Chapter Four The principles of combined movement assessment Chris McCarthy CHAPTER CONTENTS Subjective examination Physical examination Observation Functional demonstration Active movements Degree of symptom reproduction deemed acceptable Prime movement and…
Chapter Six Haemodynamics Roger Kerry, Alan J. Taylor CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction Haemodynamics and the cervical spine Clinical anatomy Pathophysiology Clinical presentations Clinical examination of cervical arterial dysfunction Haemodynamics and the…
Chapter Eleven Lumbo-sacral spine Chris McCarthy CHAPTER CONTENTS Clinical anatomy and biomechanics Coupled motion with side-bend initiation with the spine in neutral Coupled motion with rotation initiation with the spine…
Chapter Thirteen Home treatment programmes Chris McCarthy CHAPTER CONTENTS General principles Active stretching Passive stretching Cervical C0/C1 anterior stretch C0/C1 posterior stretch Thoracic Anterior stretch Posterior stretch Lumbar spine Lumbar…
Chapter Seven Principles and progression of combined movements Chris McCarthy CHAPTER CONTENTS Notation Treatment progression Cervical spine case study Integration of manipulation Integration and progression of muscle tonicity techniques Notation…
Chapter Twelve Sacroiliac joint Chris McCarthy CHAPTER CONTENTS Clinical anatomy and biomechanics Standing and sitting Lumbar flexion/extension Gait The sacroiliac joints’ range of motion Assessment of the sacroiliac joints Nutation…
Chapter Two Theoretical basis of combined movement theory Chris McCarthy, Louise Potter CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction Spinal manipulation The effects of manipulation? Tearing adhesions in the capsule or stretching joints? What…
Chapter Five Neurological assessment Chris McCarthy CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction History Pattern recognition Predominant symptom mechanism How much of the neurological examination should be done? Central or peripheral nervous system lesion…
Chapter One Introduction to combined movement theory Chris McCarthy CHAPTER CONTENTS Essential components of combined movement theory Starting positions Biomechanical basis ‘High-dose’ movement Treatment in resistance Mini-treatment during assessment The…
