Orthopedic manual therapy an evidence-based approach

• Main Author: Cook, Chad (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Upper Saddle River, NJ Pearson Education 2012
• Edition: Second Edition
• Subjects: Manipulation, Orthopedic > methods
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• Physical Description: xiv, 538 pages illustrations (some colour) 28 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780138021733; 0138021732

This extensively updated text presents all modern foundations of orthopedic manual therapy, including patient management, clinical reasoning, reflective practice, and problem solving. ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL THERAPY, 2/e comprehensive, regional approach to the body helps therapists synthesize new research, didactic knowledge, and clinical expertise. KEY FEATURES: The text first systematically explains assessment, evaluation, treatment, and contraindications. Next, it offers in-depth insights into regional musculoskeletal conditions, supported by relevant anatomy, biomechanics, examination protocols, treatment techniques, and outcomes. Scientific research is analyzed to support the tests, techniques, and clinical reasoning presented. Hundreds of color images are provided, together with extensive scientific bibliographies. This edition's improvements include: new chapters on neurodynamics and soft tissue mobilization; more patient cases; greater focus on clinical decision-making; and new video procedures at www.myhealthprofessionskit.com