The Pelvic Girdle, 3rd Edition by By Diane Lee #16520

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An Approach to the Examination and Treatment of the Lumbopelvic-Hip Region

By Diane Lee, BSR, MCPA, FCAMP

Description

A logical approach to the examination. Assessment and treatment of the lumbo-pelvic-hip region (pelvic girdle) and its related disorders based on the latest research in the filed. The book summarizes the research for the clinician and relates the findings to clinical practice through the presentation of examination techniques and guidelines for treatment. Written by a practitioner who is also involved in the research the book is practical and clinician friendly while being academically fully uptodate and theoretically sound.
Reviews

Chiropractic Journal of Australia, December 2004 "Lee writes with efficiency and clarity. It is commendable work from Lee and one very much of interest to chiropractors."
Key Features

* Reputation of the author as a worldwide expert lends the text credibility, as a resource for both clinicians and researchers.
* Contemporary information demonstrates the relevance of the academic research to all those working with low back pain.
* Highly illustrated descriptions of exercises for back pain treatment and prevention show the reader exactly what they need to do.
* Fully evidence-based, the book is still practical and clinically relevant in the way that it effectively relates the knowledge to real-world practice.

New to this Edition

* Updated information on the anatomy and biomechanics sections incorporates the latest research findings from the field.
* Improved and expanded material on the pelvic floor and its anatomy, function, and treatment keep the reader current on this important topic.
* New chapters keep the coverage fresh and up-to-date.
* New illustrations, including both photographs and line drawings, provide helpful visual learning tools.

Table of Contents

Glossary of terms. Evolution and comparative anatomy. Embryology, development and aging. Anatomy. Biomechanics of the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex. Pain and dysfunction/ the healing process. Subjective and objective examination. Lumbosacral junction: clinical syndromes. The pelvic girdle: clinical syndromes. The hip: clinical syndromes. Muscles, posture and ergonomics. References. Index.

Author Information

By Diane Lee, BSR, MCPA, FCAMP, Instructor/Examiner for the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association

280 pages 392 ills
Trim size 189 X 246 mm
Copyright 2004