Musculoskeletal Manual Medicine : Diagnosis and Therapy

ISBN-13: 9783131382818 / Angielski / Twarda / 2008 / 800 str.

Jiri Dvorak; Wolfgang G. Gilliar

Opis

Written by the authors of the popular Manual Medicine: Diagnostics and Manual Medicine: Therapy, this book is a comprehensive guide to integrating manual medicine into the diagnosis and clinical management of musculoskeletal disorders and pain syndromes. Brimming with instructive images and illustrations, the book provides a solid foundation in general principles of manual medicine, spinal biomechanics, neurophysiology, as well as treatments for each disorder and condition. Separate sections on the spine, limbs, and muscles present clinical applications for structural diagnosis and functional treatment.

Highlights:

• Practical examples of evidence-based approaches to
  manual medicine

• 1,313 illustrations and photographs of superb quality
  that rapidly demonstrate key concepts

• Coverage of the essentials of the
  neuro-musculoskeletal examination with step-by-step descriptions of the
  techniques for observation, palpation, motion tests, functional examination,
  and provocative tests, including quick screening tests

• Chapter on the various components of nonradicular pain
  syndromes, including muscle pain syndromes, with clear diagnostic criteria for
  distinguishing the non-radicular and soft-tissue pain syndromes from other
  pain syndromes

• Succinct descriptions of common clinical
  neuro-orthopedic disorders and syndromes of the spine, upper limb, and lower
  limb in tabular format - ideal for rapid reference and review

• Discussion of the rationale for selecting particular
  low-risk treatment interventions, as well as a thorough discussion of
  indications and contraindications for patients with potentially increased risk

  
  

• Discussion of important considerations for
  documentation, informed consent, patient monitoring, and follow-up measures

• Practical section with descriptions of exercises for
  patients to do on their own

• Potential considerations for future research

This book
will serve as the definitive reference for all practitioners involved in the
diagnosis and medical management of locomotor disorders and painful conditions.
It will enable clinicians to enhance their diagnostic and treatment
armamentarium by incorporating manual medicine techniques based on the current,
evidence-based knowledge of the interrelationships between structure and function.