posture and stance
4 Therapist posture and stance In order to treat patients successfully, the manual therapist requires high levels of knowledge and skill. Of vital importance in this skill mix is knowing…
and considerations for articulation techniques
3 Contraindications and considerations for articulation techniques In this chapter we will look at contraindications and considerations that the practitioner should weigh up before undertaking articulation techniques. It is a…
techniques in the treatment of pain and movement
1 Articulation techniques in the treatment of pain and movement In this chapter we will discuss the biomechanics and individual components of movement. We will present a general overview but…
Adding a Latissimus Dorsi Tendon Transfer to Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty
Figure 15.1 Preoperative clinical photos depicting limited range of motion. (a) External rotation at the patient’s side comparing right to left was 25/75. (b) Abduction and forward elevation were severely…
Suprascapular Nerve Release with Rotator Cuff Tears
Figure 20.1 AP radiograph of the right shoulder showing cystic change of the greater tuberosity (arrowhead) Figure 20.2 MRI of right shoulder showing a supraspinatus tear (arrowhead) Diagnosis The patient’s…
Arthroscopic Repair of Partial-Thickness Articular Sided Rotator Cuff Tendon Tears
Figure 3.1 (a–d) Radiographs of the shoulder including true lateral (i.e., Grashey), axillary lateral, supraspinatus outlet, and acromioclaviclular (i.e., Zanca) views were normal except for moderate AC joint osteoarthritis Figure…
Arthroscopic Repair of Full-Thickness Small-to-Moderate Rotator Cuff Tears
Figure 4.1 Radiographs of shoulder. (a) AP view and (b) axillary view of left shoulder demonstrate concentric glenohumeral joint with no evidence of glenohumeral arthritis or proximal humeral migration Figure…
