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Physical Signs in Orthopaedics
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It does, however, fail to point out M n g a Full Life with Learning the problems that may occur with DluMlitkr by Ken Jupp. H u m Horlrons.London. what is referred to as the ’inclusion’ 1994 (ISBN 0 285 B l 7 5 6).271 pnw. Itw. fi0.99.
Living a Full Life follows people with learning disabilities through every stage of their lives. Jt describes in detail how people avoid using ‘special‘ systems tlSd avoid contact with professionals working with people with a learning disability,and at the same time live a meanhgfd, happy and full life, Thia book in easy to read and meant to lead families through the pitfalls that may beset them in special systems. The book has a good solid base of values based on opportunities, respect. choice and
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policy. There are many examples of how people can be included into local education systems but none giving the other side of the problem. This ie a very thought-provoking book that challengea many of the principles and practices uaed in the 1990s. I would encourage professionals working in the area of learning disabilities to read this boot It will, in many, evoke f m of disagreement, but will make us look once again at the way we work with people with a learning &bdity and that must be a positive outcome.
Elaine Gillson MCSP
This diagram highlights the negative (downward spiml) and positive (upwad spiml) attitudes to chiidmn with learning difidtk. A dmwing from ‘Liviwa Full Lib with Leanring Disabilities’
Physical Signs in Orthopaedics by Henry John Walsh and Leslie Klenermen. 8MJ Publishing Group, London. 7994 (ISBN 0 7279 0845 6). Illus. 93 peges. f14.95.
This book is in a question-andanswer format and is intended for self-study by medical students, general practitioners, trainees and physiotherapists. Each of the questions is accompanied by a photograph of a clinical sign or radiograph and a short descriptive history from which the user is required to identify the underlying orthopaedic problem. It is divided into nine chapters each pertaining to a particular part of the body, with the answers appearing at the end of each d o n . The physical signs covered are those of congenital and acquired deformities, neurological problems, systemic and local joint pathologies and soft tissue lesions both as a result of trauma and of a disease process. Perhap the mqjority are likely to be Been by practitioners working in the musculoskeletal field, at some time i n their professional life many frequently, for example those resulting from rheumatoid arthritis and fractures, and others much more rarely, such as those relating to conditions like Marfan’s syndrome and neurofibromatosis. In the main the photographs are clear and the accompanying text sufficiently detailed to make a n informed attempt at the answer poeeible. Although some diagnostic tests are included, eg Thomas’ test for fixed flexion deformity of the hip, it in by no means a comprehemive list nor are the teat techniques fuuy described, making other manuals better suited to this learning PurPoW. The black and white photographs, Bome of which appear to be of rather an ‘archive nature’, give the book a slightly dated appearance and may lessen its appeal to some people. It would be a useful addition to a hospital or college library for those who like to study using this technique, but such a slim volume cannot hope to cover the multitude of physical signs obeerved in orthopaedice, which limita ita value to the majority of physiotherapists.
Jackie Gealer MCSP
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It does, however, fail to point out M n g a Full Life with Learning the problems that may occur with DluMlitkr by Ken Jupp. H u m Horlrons.London. what is referred to as the ’inclusion’ 1994 (ISBN 0 285 B l 7 5 6).271 pnw. Itw. fi0.99.
Living a Full Life follows people with learning disabilities through every stage of their lives. Jt describes in detail how people avoid using ‘special‘ systems tlSd avoid contact with professionals working with people with a learning disability,and at the same time live a meanhgfd, happy and full life, Thia book in easy to read and meant to lead families through the pitfalls that may beset them in special systems. The book has a good solid base of values based on opportunities, respect. choice and
+I
statue.
policy. There are many examples of how people can be included into local education systems but none giving the other side of the problem. This ie a very thought-provoking book that challengea many of the principles and practices uaed in the 1990s. I would encourage professionals working in the area of learning disabilities to read this boot It will, in many, evoke f m of disagreement, but will make us look once again at the way we work with people with a learning &bdity and that must be a positive outcome.
Elaine Gillson MCSP
This diagram highlights the negative (downward spiml) and positive (upwad spiml) attitudes to chiidmn with learning difidtk. A dmwing from ‘Liviwa Full Lib with Leanring Disabilities’
Physical Signs in Orthopaedics by Henry John Walsh and Leslie Klenermen. 8MJ Publishing Group, London. 7994 (ISBN 0 7279 0845 6). Illus. 93 peges. f14.95.
This book is in a question-andanswer format and is intended for self-study by medical students, general practitioners, trainees and physiotherapists. Each of the questions is accompanied by a photograph of a clinical sign or radiograph and a short descriptive history from which the user is required to identify the underlying orthopaedic problem. It is divided into nine chapters each pertaining to a particular part of the body, with the answers appearing at the end of each d o n . The physical signs covered are those of congenital and acquired deformities, neurological problems, systemic and local joint pathologies and soft tissue lesions both as a result of trauma and of a disease process. Perhap the mqjority are likely to be Been by practitioners working in the musculoskeletal field, at some time i n their professional life many frequently, for example those resulting from rheumatoid arthritis and fractures, and others much more rarely, such as those relating to conditions like Marfan’s syndrome and neurofibromatosis. In the main the photographs are clear and the accompanying text sufficiently detailed to make a n informed attempt at the answer poeeible. Although some diagnostic tests are included, eg Thomas’ test for fixed flexion deformity of the hip, it in by no means a comprehemive list nor are the teat techniques fuuy described, making other manuals better suited to this learning PurPoW. The black and white photographs, Bome of which appear to be of rather an ‘archive nature’, give the book a slightly dated appearance and may lessen its appeal to some people. It would be a useful addition to a hospital or college library for those who like to study using this technique, but such a slim volume cannot hope to cover the multitude of physical signs obeerved in orthopaedice, which limita ita value to the majority of physiotherapists.
Jackie Gealer MCSP