3 Theoretical considerations in the clinical application of WBV to sarcopenia, osteoporosis and metabolic syndrome Martin Krause Whole body vibration (WBV) has been advocated as a training regimen for improving…
1 Introduction Alfio Albasini, Ingo Rembitzki Vibration training and vibration therapy, also known as whole body vibration (WBV), biomechanical stimulation (BMS), and biomechanical oscillation (BMO) date back to ancient Greece….
Chapter 7 A comprehensive treatment approach Chapter Contents Failure to respond to standard treatment approaches Malalignment and the standard treatment of low back pain The posterior pelvic tilt Traction Extension…
Chapter 2 Common presentations and diagnostic techniques Chapter Contents The sacroiliac joint Anatomy, development and aging SI joint mobility Axes of motion Biomechanics Trunk flexion Trunk extension Landing on one…
Chapter 3 The Malalignment Syndrome Chapter contents Clinical findings commonly noted with malalignment ‘Malalignment syndrome’ seen with ‘rotational malalignment Description of ‘rotational malalignment’ Clinical correlation Variants of the syndrome seen…
Chapter 5 Clinical correlations in sports Chapter Contents Clinical correlations: specific biomechanical changes Vertebral rotational displacement Vertebral levels commonly involved Examination and diagnostic techniques Correlation to sports: vertebral rotational displacement…
Chapter 4 The malalignment syndrome Related pain phenomena and the implications for medicine Chapter Contents Pain caused by an increase in soft tissue tension Specificic sites of pain related to…
Chapter 6 Horses, saddles and riders David Lane, DVM , Lauren Fraser Chapter Contents The equestrian team Malalignment in the rider The balance and seating positions of the rider The…
Chapter 8 Treatment Manual therapy modes Sarah Stevens, Karina Steinberg Chapter Contents Introduction Tissue types Connective tissue Fascia Ligaments Tendons Contractile tissue Neural tissue Articular structures Bone Cartilage Synovial fluid…
Chapter 9 Conclusion Chapter contents Ongoing concerns Malalignment of the pelvis and spine is present in 80-90% of the population. Approximately 30% of these are symptomatic; another 20-30% have evidence…
