Main description:

Exploring treatment options for foot and ankle conditions, this manual therapy textbook looks at bunions, ankle strain, Achilles tendon issues, plantar fasciitis, fractures and sport specific injuries amongst others.

Gyer and Michael, along with Dr Kunasingam, examine common misconceptions about foot and ankle conditions and provide explanations on how to assess and diagnose patients. The book also presents a wide treatment selection for manual therapists such as orthotics, taping, soft tissue and joint techniques and common rehabilitation options, with advice on when to refer patients for surgery.

By concentrating on the foot and ankle in specific detail, Osteopathic and Chiropractic Techniques for the Foot and Ankle is an invaluable resource for all bodywork practitioners.

Contents:

1. Understanding the Foot and Ankle. 2. Biomechanics of the Foot and Ankle. 3. Examination of the Foot and Ankle. 4. Musculoskeletal Conditions of the Foot & Ankle. 5. Leg Length Discrepancy - Myth or Real. 6. Patient Referral - When to Stop. 7. Use of Orthotics in Foot & Ankle Disorders. 8. Bunions - manual therapy and Surgical Referral. 9. Management of Acute Injuries with Peace & Love. 10. LVLA and HVLA Techniques of the Foot & Ankle. 11. Dry Needling of the Foot & Ankle. 12. Muscle Energy Techniques for the Foot & Ankle. 13. Sports Taping and Strapping. 14. Exercise Rehabilitation of the Foot & Ankle