Management of Common Musculoskeletal Disorders: Physical Therapy Principles and MethodsThe fundamental textbook of orthopedic physical therapy is now in its thoroughly updated Fourth Edition. This new edition presents a "how-to" approach focusing on the foundations of manual therapy. More than 1,200 illustrations and photographs demonstrate therapeutic techniques. Extensive references cite key articles, emphasizing the latest research. Reflecting current practice standards, this edition places greater emphasis on joint stabilization techniques and the role of exercise. Coverage includes new material on soft tissue manipulations and myofascial evaluation. This edition also features case studies covering real-life practice scenarios. |
Contents
Injury and Repair | 15 |
Arthrology27 | 27 |
6 | 50 |
and Concepts of Management61 | 61 |
PART III | 72 |
Clinical DecisionMaking | 97 |
Introduction to Manual Therapy | 109 |
Therapeutic Exercises | 123 |
Temporomandibular Joint | 625 |
Clinical ApplicationsSpine | 669 |
Cervical Spine | 707 |
Thoracic Spine | 765 |
Thoracic Spine Evaluation | 779 |
Thoracic Spine Techniques804 | 804 |
CervicothoracicUpper Limb | 833 |
Summary of Steps to CervicothoracicUpper | 840 |
Relaxation and Related Techniques | 261 |
Functional Exercise | 267 |
Clinical Applications | 279 |
Elbow and Forearm | 357 |
Hip | 441 |
Knee | 487 |
Lower Leg Ankle and Foot559 | 559 |