Rational manual therapies
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Rational manual therapies
Williams & Wilkins, c1993
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
The purpose of this book is to provide clinical explanation, justification and/or validation of various commonly used manual therapy procedures for people with low back pain. Basic science information in the areas of spinal anatomy and mechanics provides the background for understanding spinal motion therapy application. Biomechanical and neurophysiologic principles are addressed and many case studies and/or illustrations are used to highlight the principles explained.
Table of Contents
- History and development of manipulation
- manipulation
- functional anatomy
- clinical assessment of the low back
- dynamic testing of the trunk
- biofeedback for assessment and treatment of low back pain
- soft tissue mobilization
- myofascial release concepts
- proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
- elements of muscle energy techniques
- strain and counterstrain
- functional technique
- exercise and training for spinal patients
- ergonomic considerations.
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