Product Description
Spinal Manual Therapy: An Introduction to Soft Tissue Mobilization, Spinal Manipulation, Therapeutic and Home Exercises, Second Edition is an easy-to-follow manual of clinical techniques for the spine, pelvis, and temporomandibular joint. The text provides “tools” rather than “recipes” and immerses the reader in the process of “thinking as a manual therapist,” rather than functioning as a technician. The clinical utility of this revised second edition combines the art and science of present day spinal manual therapy.
The focus of Spinal Manual Therapy, Second Edition is to provide clinically useful treatment techniques, while being mindful of the scientific literature related to the practice of spinal manual therapy. It is an ideal resource for all those interested in grasping the basics of spinal manual therapy and transferring that knowledge into practice within a clinical environment.
The hands-on approach taken by Dr. Howard W. Makofsky makes this new edition the go-to textbook for spinal manual therapy.
New to the Second Edition:
- New pictures of examination and treatment techniques with captions
- Additional case studies
- New evidence supporting spinal manual therapy
- Updated references throughout the text
This unique textbook has a plethora of clinical techniques, including the rationale for each of their use. With over 300 figures, illustrations, and photographs for each examination/treatment technique for various regions of the body, students and clinicians learning manual therapy will benefit greatly from Spinal Manual Therapy, Second Edition.
Inside you’ll find:
- Evaluation
- Soft tissue techniques
- Manipulative procedures
- Specific exercises
- Clinical problem solving
Spinal Manual Therapy, Second Edition mirrors a course on the introduction to spinal manual therapy and will be welcomed into physical therapy curriculums, as well as appreciated by clinicians when entering clinical practice.
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Contents
Dedication
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Preface
Foreword
| Section I: Essentials of Spinal Manual Therapy |
| Chapter 1: | Vertebral Motion Dynamics |
| Chapter 2: | McKenzie's Three Syndromes |
| Chapter 3: | Principles of Manual Examination, Diagnosis, and Intervention Reference |
| Section II: Scapulothoracic Region |
| Chapter 4: | Examination and Evaluation of the Scapulothoracic Region |
| Chapter 5: | Connective Tissue Techniques for the Scapulothoracic Region (Myofascial Release, Direct Fascial Technique, and Friction) |
| Chapter 6: | Manipulation of the Thoracic Spine and Ribs |
| Chapter 7: | Therapeutic and Home Exercises for the Scapulothoracic Region References |
| Section III: Cervical Spine |
| Chapter 8: | Examination and Evaluation of the Cervical Spine |
| Chapter 9: | Connective Tissue Techniques and Stretching Procedures for the Cervical Spine |
| Chapter 10: | Cervical Spine Manual Therapy |
| Chapter 11: | Therapeutic and Home Exercises for the Cervical Spine |
| Chapter 12: | The Role of the Cervical Spine in Headache and Dizziness References |
| Section IV: Temporomandibular Joint |
| Chapter 13: | Examination and Evaluation of the Temporomandibular Joint |
| Chapter 14: | Connective Tissue Techniques for the Temporomandibular Joint/Facial Region |
| Chapter 15: | Intraoral Manipulation of the Temporomandibular Joint |
| Chapter 16: | Therapeutic and Home Exercises for the Temporomandibular Joint References |
| Section V: Lumbar Spine |
| Chapter 17: | Examination and Evaluation of the Lumbar Spine |
| Chapter 18: | Connective Tissue Techniques and Stretching Procedures for the Lumbar Spine |
| Chapter 19: | Lumbar Spine Mobilization/Manipulation |
| Chapter 20: | Therapeutic and Home Exercises for the Lumbar Spine References |
| Section VI: Pelvic Girdle |
| Chapter 21: | Examination and Evaluation of the Pelvic Girdle |
| Chapter 22: | Connective Tissue Techniques and Stretching Procedures for the Pelvic Girdle |
| Chapter 23: | Pelvic Girdle Manual Therapy |
| Chapter 24: | Therapeutic and Home Exercises for the Pelvic Girdle References |
| Chapter 25: | Posture, Stability, and the PostureJac References |
| Section VII: From the Classroom to the Clinic |
| Chapter 26: | The Evidence for Spinal Manual Therapy and Therapeutic Exercise References |
| Chapter 27: | Case Studies References |
| Appendix A: | Southside Institute for Physical Therapy-Physical Therapy Evaluation: Cervical/TMJ Form |
| Appendix B: | Southside Institute for Physical Therapy-Physical Therapy Evaluation: Spinal Form |
Index
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Reviews
"This book is helpful in presenting entry level, evidence-based approaches to spinal manual therapy… A good review of biomechanics and bony spinal anatomy is provided. This edition is much improved over the original. It is well written and references current literature, providing a good foundation for physical therapy students, entry level physical therapists, or novice manual therapists."
— Gordon Riddle, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS, North Hills Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy,
Doody Enterprises, Inc.
Reviews from previous edition:
"...helps the reader to examine the patient using good manual skills to detect and treat somatic dysfunctions. I found it very interesting…the pictures are wonderfully helpful in demonstrating techniques and demonstrating exercises."
— Diane J. Cordeiro, PT, OCS, CFMT, Advance for Physical Therapists and PT Assistants
"Spinal Manual Therapy is both comprehensive and user friendly. The plethora of figures will greatly enhance the learning experience. However, the quality of Spinal Manual Therapy surpasses solely that of the student level. In fact, new graduates, novices, and clinicians with limited exposure to orthopaedic manual therapy will greatly benefit from this book."
— Jessica Palmer, SPT and Joshua Cleland, DPT, OCS, The Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy
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