The pelvic girdle : an approach to the examination and treatment of the lumbo-pelvic-hip region
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The pelvic girdle : an approach to the examination and treatment of the lumbo-pelvic-hip region
C. Livingstone, 1989
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Description
The text assists the clinician in the development of a logical approach to the examination and treatment of the lumbo-pelvic-hip regin based on the known anatomy, physiology and biomechanics. Written by an internationally respected physiotherapist with experience as both a teacher and clinician, it presents a logical approach to the treatment of the lumbo-pelvic-hip dysfuction based on knowledge and understanding of the related anatomy, physiology and biomechanics. Included is an examination of the effects of evolution on the structure of the pelvic girdle and the changes related to fetal development, growth and ageing.
Table of Contents
- Introduction - historical review
- evolution and comparative anatomy
- embryology, development and ageing
- anatomy
- biomechanics of the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex
- wound repair and the healing process
- subjective and objective examination
- clinical syndromes of the lumbosacral junction, the pelvic girdle and the hip
- muscles, posture and ergonomics.
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