Differentiation, Examination and Treatment of Movement Disorders in Manual Therapy

This innovative resource presents the principles of manual therapy examination and
management, paired with a CD-ROM that contains high-quality video clips of procedures.
This multimedia approach explains and demonstrates both the underlying clinical
reasoning and the technical execution of key manual therapy procedures. The book begins
with discussions of the key concepts related pain mechanisms and focuses on procedures
and associated reasoning that are appropriate for treating pain states that are
predominantly nocioceptive – a critical distinction not often addressed in other books. Its
focus includes joint, neural and muscle/soft tissue system examination and management
procedures, grounded in biomedical reasoning. Patient self-management strategies are
provided for long-term success.
 Successfully integrates principles of manual therapy examination and management
with over 500 superb video images of procedures.
 Emphasis on treating nocioceptive pain states encourages therapists to appreciate the
significant impact psychosocial circumstances can have on a patient’s symptoms.
 Multidimensional approach to manual therapy incorporates concepts and procedures
from different disciplines, guided by clinical reasoning.
 Coverage includes procedures for examining and managing conditions associated
with joint, neural, and muscle/soft tissue systems.
 Biomedical theory is presented, with detailed discussions of clinical implications
followed by differentiating physical examination procedures, to strengthen clinical
reasoning skills.
 Specific self-management procedures are provided for the specific impairments
identified through differential examination, with video presentations of these
procedures on CD-ROM