Authored by an acknowledged expert on muscle and movement imbalances, this well illustrated book presents a classification system of mechanical pain syndromes that is designed to direct the exercise prescription and the correction of faulty movement patterns. The diagnostic categories, associated muscle and movement imbalances, recommendations for treatment, examination, exercise principles, specific corrective exercises, and modification of functionalactivities for case management are described in detail. This book is designed to give practitioners an organized and structured method of analyzing the mechanical cause of movement impairment syndrome, the contributing factors and a strategy for management.
1. Introduction 2. Concepts and Principles of Movement System Balance 3. Imbalances of the Trunk and Low Back Movement Impairment Syndromes 4. Lower Extremity Imbalances and Hip Impairment Syndromes 5. Upper Extremity Imbalances and Shoulder Impairment Syndromes 6. Examination for Muscle and Movement Imbalances of the Lower Quarter, the Trunk, and the Shoulder Girdle 7. Exercise Descriptions for the Practitioner 8. Exercise Handouts for the Patient 9. Case Studies
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