Manual physical therapy of the spine /
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 cli...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Edinburgh :
Saunders,
2008.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | 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. 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. 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. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781416047490 1416047492 9781416069447 1416069445 |