Product Overview
Each new print copy includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook with 191 video tutorials, student practice activities and assessments, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytics reporting tools.
Manual Therapy of the Extremities presents manual therapy techniques for the upper and lower extremities from a variety of perspectives. Organized by joint and then by the restricted motions of the joint, this format is perfect for education and clinical reference as the clinician will be able to choose from a variety of techniques to treat a restriction of motion in a specific direction without having to navigate between chapters. The description of multiple types of techniques for each restriction is unique to this textbook, making it the most comprehensive resource available on this topic with the overall aim of providing students and clinicians a well-rounded approach to manual therapy. Over 190 author provided video tutorials are included in the eBook.
Manual Therapy of the Extremities provides an overview of the functional anatomy and biomechanics of the joints, as well as a review of the available evidence for the efficacy of manual therapy, allowing evidence-based decision-making for the most appropriate technique for the specific clinical situation.
Key Features include:
More than 570 color photographs and illustrations with the majority including arrows to indicate movement
Access to over 191 tutorial videos
Learning objectives
Case studies
The 8 categories of manipulation techniques for each osteokinematic motion are organized as follows:
Joint manipulation, non-thrust
Joint manipulation, thrust
Muscle energy technique
Manipulation with movement
Counterstrain technique
Myofascial manipulation
Soft tissue manipulation
Self-mobilization
Each chapter describes manual therapy for each extremity joint, including:
Anatomy, functional biomechanics, arthrokinematics
Descriptions of common joint dysfunctions
Case study illustrating the clinical management of patients with joint dysfunction
Available evidence for manual therapy treatment of these dysfunctions
Detailed descriptions of the eight types of techniques for each of the osteokinematic motions of that joint. Each technique includes:
- Step-by-step instructions
- Patient position
- Therapist position
- Color photographs of the technique
- Notes and tips for each technique
INSTRUCTOR RESOURCES: Anatomical Labeling Exercises, Image Bank, Skills Checklist, Slides in PowerPoint format, Test Bank
STUDENT RESOURCES: Each new print copy includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks an interactive eBook with embedded videos, student practice activities and assessments.
