
Grieve's Modern Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
- 5th Edition - July 17, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Deborah Falla, Jeremy Lewis, Christopher McCarthy, Chad E Cook, Michele Sterling
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 8 0 8 9 - 0
Originally edited by Gregory Grieve, a founder of modern manual therapy, the fifth edition of Grieve's Modern Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Fifth Edition continues to offer contem… Read more
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Originally edited by Gregory Grieve, a founder of modern manual therapy, the fifth edition of Grieve's Modern Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Fifth Edition continues to offer contemporary evidence, models of diagnosis and practice that make this one of the most highly respected reference books for physiotherapists.
This edition has been fully updated to provide an overview of the latest science in a rapidly evolving field. It includes detailed directions for research-informed patient care for a range of musculoskeletal disorders, as well as up-to-date information on the global burden, research methodologies, measurements, and principles of assessment and management.
A new international editorial board, with experience in both research and clinical practice, bring a truly comprehensive perspective to this book, meaning those practising musculoskeletal physiotherapy today will find it highly clinically relevant to their work.
This edition has been fully updated to provide an overview of the latest science in a rapidly evolving field. It includes detailed directions for research-informed patient care for a range of musculoskeletal disorders, as well as up-to-date information on the global burden, research methodologies, measurements, and principles of assessment and management.
A new international editorial board, with experience in both research and clinical practice, bring a truly comprehensive perspective to this book, meaning those practising musculoskeletal physiotherapy today will find it highly clinically relevant to their work.
- Edited by an internationally recognised editorial board – brings expertise in both research and clinical practice
- Fully updated with the latest published evidence
- Clear guidance on evidence-based contemporary practice
- Management of conditions relating to both the vertebral column and peripheral joints
- Updated reviews on the science and practice of a wide range of treatment modalities
- Principles of effective communication, screening, clinical reasoning, lifestyle considerations, behavioural change and self-management
- Summary boxes and clinical tips to support clinical assessment and management
- More than 300 figures and illustrations
PART I Introduction
1.1 Introduction to the Text
PART II Global Burden of Musculoskeletal Disorders
2.1 Historic Management Perspectives
2.2 Epidemiologic Measures of Musculoskeletal Disorders
2.3 An Overview of Contributors to Pain and Disability
2.4 Biological Contributors to Musculoskeletal Pain and Disability
2.5 Psychological Contributors to Musculoskeletal Pain
2.6 Social Contributors to Pain and Disability
2.7 Musculoskeletal Models of Care
PART III Research Design and Navigating the Endless Wave of Information
3.1 What Is Information, and Where Are People Getting It From?
3.2 Information Credibility: Navigating the Endless Wave of Information
3.3 Levels of Evidence
SECTION 3.4 Research Design
3.4.1 Quantitative Research
3.4.2 Introduction To Qualitative Design
3.4.3 Mixed Methods Research
3.4.4 Living Evidence: Is the Randomised Controlled Trial the Missing Link?
3.4.5 N-of-1 Research Designs
3.4.6 Standardized Data Collection, Audit, and Clinical Profiling
3.4.7 Systematic Reviews: Informing Evidence-Based Practice
3.4.8 Why Are Population-Based Cohorts Important in Progressing Our Understanding of Musculoskeletal Pain Conditions?
3.4.9 Implementation Research
3.4.10 Consensus Research
3.4.11 Responder Analyses in Musculoskeletal Research
PART IV Measurements in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
4.1 Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
4.2 Patient-Reported Experience Measures
4.3 Physical Performance Measures
4.4 Assessing Cost Analyses and Value-Based Care in Rehabilitation
SECTION 4.5 Advances in Measurement
4.5.1 Quantitative Sensory Testing and Clinical Sensory Testing
4.5.2 Pain in the Brain: The Role and Future of Functional Neuroimaging
4.5.3 Advances in Magnetic Resonance Imaging Measures
4.5.4 Ultrasound in Musculoskeletal Practice
4.5.5 Surface Electromyography
4.5.6 Movement Analysis and Musculoskeletal Modeling
4.5.7 Electroencephalography
4.5.8 Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
PART V Principles of Assessment and Management
5.1 Communication
5.2 Red Flags
SECTION 5.3 Lifestyle and Health
5.3.1 Lifestyle and Musculoskeletal Health: Basis for a Health and Lifestyle Framework
5.3.2 Implementing a Health and Lifestyle Framework: Competencies for Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists
5.4 Clinical Reasoning and Models for Clinical Management
5.5 Consideration of Cognitive and Behavioral Influences on Physiotherapy Practice
5.6 Educational Approaches to Pain Management
5.7 Behavior Change and Self-Management
5.8 Hemodynamics and Clinical Practice
5.9 Neurodynamics
5.10 Neuromuscular Adaptations to Exercise
5.11 The Analgesic Effects of Exercise
5.12 Management of Sensorimotor Control in Musculoskeletal Disorders
5.13 Manual Therapy
SECTION 5.14 Adjunct Modalities
5.14.1 Electrophysical Modalities
5.14.2 Acupuncture and Its Role in Musculoskeletal Pain and Rehabilitation
5.15 Digital Rehabilitation Methods
5.16 Advanced Practice in Physiotherapy
PART VI Region Specific Management
6.1 Idiopathic Neck Pain
6.2 Whiplash-Associated Disorders
6.3 Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain
6.4 Thoracic Pain
6.5 Low Back Pain Examination and Treatment
6.6 Clinical Reasoning in Sacroiliac Joint and Pelvic Girdle Pain: A Tunnel Vision of Physiotherapy Experts?
6.7 The Shoulder
6.8 The Elbow
6.9 Wrist and hand
6.10 The Hip
6.11 Knee Conditions
6.12 Foot and Ankle
1.1 Introduction to the Text
PART II Global Burden of Musculoskeletal Disorders
2.1 Historic Management Perspectives
2.2 Epidemiologic Measures of Musculoskeletal Disorders
2.3 An Overview of Contributors to Pain and Disability
2.4 Biological Contributors to Musculoskeletal Pain and Disability
2.5 Psychological Contributors to Musculoskeletal Pain
2.6 Social Contributors to Pain and Disability
2.7 Musculoskeletal Models of Care
PART III Research Design and Navigating the Endless Wave of Information
3.1 What Is Information, and Where Are People Getting It From?
3.2 Information Credibility: Navigating the Endless Wave of Information
3.3 Levels of Evidence
SECTION 3.4 Research Design
3.4.1 Quantitative Research
3.4.2 Introduction To Qualitative Design
3.4.3 Mixed Methods Research
3.4.4 Living Evidence: Is the Randomised Controlled Trial the Missing Link?
3.4.5 N-of-1 Research Designs
3.4.6 Standardized Data Collection, Audit, and Clinical Profiling
3.4.7 Systematic Reviews: Informing Evidence-Based Practice
3.4.8 Why Are Population-Based Cohorts Important in Progressing Our Understanding of Musculoskeletal Pain Conditions?
3.4.9 Implementation Research
3.4.10 Consensus Research
3.4.11 Responder Analyses in Musculoskeletal Research
PART IV Measurements in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
4.1 Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
4.2 Patient-Reported Experience Measures
4.3 Physical Performance Measures
4.4 Assessing Cost Analyses and Value-Based Care in Rehabilitation
SECTION 4.5 Advances in Measurement
4.5.1 Quantitative Sensory Testing and Clinical Sensory Testing
4.5.2 Pain in the Brain: The Role and Future of Functional Neuroimaging
4.5.3 Advances in Magnetic Resonance Imaging Measures
4.5.4 Ultrasound in Musculoskeletal Practice
4.5.5 Surface Electromyography
4.5.6 Movement Analysis and Musculoskeletal Modeling
4.5.7 Electroencephalography
4.5.8 Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
PART V Principles of Assessment and Management
5.1 Communication
5.2 Red Flags
SECTION 5.3 Lifestyle and Health
5.3.1 Lifestyle and Musculoskeletal Health: Basis for a Health and Lifestyle Framework
5.3.2 Implementing a Health and Lifestyle Framework: Competencies for Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists
5.4 Clinical Reasoning and Models for Clinical Management
5.5 Consideration of Cognitive and Behavioral Influences on Physiotherapy Practice
5.6 Educational Approaches to Pain Management
5.7 Behavior Change and Self-Management
5.8 Hemodynamics and Clinical Practice
5.9 Neurodynamics
5.10 Neuromuscular Adaptations to Exercise
5.11 The Analgesic Effects of Exercise
5.12 Management of Sensorimotor Control in Musculoskeletal Disorders
5.13 Manual Therapy
SECTION 5.14 Adjunct Modalities
5.14.1 Electrophysical Modalities
5.14.2 Acupuncture and Its Role in Musculoskeletal Pain and Rehabilitation
5.15 Digital Rehabilitation Methods
5.16 Advanced Practice in Physiotherapy
PART VI Region Specific Management
6.1 Idiopathic Neck Pain
6.2 Whiplash-Associated Disorders
6.3 Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain
6.4 Thoracic Pain
6.5 Low Back Pain Examination and Treatment
6.6 Clinical Reasoning in Sacroiliac Joint and Pelvic Girdle Pain: A Tunnel Vision of Physiotherapy Experts?
6.7 The Shoulder
6.8 The Elbow
6.9 Wrist and hand
6.10 The Hip
6.11 Knee Conditions
6.12 Foot and Ankle
- Edition: 5
- Published: July 17, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
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Deborah Falla
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Chair in Rehabilitation Science and Physiotherapy, School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Birmingham, UKJL
Jeremy Lewis
Affiliations and expertise
Consultant Physiotherapist for London Shoulder Clinic, Centre for Health and Human Performance & for Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; University of Limerick, Ireland; School of Health and Social Work, University of Hertfordshire, UKCM
Christopher McCarthy
Affiliations and expertise
Clinical Fellow, Manchester School of Physiotherapy, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UKCC
Chad E Cook
Affiliations and expertise
Program Director, Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy Division, School of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC, USAMS
Michele Sterling
Affiliations and expertise
NHMRC Investigator Leadership 2 Fellow; Director, NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence: Better Health Outcomes for Compensable Injury; Program Lead, RECOVER Injury Research Centre, The University of Queensland, Australia