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Books in Manual therapy

Covering soft tissue techniques, mobilization, and manipulation, this collection supports physical therapists, chiropractors, and manual therapists. It features evidence-based approaches, clinical guidelines, and case studies to enhance patient outcomes and advance manual therapy practices within multidisciplinary rehabilitation.

  • The Malalignment Syndrome

    diagnosis and treatment of common pelvic and back pain
    • 2nd Edition
    • Wolf Schamberger
    • English
    Lack of appreciation and knowledge of the malalignment syndrome often leads to a failure to notice the possible aetiological or predisposing factors contributing to many musculoskeletal problems. Recognition of the syndrome by physicians, chiropractors, osteopaths, podiatrists, physiotherapists, kinesiologists, sports trainers and others dealing with patients and athletes (including equine) can help them implement appropriate treatment and training to correct the malalignment and actually prevent the initial occurrence of symptoms. Now in its second edition, The Malalignment Syndrome has established itself as a trusty one-stop reference providing a detailed description of this syndrome and how it can be identified and treated. It concentrates on the trunk, pelvis, spine, sacroiliac joint and legs, incorporating anatomy, biomechanics, stability issues, possible causes, examination and diagnostic techniques as well as a comprehensive treatment approach. Emphasis is also placed on the participation of the patient/athlete in the day-to day treatment process to achieve long-term results.

  • Field's Anatomy, Palpation & Surface Markings

    • 5th Edition
    • Derek Field + 1 more
    • English
    Now in its fifth edition, this reliable resource continues to be a practical guide to identification and palpation of significant anatomical landmarks and structures. With a combination of clear text, drawings and photographs it helps the student to acquire knowledge of structures and movements palpable below the surface and to develop their tactile skills. The new edition now incorporates educational aids such as full colour photographs and drawings along with access to an online resource of 100s of self-assessment questions which gives the student the opportunity to check their knowledge and receive feedback.

  • Venolymphatic Drainage Therapy

    an osteopathic and manual therapy approach
    • 1st Edition
    • Guido F. Meert
    • English
    The role played by the venolymphatic system, in osteopathy and elsewhere, is a central one. Venolymphatic Drainage Therapy: an Osteopathic and Manual Therapy Approach offers accessible and clinically relevant coverage of the subject – encompassing the thorax, abdomen, pelvis and limbs – which includes principles of examination and the effective treatment of underlying disorders. Prepared in an easy-to-follow, practical format, the first part of the volume explores the anatomy, physiology, embryology and biomechanics of the venolymphatic system. The volume then presents a variety of effective treatment options which range from the treatment of functional disorders of the diaphragm, the intraosseous fluid system, the spleen, liver and gallbladder, kidneys and ureters, to the management of problems connected with the abdominal mesenteries and abdominal organs. Richly illustrated with an abundance of artworks and photographs throughout, this volume will be ideal for osteopaths, chiropractors, physical therapists, physiotherapists and massage therapists worldwide.

  • Physiotherapie Schulter

    Konservative und postoperative Rehabilitation - mit Zugang zum Elsevier-Portal
    • 1st Edition
    • Jens Schönbeck
    • German
    Physiotherapie Schulter liefert die relevanten Informationen zu den anatomischen Gegebenheiten der Schulterregion, den dort auftretenden Pathologien sowie der damit verbundenen ärztlichen Versorgung. Das Buch führt den Leser, beginnend mit einer strukturierten Befunderhebung, durch den gesamten Rehabilitationsproze... Guter Überblick über das gesamte Spektrum - so sind Sie umfassend informiert: Aktive und passive Behandlungstechniken Für Sicherheit und leichte Einsetzbarkeit in Ihrer Behandlung: Musterbehandlungen und Therapiestrategien zu den häufigsten Pathologien des Schultergürtels So können Sie Behandlungstechniker... noch besser umsetzen: Zahlreiche Bilder sorgen für Nachvollziehbarkeit und machen Erklärungen und Techniken anschaulich Für bessere Therapieergebnisse - beziehen Sie den Patienten mit ein: Empfehlungen für Patienten-Übungsprog... Dem Autor gelingt dabei der Brückenschlag zwischen hochspezifischen physiotherapeutische... Fertigkeiten und einer ganzheitlichen Sichtweise, die dem biopsychosozialen Ansatz verpflichtet ist. „Physiotherapie Schulter“ ist das integrative Arbeitsbuch, das eine erfolgreiche physiotherapeutische Arbeit mit Schulterpatienten ermöglicht – für Schüler, Studierende und Examinierte. Dieses Buch hat mehr! Mit dem Code im Buch haben Sie kostenlosen Online-Zugriff auf die Abbildungen.

  • Deep Tissue Massage Treatment

    • 2nd Edition
    • Jeffrey Simancek
    • English
    This significantly revised new edition features an easy-to-use format that provides basic theory and assessment of neuromuscular conditions followed by an extensive overview of techniques specific to deep tissue massage Ñ including trigger point therapy, friction techniques, myofascial techniques, and stretching. Step-by-step treatment routines for the 22 most commonly encountered neuromuscular conditions are clearly outlined using detailed descriptions and illustrations side-by-side. Downloadable assessment forms and 90-minutes of video on proper deep tissue massage techniques are included on the companion Evolve website.

  • Fascia: The Tensional Network of the Human Body

    The science and clinical applications in manual and movement therapy
    • 1st Edition
    • Peter Huijing + 2 more
    • English
    This book is the product of an important collaboration between clinicians of the manual therapies and scientists in several disciplines that grew out of the three recent International Fascia Research Congresses (Boston, Amsterdam, and Vancouver). The book editors, Thomas Findley MD PhD, Robert Schleip PhD, Peter Huijing PhD and Leon Chaitow DO, were major organizers of these congresses and used their extensive experience to select chapters and contributors for this book. This volume therefore brings together contributors from diverse backgrounds who share the desire to bridge the gap between theory and practice in our current knowledge of the fascia and goes beyond the 2007, 2009 and 2012 congresses to define the state-of-the-art, from both the clinical and scientific perspective. Prepared by over 100 specialists and researchers from throughout the world, Fascia: The Tensional Network of the Human Body will be ideal for all professionals who have an interest in fascia and human movement - physiotherapists, osteopathic physicians, osteopaths, chiropractors, structural integration practitioners, manual therapists, massage therapists, acupuncturists, yoga or Pilates instructors, exercise scientists and personal trainers - as well as physicians involved with musculoskeletal medicine, pain management and rehabilitation, and basic scientists working in the field.

  • Workbook for Know the Body: Muscle, Bone, and Palpation Essentials

    • 1st Edition
    • Joseph E. Muscolino
    • English
    Corresponding to the chapters in Muscolino's Know the Body: Muscle, Bone, and Palpation Essentials, this workbook includes review activities to help you learn and apply muscle, bone, and palpation knowledge. Exercises cover muscle identification plus attachments, actions, stabilization functions, nerve innervation, palpation, and treatment considerations for each of those muscles. There's also a review of bone identification, bony palpation, basic kinesiology terminology, the skeletal system, and muscle function. Exercises range in complexity from simple factual recall to more difficult critical thinking activities.

  • Chronic Pelvic Pain and Dysfunction

    Practical Physical Medicine
    • 1st Edition
    • Leon Chaitow + 1 more
    • Sasha Chaitow
    • English
    Edited by Leon Chaitow and Ruth Lovegrove, this clearly written and fully illustrated multi-contributor volume offers practical, comprehensive coverage of the subject area accompanied by a range of video clips. Covering all aspects of current diagnosis and management, this new book is suitable for physiotherapists, osteopathic physicians and osteopaths, medical pain specialists, urologists, urogynaecologists, chiropractors, manual therapists, acupuncturists, massage therapists and naturopaths worldwide. "..a welcome addition to the library of any physiotherapist who encounters patients with pelvic pain." Reviewed by Anne Graham on behalf of Physiotherapy Practice and Research, October 2015

  • Know the Body: Muscle, Bone, and Palpation Essentials

    • 1st Edition
    • Joseph E. Muscolino
    • English
    A clear, concise approach provides the anatomical information you need to excel in massage therapy! Know the Body: Muscle, Bone, and Palpation Essentials covers muscle identification plus attachments, actions, stabilization functions, nerve innervation, palpation, and treatment considerations for each of those muscles. Hundreds of full-color illustrations make it easier to learn muscle and bone identification, as well as bony landmarks. Written by expert massage therapy practitioner and educator Joseph E. Muscolino, Know the Body helps you learn — not simply memorize — the essentials of muscles, bones, and palpation. Winner of the 2012 Association of American Publishers PROSE Award, Nursing & Allied Health Sciences!

  • Functional Neurology for Practitioners of Manual Medicine

    • 2nd Edition
    • Frederick Carrick + 1 more
    • English
    Fuctional Neurology for Practitioners of Manual Medicine takes the reader from the embryonic beginnings of the nervous system, through the biochemistry of receptor activation and on to the functional systems of the nervous system. Concepts, relationships and scientific mechanisms of the nervous system function are covered, and this aids the practitioner in developing their clinical approach to a wide variety of patient presentations. The text is fully referenced, which allows the reader to immediately apply the concepts to practice situations. New for this edition are new chapters on pain (including headache) and theoretical evidence, plus extensive electronic resources supporting the text. "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." Reviewed by: Tracy Ward, MCSP, BSc (HONS), MSc, Senior Physiotherapist and Clinical Pilates Specialist, BMI Healthcare Albyn Hospital, Aberdeen Date: Aug 2014