Musculoskeletal Key

14 The ankle and foot   Figure 14.1 The ankle and foot   Introduction The ankle is the second most common area to be affected by sport injuries after the…

9 The pelvis and hip   Figure 9.1 The pelvis and hips   Introduction Hip injury causing pain is common both in general and in sports, especially when there are…

5 The cervical spine   Figure 5.1 The cervical spine   Introduction Neck pain is one of the most common reasons people visit manual therapists, with 54% of Americans visiting…

2 Introduction to movement and joints In this chapter we will present an overview of the different types of joint, their classification and joint movement(s). Describing movement To help describe…

8 The lumbar spine   Figure 8.1 The lumbar spine   Introduction Lumbar spine (low back) pain is defined as pain between the costal margins and the gluteal folds, with…

10 The shoulder   Figure 10.1 The shoulder   Introduction Shoulder pain is the most common musculoskeletal peripheral joint pain and the third most common site of pain reported after…

6 The thoracic spine   Figure 6.1 The thoracic spine   Introduction The thoracic spine is a common site for dysfunction, including rheumatological (e.g. ankylosing spondylitis), infective (e.g. tuberculosis), metabolic…

12 The wrist and hand   Figure 12.1 The carpal bones of the wrist   Introduction The wrist and hand are extremely important for normal everyday functional living. Their extensive…

13 The knee   Figure 13.1 The knee: posterior and anterior views   Introduction The knee is the most common joint to develop osteoarthritic changes globally, and it is reported…

11 The elbow   Figure 11.1 The elbow: posterior and medial views   Introduction The elbow joint (or elbow complex) is a more complex joint than most people believe. It…