Manual Therapy for the Low Back and Pelvis PDF

Dedication iii
Reviewers iv
Preface v
Acknowledgments vii
About the Author viii
PART ONE:
Anatomy, Pathology, and Assessment 1
1 Anatomy and Physiology Review 1
Introduction 2
Th e Lumbar Spine and Pelvis 2
Lumbar Spinal Joints and Pelvic Joints 4
Motions of the Lumbar Spine and Pelvis 5
Musculature of the Lumbar Spine and Pelvis 12
Ligaments of the Lumbar Spine and Pelvis 31
Precautions 35
Chapter Summary 37
2 Common Musculoskeletal Pathologic Conditions 38
Introduction 39
Hypertonic Musculature 39
Joint Dysfunction 53
Sprains and Strains 55
Sacroiliac Joint Injury 57
Pathologic Disc Conditions and Sciatica 59
Piriformis Syndrome 64
Degenerative Joint Disease 65
Scoliosis 66
Anterior Pelvic Tilt and Hyperlordotic Lumbar Spine 68
Facet Syndrome 70
Spondylolisthesis 71
Chapter Summary 72
3 Assessment and Treatment Strategy 73
Introduction 74
Health History 74
Physical Assessment Examination 75
Treatment Strategy 90
Assessment and Treatment of Specifi c Conditions 91
Chapter Summary 94
PART TWO:
Treatment Techniques 95
4 Body Mechanics for Deep Tissue Work
to the Low Back and Posterior Pelvis 95
Introduction 96
Mechanism 96
Overview of Technique 98
Performing the Technique 99
Deep Tissue Work Routines 122
Chapter Summary 132
Case Study 133
5 Massaging the Anterior Abdomen and Pelvis 134
Introduction 134
Overview of Technique 135
Performing the Technique 138
Abdominal Massage Routines 140
Chapter Summary 158
Case Study 159
6 Multiplane Stretching . 160
Introduction 160
Mechanism 161
Overview of Technique 163
Performing the Technique 166
Multiplane Stretching Routines 169
Chapter Summary 205
Case Study 205
7 Contract Relax Stretching . 206
Introduction 206
Mechanism 206
Overview of Technique 208
Performing the Technique 212
Contract Relax Routines 214
Chapter Summary 263
Case Study 263
8 Agonist Contract Stretching . 264
Introduction 264
Mechanism 265
Overview of Technique 265
Performing the Technique 268
Agonist Contract Routines 271
Chapter Summary 311
Case Study 312
9 Contract Relax Agonist Contract Stretching 313
Introduction 313
Mechanism 314
Overview of Technique 314
Performing the Technique 316
Contract Relax Agonist Contract Routines 320
Chapter Summary 335
Case Study 336
10 Joint Mobilization 337
Introduction 337
Mechanism 338
Overview of Technique 339
Performing the Technique 343
Joint Mobilization Routines 349
Chapter Summary 375
Case Study 376
Part Three:
Self-Care for the Client and Therapist 387
11 Self-Care for the Client. 387
Introduction 378
Hydrotherapy 378
Stretching 384
Postural Advice 398
Chapter Summary 403
Case Study 403
12 Self-Care for the Therapist. 414
Introduction 404
Mechanism: Motor Control 415
Overview and Performing the Technique 416
Self-Care Stabilization Exercises 419
Chapter Summary 425
Case Study 426
Review Questions 427
Answers to Case Study and Review Questions 439
Manual Therapy for the Low Back and Pelvis PDF Ebook

Joseph E. Muscolino, BA, DC
Chiropractor
Adjunct Professor of Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology
at Purchase College, State University of New York