionary truth in manual medicine, as many claim."
"PROS: If you have a passion for understanding how the human body is set up (actually any mammalian body will be similar), this book is a must-have."
"He then presents a general overview of the Anatomy Trains concepts before delving into each of the established Lines in greater detail, discussing anatomical locations, relations to kinesiology, and methods of working with the Lines (primarily through palpation which was somewhat unfortunate for me since that is beyond my scope of practice - I would have liked more information on the stretching and movement aspect of this therapy though admittedly the author and I come from different practices in background). As a couple of examples, I now habitually think such things as "shortened right Lateral Line" & "overlengthened peroneals in foot supination" when viewing clients."
"Great book any one interested in fascia or muscle/kinetic chains should check this out."
"This book is a good manual for layperson and clinician alike to understand it and goes a long way in teaching how to approach producing healing effects within it, whether you are treating yourself or patients or clients."
"If you are any kind of manuel, movement, and/or physical therapist this book is the book to truely understand the soft tissues system."
"The previous edition was a better book."
Phlebotomy Exam Review helps you prepare for any of the national certification exams in phlebotomy and follows the latest accreditation guidelines of both the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) and the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI).
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Everyone pursuing the phlebotomy exam should get this book."
"Great book...goes hand in hand with the 2 books I had in class!"
"Bit pricey."
"Great help for succeeding in my NHA exam."
"Excellent resource for phlebotomy exam preparation!"
Best Medical Technology
From the testing experts at HESI, this user-friendly guide walks you through the topics and question types found on admission exams, including: math, reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, and physics. The guide includes hundreds of sample questions, step-by-step explanations, illustrations, and comprehensive practice exams to help you review the subject areas and hone your test-taking skills. HESI Hints boxes offer valuable test-taking tips, as well as rationales, suggestions, examples, and reminders for specific topics. Easy to read format with consistent section features includes an introduction, key terms, chapter outline, and a bulleted summary to better help you organize your review time and understand the information.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Biology went over mitosis and meiosis, but rather unclear and it didn't call the phases what it asks for on the exam, so learn those from another source (G1, etc.). This book gives you the vague overview of what would be on the exam, and it's up to you to fill in the more detailed bits...which is ridiculous. It's free, although you can unlock a full version for $12 or $13, I don't remember, and the practice tests are awesome. The best thing you can actually do is get this book, get the app, and make sure to take some peppermints and earplugs with you because the clicky-clack of other people pressing mouses and computer keys WILL get on your nerves."
"Elsevier's Hesi Admission Assessment Exam Review is an excellent comprehensive guide that includes eight concise sections that are featured in the exam; this guide is easy to navigate as well."
"Brand new book and very helpful for studying great source of info for the HESI exam."
"The book is good."
"This did help me on some of the subjects to study for the HESI exam."
"The review is alright, although I can't seem to find out how to access the online material."
"This book is basically the same as the later HESI books."
Best Emergency Medical Services
The best-selling USMLE Step 2 CS review book--now completely updated to reflect the latest exam format! Tao Le, MD, MHS (Louisville, KY) is Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Allergy and Immunology at the University of Louisville.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I was previously told that the only things I needed to do to pass Step 2 CS was to speak english well and wash my hands, but that is not always the case!"
"I also used the Phillip Brothman book from Kaplan, as I found the actual test preparation tips in the Kaplan book better, but the cases and contingencies in this older edition of First Aid are good."
"The test hasn't really changed outside of a few minor details, which are pretty inconsequential when studying for the exam. I had my girlfriend play the patient, and despite having no medical background and only about 5 mins to review the case before we practiced, she had no issues following along and answering the questions I came up with."
"My school has us doing clinical skills examinations (CSEs) where we have to do a history, focused physical, and post-encounter note during our 2nd year so I used this book to prepare for those!"
"I will recommend this book for every medical student preparing for OSCE."
"My advice for you is to practice on the USMLE website on writing down the HPI (history of presenting illness) as the amount of characters available is limited."
"Covers everything you need for CS."
"I was reading the book today and noticed that pages 335-366 were missing."
Best Physical Therapy
Rely on this comprehensive, curriculum-spanning text and reference now and throughout your career!
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Find Best Price at Amazon"exactly as described and depicted."
"Book came in perfect condition and it's a useful book for physical therapy rehab."
"Great condition and exactly what I was looking for."
"This is a big ol' book."
"My teachers call this book the "PT bible" - meaning it has everything we need to know."
"Excellent go-to book."
Best Podiatry
Plantar fasciitis Survival Guide is a concise and scientific approach to beating your plantar fasciitis by yourself.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Many You Tube videos showing you how to hit those trigger spots."
"very helpful book."
"good information, just what the dr ordered."
"If You Have Plantar's Fasciitis, You Might Want To Read This Very Informative Book!"
"Has helped me tremendously!!"
Best Occupational Therapy
Comprehensive updates reflect changes in the clinical application of anatomy as well as new imaging technologies, focusing on the anatomy that students need to know.
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Best Respiratory Therapy
Aromatherapy with essential oils has multiple benefits, such as stress-reduction, detox , chronic illness relief , and preventative uses. Organic Oil Mixture Minty Magic Insomnia Relieving Blend Lavender And Rose Bath Salt Refreshing Herbal Face Mask Scrub Mix Macadamia & Rose Up Sense Argan Facial Serum Headache Mixture Peppermint Foot Cream Relaxing Massage Oil And So Much More! Allow this Natural Health expert and #1 Best Selling Author teach you all things about Aromatherapy, Essential Oils and Natural Health."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"To be honest, they didn't cover the questions that people coming into essential oils really want to know. Most guides will give you ways to mix your essential oils in diffusers or in bath salts. There are your typical bath salt recipes, but they are detailed and do cover more than just mixing the oils in. There were times in this guide where it was very clear the writer did not speak or write English as a first language. There were times when the lack of translating/editing was glaring and it made certain portions difficult to read or follow. I don't need to see water boiling, but seeing what the finished bath salts or lotions look like does help to entice the reader and makes them want to try the recipe. There are a ton of oils on Amazon right now labeled as therapeutic or essential when in fact they aren't. This rating is based on how close to the title the book is, the information it brings to the table, and how likely I would be to recommend it to one of my natural health clients. I'd really like to see the writers change things up and come out with a real guide and then a recipe book. I think the two combined would make a great starter package and would set them apart from the hundreds of guides out there."
"The book was very easy to read. I love how it gives you the basics of what an essential oil is along with the examples of said oils."
"Essential Oils are something that I have on my must try list but I have never checked off, for whatever reason. This book is fantastic for those who are first time Essential Oils user or people who have been using them for a while. The author did a great job explaining the different ways to use them and the different types of oils and what they do."
"I have read this book."
Best Optometry
Vision for Life presents an approach to eye health for people with 20/20 vision who wish to maintain their perfect vision as well as people who see poorly and would like to improve their eyesight. Based in part on the established Bates Method of eyesight improvement and in part on his own professional and personal discoveries, Meir Schneider's pioneering approach has helped thousands of people successfully treat a host of eye problems, including near- and farsightedness, astigmatism, lazy eye, double vision, glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, retinitis pigmentosa, and nystagmus. The reader learns how to reverse developing issues before they cause damage or to remedy existing problems, including pathologies such as glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, and optic nerve neuropathy. "I have been impressed with the work of Meir Schneider for many years, having personally seen the improvements in vision of those who have worked with him." “Based on the Bates Method, Meir Schneider’s self-healing system has complemented my practice in those cases where our traditional medicine has its limitations.”. —Leonardo Verri Paulino, MD, ophthalmologist and anterior segment surgeon at ABC Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil. “Working with my patients has verified that many sight problems get better and heal by taking up the right habits. Named one of the ten most inspirational people of Israel by a top national Israeli news program, MEIR SCHNEIDER is the founder and head teacher of the School for Self-Healing in San Francisco, which offers programs that satisfy the continuing education requirements of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) and the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). Born blind, Schneider taught himself to see and over 40 years developed a pioneering program of healing and recovery for the sighted and the blind, sharing his remarkable results not only at the School for Self-Healing, but also in popular books, CDs, and DVDs.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I found myself highlighting sentences here and there all over the place trying to capture the actual required steps of the technique. To save me emailing out my simple summary to everyone look for the link in the comments section that I left. And if you want to save your own time and effort then just go get the summary I've made (see the website I mentioned earlier)."
"Very very very good read."
"Comprehensive and inspirational."
"Good tips."
"great transaction and product..."
"I have to reread pages on the Kindle that would be easier if I had bought the hard copy."
"Haven't worn my glasses for over a month now."
"Techniques and approaches could be better explained but otherwise reads. like a biography."
Best Audiology & Speech Pathology
No clinical speech-language pathologist should ever be without Eliciting Sounds. Stops, Fricatives, Affricates, Nasals, Glides, and Liquids Chapter 3 Vowel Sounds: Monophthongs Chapter 4 Vowel Sounds: Diphthongs Chapter 5 Pre-and-Post-Vocalic /r/ Appendices: Appendix A Procedures for Assessing Speech-Sound Stimulability Appendix B Quick Screens of Articulation Consistency Appendix C An Elicitation Strategy for Clients Who Lisp Wayne A. Secord, Ph.D., was recently appointed by the University of Central Florida as the College of Health and Public Affairs Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of Communicative Disorders.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Great got-to for quick reference techniques when eliciting sounds."
"Greatest book ever for SLPs."
"Techniques actually work!"
"This will fill in the holes in "how to" for articulation that they don't teach you in grad school."
"I would not buy both because they are almost identical, but get the digital version if you prefer paperless."
"Disappointed."
"Very good resource...wish it included consonant clusters."
"Very disappointed that I ordered this new and about 40 pages were missing at the back of the book."
Best Radiologic & Ultrasound Technology
The cornerstone text in emergency ultrasound--fully updated and expanded Ma and Mateer's Emergency Ultrasound has virtually defined the field since the first edition was released. Robert F. Reardon , MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, Hennepin County Medical Center, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Finally, in comparison to other various introductory ultrasound books I purchased before taking my elective, this book stood out among the other because it gave quantitative numbers/measurements on various topics (EPSS for estimating EF, diameter of the aorta measured by ultrasound that should raise concern for AAA, etc) backed by research which was very helpful and added to the utility of performing ultrasound on the patients I encountered."
"The ultimate guide to Emergency US."
"Some damage more than expected."
"Comprehensive, readable, with very high standards of schematics and ultrasound images, this book covers the breadth of ED US practice very well and goes into a great amount of depth in the always-popular areas of critical care and echocardiography."
"Yes, it is more a reference text than a quick guide, but it is clear and rapidly accessible."