Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction and Piriformis Syndrome: The Complete Guide for Physical TherapistsThis complete guide to treating patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction, or piriformis syndrome, combines multiple techniques—rather than the usual single approach—to get quicker and more resilient results. Focusing on the practical application of skills acquired in twenty years of treating elite athletes, Paula Clayton provides a comprehensive guide to the latest discussions of the therapeutic handling of fascial tissue, dry needling, instrument-assisted soft-tissue manipulation, and dynamic taping. Presenting material formerly unavailable in one volume, this book provides evidence-based information on fundamental principles that enable practitioners to map approaches to dysfunction and injury before attempting hands-on treatments. Superbly designed for ease of use and supported with full-color illustrations that clarify and complement the text, this book puts decades of experience and research at readers' fingertips, expanding their ability to both improve their practice and educate their patients. |
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abdominal abduction active anatomy ASIS assessment Athlete flexes Athlete Prone Athlete Side-Lying Athlete Supine athlete's hip biceps femoris biomechanical body Bodywork and Movement clinical compression connective tissue contraction downward Dry Needling Dynamic Tape dysfunction effect erector spinae extended external rotation femur fibers Figure foot force closure function gait gluteal gluteus maximus gluteus medius greater trochanter hamstrings hip and knee iliac crest ilium ipsilateral ipsilateral hip ischial tuberosity Journal of Bodywork knee flexed latissimus dorsi load lower lumbar spine maintain pressure Manual Therapy mechanical medially rotates Movement Therapies Muscle Energy Techniques myofascial ninety degrees oblique sling pain Palpate passively patient pelvis period approximately twenty piriformis plinth position posterior PSIS psoas reduce referral pattern Repeat resistance sacral sacroiliac joint sacrotuberous ligament sacrum Schleip sciatic nerve shoulder skin Soft-Tissue Treatment Sports stability stretch structures taut band tendon tension thigh thoracolumbar fascia thumbs tilt tissues surrounding trigger points upper Vleeming