Maitland's Vertebral Manipulation
- 7th Edition - September 9, 2005
- Latest edition
- Authors: Geoff D. Maitland, Elly Hengeveld, Kevin Banks, Kay English
- Language: English
The thoroughly revised edition of this classic text describes the art of manipulative physiotherapy as delineated by G.D. Maitland - a unique approach based on procedures for… Read more
Purchase options
Description
Description
The thoroughly revised edition of this classic text describes the art of manipulative physiotherapy as delineated by G.D. Maitland - a unique approach based on procedures for thorough assessment and reassessment of patients. The 6th edition has been extensively revised, presenting an integrated contemporary and evidence-based model of manipulative physiotherapy. Updated and expanded coverage throughout reflects advances in knowledge and the role of manipulative physiotherapy within contemporary clinical practice. New highlights include an improved layout, new photographs, and an accompanying CD-ROM that includes video clips of all relevant examination and treatment techniques.
Key features
Key features
- The Maitland Concept of manipulative physiotherapy uses unique assessment processes that serve as the basis for clinical practice.
- Evidence-based material is accessible and relevant to clinical practice.
- Boxes are highlighted in color to reinforce key concepts.
- Discussion of clinical pathology includes clear explanations of treatments.
- Assessment and treatment of patients is clearly explained.
- Case studies encourage critical thinking and application of processes.
Readership
Readership
Physiotherapists, manual therapists, students, postgraduates, clinicians
Table of contents
Table of contents
Introduction
The doctor's role in diagnosis and prescribing vertebral manipulation
Communication
Assessment
Prognosis
Examination
Principles of techniques
Selection of techniques
Application of techniques
Cervical spine thoracic spine
Lumbar spine
Sacroiliac region
Sacroiliac joint
Symphysis pubis
Sacrococcygeal and intercoccygeal regions
Examples of treatment
Physiotherapy for animals.
Appendices:
Movement diagram theory and compiling a movement diagram
Clinical examples of movement diagrams
Examination refinements and movement diagrams
Clinical tips
The doctor's role in diagnosis and prescribing vertebral manipulation
Communication
Assessment
Prognosis
Examination
Principles of techniques
Selection of techniques
Application of techniques
Cervical spine thoracic spine
Lumbar spine
Sacroiliac region
Sacroiliac joint
Symphysis pubis
Sacrococcygeal and intercoccygeal regions
Examples of treatment
Physiotherapy for animals.
Appendices:
Movement diagram theory and compiling a movement diagram
Clinical examples of movement diagrams
Examination refinements and movement diagrams
Clinical tips
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 7
- Latest edition
- Published: November 7, 2005
- Language: English
About the authors
About the authors
GM
Geoff D. Maitland
Affiliations and expertise
Consultative Manipulative Therapist, South Australia, AustraliaEH
Elly Hengeveld
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Teacher, International Maitland Teachers' Association, Oberentfelden, SwitzerlandKB
Kevin Banks
Affiliations and expertise
IMTA Member, Chartered Physiotherapist, Rotherham Primary Care NHS Trust, UKKE
Kay English
Affiliations and expertise
Private Practitioner, South Australia, Australia