Management of common musculoskeletal disorders: physical therapy principles and methods

Embryology of the musculoskeletal system; properties of dense connective tissue and wound healing; arthrology; pain; assessment of musculoskeletal disorders; introduction to manual therapy; friction massage; relaxation and related techniques; the shoulder and shoulder girdle; the elbow and forearm; the wrist and hand complex; the hip; the knee; the lower leg, ankle and foot; the temporomandibular joint; the spine - general structure and biomechanical considerations; the cervical spine; the cervical - upper limb scan examination; the thoracic spine; the lumbar spine; the sacroiliac joint and the lumbar-pelvic-hip complex.

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A textbook which documents aspects of orthopaedic physical therapy. The consistent format introduces the basic concepts of conservative management of musculoskeletal problems, then discusses each region. Regional chapters cover functional anatomy and biomechanics, evaluation and management of common lesions. The material is presented on evaluation and treatment is explained in a step-by-step format, aiming to make it clear to follow. Illustrations and photographs highlight treatment techniques and references help correlate research with physical therapy practice. This edition includes chapters covering properties of dense connective tissue and wound healing, the thoracic spine and the sacroiliac joint, and the lumbar-pelvic-hip complex. Other features include therapeutic procedures, discussion of joint stabilization techniques, the role of exercise, which reflects current practice.