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Pathophysiology,

Edition 1 An Essential Text for the Allied Health Professions

Edited by Delva Shamley, BSc(Hons), Physiotherapy, BSc(Medicine), PhD(Medical Cell Biology), Cert Ed

Publication Date: 30 Aug 2005

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This 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.

Key Features

Physiology material presented is particularly relevant to physical therapists and other rehabilitation professionals.
Content thoroughly addresses the requirements of occupational therapy and physical therapy clinicians
Key points and summaries make the information accessible and easy to follow.
Current evidence is presented on the biological basis of disease, and biological processes are linked to clinical manifestations and therapeutic management.
Easy-to-follow flow charts summarize disease processes.
Lists of journal articles and texts direct the reader to sources for more in-depth information.
Radiographs, scans, and photographs illustrate disease processes.

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Edited by Delva Shamley, BSc(Hons), Physiotherapy, BSc(Medicine), PhD(Medical Cell Biology), Cert Ed, Directer, Clinical Research Center, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, Western Cape Province, South Africa

Section 1: An Introduction to Disease ProcessesChapter 1: Inflammation, Wounds and Wound HealingChapter 2: The Immune SystemChapter 3Part 1: Malignant Neoplasms Part 2: Radiation Injury to Normal TissuesChapter 4: EndocrinologySection 2: Altered Mobility and ImmobilityChapter 5: Muscle and Connective Tissue – Key Concepts for RehabilitationChapter 6: Muscle DisordersChapter 7: Bone and Joint DisordersChapter 8: Movement and ImmobilityChapter 9: Altered Exercise TolerancePart 1: Cardiovascular RehabilitationPart 2: Pulmonary RehabilitationSection 3: PregnancyChapter 10: Physiology of PregnancySection 4: Disorders of the SystemsChapter 11: The Nervous SystemPart 1: The Pathophysiology of PainPart 2: The Central Nervous SystemPart 3: The Peripheral Nervous SystemPart 4: Nervous System Reorganization Following InjuryChapter 12: The Circulatory System Part 1: Cardiovascular DisordersPart 2: Blood and Haemodynamic DisordersChapter 13: The Respiratory SystemChapter 14: The Urinary SystemPart 1: The Renal System Part 2: The Overactive BladderSection 5: PharmacologyChapter 15: Normal Drug ActionChapter 16: Substance AbusePart 1: Drug Toxicity and OverdosePart 2: Drug Abuse and Dependence

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“What I like about this text is the way it tailors the relevant aspects of pathophysiology towards its target audience. The 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¿In Touch, Summer 2007, No. 119.

ISBN: 9780750652346

Page Count: 452

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RELATED BH TITLESPalastanga/Field/Soames, Anatomy and Human Movement 1998; £45.00. Sales:Field, Anatomy, palpation and surface markings 1997 £27.50. Sales: COMPETITIONMany Anatomy and Physiology books, but none specifically related to physios. For example many physios use Totora, which are also used in general biology and biochemistry courses.The biggest rival to this proposal is:Pathophysiology of the health-related professions, Gould, Kaszcuk, 1997, 479pp, Pb, £32, Saunders. However this does not go into enough depth.Essential Anatomy Physiology, Martini, 1997, pb, £25.99, Prentice HallFundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, Martini 1998, Hb, £1998, Prentice HallPrinciples of Anatomy and Physiology, Totora, 1999, 1200pp, £28.50, WileyAnatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness, Wilson, 1996, 466pp £23.95, ChurchillConcepts of Human Anatomy and Physiology, Van de Graaff, 1998, 1056 pp £26.99, McGrawHillEssentials of Anatomy and Physiology, Scanlon, 1999, pb, 589pp, £23.95

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