Includes bibliographical references (pages 481-485) and index.
Doctor's role in diagnosis and referral for manipulative physiotherapy / Communication / Assessment -- Prognosis -- Examination / Principles of techniques -- Application of techniques / Cervical spine -- Thoracic spine -- Lumbar spine -- Sacroiliac region : sacroiliac joint, symphysis pubis -- Sacrococcygeal and intercoccygeal regions -- Examples of treatment -- Movement diagram theory and compiling a movement diagram -- Clinical examples of movement diagrams -- Examination refinements and movement diagrams -- Clinical tips -- Physiotherapy for animals / D.A. Brewerton -- J. Graham -- B.C. Edwards -- B.C. Edwards -- T.J. Ahern. with a contribution by with a contribution by with a contribution by Appendix 1: Appendix 2: Appendix 3: Appendix 4: Appendix 5: with a contribution by
The thoroughly revised edition of this classic text describes the art of manipulative physiotherapy as delineated by G.D. Maitland - a unique approach based on procedures for thorough assessment and reassessment of patients. The 6th edition has been extensively revised, presenting an integrated contemporary and evidence-based model of manipulative physiotherapy. Updated and expanded coverage throughout reflects advances in knowledge and the role of manipulative physiotherapy within contemporary clinical practice. New highlights include an improved layout, new photographs, and an accompanying CD-ROM that includes video clips of all relevant examination and treatment techniques.
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