Orthopedic Manual Therapy

by Chad E. Cook, Eric Hegedus

ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL THERAPY, 2/e is extensively updated and presents all modern foundations of orthopedic manual therapy, including patient management, clinical reasoning, reflective practice, and problem solving. Its comprehensive, regional approach to the body helps therapists synthesize new research, didactic knowledge, and clinical expertise. The text first systematically explains assessment, evaluation, treatment, and contraindications. Next, it offers in-depth insights into regional musculoskeletal conditions, supported by relevant anatomy, biomechanics, examination protocols, treatment techniques, and outcomes. Scientific research is analyzed to support the tests, techniques, and clinical reasoning presented. Hundreds of color images are provided, together with extensive scientific bibliographies. This edition’s improvements new chapters on neurodynamics and soft tissue mobilization; more patient cases; greater focus on clinical decision-making; and new video procedures at .

552 pages, Paperback

First published August 18, 2006

Reviews

[Scot]

Excellent text on manual PT. Dr. Cook needs no introduction in this field and his text lives up to his reputation. A must have for all manual therapists.

[Dr-mariam Mohamed]

FFFINE

[Nicholas]

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