Description
Now with more than 700 full color images, Chiropractic Technique, 4th Edition, makes essential procedures easy to understand and provides rationales for their use. Written by experts and backed by the latest research studies, this bestseller describes the basic principles needed to evaluate, select, and apply specific adjustive procedures. With a review of chiropractic history and detailed descriptions of joint examination and adjustive techniques for the spine, pelvis, and extremities, this book is a must-have reference for students, faculty, and clinicians.- Current, comprehensive coverage addresses the physical exam and manual treatment of the spine, pelvis, and extremities, including the importance of classification to improve prognosis of patients with mechanical spinal and extremity disorders- Evidence-based content to support clinical reasoning for using manual manipulation and/or mobilization- Practical coverage presents the basic principles needed to evaluate, select, and apply specific manual therapy and/or manipulative procedures- Evidence summaries of joint assessment procedures- Easy-to-understand examination and treatment procedures provide a rationale and common language for their use- Complete coverage helps preparation for board examinations- NEW! Updated and expanded content reflects the latest research evidence on joint, spinal manipulation, extremity manipulation, and soft tissue procedures- NEW! More than 700 full-color photos and line drawings depict how to set up and perform manipulative procedures, help to clarify concepts, and depict basic spinal and muscle anatomy and biomechanics
Table of Contents
1. General Overview of the Chiropractic Profession2. Joint Anatomy and Basic Biomechanics3. Joint Assessment Principles and Procedures4. Principles of Adjustive Technique5. The Spine6. Extraspinal Techniques7. Nonthrust Procedures: Mobilization, Traction, and Soft Tissue Techniques
