Makofsky H.W. Spinal Manual Therapy: An Introduction to Soft Tissue Mobilization, Spinal Manipulation, Therapeutic and Home Exercises

2-nd. ed.— Slack Incorporated, 2009. — 400 р. — ISBN: 1-55642-882-0.Spinal Manual Therapy: An Introduction to Soft Tissue Mobilization, Spinal Manipulation, Therapeutic and Home Exercises, Second Edition is an easy-to-follow manual of clinical techniques for the spine, pelvis, and temporomandibular joint. The text provides tools rather than recipes and immerses the reader in the process of thinking as a manual therapist, rather than functioning as a technician. The clinical utility of this revised second edition combines the art and science of present day spinal manual therapy. The focus of Spinal Manual Therapy, Second Edition is to provide clinically useful treatment techniques, while being mindful of the scientific literature related to the practice of spinal manual therapy. It is an ideal resource for all those interested in grasping the basics of spinal manual therapy and transferring that knowledge into practice within a clinical environment.Dedication.About the Author.Foreword.
Essentials of Spinal Manual Therapy.
Scapulothoracic Region.
Cervical Spine.
Temporomandibular Joint.
Lumbar Spine.
Pelvic Girdle.
From the Classroom to the Clinic.
Appendiсies.