Main description:

Manual therapy, also known as manipulative therapy, is a physical treatment that is typically used in conjunction with traditional physical therapy techniques. The physical therapist will use their hands to apply pressure on muscle tissue and/or manipulate joints of the body, as opposed to using a machine or device.

This new edition is a complete guide to manual therapy for physiotherapists.

Divided into four parts, the first section explains the principles and techniques of manual therapy, followed by discussion on it use for disorders in both the spine and upper and lower musculoskeletal extremities.

The next part covers manual therapy techniques for mechanical peripheral nerve entrapment, with the final parts of the book describing therapy for regional conditions (cervical, thoracic, lumbopelvic, hip, knee and extremities); and neglected zones in the upper and lower quarters of the body.

Authored by a Michigan-based expert in the field, the third edition has been fully revised to provide the latest techniques in manual therapy.

The comprehensive text is further enhanced by clinical photographs, illustrations and tables.

Key points

Complete guide to manual therapy for physiotherapists
Fully revised, third edition with new topics included
Authored by Michigan-based expert in the field
Previous edition (9789350903049) published in 2012

Contents:

PART 1: A Manual Therapy Approach to Musculoskeletal Dysfunction

Section 1: Introduction and Principles

Introduction
The Evolution of the Practice of Manual Therapy
Manipulation: Definition and Types
Understanding Mechanical Dysfunction
Principles of Management of Mechanical Dysfunction
Palpation
Principles of Diagnosis

Section 2: Spinal Manipulation

Cervical Spine
Thoracic Spine and Ribs
Lumbar Spine
The Pelvic Complex 1

Section 3: Extremity Manipulation

Ankle and Foot
Knee
Hip
Shoulder
Elbow
Wrist and Hand

PART 2: A Manual Therapy Approach to Mechanical Peripheral Nerve Entrapment Dysfunction

Introduction
Relevant Anatomy
Understanding Mechanical Nerve Dysfunction
Examination
Treatment

PART 3: Regional Conditions and Relevant Manual Therapy Intervention

Cervical Region
Thoracic Region
Lumbopelvic Region
Hip Region
Knee Region
Ankle and Foot Region
Shoulder Region
Elbow, Wrist and Hand Region

PART 4: The Critical and Neglected Zones of the Upper and Lower Quarter in the Management of Regional Conditions

The Upper Quarter
The Lower Quarter

Index