Orthopaedic manual therapy diagnosis : spine and temporomandibular joints /
by Aad van der El.
- First English edition.
- xiii, 578 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm.
- Contemporary issues in physical therapy and rehabilitation medicine .
- Jones and Bartlett's contemporary issues in physical therapy and rehabilitation medicine series. .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 523-539) and index.
Introduction to spinal anatomy -- Introduction to applied biomechanics -- Function and dysfunction of the spine -- Terminology and theories -- Introduction to test psychometric properties -- Examination -- History and examination : general structure and special considerations -- Neurological and neurovascular examination -- Psychological aspects -- Supplementary data, diagnosis, and treatment planning -- History and examination : practical considerations -- Palpatory examination -- Active examination -- Examination of the pelvic region -- Examination of the lumbar spine -- Examination of the thoracic spine -- Examination of the lower and mid-cervical spine -- Examination of the upper cervical spine -- Examination of the temporomandibular joints.