The Osteoporosis Exercise Book, 2nd Edition by Sherri R. Betz, PT, GCS, CEEAA, was written to help you incorporate safe mat, chair and standing exercises into your bone-building program. The exercises will help you build bone density of the spine and hip, improve posture and balance, and increase flexibility and mobility. You will also learn how to avoid movements that increase the risk of fracture. Includes photos, nutritional recommendations, and some of the latest research findings on Osteoporosis. Large print, special "stay open" binding and over 100 photos!

The Osteoporosis Exercise Book: Building Better Bones, 2nd Edition

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Sherri R. Betz

Exercise & Fitness

Osteo Physical Therapy

It Takes Courage: Coping With Chronic Illness is about one man's success over adversity. The reader will explore how the author navigated through years of challenges related to his multiple sclerosis diagnosis, while preparing himself for a future free from disability. Through his journey the reader will discover how life with a chronic illness can be lived positively.

It Takes Courage: Coping With Chronic Disease

Thomas R Holtackers

Diseases & Physical Ailments

Courage Press

The Tai Chi Fundamentals Adapted Program is designed to make tai chi accessible to people of all ages and abilities, and features versions for use with optional chair support, walker support, and when seated. This book is an ideal resource for personal home use as well as for community and senior centers, independent and assisted living facilities, long-term care, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation facilities, home health or anywhere where people wish to exercise with support when needed. This clear, beautifully presented book provides an introduction to tai chi, its mind body principles and guidelines for practice Includes detailed descriptions and photographs for all three versions, ideas for learning and teaching tai chi, mind/body skills, tai chi as evidence-based practice, biomechanical analysis, applications for rehabilitation, examination and treatment.

Tai Chi Fundamentals Adapted Program: with Optional Side Support, Walker Support, and Seated Versions

Tricia Yu

Kristine Hallisy

Uncharted Country Publishing

Improve therapy documentation immediately with this one-of-a-kind book. This practical resource is the only product on the market that aids PTs, OTs, and SLPs in honing their documentation skills under OASIS-C and complying with the therapy requirements mandated in the 2011 Home Health PPS final rule.

The How-to Guide to Home Health Therapy Documentation

Medical Books

HCPRO

Inc.

Cindy Krafft

Allied Health Professions

HCPro, Inc.

SEX and BACK PAIN is an excellent guide to restoring sexual abilities lost to back pain. This is a serious, complicating issue for back pain patients and is usually avoided or overlooked by all concerned parties. The manual is carefully written to clearly communicate with a wide variety of people. Information and illustrations are presented tastefully and in a non-threatening manner. The book also discusses communication, shyness, sensuality and pain avoidance strategies. Physical sex techniques are categorized according to Extension Principle, Flexion Principle, and Sacro-iliac Dysfunction which are fully explained. Sections on sexuality and the severely impaired back sufferer are also included and techniques are divided between male and female patients.

Sex and Back Pain

Dr. Lauren Andrew Hebert

Impacc USA

A conservative approach to treatment of bladder and bowel incontinence in men and women. Geriatric Incontinence: A Behavioral &amp; Exercise Approach to Treatment, is an innovative book with comprehensive programs for assisted living, home health and at home seniors. 
Improving bladder and bowel incontinence in the frail elderly with dementia is possible! This book offers clinically applicable, comprehensive protocols for interdisciplinary teams in nursing homes, residential living facilities and home health agencies. HFCA compliant programs and protocols are provided in reproducible formats. 
Geriatric Incontinence details an easy to follow program for the active elderly with the goal of maintaining independence and involvement in the community. 
Geriatric Incontinence expands on the knowledge and programs from Janet Hulme's previous books on the subject. With sixteen major sections this book is useful to those already involved in treating patients and those who are just getting started. 
Help your patients, parents and others regain independence from a problem that can severely limit productivity and happiness. It is possible and easy.

Geriatric Incontinence: A Behavioral and Exercise Approach to Treatment

Janet A. Hulme MA

Phoenix

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