Length Tension Testing Book 2, Upper Quadrant: A Workbook of Manual Therapy Techniques - Softcover

Sanzo, Paolo; Machutchon, Murray

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1550595962 ISBN 13: 9781550595963

Publisher: Brush Education Inc, 2017

Synopsis

Length Tension Testing Book 2, Upper Quadrant provides clear and comprehensive descriptions and illustrations for assessing flexibility and length tension in the muscles of the upper quadrant. It includes techniques for the cervical spine, temporomandibular joint, thoracic spine, shoulder, elbow, and wrist and hand.

Each technique listing includes concise, standardized descriptions of the actions and positions involved, high-quality colour photos and alternative positions to accommodate patient variability and comfort. Most of these tests can be adapted into treatment techniques. This resource will help physiotherapists, kinesiologists, chiropractors, and massage therapists improve patient care, and it will be an invaluable reference for students at the college and university level.

Also available: Length Tension Testing Book 1, Lower Quadrant.

About this title

About the Authors

Dr. Paolo Sanzo is an assistant professor in the School of Kinesiology and the Northern Ontario School of Medicine at Lakehead University. A practicing physiotherapist at the Victoriaville Physiotherapy Centre in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Dr. Sanzo is also an examiner and instructor with the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.

Murray MacHutchon is a physiotherapist at Pembina Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He is also an examiner and instructor with the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.

Edition details

• Publisher: Brush Education Inc
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1550595962
• ISBN 13: 9781550595963
• Binding: Plastic Comb
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 112