Lumbo-sacral spine
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…
Home treatment programmes
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…
Principles and progression of combined movements
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…
Sacroiliac joint
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…
Theoretical basis of combined movement theory
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…
Neurological assessment
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…
Introduction to combined movement theory
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…
