Clinical Application of the Maitland Concept of NMSK Physiotherapy
Assessment and Management of Neuromusculoskeletal Movement Functions - Volume 2
- 6th Edition - November 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Elly Hengeveld, Gertrude Bucher-Dollenz
- Language: English
Written and designed for today’s physiotherapists at all levels of training and experience, Clinical Application of the Maitland Concept of NMSK Physiotherapy: Assessment and Mana… Read more
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Description
Description
Companion volume also available: Principles of the Maitland Concept of NMSK Physiotherapy: Assessment and Management of Neuromusculoskeletal Movement Functions, 9th Edition, Volume 1 (ISBN: 9780702075681)
Key features
Key features
- Provides coverage of assessment, clinical reasoning, and person-centered management, which includes the application of passive movements as the hallmarks of the Maitland Concept
- Contains easy-to-follow content in each chapter: applied theory; typical clinical presentations based on narratives of patient experiences; and specific principles of the patient interview, physical examination, and clinical reasoning
- Includes numerous photos of relevant examination and treatment techniques, many new to this edition, that include precise descriptions for practicing the techniques
- Offers contemporary viewpoints and a resource-oriented focus towards OMPT practice, ensuring that readers are fully up to date with all that is current in the field
- Shares the knowledge and expertise of editors Elly Hengeveld and Gertrude Bucher-Dollenz, who have been trained by G. D. Maitland and have many years of clinical experience as a physiotherapist and teacher in postgraduate OMPT practice, as well as a team of expert contributing authors, many of whom are new to this edition
Readership
Readership
Physiotherapists, all beginning and advanced clinicians working in NMSK practice. Students envisioning to work in this field
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Lumbar Spine: examination and management
Elly Hengeveld
2. Pelvic girdle: examination and management
Renée de Ruijter and Mandy Roscher
3. Hip: examination and management
Maria Brugner-Seewald
4. Knee complex: examination and management
Jason Silvernail and Gail Deyle
5. Foot and ankle: examination and management
Wouter Geerse
6. Cervical spine: examination and management
Gertrude Bucher-Dollenz
7. Thoracic spine: examination and management
Véronique Bornet
8. Shoulder girdle: examination and management
Matthew Newton and Phil Ackerman
9. Elbow complex: examination and management
Leanne Bisset
10. Wrist and Hand: examination and management
Michaela Neubauer
11. Orofacial Dysfunction and Pain
Harry von Piekartz
12. Appendix: Recording
Elly Hengeveld and Gertrude Bucher-Dollenz
Review quotes
Review quotes
"Overall this text would be an excellent resource to any practising physiotherapist or health professional within musculoskeletal and orthopaedics from the new graduate to the experienced clinician." Tracy Ward, Senior Physiotherapist and Clinical Pilates Specialist, BMI Healthcare Albyn Hospital, Aberdeen, Oct 14
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 6
- Latest edition
- Published: December 13, 2026
- Language: English
About the editor
About the editor
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