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Are you tired of living with pain and injuries, searching for a solution that truly works? Look no further. “KINESIOLOGY TAPPING FOR INJURY” is your definitive guide to unlocking the incredible power of kinesiology tapping to alleviate pain, recover from injuries, and elevate your overall well-being.

In a world filled with discomfort, our book is your beacon of hope. Here’s why you cannot afford to be without it:

Chapter One: Kinesiology’s Foundations Tapping

• Delve into the history and origins of kinesiology tapping, understanding its roots and evolution.
• Explore the principles of energy meridians and how they influence your body’s balance.
• Discover the essential tools and materials you need for effective tapping.
• Weigh the advantages and drawbacks of kinesiology tapping to make informed choices.
• Learn to recognize kinesiology taping’s limitations, an essential aspect often overlooked.

Physiology and Anatomy

• Grasp the basics of the skeletal and muscular systems, vital for understanding your body’s mechanics.
• Uncover the role of fascia in your physical health and how it can affect your well-being.
• Gain insights into comprehending pain and injury and how tapping can facilitate recovery.
• Understand the profound impact of tapping on your body’s intricate systems.

Chapter Two: Getting Ready For Physiology

• Learn how to create the ideal environment for effective tapping.
• Master proper hygiene and skin preparation, ensuring the best results and safety.
• Discover how to select the correct tapping points for various issues.
• Prepare yourself mentally and emotionally for a successful tapping experience.

Strategies And Procedures

• Dive into fundamental tapping methods and enhance your tapping techniques.
• Uncover specific strategies for addressing various injuries effectively.
• Find out how to combine other therapies with tapping for maximum benefit.
• Identify common injuries, from brain and neck traumas to spinal and back problems.

Chapter Three: Using Tap To Manage Pain

• Evaluate and observe pain to tailor your tapping approach.
• Tackle acute and chronic pain with specific tapping techniques.
• Explore conditions related to pain and how tapping can provide relief.
• Achieve emotional and psychological reconciliation through tapping.

Psychological And Emotional Reconciliation

• Learn to cope with emotional and psychological discomfort using tapping.
• Harness the power of tapping to reduce stress and anxiety, heal from trauma, and empower yourself.
• Discover how to incorporate tapping into your daily routine for wellness, prevention, and peak performance.

By the time you reach the end of this book, you will have transformed your understanding of pain, injuries, and tapping as a holistic solution. You’ll take stock of your tapping experience and hear inspiring testimonials and success stories from individuals who have benefited from kinesiology tapping.

Don’t miss out on this life-changing opportunity. Order “KINESIOLOGY TAPPING FOR INJURY” now and embark on your journey to a pain-free, healthier, and more empowered you. Your body deserves this, and you deserve the relief it brings.

Take action today! Your pain-free life begins now.

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No two injuries are the same. Whether an injury is acute or chronic, you need to understand and treat the underlying cause so you don’t leave your athletes susceptible to re-injury. Sports Massage for Injury Care emphasizes the importance of accurate assessment and evaluation, and it focuses on 20 of the most common neuromuscular injuries seen in athletes. For each featured injury, there are assessment recommendations, treatment options and injury-specific protocols, and self-care options for when the athlete is not on the treatment table.

You will learn the evidence behind the techniques that are most effective, based on clinical research. Each treatment protocol is presented with vivid full-color photos and step-by-step instructions. Detailed anatomical illustrations show you the muscles, joints, and soft tissues involved. Practitioner examples and case studies give you a glimpse into how other practicing professionals use the techniques to help their clients heal quicker and more fully.

Clinical sports massage therapy is often the missing component in injury-rehabilitation programs. With Sports Massage for Injury Care, you have the ultimate practical resource for relieving pain and getting your clients and patients back to their athletic endeavors and daily activities as quickly as possible.

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This journal is your trusted companion on the path to recovery. Designed with your needs in mind, it provides a clear and organized way to monitor your healing journey. From the moment you open its pages, you’ll be captivated by its user-friendly format.

Imagine a journal that empowers you to set realistic recovery goals, record your daily progress, and celebrate your achievements, no matter how small. With prompts and charts tailored for injury recovery, this journal becomes your personal coach, guiding you toward your desired state of well-being.

Don’t wait any longer to take control of your recovery process. Start using “Just a Simple Journal” today and pave the way for a healthier, stronger you. Your journey to recovery begins here, one page at a time.
Get ready to track, achieve, and thrive!

Features:

• 6×9”: Compact and handy! Imagine the convenience of a journal that’s always with you. Tuck it into your bag and go – healing is now portable.
• Black & White Interior: Elegance in simplicity! Enjoy a classic black & white design, curated to keep your focus sharp.
• Goal Tracking: Short & Long Term: Envision the thrill of ticking off achieved goals. Commit, track, and celebrate every win.
• 12 weeks of Injury Recovery Tracking: Daily touchpoints matter! Experience a structured 1-minute daily check-in, capturing vital metrics. Visualize consistent, measured improvements over 12 weeks. Make every day count towards your recovery.
• Weekly Round-up: Reflect upon a concise summary of your achievements every 7 days.Feel the motivation of seeing your weekly strides.Close each week with insight and confidence.
• Injury & Procedure History Tracking: Keep a dedicated record of injuries and treatments. Have peace of mind with an organized history at your fingertips. Reference, remember, and respond with insight.
• Range of Motion Tracker: Movement made measurable! Chart your improving mobility with precision. Picture regaining your full range of motion. Observe, record, and marvel at your progress.
• Rehabilitation Exercise Tracker: Stay on track with rehab! Log prescribed exercises ensuring no detail is overlooked. Commit to each exercise and note your achievements.
• Recovery Planner: Blueprint your healing journey! Organize your rehab, appointments, and goals. Feel the thrill of having a structured plan. Plan, implement, and recover with intent.
• Support Notes Space: A dedicated area to jot down any additional insights or notes. Scribble, reflect, and revisit as you traverse your recovery journey.

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This updated fourth edition includes the following enhancements:

• A new online video library contains 51 short video clips that correspond to and demonstrate evaluation techniques for various musculoskeletal disorders found throughout the text.
• Full-color photos and medical artwork have been added throughout the text to clarify testing techniques and enhance knowledge of relevant body structures.
• Substantial updates provide the most recent evidence-based clinical information.
• An expanded selection of special tests and injury-specific examinations are now presented in a more accessible format and include a photo or video, description of the purpose, patient and clinician positions for the test, procedures performed, and possible outcomes.

To assist students, a web resource houses the robust video library and printable checklists forms, and tables that students can use in laboratory work and review sessions. Instructor ancillaries are also available online.

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Titled Therapeutic Exercise for Musculoskeletal Injuries in previous editions, the revised title supports the advancement of the field and better reflects the concepts and understanding of total rehabilitation of the patient. The content featured in Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Injuries aligns with the accreditation standards of the Board of Certification (BOC) and prepares students for the BOC athletic trainers’ exam. Respected clinician Peggy A. Houglum, who has more than 50 years of experience in the field, leads the expert author team to provide evidence-based perspectives, updated theories, and real-world applications. The latest edition is enhanced with contributions from new authors Daniel E. Houglum and Kristine L. Boyle-Walker, who have over 54 combined years of experience as athletic trainers, physical therapists, and instructors.

The fifth edition of Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Injuries places a greater emphasis on higher-order skills. Although it continues to present therapeutic exercise interventions, added content includes the other aspects of rehabilitation that would be applied to patients in clinical situations, including therapeutic interventions of modalities. Specific aspects of examination that are necessary to designing a rehabilitation program are also included. This edition also includes a new section on joint manipulation and a new chapter on functional adaptations in rehabilitation that focuses on providing emotional support as well as physical support in helping patients return to activities of daily living. Video content is expanded with 11 new clips that highlight therapeutic techniques, and more than 450 color photos and 750 illustrations help to enhance comprehension and clarify complicated concepts.

Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Injuries, Fifth Edition, provides thorough coverage of healing concepts, examination, and assessment techniques, ensuring students move from a solid understanding of the foundational skills and knowledge required of clinicians to comprehension of advanced problem-solving skills to make reliable rehabilitation decisions. The text demonstrates how to create rehabilitation programs using various modalities, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercise, and it highlights special considerations and applications for specific body regions.

Learning aids include case studies that emphasize practical application, Evidence in Rehabilitation sidebars that focus on peer-reviewed research and its practical application, and Clinical Tips that illustrate key points in each chapter. Additional learning aids include chapter objectives, lab activities, key terms, critical thinking questions, and references. For maximum flexibility to match course needs, instructors wanting to teach specific topics can adopt particular chapters or sections of the book through the Human Kinetics custom ebook program.

Note: A code for accessing online videos is included with this ebook.
 

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Previously titled Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal Injury, this third edition expands coverage of injuries beyond those of the musculoskeletal system to include the head, neck, and spine. Joining noted biomechanists Ronald Zernicke and William Whiting is concussion expert and athletic trainer Steven Broglio, who offers insights on head trauma and other neurological injuries. Unique in its evaluation of and appreciation for the intricacies of injury mechanisms, Biomechanics of Injury, Third Edition, comprehensively examines these issues:

• The mechanical aspects of injury and the concept of injury as a stimulus for beneficial tissue adaptations
• The effects of injury on the normal function of the human anatomy and joint mechanics
• Mechanical parameters such as force, stress and strain, stiffness, and elasticity and their application to tissue mechanics and injury
• How connective tissues respond to mechanical loading and how those tissues are studied to quantify their mechanical behavior
• Factors such as age, gender, nutrition, and exercise, with an emphasis on how lifestyle choices might lessen the chance or severity of injury
• How the principles of mechanical load and overload, use and overuse, level and progression of injury, and the many contributory factors involved in injury combine to form a backdrop for viewing specific injuries

Updated sidebars present a detailed analysis of anterior cruciate ligament injuries, rotator cuff pathologies, and concussion. In addition, the text discusses topics of current concern such as falls in older populations, throwing-related rotator cuff pathologies, and youth injuries from carrying backpacks.

Biomechanics of Injury, Third Edition, also employs learning aids to help readers understand and retain information. Objectives at the start of each chapter highlight the main concepts. Key terms appear in bold in the text and are defined in the glossary. Key Points at the end of each chapter summarize central concepts. Questions to Consider appear at the end of each chapter to test readers’ understanding and ability to apply the information presented. Updated Suggested Readings are included at the end of each chapter for readers who wish to dive deeper into selected topics.

Knowledge of the biological responses of tissues to mechanical loading improves our understanding of injury and its consequences. Biomechanics of Injury, Third Edition, will enable students and health professionals to reduce the likelihood that clients, patients, or athletes will experience painful and debilitating physical injury.

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The book introduces the subject of neurodegeneration by outlining the biochemistry, pathophysiology and multifactorial neurological mechanisms (the role of genetics, environmental factors and mitochondrial damage, for example). Next, it explains some of the most studied diseases, namely, Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease, Huntington’s Disease, and Multiple Sclerosis. Subsequent chapters delve into current knowledge about diagnostic and immunological biomarkers, followed by a summary of novel therapeutic strategies.

Special attention has been given to the role of medicinal plants in attempting to treat neurodegenerative diseases, as well as the public health burden posed by these conditions.

Key Features

– give readers an overview of multifactorial disease mechanisms in neurodegeneration

– covers some major neurodegenerative diseases in detail

– covers diagnostic and immunological biomarkers

– explores current therapeutic strategies and drug targets in common neurodegenerative diseases

– offers a simple presentation with references for advanced readers

The book is a suitable reference for all readers, including students, research scholars, and physicians who are interested in the mechanisms and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.

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Discover foods you are reacting to, and identify more safe foods you CAN eat with this food diary designed specifically for people suffering from Crohn’s disease

Here’s what you’ll find in this food diary:

Daily Food & Symptom Diary (120 pages for 60 days of tracking)

Write down the foods you eat for each meal, including snacks, with space for noting any symptoms.

Record the time and type of up to 10 bowel movements per day, or tick the “None” checkbox.

Rate how good/bad your symptoms were for the day, and their effect on quality of life indicators like your sleep, mood and stress levels.

Symptom/Quality of Life Chart (2 charts over 2 pages)

Spot trends, see for example if your pain or diarrhea are improving over time with your dietary changes; how your fatigue correlates with your sleep quality, or how your pain affects your mood (or vice versa).

There’s also the…

• Food Elimination & Re-introduction Table – see if your symptoms disappear when you eliminate certain foods (1.5 pages)
• Foods To Avoid & Safe Foods Lists (2 pages)
• Bristol Stool Chart – for identifying your poo (0.5 page)
• Tests/Investigations & Doctor’s Appointments (2 pages)
• Blank Ruled Notes Pages (6 pages)

And here are some other features of this diary:

• 134 total pages (60 days worth of daily tracking)
• Size: 6” x 9” (around 15 x 23 cm — small enough to take with you when you go out)
• Premium white paper
• Soft matt cover

Don’t let Crohn’s control your life. Pick up a copy of this food diary, use it to identify and avoid those trigger foods, and your bowels will thank you for it.

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A new approach to understanding, preventing, and treating heart disease to empower you and your loved ones to live long and healthy lives.

The main cause of heart disease—the world’s number one killer of women and men—is a cancer-like “tumor” inside the coronary arteries that keep our hearts beating. Although this similarity to cancer is well-established in medical journals, most people (and their health care providers) don’t approach heart disease as seriously as cancer, even though it’s just as deadly. In Fight Heart Disease Like Cancer, cardiologist Michael McConnell shares the stories of his family, patients, and research to lay out a modern and effective approach to preventing, screening for, and treating heart disease like cancer to avoid its dire consequences.

Dr. McConnell highlights the latest research on the substantial overlap between heart disease and cancer, from shared risk factors to screening for early detection to new and powerful therapies. In accessible language, and with personal perspectives from his daughters Mia and Kelly, he explains

• how heart disease grows in similar ways to cancer
• how to screen for early heart disease
• prevention techniques that incorporate both a heart-healthy lifestyle and medical help when needed
• simple and powerful therapies to reverse heart disease and prevent heart attacks and strokes
• digital health technologies, including wearable devices and artificial intelligence, that broaden access for detecting and monitoring heart disease

Dr. McConnell, through his work with the American Heart Association and the National Fitness Foundation, also highlights the many ways our society can reduce heart disease for all. Fight Heart Disease Like Cancer will guide you step-by-step on how to prevent, screen for, and treat heart disease to live a healthier and longer life.

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Our health is largely shaped by the world around us―by the conditions in which we grow, work, and live. These conditions include the commercial determinants of health, the private sector activities which influence our physical and social environments, our available evidence and solutions, and even our discourse and understanding around key health and social issues.

Until recently, commercial determinants have remained largely absent from our conceptual understanding of the drivers of health. The scale of their potential impact necessitates a multidisciplinary and intersectional approach, but no book has yet explored the commercial impacts on health in their totality.

This pioneering volume sheds light on how commercial determinants shape health directly and indirectly through influencing policy, evidence, and discourse. Featuring original cross-sector research, The Commercial Determinants of Health draws on insights from a wide-ranging group of experts who introduce the commercial determinants of health and describe the proximal and distal pathways through which they affect population health. Each chapter further illustrates the health impact of commercial actors, including through multidisciplinary case studies ranging from tobacco to fossil fuels. Together, these essays seek to integrate new and emerging research across public health, economics, and policy to enrich our understanding and responses to the commercial determinants of health.

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Cutting-edge neuroscience combines with the latest discoveries on the human microbiome to inform this practical guide that proves once and for all the inextricable, biological link between mind and body.

We have all experienced the connection between our mind and our gut—the decision we made because it “felt right;” the butterflies in our stomach before a big meeting; the anxious stomach rumbling when we’re stressed out. While the dialogue between the gut and the brain has been recognized by ancient healing traditions, including Aryuvedic and Chinese medicine, Western medicine has failed to appreciate the complexity of how the brain, gut, and more recently, the microbiome—the microorganisms that live inside us—communicate with one another. In The Mind-Gut Connection, Dr. Emeran Mayer, Executive Director of the UCLA Center for Neurobiology of Stress, offers a revolutionary look at this developing science, teaching us how to harness the power of the mind-gut connection to take charge of our health.

The Mind-Gut Connection, shows how to keep the communication brain-gut communication clear and balanced to:

• Heal the gut by focusing on a plant-based diet

• Balance the microbiome by consuming fermented foods and probiotics, fasting, and cutting out sugar and processed foods

• Promote weight loss by detoxifying and creating a healthy digestion and maximum nutrient absorption

• Boost immunity and prevent the onset of neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s

• Generate a happier mindset and reduce fatigue, moodiness, anxiety, and depression

• Prevent and heal GI disorders such as leaky gut syndrome; food sensitivities and allergies; and IBS; as well as digestive discomfort such as heartburn and bloating

• And much more.

Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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The new edition includes a greater diversity of expertise and perspectives and reflects the latest research and thinking about how to do health policy analysis, including a new focus on issues such as the role of values in health policy, policy making in response to climatic and environmental change, and the growing importance of social media in the policy process.

The new edition also draws on the COVID-19 pandemic and its response to highlight key aspects of the health policy process. The book, nonetheless, maintains the strengths of earlier editions that have made it popular with students, practitioners, policy makers, and teachers of health policy through its accessible style, comprehensive nature, use of empirical case studies from low- to high-income countries and range of learning resources.

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Finally, by popular demand, we have the Level 1 Workbook to accompany Victoria Salomon’s groundbreaking Get Into Your Body online course. Now students can track progress, journal reflections and sketch areas of pain and relief. Dive deep into all 48 practices to realise the full benefit of The Ixchel System.

New to Victoria’s work? Test drive her bonus video course for free at:

IxchelTherapies.co.uk/workbooklevel1

If you suffer from chronic pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, plantar fasciitis, MS, IBS, ADHD or trauma, but get scant relief from Big Pharma or physio, The Ixchel System may be for you. It’s a powerful way to explore the cause of pain and disease at the level of joints and bones

From feet to jaw, learn to align your joints in 3D space so every muscle and organ is supported and thrives.

‘Get Into Your Body has been transformational.’

Brittany Roesch

‘Reduced my pain by 90%.

Gemma Wilson

‘Many aha moments!’

Ruth Torjussen

‘Victoria is helping me learn to walk again.’

Claire Elmes

‘I found joy and ease in subtle exercises.’

Audri Schaay

‘Realised how important for emotional wellbeing it is.’

Wendy Cheverton

‘If you’re in chronic pain, do this! If you’re not in pain, do this!’

Diana Beverly

Victoria Jahkeline Salomon lives in Brighton with her dog Blue and two daughters. She teaches The Ixchel System to students and practitioners worldwide. Ixchel is an accredited iTEC qualification and Victoria is on a mission to bring its life-changing practices mainstream. In 2023, she won the Federation of Holistic Therapists’ Tutor of the Year Award.

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Every parent wants the same thing: for their child to enjoy a long and fulfilling life. But what happens when things don’t go according to plan? What happens when parents have to become advocates for their child’s healthcare needs? Who decides what is in a child’s ‘best interests’?

Stephanie Nimmo faced these questions first-hand when her daughter, Daisy, was diagnosed with a life-limiting condition as a baby. Seen through the lens of Stephanie’s own experiences, this sensitive book delves into the complex world of medical ethics and paediatric palliative care. From recognising tipping points to the importance of building relationships with palliative care teams well before crisis, this book explores how medical professionals can better support families throughout their child’s care.

Interviews with clinicians and snapshots from the lives of patients’ families provide insight into the realities of life on both sides of the hospital bed. Compassionate explanations of the conflicting pressures in the hospital system foster understanding and help medical professionals and families work together.

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