Discusses theories and physiology relevant to the manual treatment of chronic pain, especially as it regards the soft tissues of the upper body. This book contains protocols that address each muscle of a region and a regional approach to treatment. It also features a structural review of each region, including ligaments and functional anatomy.

Product Description: This text presents a logical approach to the examination. It features information on the assessment and treatment of the pelvic region and its related disorders that comes straight from real-world practice and research. The book summarizes the findings of the research and relates it to clinical practice through the presentation of examination techniques and guidelines for treatment...read more

The text assists the clinician in the development of a logical approach to the examination and treatment of the lumbo-pelvic-hip regin based on the known anatomy, physiology and biomechanics. Written by an internationally respected physiotherapist with experience as both a teacher and clinician, it presents a logical approach to the treatment of the lumbo-pelvic-hip dysfuction based on knowledge and understanding of the related anatomy, physiology and biomechanics. Included is an examination of the effects of evolution on the structure of the pelvic girdle and the changes related to fetal development, growth and ageing. (view table of contents)