This easy-to-read, user-friendly text explores the full range of basic topics typically covered in research courses in exercise science, kinesiology, and physical education. The book provides the information and skills needed to write effective research proposals and theses; read, assess, interpret, and apply published research; and understand how to conduct basic studies in health, physical education, exercise science, athletic training, and recreation.  (less)

is that the tongue as well as the fingernails provide an important insight into our health conditions. This book aims to educate individuals on how to effectively use physical signs such as teeth marks and lunulae (moons on the fingernails) in determining the status of our health. You will be amazed at how accurate these physical signs are! Dr. Chi has lectured extensively on the subject of Fingernail and Tongue analysis to healthcare professionals all over the United States. The following is a list of some organizations that sponsored his lectures: American College for Advancement in Medicine - Florida, May 1999 Alaska Chiropractic Society Annual Convention (approved for 4 Continuing Education (CE) credits) - May 1999 Parker Chiropractic C...  (less)

help family practitioners, internists, nurse practitioners, and osteopathic and chiropractic physicians diagnose and treat musculoskeletal problems seen in the primary care office setting. This full-color book contains quick hit information for the practitioner on the go, as well as in-depth text, more than 500 illustrations, and patient education handouts.Chapters are consistently formatted with headings of Case, Clinical Presentation, Physical Findings, Studies, Treatment, Clinical Course, When to Refer, and ICD-9 Codes. Each chapter contains boxed elements: /"Clinical Points,/" /"Patient Assessment,/" /"Not to Be Missed,/" and /"Treatment./"A companion Website includes the fully searchable text, an image bank, patient...  (less)

the full range of gynecological problems as seen in the outpatient clinical setting, and follow a consistent sequential organization in each chapter under the headings of history, physical exam, investigative procedures, and management. New to each chapter is a section on patient education, and several of the chapters contain tables that can be used for patient handouts. The book is reorganized and new chapters include the topics of domestic violence, osteoporosis, alternative therapy, and prevention of gynecological cancers.  (less)