Maitland's Vertebral Manipulation, 7th Edition #16534

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By Geoff D. Maitland, MBE, AUA, FCSP, FACP, SASP, MapplSc, Elly Hengeveld, MSc, BPT, OMT, SVOMP, Kevin Banks, BA, MCSP, SRP and Kay English, Dip Tech (Physiotherapy), Grad Dip Adv Manip Ther MMPAA, MAPA

Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN: 978-0-7506-8806-2

Description

This classic text has become one of the foundation texts for all modern manual therapists. Maitland's Concept of Manipulative Therapy is established as one of the standard approaches to spinal manipulative techniques, and Maitland's Vertebral Manipulation is an indispensable and authoritative guide to this approach.

Key Features

* The Maitland Concept of manipulative physiotherapy uses unique assessment processes that serve as the basis for clinical practice.
* Evidence-based material is accessible and relevant to clinical practice.
* Boxes are highlighted in color to reinforce key concepts.
* Discussion of clinical pathology includes clear explanations of treatments.
* Assessment and treatment of patients is clearly explained.
* Case studies encourage critical thinking and application of processes.

New to this Edition

* New two-color format adds visual interest and clarifies important concepts, featuring an enhanced layout with user-friendly bullet points and summaries.
* All chapters have been expanded and enhanced to reflect evidence-based information and current practice.
* Techniques are now illustrated with high-quality photographs instead of line drawings, making techniques remarkably clear and easy to follow.
* Each technique for examination and treatment is accompanied by a video sequence on the accompanying CD-ROM.

Table of Contents

Introduction The doctor's role in diagnosis and prescribing vertebral manipulation Communication Assessment Prognosis Examination Principles of techniques Selection of techniques Application of techniques Cervical spine thoracic spine Lumbar spine Sacroiliac region Sacroiliac joint Symphysis pubis Sacrococcygeal and intercoccygeal regions Examples of treatment Physiotherapy for animals. Appendices: Movement diagram theory and compiling a movement diagram Clinical examples of movement diagrams Examination refinements and movement diagrams Clinical tips

496 pages 535 ills
Trim size 189 X 246 mm
Copyright 2006
Softcover, Reference


Author Information

By Geoff D. Maitland, MBE, AUA, FCSP, FACP, SASP, MapplSc, Consultative Manipulative Therapist, South Australia, Australia; Elly Hengeveld, MSc, BPT, OMT, SVOMP, Senior Teacher, International Maitland Teachers' Association, Oberentfelden, Switzerland; Kevin Banks, BA, MCSP, SRP, IMTA Member, Chartered Physiotherapist, Rotherham Primary Care NHS Trust, UK; and Kay English, Dip Tech (Physiotherapy), Grad Dip Adv Manip Ther MMPAA, MAPA, Private Practitioner, South Australia, Australia