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OBSERVATIONAL GAIT ANALYSIS - 4th EDITION
$27.00

Observational Gait Analysis is written to assist physical therapists and physicians to effectively evaluate pathological gait.  It presents a method of gait analysis which can easily be applied in the clinic.  The first edition, Normal and Pathological Gait Syllabus, was published in 1981.  In 1989, the Observational Gait Analysis Handbook was published.  The third edition contains changes in the normal joint ranges of motion as a result of more sophisticated and accurate equipment.  Muscle activity has been revised to reflect data from a larger sample size.  The phases and functional tasks are defined, and a problem solving approach to observational gait analysis is presented.

GAIT FOR THE PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT 
$15.00

Gait for the Physical Therapist Assistant was written to help the physical therapist assistant (PTA) recognize gait deviations and identify their impact on patient's mobility.  The focus of this book is therefore on the observable aspects of gait and on the functional importance of what is observed.

OBSERVATIONAL GAIT ANALYSIS REFERENCE CARDS
(price per card)
 
$4.00 (1-23)
$3.00 (24+)

RECOVERY FOLLOWING SPINAL CORD INJURY: A CLINICIAN'S HANDBOOK
$7.50

This handbook is written as a ready reference for the clinician.  The recovery information summarized in this book is based upon observation results and is intended to be used as an adjunct to the clinician's decision making in managing the patient with SCI.

NEUROMUSCULAR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION- A PRACTICAL GUIDE - 4TH EDITION
$22.50
(Plus shipping: 1-5 $5.00,  6-10 $10.00,  11-20 $15.00, 21+ $25.00)

Comprehensive but readily understood review of physiological principles of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES). Specific treatment programs with their key elements clearly presented. Detailed information regarding individual muscles and how best to activate them using NMES. Over 100 photographs demonstrating electrode placements and stimulated contractions. General principles of stimulus parameter modification and the effect of parameter options discussed; treatment efficiency and subject comfort addressed.

QUADRIPLEGIA AFTER SPINAL CORD INJURY
$10.00

This manual is a general guideline for the physical therapy management of persons with quadriplegia.  It is intended to help in the establishment of realistic functional goals for this population, persons who depend heavily on the skills of their therapists for the realization of their full physical potential.

FUNCTIONAL TEST FOR THE HEMIPARETIC UPPER EXTREMITY A TEST PROTOCOL 
$10.00

This functional test measures the motor abilities required to perform functional tasks.  It consists of 17 graded tasks arranged in 7 levels, with each level requiring more complex upper extremity motion to complete.  The test evaluates the integrated function of the total upper extremity and has been proven valid and reliable.   It can be administered in a maximum of 30 minutes and is a practical clinical tool for measuring outcome of treatment programs for the total upper extremity.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY EVALUATION GUIDE FOR ADULT HEMIPLEGIA
$20.00

This 34 page guide contains the procedures used for evaluation of persons with adult hemiplegia at Rancho.  Included, are specific procedures for evaluating motor control, spasticity, sensation, vision and perception.  This illustrated guide also contains a 17 page appendix which includes evaluation forms and a data base form used for documentation.

UPPER EXTREMITY SENSORY EVALUATION:
A MANUAL FOR O.T.
$10.00

The Upper Extremity Sensory Evaluation was designed as a  manual for Occupational Therapists.  It describes procedures to administer basic tests of sharp-dull discrimination, position sense, object identification and two point discrimination.   Optional tests described are:  light touch, graphesthesia, superficial pain, temperature discrimination, vibration, Moberg Pick-up test, Tinel's sign and Phalen's test.

A DRIVER TRAINING PROGRAM FOR PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
$10.00

This booklet provides information on planning and establishing a "behind-the-wheel" training program for persons with physical disabilities.   The focus is on the coordination of the driving program through a hospital based rehabilitation facility.  Methods to evaluate and train persons with physical and cognitive problems are discussed.  Vehicles and adapted equipment are described.   Appendix material includes samples of forms used for evaluation and reports.

GERIATRIC ASSESSMENT GUIDE
(1 - 49)   $2.75 ea.
(50 - 99)   $2.50 ea.
(100+ copies)   $2.25 ea.

This guide is a handy reference for preliminary assissments of older people.  It includes information for assessing: vision, social work needs, mental status and occupational and physical therapy needs.  The guide is small enough to fit in a pocket and is laminated for durability.  It is designed to be used by physicians, medical students and allied health professionals.           

 

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