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Joint Mobilization/Manipulation

Extremity and Spinal Techniques

  • 2nd Edition - May 19, 2006
  • Latest edition
  • Author: Susan L. Edmond
  • Language: English

This highly illustrated text is the only book to include manipulation and mobilization techniques for both spine and extremity. This edition includes a new title that reflects the… Read more

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This highly illustrated text is the only book to include manipulation and mobilization techniques for both spine and extremity. This edition includes a new title that reflects the focus on evidence- based practice as well as more information on the spine, most notably with regard to joint play. Clearly labeled photos show the direction of force in techniques. A companion DVD offers video demonstrating how to perform the major procedures covered in the text.

Key features

  • Description of joint mobilization, along with pictures, make procedures easy to understand and then perform.
  • Unique focus on spine and extremities provides learners with information all in one place.
  • Contraindications/precautions and indications included for each joint mobilization help to apply mobilizations to actual clinical situations.

Table of contents

1. Introduction

2. Principles of Examination, Evaluation and Intervention
The Appendicular Skeletal System

3. The Shoulder

4. The Elbow

5. The Wrist and Hand

6. The Hip

7. The Knee and Lower Leg

8. The Ankle and Foot
The Axillary Skeletal System

9. Introduction to the Axillary Skeletal System

10. The Temporomandibular Joint

11. The Cervical Spine

12. The Thoracic Spine

13. The Lumbar Spine

14. The Pelvic Joints

Product details

  • Edition: 2
  • Latest edition
  • Published: May 19, 2006
  • Language: English

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