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Manual
Physical Therapy of the Spine
Author: Olson K.A. Publisher: WB Saunders ISBN: 9781416047490 Pages: 368 Product
type: Book Topics: Medico-Surgical Specialities » Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation Publication date: December 2008 € 60.50 A hands-on, how-to approach helps you learn
techniques and clinical problem-solving skills for treating spine and TMJ
disorders! Written by a well-known authority on the
subject of spinal manipulation in physical therapy, this book provides the
information you need to make sound decisions during clinical interventions. An evidence-based impairment classification
approach helps you provide the best outcomes for your patients. A companion DVD includes video clips
demonstrating spinal examination and manipulation procedures. Specifically for physical therapists
dedicated to spinal manipulation! - Complete coverage meets
the core curriculum needs of physical therapy students, and provides an
excellent self-study tool for clinicians wanting to enhance their practice. - Detailed information on treatment strategies and techniques
includes evidence-based coverage of the examination and treatment of spine
and TMJ disorders, with an emphasis on integration of manipulation and
therapeutic exercise. - A framework for completing a comprehensive exam includes medical
screening, patient interview, disability assessment, and tests and measures,
along with an evaluation of the examination findings and the principles
involved in arriving at a diagnosis and plan of care. - Narrated video clips on a companion DVD include step-by-step
instructions of each procedure, plus a unique 3-dimensional perspective of
over 80 spinal manipulations and procedures (frontal, lateral, and cranial
views). - A DVD icon in the book links the text discussion to the DVD. - Case studies demonstrate the clinical reasoning used in manual
physical therapy. - Guide to Physical Therapist Practice terminology is used
throughout the book, making the content easier to understand and promoting
conformity in terminology. - Clear photographs show essential concepts and procedures from
multiple angles, illustrating hand and body placement and direction of force.
- A clear, consistent format makes this a convenient reference in
the clinical setting. - Lay-flat binding allows the text to lay open for ease of use. CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Spinal Examination and
Diagnostic Process in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy 3. Manipulation: Theory, Practice, and Education 4. Examination and Treatment
of Lumbopelvic Spine Disorders 5. Examination and Treatment
of Thoracic Spine Disorders 6. Examination and Treatment
of Cervical Spine Disorders 7. Examination and Treatment
of Temporomandibular Disorders |
