{"product_id":"pathophysiology-an-essential-text-for-the-allied-health-professions-paperback-9780750652346","title":"Pathophysiology; An Essential Text for the Allied Health Professions (Paperback) 9780750652346","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePathophysiology\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eAn Essential Text for the Allied Health Professions\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEssential information on the pathology of clinical conditions commonly seen in rehabilitative practice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDelva Shamley (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780750652346, Elsevier Health Sciences\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 30 August 2005\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e452 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.9 x 27.6 x 2.8 cm, 1.33 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e“What I like about this text is the way it tailors the relevant aspects of pathophysiology towards its target audience. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is well presented with a plethora of relevant diagrams and tables. It is well suited to students and qualified practitioners alike. Reading this book will go a long way in understanding various conditions, how the body deals with them and how our treatment can influence rehabilitation?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Touch, Summer 2007, No. 119.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis book addresses key topics essential to pathophysiology, written especially for physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other rehabilitation professionals. Each chapter provides fundamental descriptions of diseases followed by current knowledge on the cellular and molecular mechanisms responsible for disease processes. Coverage focuses on the knowledge and skills required for successful patient care in the clinical environment, with specific chapters on muscle, nerve, and the pathophysiological effects of movement, immobility, and aging.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysiology material presented is particularly relevant to physical therapists and other rehabilitation professionals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContent thoroughly addresses the requirements of occupational therapy and physical therapy clinicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey points and summaries make the information accessible and easy to follow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent evidence is presented on the biological basis of disease, and biological processes are linked to clinical manifestations and therapeutic management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-to-follow flow charts summarize disease processes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLists of journal articles and texts direct the reader to sources for more in-depth information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadiographs, scans, and photographs illustrate disease processes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 1: An Introduction to Disease Processes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: Inflammation, Wounds and Wound Healing\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: The Immune System\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3\u003cbr\u003ePart 1: Malignant Neoplasms \u003cbr\u003ePart 2: Radiation Injury to Normal Tissues\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Endocrinology\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 2: Altered Mobility and Immobility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Muscle and Connective Tissue – Key Concepts for Rehabilitation\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: Muscle Disorders\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Bone and Joint Disorders\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: Movement and Immobility\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9: Altered Exercise Tolerance\u003cbr\u003ePart 1: Cardiovascular Rehabilitation\u003cbr\u003ePart 2: Pulmonary Rehabilitation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 3: Pregnancy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10: Physiology of Pregnancy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 4: Disorders of the Systems\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11: The Nervous System\u003cbr\u003ePart 1: The Pathophysiology of Pain\u003cbr\u003ePart 2: The Central Nervous System\u003cbr\u003ePart 3: The Peripheral Nervous System\u003cbr\u003ePart 4: Nervous System Reorganization Following Injury\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12: The Circulatory System \u003cbr\u003ePart 1: Cardiovascular Disorders\u003cbr\u003ePart 2: Blood and Haemodynamic Disorders\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13: The Respiratory System\u003cbr\u003eChapter 14: The Urinary System\u003cbr\u003ePart 1: The Renal System \u003cbr\u003ePart 2: The Overactive Bladder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 5: Pharmacology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 15: Normal Drug Action\u003cbr\u003eChapter 16: Substance Abuse\u003cbr\u003ePart 1: Drug Toxicity and Overdose\u003cbr\u003ePart 2: Drug Abuse and Dependence\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Physiotherapy [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Physiotherapy\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Physiotherapy%20%5BMQS%5D%22\"\u003eMQS\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Butterworth-Heinemann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46648126603544,"sku":"9780750652346","price":39.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780750652346.jpg?v=1694088473","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/pathophysiology-an-essential-text-for-the-allied-health-professions-paperback-9780750652346","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}