Chiropractic Technique
Principles and Procedures
- 4th Edition - October 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Authors: Thomas F. Bergmann, David H. Peterson, Stephen Marc Perle, Shireesh Bhalerao
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 6 4 7 4 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 8 9 7 4 - 5
Now with more than 700 full color images, Chiropractic Technique, 4th Edition, makes essential procedures easy to understand and provides rationales for their use. Written by e… Read more
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Now with more than 700 full color images, Chiropractic Technique, 4th Edition, makes essential procedures easy to understand and provides rationales for their use. Written by experts and backed by the latest research studies, this bestseller describes the basic principles needed to evaluate, select, and apply specific adjustive procedures. With a review of chiropractic history and detailed descriptions of joint examination and adjustive techniques for the spine, pelvis, and extremities, this book is a must-have reference for students and clinicians.
- Current, comprehensive coverage addresses the physical exam and manual treatment of the spine, pelvis, and extremities, including identification of patient directional preference
- Evidence-based content clarifies the rationale for using manual manipulation and/or mobilization
- Practical coverage presents the basic principles needed to evaluate, select, and apply specific manual therapy and manipulative procedures
- Evidence summaries validate joint assessment procedures
- Easy-to-understand examination and treatment procedures provide a rationale and common language for their use
- Complete coverage helps you fully prepare for board examinations
Chiropractic students
1. General Overview of the Chiropractic Profession
2. Joint Anatomy and Basic Biomechanics
3. Joint Assessment Principles and Procedures
4. Principles of Adjustive Technique
5. The Spine: Anatomy, Biomechanics, Assessment, and Adjustive Techniques
6. Extraspinal Techniques
7. Non-thrust Procedures: Mobilization, Traction, and Soft Tissue Techniques
2. Joint Anatomy and Basic Biomechanics
3. Joint Assessment Principles and Procedures
4. Principles of Adjustive Technique
5. The Spine: Anatomy, Biomechanics, Assessment, and Adjustive Techniques
6. Extraspinal Techniques
7. Non-thrust Procedures: Mobilization, Traction, and Soft Tissue Techniques
- Edition: 4
- Latest edition
- Published: October 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Thomas F. Bergmann
Thomas F. Bergmann, Editor-in-Chief, Chiropractic Technique, Mendota Heights, MN.
Affiliations and expertise
Editor-in-Chief, Chiropractic Technique, Mendota Heights, MN, USADP
David H. Peterson
David H. Peterson works at the Chiropractic Science Center, Western States Chiropractic College, Portland, OR.
Affiliations and expertise
Chiropractic Science Center, Western States Chiropractic College, Portland, OR, USASP
Stephen Marc Perle
Affiliations and expertise
Adjunct Instructor, New York Chiropractic College., USASB
Shireesh Bhalerao
Affiliations and expertise
Vice-Chair, Curriculum and Curricular Development, Community Health Services and Rehabilitation University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA