DESCRIPTION:
This reference text provides the manual therapist with the tools to effectively treat clients suffering from neck injuries and conditions. The book begins with an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the neck, common pathologies and conditions, and assessment. Part Two provides a variety of treatment techniques that can be employed by a therapist when treating a client with a neck condition. Part Three covers the use of hydrotherapy and postural self-care for the client and therapist.Accompanying video shows the techniques in action.
Features:
- Chapter Objectives, Key Terms, and Review Questions set up, solidfy, and structure each chapter""s concepts for optimal reader understanding and retention.
- Treatment Routines present images and detailed technique explanations for each functional muscle group.
- Practical Applications pair with the Treatment Routines to help the practitioner apply the techniques.
- Therapist Tips throughout the text delve deeper into the treatment tequniques.
- Caution! boxes highlight contraindications or precautions that practitioners must take while performing the techniques.
- Case Studies with Think it Through questions bridge the pathologies in Part 1 with the techniques in Part 2 by helping the practitioner apply critical reasoning when assessing their clients.
- Ancillaries: Video clips, Image Bank, and Test bank as well as free eBook will accompany the text.
- Bound-in DVD features videos demonstrating how to perform various assessment and treatment techniques.
CONTENTS:
Part 1: Anatomy, Pathology, and Assessment
Chapter 1: Anatomy and Physiology Review
Chapter 2: Common Musculoskeletal Pathologic Conditions
Chapter 3: Assessment and Treatment Strategy
Part 2: Advanced Treatment Techniques
Chapter 4: Body Mechanics for Deep Tissue Work to the Posterior Neck
Chapter 5: Massaging the Anterior Neck
Chapter 6: Multiplane Stretching
Chapter 7: Contract Relax Stretching
Chapter 8: Agonist Contract Stretching
Chapter 9: Contract Relax Agonist Contract Stretching
Chapter 10: Joint Mobilization
Part 3: Self-Care for the Client and Therapist
Chapter 11: Self-Care for the Client
Chapter 12: Self-Care for the Therapist
