Joint Mobilization/Manipulation - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource: Extremity and Spinal Techniques

Edmond PT Dsc Ocs, Susan L

 
9780323294744: Joint Mobilization/Manipulation - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource: Extremity and Spinal Techniques

Synopsis

  • Illustrated descriptions of joint mobilizations make procedures easy to understand and then perform.
  • Unique focus on spine and extremities provides an all-in-one resource for essential information.
  • Contraindications, precautions, and indications are included for each joint mobilization to reinforce clinical decision-making.
  • Clearly labeled photos show the direction of force for each therapy technique.
  • Evidence-based information at the beginning of each chapter provides the latest research and rationales for specific procedures.
  • Cervical Spine chapter includes mobilization techniques such as Paris cervical gliding, Grade V (thrust), and muscle energy.
  • Guidelines to the examination of joint play of the spine include current, evidence-based research.
  • Coverage of osteokinematic and arthrokinematic motion, and degrees of freedom, provides perspective on the body planes.
  • 23 NEW videos demonstrate each step of manual therapy techniques.
  • NEW full-color photos and illustrations show techniques with a higher degree of clarity and realism.
  • NEW mobilization and manipulation techniques include step-by-step videos for each.
  • UPDATED research makes this book the most current, evidence-based text available on manual therapy of the spine and extremities.

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