Manipulative Therapy in Rehabilitation of the Locomotor System
Karel Lewit(Author)
Butterworth-Heinemann (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Published on 1. April 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
360 pages
978-0-7506-2964-5 (ISBN)
Description
Additional features for the third edition: * reviews the current literature * new material on soft tissue techniques, mobilization, relaxation * new clinical data covering pelvic injuries and whiplash injury to the neck * new functional approach * it will retain the useful section on self-mobilization techniques * the use of many radiographs and line illustrations gives the text greater clarity The text continues to be an essential purchase for physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, orthopaedic physicians and all those interested in musculoskeletal medicine.
More details
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
26 illus
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
990 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7506-2964-5 (9780750629645)
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Previous edition
Book
09/1991
2nd Edition
Butterworth-Heinemann
€46.51
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Content
Introduction; Theoretical considerations; Functional anatomy and radiography of the spinal column; Examination of locomotor function and its disturbance; Indications for treatment; Therapeutic techniques; Clinical aspects of disturbed function of the locomotor system; Prophylaxis; Problems of expertise; The place of manipulative therapy and its future; Bibliography; Index