Of all the healthcare disciplines, physical therapy may require the widest range of talents and interests. This program profiles the jobs of physical therapy assistant and aide, detailing their responsibilities, essential skills, and differences. The video explores the duties the assistant and aide must perform-such as helping patients under the supervision of a physical therapist, performing treatments according to customized programs, observing...

This video provides a comprehensive look at the field of health technicians and technologists. These jobs deal with diagnosing and treating illnesses using computers, machinery, and other tools. Viewers learn about a typical day on the job, the type of training and certification needed, and how to earn these qualifications. We see dental technicians and hygienists, dental laboratory technicians, EKG technicians, nuclear medicine technologists, dosimetrists,...

Most of us have had trouble getting to sleep once in a while, but for some people that "once in a while" is every night. They have insomnia, a common condition for which there are many types of treatment. Before sufferers can be effectively treated, however, they must bring their condition to the attention of a medical professional. This program educates viewers on how insomnia can make people gain weight, increase their risk for serious conditions...

One of the most common conditions in America is low back pain. It can happen in young people, older adults, and everyone in between. And, because it is so prevalent, many may not think of it as serious. But anyone who has lived with chronic low back pain knows how much it can affect all aspects of one's daily life. This program introduces experts who educate viewers on what low back pain is, the impact it can have on a person's quality of life, and...

Most people have two functional kidneys, which help regulate electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. Kidney tumors may change these important functions and can lead to a diagnosis of kidney cancer. This episode of Healthy Body, Healthy Mind features a discussion with courageous patients who are coping with their kidney cancer by seeking "a new approach."

He has the gout" sounds like something you might hear in a movie about Henry VIII or some other character in history, but in fact gout is the most common inflammatory arthritis in men today. Throughout the centuries gout was associated with the high life eating rich food and drinking heavily, but that's not the case anymore. Gout is associated with some foods - notably shellfish and some beverages, specifically beer - but it's unfortunately no longer...

A chronic condition is a long-term or permanent illness with no known cure. This program provides a framework for dealing with chronic illnesses-such as stroke, emphysema, or rheumatoid arthritis-whether viewers are seeking general knowledge, attending to their own health concerns, or caring for a loved one. The program explores ways for family members and other caregivers to participate in the development of a realistic chronic care plan. Valuable...

Preparing meals that meet the individual requirements of elderly people is a challenge, especially when patients or clients can no longer look after themselves. This program provides senior-care trainees and specialists with helpful diet information and strategies for getting older people to eat properly. Topics include basic and specific nutritional needs, portion sizes, appropriate meal frequency, and the importance of avoiding pre-packaged and...

For many men, issues surrounding health are not ones they typically like to discuss. That's especially true when it comes to anything relating to urological and sexual functions. But oftentimes, these issues will need to be faced. For men over the age of 50, the odds are high that they may eventually experience benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH. In simple terms, BPH is a male urological condition caused by the noncancerous enlargement of the prostate....

Inspire and encourage young women to investigate medicine as a career with this Web-enabled DVD-a collection of stories and perspectives shared directly with viewers by thirteen veteran women physicians, surgeons, and specialists. The program conveys each doctor's deep sense of passion and commitment to patient care, innovation, and research; it also illuminates the challenges these trailblazers had to confront in order to earn degrees and practice...