Joint Mobilization/Manipulation - Elsevier eBook on Vitalsource (Retail Access Card): Extremity and Spinal Techniques

Edmond PT Dsc Ocs, Susan L

ISBN 10: 032329474X ISBN 13: 9780323294744

Publisher: Mosby, 2016

Synopsis

• Illustrated descriptions of joint mobilizations make procedures easy to understand and then perform.
• Unique focus on spine and extremities provides an all-in-one resource for essential information.
• Contraindications, precautions, and indications are included for each joint mobilization to reinforce clinical decision-making.
• Clearly labeled photos show the direction of force for each therapy technique.
• Evidence-based information at the beginning of each chapter provides the latest research and rationales for specific procedures.
• Cervical Spine chapter includes mobilization techniques such as Paris cervical gliding, Grade V (thrust), and muscle energy.
• Guidelines to the examination of joint play of the spine include current, evidence-based research.
• Coverage of osteokinematic and arthrokinematic motion, and degrees of freedom, provides perspective on the body planes.

• 23 NEW videos demonstrate each step of manual therapy techniques.
• NEW full-color photos and illustrations show techniques with a higher degree of clarity and realism.
• NEW mobilization and manipulation techniques include step-by-step videos for each.
• UPDATED research makes this book the most current, evidence-based text available on manual therapy of the spine and extremities.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mosby
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 032329474X
• ISBN 13: 9780323294744
• Binding: Printed Access Code
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 320