Musculoskeletal Key

7 The ribcage   Figure 7.1 Bones of the human thorax, showing the ribcage   Introduction Along with injuries to the thoracic spine, rib musculoskeletal injuries have been researched in…

4 Therapist posture and stance In order to treat patients successfully, the manual therapist requires high levels of knowledge and skill. Of vital importance in this skill mix is knowing…

3 Contraindications and considerations for articulation techniques In this chapter we will look at contraindications and considerations that the practitioner should weigh up before undertaking articulation techniques. It is a…

1 Articulation techniques in the treatment of pain and movement In this chapter we will discuss the biomechanics and individual components of movement. We will present a general overview but…