Management of Common Musculoskeletal Disorders: Physical Therapy Principles and Methods

by Darlene Hertling, Randolph M. Kessler, Elizabeth Kessler (Illustrator)

The fundamental textbook of orthopedic physical therapy is now in its thoroughly updated Fourth Edition. This new edition presents a "how-to" approach focusing on the foundations of manual therapy. More than 1,200 illustrations and photographs demonstrate therapeutic techniques. Extensive references cite key articles, emphasizing the latest research. Reflecting current practice standards, this edition places greater emphasis on joint stabilization techniques and the role of exercise. Coverage includes new material on soft tissue manipulations and myofascial evaluation. This edition also features case studies covering real-life practice scenarios.

Genres: Physical Therapy

795 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

Reviews

[Sandy]

this is a tremendous resource book for the massage therapist, the physical therapist or any other body worker. I was referred to it back in massage school in 1991 by one of my teachers who was a chiropractor. He said, 'if you read this book you'll be far ahead of most people in your field and many in more advanced fields!' I haven't read it cover-to-cover but I have used it for research time and again and it is exemplary!

[Sharon]

I read several chapters of this book. It seems we’ll done. Intensive and thorough.
I would be happy to use this manual again.

[Sandy]

Having lost the original book I loaned him, my boss, a chiropractor bought me this edition of MCMD. Updated and equally useful I keep it on my shelf but I won't let go of my old one as it is a gem of highlighted information and note-joted margins. Both editions are just fantastic.

[Felipe Ganz leiva]

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