Spinal Manual Therapy: An Introduction to Soft Tissue Mobilization, Spinal Manipulation, Therapeutic and Home Exercises (Hardcover, 2)

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