Now with more than 700 full color images, Chiropractic Technique, 4th Edition, makes essential procedures easy to understand and provides rationales for their use. Written by experts and backed by the latest research studies, this bestseller describes the basic principles needed to evaluate, select, and apply specific adjustive procedures. With a review of chiropractic history and detailed descriptions of joint examination and adjustive techniques for the spine, pelvis, and extremities, this book is a must-have reference for students and clinicians.
- Current, comprehensive coverage addresses the physical exam and manual treatment of the spine, pelvis, and extremities, including identification of patient directional preference
- Evidence-based content clarifies the rationale for using manual manipulation and/or mobilization
- Practical coverage presents the basic principles needed to evaluate, select, and apply specific manual therapy and manipulative procedures
- Evidence summaries validate joint assessment procedures
- Easy-to-understand examination and treatment procedures provide a rationale and common language for their use
- Complete coverage helps you fully prepare for board examinations
- NEW! Updated and expanded content reflects the latest information on joint anatomy and assessment, spinal manipulation, extremity manipulation, and soft tissue procedures
- NEW! Manual techniques for special populations address pediatric, disabled, pregnant and elderly patients and patients who are in acute pain
- NEW! More than 700 full-color photos and line drawings depict how to set up and perform manipulative procedures, help to clarify concepts, and depict basic spinal and muscle anatomy and biomechanics
Table of Contents
1. General Overview of the Chiropractic Profession2. Joint Anatomy and Basic Biomechanics
3. Joint Assessment Principles and Procedures
4. Principles of Adjustive Technique
5. The Spine: Anatomy, Biomechanics, Assessment, and Adjustive Techniques
6. Extraspinal Techniques
7. Non-thrust Procedures: Mobilization, Traction, and Soft Tissue Techniques
