Regulatory Cells in SLE
Chapter 10 Regulatory Cells in SLE Antonio La Cava Several subsets of immune cells endowed with regulatory functions can significantly influence the onset and progression of SLE. As a disease…
The Innate Immune System in SLE
Chapter 6 The Innate Immune System in SLE Lukas Bossaller, Ann Marshak-Rothstein Adaptive immunity and innate immunity can be distinguished from each other by the nature of the receptors involved…
Definition and Classification of Lupus and Lupus-Related Disorders
Chapter 1 Definition and Classification of Lupus and Lupus-Related Disorders Jinoos Yazdany, Maria Dall’Era The goal of this chapter is to introduce the reader to the terminology and classification criteria…
Exercises to Correct Movement Impairment Syndromes
Chapter Eight Exercises to Correct Movement Impairment Syndromes Forward Bending: Hip Flexion With Flat Lumbar Spine (Figures A-F) Purposes: • To decrease low back flexibility • To increase hip joint flexibility • To…
Lower and Upper Quarter Movement Impairment Examinations
Chapter Six Lower and Upper Quarter Movement Impairment Examinations Introduction Formulating a diagnosis requires the performance of an examination and the accurate interpretation of the tests included in the examination….
Movement Impairment Syndromes of the Shoulder Girdle
Chapter Five Movement Impairment Syndromes of the Shoulder Girdle Chapter Highlights Normal Alignment of the Shoulder Girdle Motions of the Shoulder Girdle Muscular Actions of the Shoulder Girdle Movement Impairment…
Movement Impairment Syndromes of the Lumbar Spine
Chapter Three Movement Impairment Syndromes of the Lumbar Spine Chapter Highlights Normal Alignment of the Lumbar Spine Motions of the Lumbar Spine Muscular Actions of the Lumbar Spine Chapter Objectives…
Concepts and Principles of Movement
Chapter Two Concepts and Principles of Movement Chapter Highlights Kinesiologic Model Pathokinesiologic Model Kinesiopathologic Model Base Element Impairments of the Muscular System Base Element Impairments of the Skeletal System: Structural…
Movement Impairment Syndromes of the Hip
Chapter Four Movement Impairment Syndromes of the Hip Chapter Highlights Normal Alignment of the Hip Motions of the Hip Muscular Actions of the Hip Chapter Objectives After consideration of the…
Corrective Exercises: Purposes and Special Considerations
Chapter Seven Corrective Exercises: Purposes and Special Considerations Chapter Outline Standing Exercises Supine Exercises Side-Lying Exercises (Lower Extremity) Side-Lying Exercises (Upper Extremity) Prone Exercises (Lower Extremity) Prone Exercises (Upper Extremity)…
