Orthopedic Manual Therapy An Evidence-Based Approach

Orthopedic Manual Therapy is an evidence based textbook designed to provide examination, treatment and reassessment measures for orthopedic clinicians. The textbook examines current manual therapy approaches, literature associated with examination and treatment techniques involving manual therapy, and evidence regarding diagnostic accuracy of clinical special tests. Each procedure is presented in a step-by-step method with a visual aide or photograph for ease of reproduction.

Contents

Chapter One: Orthopedic Maual Therapy

* The Science of Orthopedic Manual Therapy
* Biomechanical Changes
* Mescle Reflexogenic Changes
* Neurophysiological Changes
* Psychological Changes
* Summary of Benefit from Manual Therapy

Chapter Two: Orthopedic Manual Therpay Assesment
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* Assesment Models
* The Three Elements of Assesment
* The Patient Response Model

Chapter Three: Orthopedic Manual Therapy Clinical Examination

* The Clinical Examination Process
* Observation
* The Subject/Patient history Examination
* Post Examination Clinical Reasoning

Chapter Four: Treatment and Re-examination

* Treatment Philosophy
* The Intention of Treatment
* Manual Therapy Techniques
* Fine Tuning the Techniques
* The Purpose of Re-examination
* Key Considerations for Orthopedic Manual Therapy

Chapter Five: Medical Screening

* The Medical Screen
* Upper and Lower Quarter Screening
* Contradictions to Orthopedic Manual Therapy

Chapter Six: Manual Therapy of the Cervical Spine

* Prevalence
* Upper Cervical Spine Anatomy
* Lower Cervical Spine Anatomy
* Biomechanics of the Cervical Spine
* Assesment and Diagnosis
* Clinical Examination
* Treatment Techniques
* Treatment Outcomes

Chapter Seven: Manual Therapy of the Temporomandibular Joint

* Prevalence
* Anatomy
* Biomechanics
* Assesment and Diagnosis
* Clinical Examination
* Treatment Outcomes

Chapter Eight: Manual Therapy of the Thoracic Spine

* Prevalence
* Anatomy
* Biomechanics
* Assesment and Diagnosis
* Clinical Examination
* Treatment Outcomes

Chapter Nine: Manual Therapy of the Shoulder Complex

* Prevalence
* Anatomy
* Biomechanics
* Assesment and Diagnosis
* Clinical Examination
* Treatment Outcomes

Chapter Ten: Manual Therapy of the Elbow-Wrist-Hand

* Prevalence
* Anatomy
* Biomechanics
* Assesment and Diagnosis
* Clinical Examination
* Treatment Outcomes

Chapter Eleven: Manual Therapy of The Lumbar Spine

* Prevalence
* Anatomy
* Biomechanics
* Assesment and Diagnosis
* Clinical Examination
* Treatment Outcomes

Chapter Twelve Manual Therapy of the Sacroiliac Joint and Pelvis

* Prevalence
* Anatomy
* Biomechanics
* Assesment and Diagnosis
* Clinical Examination
* Treatment Outcomes

Chapter Thirteen: Manual therapy of the Hip

* Prevalence
* Anatomy
* Biomechanics
* Assesment and Diagnosis
* Clinical Examination
* Treatment Outcomes

Chapter Fourteen: Manual Therapy of the Knee

* Prevalence
* Anatomy
* Biomechanics
* Assesment and Diagnosis
* Clinical Examination
* Treatment Outcomes

Chapter Fifteen: Manual Therapy of the Foot and Ankle
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* Prevalence
* Anatomy
* Biomechanics
* Assesment and Diagnosis
* Clinical Examination
* Treatment Outcomes

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Features

* Standardized Examination Method- Allows for reproduction from one clinician to another and allows standardized education.

* Comprehensive Review of biomechanics and theories of manual therapy- Assessment of current manual therapy dogma, myths, and theories of merit.

* Detailed step by step procedure of each technique- Allows standardized reproduction for “each” procedure or technique. Decreases variation.

* Description and diagnostic values of clinical special tests- One can identify which tests are more effective for screening and which are more effective for diagnosis.

* Evidence based review of research supporting manual therapy techniques- One can examine the evidence for selected interventions.