Product Description

Joint Mobilization is a new and highly interactive CD-ROM designed to teach the core principles of joint mobilization in an environment that is user-friendly. The use of audio, text, photos, animation, and video makes this a state-of-the-art learning tool for the novice and a reference tool for the practicing clinician.

There are three major components to the CD-ROM: Principles, Body Regions, and Quiz. The first part of the module addresses the core principles for applying mobilization techniques to any joint. Areas covered in this section include joint kinematics, joint end-feels, concave/convex principle, and mobilization and traction grades. Users will have many opportunities to apply the knowledge they are learning through practice exercises that are at the end of each section.

The Body Regions section uses video to demonstrate joint mobilization techniques for 55 joints, highlighting positioning, clinician hand placement, and the direction of force. The Quiz is a bank of questions that are randomized so that the user will not get the questions in the same order each time, allowing a complete and comprehensive review.

System Requirements for your PC or MAC:

For Your PC

• Pentium Based PC or above
• Windows 95, 98 or later
• 6X CD-ROM drive
• 16 MB of RAM
• 15 MB of hard disk storage
• 8-bit Sound Blaster-compatible sound card
• QuickTime 5.0 or higher for Windows (included)

For Your Macintosh

• Power PC or above
• 16 MB of RAM (32 MB preferred)
• 15 MB of hard disk storage
• Mac OS version 8.6 or later
• QuickTime 5.0 or higher for Macintosh (included)

Featured Mobilizations Include

• Posterior Talar Glide
• Inferior Humeral Glide
• Superior/Inferior Patellar Glide
• Posterior Humeral Glide
• Posterior Femoral Glide (at the knee)
• Posterior Tibial Glide (at the ankle)
• Anterior/Posterior Metatarsophalangeal Joint Glide
• Anterior/Posterior Radial Glide (at the proximal radioulnar joint)
• Anterior/Posterior Vetebral Glide
• Medial/Lateral Ulnar Glide

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About the Author

Gary L. Harrelson, EdD, ATC received his bachelor’s of science in athletic training, master’s of science in exercise physiology, and EdD in administration and teaching all from the University of Southern Mississippi. He is the Director of Organizational Development and Education (ODE) for the DCH Health System in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. In his current role with the DCH Health System, he is responsible for positioning ODE as a strategic partner with many of the system’s stakeholders. The Department of ODE has been a catalyst for meaningful organizational development innovations in such areas as employee training and development, large scale change initiatives, performance improvement, and strategic planning processes. Gary is trained as a Gestalt Organizational Systems Development intervener where he contracts with individuals, intact work groups, and cross-functional teams to support them in accomplishing their mission and building relationships. Gary was instrumental in the implementation of Web-based training for the health system as well as being the co-developer and facilitator of a national recognized leadership development program by the American Hospital Association in 2002 as a "model program" for leadership development. As a result of his position within the DCH Health System, he either directly or indirectly supports the training and development initiatives across multiple healthcare professions.

Since his certification as an athletic trainer in 1985, Gary has worked as an athletic trainer in multiple settings, including high school, clinic, collegiate, and professional sports. Gary has taught in the athletic training curriculums at The University of Alabama and the University of Southern Mississippi. He was an associate editor for the Journal of Athletic Training and Athletic Therapy Today. Additionally, he is the coauthor of Physical Rehabilitation of the Injured Athlete, Third Edition and Principles of Pharmacology for Athletic Trainers as well as a CD-ROM, Joint Mobilization, and an 8-video series on evaluation. He has authored numerous articles and made many professional presentations at the state, regional, and national levels as well as internationally.

Gary spends his spare time reading, writing, and bicycling. In 2007, he rode the entire Natchez Trace Parkway (444 miles) on his bicycle in just over 4 days. He has been married to his wife, Lisa, for over 20 years and they have one son, Noah.

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