Treatment of Cerebral Palsy and Motor Delay Review

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(More customer reviews)The fifth edition of Sophie Levitt's book "Treatment of Cerebral Palsy and Motor Delay" belongs on the book shelves of every Cerebral Palsy Treatment Centre, or Child Development Centre. Ms. Levitt has created a book which incorporates both solid treatment suggestions and current principles of family centered care, cultural sensitivity and close inter-professional collaboration. Throughout the book there is emphasis on respect for the goals and priorities of the family and the child with CP, and the importance of blending therapy with play. The child is not seen as a passive recipient of treatment, but an active participant.
This book includes an up to date chapter on evidence based practice, which can assist the clinician in the evaluation of research studies and the development of research protocols. A practical approach to assessment describes observational assessment as well as many standardized assessment tools, their specific purpose, and application in the development of treatment plans.
But it is the wealth of specific treatment suggestions and activities based on Ms. Levitt's extensive experience and her collaboration with expert clinicians from around the world which sets this book apart. Activities which are organized according to the starting positions and motor development of the child are well described. There is also information on how to choose and employ equipment, and on how to manage deformity.
The chapters in this book are well laid out, and the book will be very useful for students and new practitioners, as well as providing an update for experienced physical and occupational therapists.

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Treatment of Cerebral Palsy and Motor Delay is first and foremost a practical book, a distillation of the author's considerable experience in treating those affected by cerebral palsy. It provides an outline of therapeutic approaches and suggests treatment options. It integrates various current ideas on motor control and motor learning in a further development of the author's Collaborative Learning Approach. The fourth edition offers a new chapter on adolescents and adults with cerebral palsy. It also provides a commentary on research and measurement, adjuncts to treatment, specialised medical procedures and complementary medicine.Key features* Written by an international authority in the field* Extensively revised, updated and well referenced* Highly illustrated* Emphasises an eclectic, functional and holistic approach* Promotes positive individual-therapist relationshipsThe book is aimed primarily at those concerned with the developmental abilities and difficulties of children, particularly physiotherapists and occupational therapists working in paediatrics. Doctors and other healthcare professionals will also find useful insights in the book. Parents of people with cerebral palsy can learn more about therapy by consulting the book together with their therapist.

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The Sport of Judo Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is an excellent catalogue of Judo techniques with clear photographs showing the different stages of the techniques. I highly suggest buying it.

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This book provides an excellent introduction to the sport of judo.

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Super Dynamic Kicks Vol. III Review

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(More customer reviews)This is my second copy. I bought this in the store and I thought the book was great for beginning students.

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Beginning Qigong Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a very good book for anyone interested in Quigong. This book is very well written in plain and easy to understand language. The divisions in the book are natural and allow you to progress at your leisure. The illustrations are very clear and go hand in hand with the instructions. I would recommend this book,and as a matter of fact,I have to anyone that has a willingness to learn the beginnings of Quigong.

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Ballet Beginnings for Children: Pre-School Movement Fundamentals for Ages 3 and 4 (Bk. 1) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been using this book for a little over a year in my pre-ballet classes and I have found it quite helpful for planning classes, building coordination, strength, and flexibility, and for introducing young children to the concepts of ballet. One of my classes comprises 4- and 5-year-olds (some were 3 when the class began), and the other class has kindergarten and first-graders, but I have found that the material is just as useful in the older group, perhaps more so, since they grasp the material more quickly. Personally I think it's a little weird to have a man's voice singing about flowers and bunnies in classes that consist of girls only (at least for me), but the girls love the music and I let them sing along as they do the exercises.
The book is very thorough in introducing teaching methods for young children, the components of a pre-ballet class, common mistakes to watch out for, step progressions, and creative ideas to make the classes more fun and interesting. The book is intended to be a complete curriculum and can be used as such. I do not use all of the material or use it exclusively, but it would be easy to do so.
I gave the book four stars instead of five for three reasons. First, some of the exercises as given are a little beyond a 3- or 4-year-old's ability in terms of tempo and combinations of steps. I have modified a few of the exercises (moreso the centre floor exercises than the warm-up) to make them more appropriate for my students. I also have not been able to introduce all the exercises given in a single year for a class that meets once a week for 45 minutes or an hour.
Secondly, many or even most of the centre and allegro exercises are just too fast, regardless of age group. My firm belief is that movements should be learned and mastered at a slow tempo before they are done fast, and the exercises as written in this book often give absurdly fast timing, which in my experience, inevitably leads to the children just plain running or falling down and hurting themselves. So I do some of the steps at half-tempo where that is the case.
The third reason for the 4-star rating is terminology. A few of the songs use terms that I do not use in my classes, such as coupé and passé which, although used commonly in the US, are misnomers for sur le cou-de-pied and retiré, and I am particular about using the proper terms in my classes, so I just don't use one or two of the songs. I also don't use the port de bras music because it gives first through fifth positions of the arms (which can apply to either the Cecchetti or French school), and I teach the Vaganova method which only has three arm positions; another studio where I teach pre-ballet uses the French terms for the arms (en bas, en avant, en haut, etc.) so I don't use the song for that class either, but someone who uses the French or Italian port de bras won't have that issue.
Overall I think this is a really useful book, especially for beginning teachers or teachers with little experience teaching young children, because you can follow the material to the letter and have a whole year's curriculum laid out, or you can just pick and choose exercises and use the book and CDs as inspiration for your own ideas. Either way I recommend it.

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Kinesiology Laboratory Manual Review

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(More customer reviews)One should know that this review is by one of the authors of this lab manual.
What is unique about this lab manual is that it is based upon the National Standards for Teaching Biomechanics (which are printed in the Appendix of the book). This is very helpful to those who are assigned to teach Kinesiology/Biomechanics courses who may have had only minimal post-graduate training in this area, yet are assigned to teach the course.
As well, there is an instructors manual which has "suggested answers" for each exercise in the manual as well as pedagogical suggestions about how each lab might best be approached to get the most out of it for your students. It is a very practical instructor's manual rather than the traditional chapter outline with test questions. Students are given the test questions in their lab manual with an answer key in the appendix.
Labs are very flexible and can be extended or shortened to meet any curricular/lesson goal(s).
There is an extensive use of internet referencing and suggestions.
There is an extensive list of resources for equipment and software that is appropriate for a teaching lab and learning experiences in the appendix which could be extremely useful to the Kinesiology/biomechanics course instructor.
The author also suggests seeing several of the unique products available for teaching at www.denoyer.com for teaching kinesiology/biomechanics (the author of this lab manual was the creator of "Plane Jane" their current featured product).

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Aquatic Exercise - Second Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)Once again a usable and sensible composite of the "world of water". All the basics have been incorporated into 134 pages to get you started in water workouts or keep you going. I teach Water Aerobics and P.E. Aquatic Methods courses at the University of Alaska, Anchorage (UAA) and utilized it as a text for my Spring 2001 400 level P.E. classes, along with the more detailed version - "The Complete Reference Guide for Aquatic Fitness Professionals". It's a compact and convenient reference and educational guide. Years of professional experience and research shine bright! Thanks Ruth, you are my mentor and "aqua authority", can't wait to see you again in Alaska. Melinda Post - Teacher - UAA and Board Member -Alaska's Allies in Fitness

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Total Pilates (Total Series) Review

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(More customer reviews)i found the different programs for different levels great. also, they had specific routines for people with different needs, such as back problems, headaches, those who stand most of their day as well as routines for waking up and before going to bed.
the illustrations and descriptions were also great and easy to follow

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Pilates is a unique method of conditioning based on the philosophy that the body and mind must work together to achieve overall fitness. Total Pilates presents a system for losing weight, sculpting long, lean muscles, and reshaping the body from head to toe. Easy-to-follow with over 200 full-color photographs, the instructions demonstrate the role of the body frame, the importance of body alignment, and the effects of breathing on performance.

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Integrative Manual Therapy: For the Upper and Lower Extremities Review

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(More customer reviews)The first page I turned to was a section on a positional release for pectoralis minor. She claimed its origin was on ribs 2-4. Hertling & Kessler, McGee, Snell, Grays, Netter, Trevel, Beil, Tortora, 2 different muscle testing books, two different kinesiology books, and personal experience with cadavers say that pectoralis minor originates on ribs 3-5!
This would have been inconsequential except that her reason for treating pec minor was to SPECIFICALLY MOBILIZE THE SECOND RIB. This means she was using pec minor's erroneous attachment as a BASIS for treatment. Upon further review of this book, I have found it is littered with simular errors. With all of the author's training, she doesn't seem to have a grasp on rudementary aspects of knowledge. With that being said, I cannot trust the knowledge contained in this book or any of her volumes.
One other point: Throughout the book she constantly "buffs-up" her form of treatment; as if to try to convince me on how revolutionary this method is. She has many many trademarked names for new things (all of which have been found in other disciplines; specifically craniosacral therapy/myofacial release and any routine positional release book), and many instances where she reiterates how new and involved IMT is. Her self promoting actually makes her look unconfidant about her treatment; that it cannot hold up on its own merit without promotion. Recommended books: Postional Release Therapy by D'Ambrogio, Spinal Manipulations by Bourdillan, and Principles of Manual Medicine.

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This book includes a description of treatment for the peripheral joints to improve joint mobility, articular balance and vertical dimensions of the intra-articular space. Newly developed Muscle Energy and 'Beyond' Technique is outlined with illustrations and photographs. Treatment of protective muscle spasm and spasticity with Strain and Counterstrain Technique is covered with explanations for application and integration. Soft Tissue and Articular Myofascial Release are presented. Tendon Release Therapy and Ligament Fiber Therapy are new and exciting approaches for physical medicine and rehabilitation. Pressure Sensor Therapy to normalize foot/ground forces transcribed up the leg during standing and ambulation is presented. This book provides a comprehensive rehabilitation program for upper and lower extremity pain and disability.

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When Did Wild Poodles Roam the Earth?: An Imponderables Book Review

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(More customer reviews)This was a awesome book I read. I found it when we were cleaning the basement, and I read most of it on a trip. It is a book that answers many interesting questions as in "Why is Bettie Rubble not a charator in the Filnstones Vitimans?" I hope you pick this or another "Imponderables" book.

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Anatomy for Strength and Fitness Training Review

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(More customer reviews)The muscles fascinate me. And when I plan my workouts, I like to plan them according to the needs of my muscles. For example, if my back is bothering me, I try and plan exercises that will soothe and strengthen my back muscles and not further injure them.
If I want more strength in my upper body, I want to train the muscles that will help me accomplish this in the fastest, most efficient manner. That's why I find this book so helpful.
The book shows you all of the muscles that a person uses in most all compound and isolated weight bearing exercises. Also you'll find the muscles used in yoga and stretching, fitness in general. So it's a book for everyone.
Exercising without knowing what you're doing, what muscles you're working, is not a good idea. It's more fun and more productive when you understand what muscles you're working and exactly how to work them to get the most benefit. That's why you need this book.
There are other books on muscular anatomy. But I find this one to be the best.
You'll discover how often and for how long you'll need to workout to accomplish your own unique goals. You'll also learn how to deal with injuries. I was a bit surprised, however, that the book failed to give modifications for many of the exercises. Unfortunately, most books of this type have the same failing. I guess it's expected the reader will know the modifications. Fortunately, I do. I hope you do to. If not, you need to invest in a book that shows the different modifications for those with injuries or limitations.
I suggest you read at least the first part of the book. Then you can skim the rest if you like. But carefully read the information about the muscles and exercises you're going to do. It's not a book you'll necessarily want to read cover to cover. And, you won't necessarily need to.
But you will want to refer to it often. So always keep it handy. Keep in in your gym bag or your workout room and use it when planning your workouts for the week.
The exercises in the book are mostly using your own body weight or simple free weights. Only a few use machines. So you can select the ones you want and for which you're equipped.
This is an excellent reference and I highly recommend it to you.
- Susanna K. Hutcheson

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Sane Fitness Preggers: Maternity Workouts that Won't Drive You Crazy Review

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(More customer reviews)Just wanted to thank you for the pregnancy workout cards...I LOVE them! I used them for the first time last night at the gym. I like how easy they are to use, the clear direction presented of the exercise to be executed and the pictures on each card for body placement, and the helpful tips on what to try to avoid. I like the little lanyard that it comes with so I don't have to bring the whole box with me, just the cards that I need for that workout. I love them!



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Train Smarter, Not Harder: Fitness Guide For Executives And Desk Jockeys Review

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(More customer reviews)I was one of Traci's many students at NPS in Monterey. She is amongst the best, if not THE BEST trainer around. She really cares about people living healthy lives that are sustainable. Before her, I had years of difficulty and pain even doing crunches, much less sit-ups, but her stretches and exercises were great in rehabilitating me to where I could live comfortably again and resume normal exercises without pain. Reading through her book, it's like a review of what I learned 1-on-1 with her in training, almost verbatim. It reads well, in plain language. If you're looking for a good fitness book with flexibility for a busy life, I'd definitely recommend this one.

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It's time to learn exercises and routines that not only help you reach your fitness goals; but are also fun and challenging.I will teach you how to be your own personal trainer!I will take you step by step through the process of an initial assessment.You will learn how to assess your current fitness level, set attainable goals, and develop your own personalized exercise program.If you don't like going to the gym; no problem, try the No Gym Required workout.If you are always on the go, learn exercises you can do anywhere.Maximize caloric burn by doing in ten minutes what it takes most others an hour to do.If you are a weekend warrior, learn how to reduce and avoid your chances of injury.If you are saddled with pain, become pain free by correcting your posture, using proper exercise form, and choosing the right stretches and exercises for you.

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Exercise Progression - Low Back Disorders: A Professional's Manual Review

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(More customer reviews)Chris Hallford has an amazing knowledge of the human body and delivers an incredible amount of information in this book. For fitness and health professionals as well as those who wish be more informed, this book delivers. From great illustrations to photos to descriptions of how the body works, this book gives the reader the information necessary to take more control of their own health, control pain, as well as the information needed as a professional to help others. I have found it an invaluable tool in working with my clients as well gaining a valuable amount of information to apply to my own health as well. It also provides you with functional programs so that you can immediately apply the knowledge that you have gotten from the book. I highly recommend this book.

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Exercise Progression is a professional s manual for those who want to learn advanced assessment and exercise programming skills for low back disorder clients. It includes nine different categories of assessment skills, such as muscle testing and orthopaedic assessments, as well as evidence-based exercise techniques that are proven to improve low back pain and its reoccurrence. It is the only manual of its kind that offers such advanced assessment skills in addition to post-rehab and high performance exercise training, all in the same book! And all in 328 pages with over 1000 images (assessments, corrective actions, and exercises) and 49 virtual anatomy pictures.

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Yoga for Living: Relieve Stress (Yoga for Living) Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is great, complete with plenty of pictures and alternatives for those of us who aren't as flexible. The explanations are clear and easy to understand. I highly recommend this book to anyone starting yoga!

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An upbeat, modern approach to help bring balance and health to one's life. In today's hectic, fast-paced world, millions of people are beginning to discover the health benefits of the ancient discipline of yoga. To help focus this new awareness, DK presents Yoga For Living, a new series that targets some of today's most common health problems, shows how to reduce stress, and how to live easier and feel better. The Yoga Biomedical Trust is a charitable organization established in 1983 to promote and advance the study and practice of, and research into, the therapeutic effects of yoga as a means of improving the mental, physical, and spiritual health of the community.

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Dynarette Guitar Cushion (Large) (English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Russian, Ukrainian, Chinese, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, ... Gujarati, Bengali and Korean Edition) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been playing guitar for over twenty years, but have only been playing classical seriously since last fall. The traditional recommended posture actually strained my back somewhat, so I started researching different guitar supports. After getting the Dynarette, I knew this was the best decision for my body, and also for my playing. After spending some time with it, I settled on a particular placement that facilitates more comfortable and focused playing. It allows me to have a more physical connection with my instrument, where I can hold more of the back of the guitar against my torso.
I use the large Dynarette every time I play classical guitar, and I have found it to be a very ergonomic tool that takes pressure off your body and improves connectivity with your instrument. I recommend it highly.

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KineBody: Functional Strength Development for Men and Women Review

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(More customer reviews)I LOVE this book! The exercises are easy to follow and have helped me lose weight and get a little more toned. After years of struggling to keep going to my gym, it was a relief to find this book and realize that I don't have to go to the gym to get a good workout. Kinebody showed me how easy it can be to work out from home and stay in shape. And the best is that i don't need to work out for a long time. Just half an hour a day, 3-4 times a week is enough. I checked out the author's website, kinebody.com, which seems fairly new, but i'm still curious to see what he comes out with next. This book saved me from the boring gym and helped me get stronger for my pilates workouts.

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