Movement System Impairment Syndromes of the Extremities, Cervical and Thoracic Spines

by Shirley Sahrmann

Extensively illustrated and evidence based, Movement System Impairment Syndromes of the Extremities, Cervical and Thoracic Spines helps you effectively diagnose and manage musculoskeletal pain. It discusses diagnostic categories and their associated muscle and movement imbalances, and makes recommendations for treatment. Also covered is the examination itself, plus exercise principles, specific corrective exercises, and the modification of functional activities. Case studies provide examples of clinical reasoning, and a companion Evolve website includes video clips of tests and procedures. Written and edited by the leading experts on muscle and movement, Shirley Sahrmann and associates, this book is a companion to the popular Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes.



An organized and structured method helps you make sound decisions in analyzing the mechanical cause of movement impairment syndromes, determining the contributing factors, and planning a strategy for management.

Detailed, yet clear explanations of examination, exercise principles, specific corrective exercises, and modification of functional activities for case management provide the tools you need to identify movement imbalances, establish the relevant diagnosis, and develop the corrective exercise prescription.

Case studies illustrate the clinical reasoning used in managing musculoskeletal pain.

Evidence-based research supports the procedures covered in the text.

Over 360 full-color illustrations -- plus tables and summary boxes -- highlight essential concepts and procedures.

A companion Evolve website includes video clips demonstrating the tests and procedures and printable grids from the book.

Genres: Nonfiction

568 pages, Hardcover

First published November 19, 2010

Reviews

[Maiko]

A great follow up to the first textbook, as it covers all the joints that were not included in the first volume. If you are new to the concept of movement impairment syndromes, read the first two chapters of this textbook and you'll be blown away. You could take so many courses on manual therapy to learn the techniques, but you know, there are only so many ways you can mobilize a joint. But learning to be the analyst of human movements, this can take a long time to improve. That's why Dr. Sarhmann's textbooks are so helpful. Nothing new, just back to the anatomy and kinesiology basics, which we've all learned in PT schools. But you'll be amazed with the organization of the evaluation and treatments with the movement impairment syndromes. It makes you realize, wow, I'm actually categorizing patients into various movement impairments, much like physicians label patients! Physical therapists are the specialist of human movements. Take pride, and enjoy this textbook!