Publisher's Synopsis
This third edition of this very successful book includes chapters written by experts in the methods of manual treatment and provides step-by-step instructions on how to examine your patient using a logical sequence of passive, contractile, and special tests, and how to relate findings to biomechanical problems and lesions. Included are hundreds of diagrams, photographs, illustrations, and summary charts.
Completely updated edition
Includes 12 new chapters
Provides step-by-step, how-to examination and treatment guidance
Contains nearly 700 photos and illustrations
Discusses new testing methods
Presents new information at the cellular level based on how we affect soft tissue when we touch, compress, or stretch tissue with our hands or special instruments
Presents the latest information and techniques dealing with:
Joint play treatment
Friction massage
Rehabilitation of soft tissues
Strain/counterstrain
Hypo- and hyperpronation of the foot
Post facilitation stretch
Chronically shortened muscles
TMJ
