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Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes

  • 1st Edition - September 4, 2001
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Shirley Sahrmann
  • Language: English

Authored by an acknowledged expert on muscle and movement imbalances, this well illustrated book presents a classification system of mechanical pain syndromes that is designed to… Read more

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Authored by an acknowledged expert on muscle and movement imbalances, this well illustrated book presents a classification system of mechanical pain syndromes that is designed to direct the exercise prescription and the correction of faulty movement patterns. The diagnostic categories, associated muscle and movement imbalances, recommendations for treatment, examination, exercise principles, specific corrective exercises, and modification of functionalactivities for case management are described in detail. This book is designed to give practitioners an organized and structured method of analyzing the mechanical cause of movement impairment syndrome, the contributing factors and a strategy for management.

Key features

  • Provides the tools for the physical therapist to identify movement imbalances, establish the relevant diagnosis, develop the corrective exercise prescription and carefully instruct the patient about how to carry out the exercise program
  • Authored by the acknowledged expert on movement system imbalances
  • Covers both the evaluation process and therapeutic treatment
  • Detailed descriptions of exercises for the student or practitioner
  • Includes handouts to be photocopied and given to the patient for future reference

Readership

Physical Therapy Practitioners and Students, Orthopedic Surgeons and Residents, Chiropractic Students and Practitioners, and Sports Medicine Specialists

Table of contents

1. Introduction

2. Concepts and Principles of Movement System Balance

3. Imbalances of the Trunk and Low Back Movement Impairment Syndromes

4. Lower Extremity Imbalances and Hip Impairment Syndromes

5. Upper Extremity Imbalances and Shoulder Impairment Syndromes

6. Examination for Muscle and Movement Imbalances of the Lower Quarter, the Trunk, and the Shoulder Girdle

7. Exercise Descriptions for the Practitioner

8. Exercise Handouts for the Patient

9. Case Studies

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: September 4, 2001
  • Language: English

About the author

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Shirley Sahrmann

Professor Shirley Sahrmann, Physical Therapy, Neurology, Cell Biology and Physiology, Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Physical Therapy, Neurology, Cell Biology and Physiology, Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA