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Product Identifiers

PublisherElsevier-Health Sciences Division

ISBN-100443100969

ISBN-139780443100963

eBay Product ID (ePID)45110543

Product Key Features

Number of Pages486 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameChiropractic Manipulative Skills

SubjectChiropractic, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Publication Year2005

FeaturesRevised

TypeTextbook

AuthorDavid Byfield

Subject AreaMedical

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight35.3 Oz

Item Length7.4 in

Item Width9.7 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number2

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2004-065681

Dewey Edition22

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal615.5/34

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

Table Of ContentChiropractic Manipulative Skills - An Introduction 1. Educational aspects of the teaching and learning of manual psychomotor skills 2. Some biomechanical considerations in manipulative skills training - An evidence-based investigation 3. The physiology of skill performance 4. Postural considerations for the practitioner 5. Hand-arm-shoulder positional skills 6. Manipulative thrust skills, other movements and related exercises 7. Patient positioning skills 8. Identification of important spinal landmarks 9. Pelvic/sacroiliac manipulative skills 10. Lumbar spine manipulative skills 11. Thoracic spine 12. Cervical spine manipulative skills 13. Pediatric manipulative skills 14. Manipulative skills for the pregnant patient 15. Manipulative skills for the elderly/geriatric patient Appendix I - A summary of cardinal rules Appendix II - Recommended sequence of manipulative skills and other considerations

SynopsisThis unique resource approaches chiropractic manipulative skills in a logical, sequential fashion that covers all regions of the spine and pelvis. Special sections address topics such as patient positioning, thrust skills, anatomical landmark location, geriatric manual skills, pediatric skills, and dealing with the pregnant patient. Also provides educational, neurophysiological, and biomechanical rationales for skills learning and training from an international team of authors. Clear step-by-step descriptions of the techniques. Sequences of illustrations match the steps in the procedures. Detailed explanations of cervical techniques emphasize the risks and steps required to carry them out safely. Appropriate for use by qualified chiropractors wanting a "refresher" in these techniques or by the non-chiropractor wanting to incorporate these techniques into their practice. New chapters on using the skills with children and the elderly. A new chapter on using the techniques with pregnant patients. The cervical spine chapter has been expanded to cover risks and safety issues in more detail and the latest research findings on this issue. Features 194 new illustrations and revised and updated text., This unique resource approaches chiropractic manipulative skills in a logical, sequential fashion that covers all regions of the spine and pelvis. Special sections address topics such as patient positioning, thrust skills, anatomical landmark location, geriatric manual skills, pediatric skills, and dealing with the pregnant patient. Also provides educational, neurophysiological, and biomechanical rationales for skills learning and training from an international team of authors., Highly illustrated introductory text which presents the basic skills required in order to carry out manipulative procedures safely and effectively. Focuses on the psychomotor skills and learning aspects of the skills described. Each procedure is broken down into its individual components and described in detail. The consistent structure throughout allows for quick reference and easy learning. Clear step-by-step descriptions of the techniques. Sequences of illustrations match the steps in the procedures. Detailed explanations of cervical techniques emphasize the risks and steps required to carry them out safely. Appropriate for use by qualified chiropractors wanting a "refresher" in these techniques or by the non-chiropractor wanting to incorporate these techniques into their practice. New chapters on using the skills with children (paediatric) and the elderly (geriatric). New chapter on using the techniques with pregnant patients. Cervical spine chapter expanded to cover the risks and safety issues in more detail and the latest research findings on this issue. Some new illustrations and general updating throughout.

LC Classification NumberWB905.9