1 Basic concepts of myofascial trigger points (TrPs) César Fernández-de-las-Peñas, Jan Dommerholt Chapter Content Myofascial trigger point (TrP) overview Neurophysiological basis of muscle referred pain Clinical characteristics of muscle referred…
3 Part 2 Fascia and dry needling Jan Dommerholt Chapter Content Introduction Brief update on fascia Fascia and trigger points (TrPs) Introduction Although Travell coined the term ‘myofascial’ in relation…
7 Management of hip disorders Di Addison Chapter contents Introduction Applied theory Evidence supporting practice Subjective examination Physical examination Treatment Active techniques Key words Clinical orthopaedics and related research disorders,…
6 Management of wrist and hand disorders Pierre Jeangros Chapter contents Introduction Subjective examination (C/O) Planning the physical examination (P/E) Key words Inferior radioulnar joint, radiocarpal, midcarpal, intercarpal, carpometacarpal, intermetacarpal,…
3 Management of craniomandibular disorders John Langendoen Chapter contents Introduction Theory – functional anatomy Causes and contributing factors for craniomandibular dysfunction Subjective examination Physical examination Isometric tests Precautions Extraoral palpation …
5 Management of elbow disorders Toby Hall and Kim Robinson Chapter contents Introduction Subjective examination of the elbow complex Evidence-based practice with reference to manual therapy Physical examination: elbow region …
9 Management of foot and ankle disorders Jukka Kangas Chapter contents Introduction Musculoskeletal foot and ankle disorders Psychosocial factors of pain and disability Lifestyle factors and musculoskeletal foot and ankle…
4 Management of shoulder and shoulder girdle disorders Phillip Ackerman and Matthew Newton Chapter contents Introduction A brief introduction to the role of the extended scope physiotherapist Diagnostic considerations –…
8 Management of knee disorders Gerti Bucher-Dollenz and Elly Hengeveld Chapter contents Introduction Applied theory and evidence supporting practice Clinical reasoning Subjective examination Physical examination Treatment Description of techniques Key…
1 The Maitland Concept as a clinical practice framework for neuromusculoskeletal disorders Kevin Banks and Elly Hengeveld Chapter contents Setting the scene – the Maitland Concept as a clinical practice…
