Books, software, and videotapes received.Books, software, and videotapes received for review by the Journal Editorial Office are listed in Physical Therapy on a quarterly basis. The items were received between January 1, and March 31, 2002. Reviews of many of these items will appear in upcoming issues. Amputations and Prosthetics: A Case Study Approach. 2nd ed. May BJ. Philadelphia, PA 19103: FA Davis Co; 2002. $37.95. Bounce Back Into Shape After Baby: From One Mom to Another. Creager CC. Berthoud, CO 80513: Executive Physical Therapy Inc; 2001. $24.95. Clinical Care in the Rheumatic Diseases. 2nd ed. Robbins L, Burckhardt CS, Hannan MT, DeHoratius RJ, eds. Atlanta, GA 30345-4300: Association of Rheumatology rheumatology /rheu·ma·tol·o·gy/ (-tol´ah-je) the branch of medicine dealing with rheumatic disorders, their causes, pathology, diagnosis, treatment, etc. rheu·ma·tol·o·gy n. Health Professionals; 2001. $38. Clinical Evaluation and Management of Spasticity spasticity /spas·tic·i·ty/ (spas-tis´i-te) the state of being spastic; see spastic (2). spas·tic·i·ty n. 1. A spastic state or condition. 2. Spastic paralysis. . Gelber DA, Jeffery DR, eds. Totowa, NJ 07512: Humana Press; 2002. $125. The Effective Health Care Supervisor. 5th ed. McConnell CR. Gaithersburg, MD 20878: Aspen Publishers Inc; 2002. $52. Get Stronger by Stretching With Thera-Band[R]. 2nd ed. Spector-Flock N. Hightstown, NJ 08520: Princeton Book Co; 2002. $16. Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide for the Newly Diagnosed. 2nd ed. Holland NJ, Murray TJ, Reingold SC. New York, NY 10016: Demos Medical Publishing Inc; 2002. $21.95. Orthotics orthotics /or·thot·ics/ (-iks) the field of knowledge relating to orthoses and their use. or·thot·ics n. : A Comprehensive Clinical Approach. Edelstein J, Bruckner J. Thorofare, NJ 08086: Slack Inc; 2002. $39. Pharmacology in Rehabilitation. 3rd ed. Ciccone CD. Philadelphia, PA 19103: FA Davis Co; 2002. $54.95. A Picture's Worth: PECS and Other Visual Communication Strategies in Autism. Bandy bandy /ban·dy/ (band´e) bowed or bent in an outward curve. A, Frost L. Bethesda, MD 20817: Woodbine House; 2002. $16.95. Podiatry podiatry (pōdī`ətrē, pə–), science concerned with disorders, diseases, and deformities of the feet, also called chiropody. Podiatrists treat such common conditions as bunions, corns and calluses, and ingrown toenails. Sourcebook. Weatherford ML, ed. Detroit, MI 48226: Omnigraphics; 2001. $78. Therapeutic Physical Modalities. Shankar K, Randall KD, eds. Philadelphia, PA 19107: Hanley & Belfus Inc; 2002. $39. Thrombosis and Thromboembolism thromboembolism /throm·bo·em·bo·lism/ (-em´bo-lizm) obstruction of a blood vessel with thrombotic material carried by the blood from the site of origin to plug another vessel. throm·bo·em·bo·lism n. . Goldhaber SZ, Ridker PM, eds. New York, NY 10016-0602: Marcel Dekker Inc; 2002. $165. Understanding and Managing Vision Deficits: A Guide for Occupational Therapists. 2nd ed. Scheiman M, ed. Thorofare, NJ 08086-9447: Slack Inc; 2002. $36. Visual & Vestibular Consequences of Acquired Brain Injury A neurological condition, Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) is damage to the brain acquired after birth. It usually affects cognitive, physical, emotional, social or independent functioning and can result from traumatic brain injury (i.e. accidents, falls, assaults, etc. . Suchoff IB, Ciuffreda K J, Kapoor N, eds. Santa Ana, CA 92705-5510: Optometric Extension Program The Optometric Extension Program (OEP) is an international, non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of the discipline of optometry through the gathering and dissemination of information on vision. Foundation; 2001. $35. Whiplash Injuries: The Cervical Accleration/ Deceleration deceleration /de·cel·er·a·tion/ (de-sel?er-a´shun) decrease in rate or speed. early deceleration Syndrome. 3rd ed. Foreman SM, Croft AC. Baltimore, MD 21201-2436: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2002. $99. Working in Health Care: What You Need to Know to Succeed. 2nd ed. Drafke MW. Philadelphia, PA 19103: FA Davis Co; 2002. $25.95. Minimum Criteria for Review of Books, Videotapes, and Software This list contains the minimum criteria that must be met before a book, a videotape, or software (including CD-ROMs) can be considered for review in Physical Therapy: 1) The subject matter of the item must be relevant to physical therapist practice, education, or research. Books, software, or videotapes that discuss related subjects such as basic science and health care policy are acceptable. 2) The item must have a copyright date of the current or preceding year (ie, in 2002, the Journal will publish reviews with a copyright date of 2001 or 2002). 3) The item should be in its published form. Physical Therapy will not accept prepress galleys or pre-release software. 4) All material, including software and videotapes, must have an ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m (International Standard Book Number). 5) The material is, in the opinion of the Editor for Reviews or the Journal staff, readily available for purchase or examination. Please note that these are minimum criteria; the fact that an item meets these criteria does not ensure that the Journal will review the item. The Journal's editorial staff and the Editor for Reviews reserve the right to decline to review an item based on the degree of relevance of the subject matter to physical therapist practice or the general quality of the item. Please send review copies to APTA APTA American Physical Therapy Association. , Physical Therapy, Attn: Assistant Editor--Special Content, 1111 North Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA 22314-1488. |
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