The principles and practice of CAM
Chapter 2 The principles and practice of CAM Principles of CAM Within the field of complementary medicine there are many different modalities; however, all these modalities have a similar understanding…
Gastrointestinal system
Chapter 3 Gastrointestinal system Peptic ulcer Case history Forty-year-old Dan Noble has come to the clinic for help with digestive discomfort. Dan has been experiencing episodic problems with heartburn and…
Endocrine system
Chapter 4 Endocrine system Hypothyroidism Case history Suzanne Beaumont is 32 years old. She has come to the clinic at the recommendation of her friend. Suzanne is here primarily for…
Cardiovascular/haematological systems
Chapter 7 Cardiovascular/haematological systems Hypertension Case history Tom Sanderson is 55 years old, works full time as an architect for a busy city firm and has come to the clinic…
Respiratory/ENT system
Chapter 6 Respiratory/ENT system Asthma Case history Eleven-year-old Jake Watson has been brought to the clinic for help with a productive cough that has been present for nearly four weeks….
The Team Physician
The Team Physician Introduction: the team physician The medical care of a team or squad of athletes is an integral part of the role of the sports medicine specialist, and…
Ankle and Lower Leg
Ankle and Lower Leg Examination of the ankle Inspection The ankle contains three joints: Talocrural joint. Inferior tibiofibular joint. Subtalar joint. With the feet in a symmetrical position the subtalar…
Exercise Physiology
Exercise Physiology What happens when we exercise? The individual response to exercise depends on a number of factors: Type of exercise stress encountered; level of training, conditioning, and nutritional and…
