Howard W Makofsky

Spinal Manual Therapy

An Introduction to Soft Tissue Mobilization, Spinal Manipulation, Therapeutic and Home Exercises

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Produktbeschreibung

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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• 2nd edition
• Seitenzahl: 400
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Dezember 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 289mm x 223mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 1145g
• ISBN-13: 9781556428821
• ISBN-10: 1556428820
• Artikelnr.: 26978372

Autorenporträt

Howard W. Makofsky, PT, DHSc is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY; an Adjunct Professor at the Touro College School of Health Sciences, Bay Shore and New York, NY; and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY. Dr. Makofsky holds a bachelor of science degree in human physiology from McGill University, a bachelor of science degree in physical therapy and a master of science degree in health sciences from Stony Brook University, and a doctor of health science degree from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, St. Augustine, FL. Dr. Makofsky has been practicing, researching, and teaching manual physical therapy for 30 years. He has more than 20 published articles in the scientific literature, and holds patents on the Occivator® and PostureJac®. Dr. Makofsky was on the editorial board of the Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy for several years and presently sits on the editorial board of the Journal of Craniomandibular Practice. Dr. Makofsky and his wife, Frances, founded the not-for-profit 501(c)(3) public charity, Kaya's Kids, Inc, which provides financial support for the Paradise Orphanage in Burkina Faso, West Africa. Dr. and Mrs. Makofsky reside in Mastic Beach, NY during the school year, and in Advocate Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada in the summer months. They have four grown children and one grandchild.

Inhaltsangabe

Contents Dedication Acknowledgments About the AuthorPrefaceForeword Section
I: Essentials of Spinal Manual Therapy Chapter 1: Vertebral Motion Dynamics
Chapter 2: McKenzie's Three Syndromes Chapter 3: Principles of Manual
Examination, Diagnosis, and Intervention Reference Section II:
Scapulothoracic Region Chapter 4: Examination and Evaluation of the
Scapulothoracic Region Chapter 5: Connective Tissue Techniques for the
Scapulothoracic Region (Myofascial Release, Direct Fascial Technique, and
Friction) Chapter 6: Manipulation of the Thoracic Spine and Ribs Chapter 7:
Therapeutic and Home Exercises for the Scapulothoracic Region References
Section III: Cervical Spine Chapter 8: Examination and Evaluation of the
Cervical Spine Chapter 9: Connective Tissue Techniques and Stretching
Procedures for the Cervical Spine Chapter 10: Cervical Spine Manual Therapy
Chapter 11: Therapeutic and Home Exercises for the Cervical Spine Chapter
12: The Role of the Cervical Spine in Headache and Dizziness References
Section IV: Temporomandibular Joint Chapter 13: Examination and Evaluation
of the Temporomandibular Joint Chapter 14: Connective Tissue Techniques for
the Temporomandibular Joint/Facial Region Chapter 15: Intraoral
Manipulation of the Temporomandibular Joint Chapter 16: Therapeutic and
Home Exercises for the Temporomandibular Joint References Section V: Lumbar
Spine Chapter 17: Examination and Evaluation of the Lumbar Spine Chapter
18: Connective Tissue Techniques and Stretching Procedures for the Lumbar
Spine Chapter 19: Lumbar Spine Mobilization/Manipulation Chapter 20:
Therapeutic and Home Exercises for the Lumbar Spine References Section VI:
Pelvic Girdle Chapter 21: Examination and Evaluation of the Pelvic Girdle
Chapter 22: Connective Tissue Techniques and Stretching Procedures for the
Pelvic Girdle Chapter 23: Pelvic Girdle Manual Therapy Chapter 24:
Therapeutic and Home Exercises for the Pelvic Girdle References Chapter 25:
Posture, Stability, and the PostureJac References Section VII: From the
Classroom to the Clinic Chapter 26: The Evidence for Spinal Manual Therapy
and Therapeutic Exercise References Chapter 27: Case Studies
ReferencesAppendix A: Southside Institute for Physical Therapy-Physical
Therapy Evaluation: Cervical/TMJ Form Appendix B: Southside Institute for
Physical Therapy-Physical Therapy Evaluation: Spinal Form Index