Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for Kids: A Fun Picture Book About Disabling Medical Conditions for Children (Gift for Kids, Teachers, and Medical Students) (Medical School for Kids)

The perfect book for your young future doctor!Written by physicians, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for Kids is a charming, easy-to-understand introduction to the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and other disabling medical conditions. With its beautiful illustrations and simple explanations, this book teaches children (and adults alike!) about the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the musculoskeletal system and the important role that physiatrists play in helping patients recover from injuries, get stronger, and feel better. This can be a baby shower gift, birthday gift, learning resource for kids, white elephant gift for adults, or gag gift for medical students. This installment of the Medical School for Kids book series is the best way to introduce basic concepts in physiatry to our next generation of doctors.In this book, you will learn about...Components of the musculoskeletal systemExamples of injuries, such as concussions, and disabling conditions, such as cerebral palsySwim safety tips and the importance of wearing helmets and seatbeltsDifferent types of therapists... and more!About the AuthorsBetty Nguyen, MD is a physician specializing in dermatology. She was born in Southern California but spent much of her childhood in Georgia, where she grew up on a chicken farm. Betty studied Biology at UCLA, where she was a Gates Millennium Scholar, and earned her MD from UC Riverside on a full-tuition scholarship. Outside of work, Betty is a certified yoga instructor and licensed scuba diver. She also enjoys journalistic writing and cycling.Brandon Pham, MD is a physician specializing in ophthalmology. He was born and raised in Southern California. Brandon studied Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics at UCLA, where he was a Barry Goldwater Scholar, and earned his MD from Stanford. He is passionate about medical education for students of all ages. In his free time, Brandon enjoys traveling, playing tennis, and performing card magic tricks.Michelle Palvolgyi, MD is a physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. She was born and raised in California and studied Physiological Sciences at UCLA, where she also earned her MD. She completed physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at UC Davis in Sacramento and is currently practicing in Northern California. She likes to teach and is involved in resident medical education. Outside of work, Michelle enjoys figure skating, jogging, cycling, skiing, and spending time with her family.Medical School for Kids: It’s never too early to learn. Read more