Take an eclectic, evidence-based approach to orthopaedic manual therapy. From theory through practical application of soft tissue and joint mobilization techniques—this comprehensive resource delivers the depth and breadth of coverage you need to optimize patient outcomes through informed clinical decision-making as part of a comprehensive intervention regimen.

Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy: From Art to Evidence was decided upon following extensive deliberation and debate. Originally targeted to be more inclusive, the text was titled, Orthopaedic Manual Therapy. Upon the advice of several of the book’s contributors, who espoused the importance of focusing the text on those aspects of manual therapy that have become essential to the practice of physical therapy, the title was changed. This is not to say that all of the content contained herein has been developed, or is exclusively utilized, by physical therapists. After all, the tenets of manual therapy are not specific to any one profession and most strategies have evolved through a gradual process of formative independent and collaborative contribution from a myriad of individuals over the course of many years. The second portion of the title, From Art to Evidence, was later added for the specific intent of recognizing, embracing, and communicating the notion that OMPT, in its truest form, is the culmination and amalgamation of both art and science. As Salter stated, “Patient care is an art, but the art must be based on science.”۲ The writing of this book provided the challenge of coupling science with the artful skill of developing within the reader what Stoddard described as that, “elusive tissue texture sense.”

Contents

Chapter 1 Historical Perspectives in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy
Chapter 2 Principles of Preparation for Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy
Chapter 3 Principles of Evidence-Based Practice Applied to Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy
Chapter 4 The Principles and Practice of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Chapter 5 The Cyriax Approach
Chapter 6 The Nordic Approach
Chapter 7 The Paris Approach
Chapter 8 The Australian Approach
Chapter 9 The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy
Chapter 10 The Mulligan Concept
Chapter 11 The Canadian Approach
Chapter 12 The Functional Mobilization Approach
Chapter 13 Soft Tissue Mobilization in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy
Chapter 14 Myofascial Release in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy
Chapter 15 Strain-Counterstrain in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy
Chapter 16 Myofascial Trigger Point Approach in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy
Chapter 17 Therapeutic Exercise Strategies for Disorders of the Spine
Chapter 18 The Role of High-Velocity Thrust Manipulation in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy
Chapter 19 The Theory and Practice of Neural Dynamics and Mobilization
Chapter 20 The Feldenkrais Method of Somatic Education
Chapter 21 The Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Yoga
Chapter 22 Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy of the Shoulder Joint Complex
Chapter 23 Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy of the Elbow and Forearm
Chapter 24 Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy of the Wrist and Hand
Chapter 25 Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy of the Hip
Chapter 26 Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy of the Knee
Chapter 27 Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy of the Ankle and Foot
Chapter 28 Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy of the Lumbopelvic Spine
Chapter 29 Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy of the Thoracic Spine and Costal Cage
Chapter 30 Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy of the Cervical Spine and Temporomandibular Joint