Essential Physics For Manual Medicine

Essential Physics for A UAL EDICI E MARTIN YOUNG CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE ELSEVIER All of the physics you need... and none of the physics you don't Essential Physics for MANUAL MEDICINE Essential Physics for Manual Medicine explains the underlying principles of physics that need to be understood by manual physicians. The book assumes no previous knowledge of physics, and covers the key principles underpinning physiology and biochemistry, diagnostic imaging , modalities and biomechanics in an easily accessible way. Electromagnetism, quantum physics and atomic and sub-atomic nuclear physics are covered at an appropriate level for students and practitioners of manual medicine and related disciplines. Uniquely, topics are linked to clinical examples allowing easy application of theory to practice. KEY FEATURES: • Self-assessment questions at the beginning of each chapter allow readers to check their existing knowledge prior to reading the chapter • Each section builds from basic principles to advanced levels • Clinical focus. ISBN 978-0-443-10342-1 I 9780443103421 Essential Physics for Manual Medicine To my former pupils, a promise fulfilled .... . . . and to Lisa, for helping me fulfill it. For Elsevier Commissioning Editor: Claire Wilson Development Editors: Ailsa Laing and Sally Davies Project Managers: Anne Dickie and Srikumar Narayanan Designer: Kirsteen Wright Illustration Manager: Gillian Richards Essential Physics for Manual Medicine Martin Young BSc(Hons) DC FCC Private Practice, Yeovil, Somerset, UK • L r t r r""' c t) V Simon Venn Technical Illustrator Simon Venn Graphic Shaftesbury, Dorset, UK CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE ELSEVIER Edinburgh London New York Oxford Philadelphia St Louis Sydney Toronto 2010 CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE ELSEVIER First published 20 I 0, 1[: Elsevier Limited. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Permissions may be sought directly from Elsevier's Rights Department: phone: (+ 1) 215239 3804 (US) or (+44) 1865 843830 (UK); fax: (+44) 1865853333; e-mail: [email protected] com. You may also complete your request online v