18. Occupational sciencegenesis, evolution and future contribution Matthew Molineux and Gail E. Whiteford Overview Throughout its history, occupational therapy has had distinct periods of conceptual and theoretical development that had…
13. An introduction to the psychodynamic frame of reference Margaret A. Daniel and Sheena E.E. Blair Overview Everyone in the helping professions should have a psychotherapeutic attitude, be familiar with…
11. The client-centred frame of reference Davina M. Parker Overview Client-centred practice is a fundamental element of occupational therapy, and studies to define its parameters have done much to name…
1. Introduction Edward A.S. Duncan Foundations for Practice Foundations for Practice was originally published in 1992. In it Rosemary Hagedorn presented the first comprehensive British introduction to the theoretical foundations…
2. Theoretical foundations of occupational therapyexternal influences Edward A.S. Duncan Overview This chapter outlines the main external influences on occupational therapy’s theoretical foundation. Philosophy may appear to be a somewhat…
Chapter Eight Upper cervical spine Gail Forrester, Chris McCarthy CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction Combined movements and the upper cervical spine Clinical anatomy and biomechanics The occipito-atlanto-axial complex Innervation; pain generators and…
Chapter Three The theory of clinical reasoning in combined movement therapy Roger Kerry CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction Stages of reasoning in combined movement theory Stage 1: Pattern recognition Stage 2: Hypothetico-deductive…
Chapter Ten Thoracic spine Chris McCarthy CHAPTER CONTENTS Clinical anatomy and biomechanics Flexion extension Rotation and side-flexion Side-flexion Rotation Respiration Conclusion Assessment of the upper thoracic spine Observation Active movements…
Chapter Nine Mid and lower cervical spine Chris McCarthy CHAPTER CONTENTS Clinical anatomy and biomechanics The typical cervical segments Assessment of the mid and lower cervical spine Observation Active movements…
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…
