The Cervical and Thoracic Spine: Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (2-Volume Set)
Recognize Mechanical Syndromes and Other Diagnoses Relating to Neck Pain, Headaches, Spinal Pathology and Whiplash Using the McKenzie Method of MDT This evidence-based and clinically relevant text offers in-depth exploration of literature relating to mechanical syndromes and neck/trunk pain. The second edition is thoroughly updated and expanded into two volumes. Operational definitions and numerous tables provide clinical signs and symptoms to aid the clinician in recognizing suspect mechanical syndromes, or other diagnoses, relating to neck pain, headaches, spinal pathology, whiplash and more. Also detailed are methods to evaluate and prescribe specific exercises/manual treatment techniques. Volume 1 chapters include: The Problem with Neck pain Pain and Connective Tissue Properties Cervical Anatomy, Ageing and Degeneration Movement and Biomechanics of the Cervical Spine Diagnosis and Classification Mechanical Diagnosis Literature Review Serious Spinal Pathology Other Diagnostic and Management Considerations The History Physical Examination Evaluation of Clinical Presentations Follow-Up Evaluations Procedures of Mechanical Therapy for the Cervical Spine Clinical Reasoning Recurrences and Prophylaxis Volume 2 chapters include: Management of Derangement – Principles Management of Derangement – Central and Symmetrical Symptoms Management of Derangement – Unilateral and Asymmetrical Symptoms to Elbow Management of Derangement – Unilateral and Asymmetrical Symptoms Below the Elbow Cervical Dysfunction Syndrome Dysfunction of Adherent Nerve Root (ANR) Postural Syndrome Headache Cervical Trauma or Whiplash Associated Disorders Thoracic Spine – Epidemiology, Pain, Anatomy, Biomechanics Classification of Thoracic Spine Problems Thoracic Spine Assessment Procedures of Mechanical Therapy for the Thoracic Spine Thoracic Derangement – Management Thoracic Dysfunction and Postural Syndrome – Management Written by Robin McKenzie and Dr. Stephen May. Illustrated. Softcover; 566 pages. Published On: 2024-02-27