Occupational Therapy category: 321 books
Trauma Healing at the Clay Field
A Sensorimotor Art Therapy Approach
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2012
Using clay in therapy taps into the most fundamental of human experiences - touch. This book is a comprehensive step-by-step training manual that covers all aspects of 'Work at the Clay Field', a sensorimotor-based art therapy technique.
The book discusses the setting and processes of the approach,...
by Mary Law
Language: English
Release Date: October 29, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: October 29, 2014
Family-Centred Assessment and Intervention in Pediatric Rehabilitation analyzes the effectiveness of Family-Centred Services (FCS) for children with disabilities or chronic illnesses. This text provides you with the exact definition of FCS and offers proof that parent involvement in children's treatment...
Reflections of Body Image in Art Therapy
Exploring Self through Metaphor and Multi-Media
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2012
Recognising that problems with body image are often the lead cause of eating disorders, therapists are increasingly looking for innovative and effective ways to address these issues with clients.
This book is packed with simple, inexpensive art-based activities that use a range of media to...
Art in Action
Expressive Arts Therapy and Social Change
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2011
The field of expressive arts is closely tied to the work of therapeutic change. As well as being beneficial for the individual or small group, expressive arts therapy has the potential for a much wider impact, to inspire social action and bring about social change.
The book's contributors explore...
Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation - E-Book
A Practical Guide
Language: English
Release Date: November 2, 2015
Blending the latest technical and clinical skills of hand surgery and hand therapy, Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation: A Practical Guide, 4th Edition walks you through the treatment of common medical conditions affecting the upper extremities and highlights non-surgical and surgical procedures...
by Debra G. Linesch
Language: English
Release Date: June 20, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: June 20, 2013
Published in 1988, Adolescent Art Therapy is a valuable contribution to the field of Psychotherapy.
An Introduction to Medical Dance/Movement Therapy
Health Care in Motion
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2005
Presenting dance/movement therapy (DMT) as a viable and valuable psychosocial support service for those with a medical illness, Sharon W. Goodill shows how working creatively with the mind/body connection can encourage and enhance the healing process. This book represents the first attempt to compile,...
Play and Art in Child Psychotherapy
An Expressive Arts Therapy Approach
Language: English
Release Date: December 21, 2014
Ellen G. Levine draws on her extensive experience in clinical settings to present a series of case studies that demonstrate how art-making and imaginary play can provide a space for children to metabolize their experiences. Each study is followed by an arts-based research discussion of the themes...
The Physiotherapist's Pocket Guide to Exercise E-Book
Assessment, Prescription and Training
Language: English
Release Date: April 7, 2009
This book is for therapists involved in exercise therapy for the prevention and treatment of disease. It covers exercise assessment, current prescription guidelines, precautions, exercise design and clinical case studies. The book also includes exercises to increase strength, power, local muscle endurance,...
Nature-Based Expressive Arts Therapy
Integrating the Expressive Arts and Ecotherapy
Language: English
Release Date: October 19, 2017
Responding to the increased interest in the integration of expressive arts and ecotherapy, this book presents a nature based approach to expressive arts work. It provides an overview of the two fields, emphasizing how they can enrich and learn from each other, and highlights attitudes and practices...
by Derrick Sueki, PT, DPT
Language: English
Release Date: October 27, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: October 27, 2009
Access the information you need to confidently diagnose and treat musculoskeletal disorders at a glance! With a "5-books-in-1" approach, this essential clinical reference provides up-to-date diagnostic and therapeutic information on over 200 orthopedic conditions in a bulleted, quick-reference...
Pain E-Book
A Textbook for Therapists
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2013
The highly anticipated new edition of Pain: a textbook for health professionals (previous subtitle a textbook for therapists) has undergone a major rewrite in order to reflect the rapid developments in the field of pain management. It highlights an effective and evidence-based method, providing the...
Physical Therapy and the Stroke Patient
Pathologic Aspects and Clinical Management
Language: English
Release Date: September 19, 2014
This important new book focuses on the subject of cerebrovascular accidents. All physical therapists will benefit from this comprehensive examination of the pathologic and clinical features of common ischemic and hemorrhagic disorders that may culminate in the familiar signs and symptoms of stroke....
Musical Encounters with Dying
Stories and Lessons
Language: English
Release Date: June 28, 2013
Music therapy can be a profound physical, emotional and spiritual support at the end of life. This book looks at a wide variety of cases, explaining how music therapy can be used effectively. It highlights particular components of working with this group, such as creating a therapeutic relationship,...