Introduction
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….
A comprehensive treatment approach
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…
Common presentations and diagnostic techniques
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…
The Malalignment Syndrome
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…
Clinical correlations in sports
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…
The malalignment syndrome: Related pain phenomena and the implications for medicine
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…
Horses, saddles and riders
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…
Treatment: Manual therapy modes
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…
Conclusion
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…
The malalignment syndrome: A synopsis
Chapter 1 The malalignment syndrome A synopsis Chapter contents Malalignment and traditional thinking Malalignment syndrome Additional clinical aspects Investigations Treatment Malalignment, work and sport Etiology and recurrence of malalignment Malalignment…
