ACSM's resources for the personal trainer

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ACSM’s Resources for the Personal Trainer provides a broad introduction to the field of personal training, covering both basic science topics and practical application. It was originally designed to help people prepare for the ACSM Personal Training Certification Exam. It continues to serve that function, but the market for it has expanded to practitioners in the field looking for an additional resource, as well as in an academic setting where the book is a core text for personal training programs.

Customer Reviews from Amazon :

Perfect for what I was looking for!!
Love all the chapters!! Perfect for what I was looking for!! Extremely well written! Should have more exercises but hey there's an app for that!!

Great Book for the Exercise Professional
This book is great. Content is supported by scientific studies and standardized through the American Colleges of Sports Medicine. A must-have for any soon-to-be personal trainer, coach, or exercise specialist.

書名 ACSM's resources for the personal trainer
著者  senior editor Barbara A. Bushman 
索書號 QT255/A1871/2014
出版者 American College of Sports Medicine
ISBN 9781451108590 (hbk.)
出版年 2014

Muscle energy techniques : a practical guide for physical therapists

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Muscle energy techniques (METs) are a tool for physical therapists to strengthen patients' weak muscles, restore normal muscle tone, increase joint mobility, and improve circulation, musculoskeletal function, and overall well-being. First developed in 1948 by American osteopath Fred Mitchell, METs offer a valuable approach for practitioners of physiotherapy, sports therapy, osteopathy, chiropractic, yoga, and Pilates. METs are unique in their application: rather than the therapist initiating the effort, the patient contracts specific muscles against a resistance applied by the therapist, who is simply guiding the exertion in a controlled position and direction.

While METs have been in practice for decades, the theory behind them is often misunderstood and the possibilities for their application overlooked. Muscle Energy Techniques is the first affordable, accessible guide to METs for students and practitioners of all levels. Author John Gibbons walks readers through the assessment testing of chronically tight muscles and shows how to apply a specific MET to correct dysfunctional muscles and restore normality. Easy-to-follow postural muscle tables and 160 full-color photographs and illustrations aid practitioners in monitoring the progress of patients and provide students with the underpinning knowledge of the specific anatomy. The principles described can be incorporated quickly and effectively into a treatment plan and used to assist in the rehabilitation of anyone who is recovering from an injury.

Customer Reviews from Amazon :

practical and easy to use
very useful. Many pictures and simple explanations makes the techniques easy to learn and to use in the daily work as a physiotherapist

Love it!
This book is very comprehensive and details concepts that are easy to put to action in the clinic. The illustrations/ pictures are great too. I teach this subject and I would consider using it in the classroom.

書名 Muscle energy techniques : a practical guide for physical therapists
著者 John Gibbons
索書號 WB535/G4413/2013
出版者 North Atlantic Books
ISBN 9781583945575 (pbk.)
出版年 2012

Neuropsychological assessment

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Now in its Fifth Edition, Neuropsychological Assessment reviews the major neurobehavioral disorders associated with brain dysfunction and injury. This is the 35th anniversary of the landmark first edition. As with previous editions, this edition provides a comprehensive coverage of the field of adult clinical neuropsychology in a single source. By virtue of the authors' clinical and research specializations, this book provides a broad-based and in-depth coverage of current neuroscience research and clinical neuropsychology practice. While the new edition is updated to include new features and topics, it remains true to the highly-regarded previous editions. Methods for obtaining optimum data are given in the form of hypothesis-testing techniques, clinical tips, and clinical examples. In the seven years since the previous edition, many advancements have been made in techniques for examining brain function and in our knowledge about brain-behavior relationships. For example, a surge of functional imaging data has emerged and new structural imaging techniques have provided exquisite detail about brain structure. For the first time, this edition includes examples of these advancements, many in stunning color. This edition also includes new tools for clinicians such as a neuroimaging primer and a comparison table of the neuropsychological features of progressive dementias. The chapters on assessment procedures include discussion of issues related to test selection and reviews of recently published as well as older test batteries used in general neuropsychological assessment, plus newly developed batteries for specific issues.

"...the authoritative reference and practitioner's manual... this edition incorporates new research on brain-behavior relationships,neurological disorders,neurodiagnostic issues, assessment procedures, & newly developed neuropsych tests."

Customer Reviews from Amazon :

Comprehensive book
Another excellent update to this book. To be honest about any biases, Erin Bigler was my dissertation chair and mentor so i've been looking forward to this book for a while. The addition of imaging is wonderful, and there is a nice color section in the middle of the book.

PhD graduate student
I have Lezak's previous edition also. This updated edition is well worth the money. This is such an excellent resource!

Wonderful text
This text is the be-all end-all of neuropsychological assessment. There is nothing left out for students or those seeking to make this field their career choice. A great resource for those already in practice.

Absolutely the best and comprehensive book on NeuroPsychology
Excellent! One of the most useful reference books on the subject of neuropsychology. A must for every neuropsychologist. Excellent and recommended

書名 Neuropsychological assessment
著者 Muriel D. Lezak ... [et al.]
索書號 WM145/L686n/2012
出版者 Oxford University Press
ISBN 9780195395525 (hbk.)
出版年 2012

The psychology of the body

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Prepare your students to appropriately identify, understand, and respond appropriately to the phenomenon of emotional release during massage and bodywork! This new edition continues to provide a crucial basis of knowledge for massage therapy and students regarding the emotional impact of effective massage therapy. With a new, more colorful layout, this new edition has been fully revised to address the latest science around this topic. Furthermore, in-text features aim to help students apply their learning to actual practice as a massage therapist.

Customer Reviews from Amazon :

Informative
It's a fact that body and mind are not separate entities and an eventuality that massage therapists will encounter their clients' emotional expression in some sessions. This book shares Elliot Greene?s and Barbara Goodrich-Dunn's expertise, drawn from over thirty years experience each in dealing with body/mind phenomena and teaching why it comes about, what can happen, how it manifests in different forms, and other information about feelings and emotions that can arise during body work. The Psychology of the Body, written for massage therapists and anyone who works with the body, is a clear and concise book about a large and complex subject -- the human organism. Because of its acuity, I think it is also a good book on the subject of Somatic Psychology in general.

Great Book for Therapists
I have found this book so interesting as well as helpful. It has made me change my approach to some clients. Highly recommend it for anyone studying or working as a Massage Therapist. I work with Special Needs who are mostly non verbal and I have found this book a real help.

An Essential, Unique Book ... 2nd Ed. is even better
This outstanding book is a must-read for any therapist who works with the body and uses touch ... students, recent grads, and experienced therapists alike.

書名 The psychology of the body
著者 Elliot Greene, Barbara Goodrich-Dunn
索書號 WB537/G799p/2014
出版者 Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 9781608311569 (pbk.)
出版年 2014