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Now in its fifth edition, this classic Kaltenborn text focuses on basic evaluation and manual mobilization with an emphasis on biomechanical principles. Each technique is clearly illustrated showing patient positioning, stabilization, and therapist hand placement.

New to this edition: 1)Expanded description of objectives, advanced manual therapy techniques and grades of translatoric movement. 2) Use of screening tests, specific mobility tests and symptom localization tests. 3) Progression from a test maneuver to a mobilization technique.

Tui na – The Chinese Massage Manual provides a clear and complete introduction to the principles and practice of Tui na, The text is well-illustrated with clear photographs supporting descriptions of treatment routines and techniques and enabling the student and practitioner to begin to practice and apply the Tui na techniques with confidence. It clearly covers all of the techniques, from the basic techniques, compound techniques and most commonly applied techniques through to passive movements. An invaluable practical DVD-Rom showing all of the techniques in the book is included.

Using Whole Body Vibration in Physical Therapy and Sport is an innovative new manual demonstrating the application of vibration technology to the treatment of pathologies such as osteoporosis, osteopenia, stroke and different musculoskeletal disorders. It covers pathology on the upper and lower extremities as well as the whole spine.

The massage therapist's guide to treating headaches and neck pain is a practical guide for the massage therapist to assist them in identifying appropriate massage treatment for those experiencing headaches and neck pain. The book describes the most common headache types and causes for neck pain that can be effectively addressed with therapeutic massage and associated methods easily incorporated into massage.

El método Dorn es una forma de terapia manual suave y fácil de aprender y aplicar que permite alinear la columna vertebral, la pelvis, las piernas y las articulaciones. Este método lleva más de 35 años practicándose con éxito en los tratamientos de dolor de espalda, de articulaciones y desalineaciones de la columna vertebral y de las articulaciones.

Este libro presenta una revisión rigurosa de los efectos saludables de los estiramientos terapéuticos. A través de una cuidada iconografía y sus descripciones claras y didácticas de los protocolos se muestra de forma comparativa las diferentes técnicas para su realización.
El autor expone las bases teóricas y los mecanismos fisiológicos y fundamenta de forma científica cómo esta técnica juega un papel importante en el cuidado de los tejidos blandos.

Whilst Carreiro’s other title, An Osteopathic Approach to Children, covers the theory on pediatric medicine from an osteopathic perspective exploring conditions and diseases of childhood, and the rational for osteopathic treatment, this new book deals with the practical methods to treating children and infants with osteopathic techniques. She includes background on NMT for children and infants.

This second edition of the Cervical & Thoracic Spine; Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy is thoroughly updated and considerably expanded.

It is another evidence-based and clinically relevant text which explores, in-depth, the literature relating to mechanical syndromes and neck and trunk pain in general.

Draws upon the natural history of mechanical disorders to provide clinicians with techniques to successfully treat extremity musculoskeletal conditions through mechanical means
Clinicians empowered with information help patients become involved in managing their own return to health
Rarely discussed concepts are presented in straightforward language and are supported with over 107 photographs - illustrations and diagrams

Here’s a powerful quick reference and clinical tool – small enough to fit into your pocket, yet complete enough to cover any assessment test you need to perform! Detailing every test included in Illustrated Orthopedic Physical Assessment, 3rd Edition, this handy, thoroughly illustrated pocket guide includes only the essential information you need to know.