EAN: 9783131997616

PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR INTERVERTEBRAL DISK DISEAS...

Patients with pain emanating from their spines represent some of the most frequent and
challenging cases for physical therapists. Here is a comprehensive and practical introduction
to the management of back pain and restricted spinal function caused by intervertebral disk
damage. The authors provide evidence-based  clinically oriented strategies for the diagnosis
and therapeutic treatment of disk injury in the lumbar  thoracic  and cervical spinal regions.
The text gives an overview of research studies on the effects of physical therapy on back pain
step-by-step guidance on examination and conservative and postoperative physical therapy
procedures  and detailed discussion of rehabilitation and prevention of further disk damage.
Key Features: - Extensive coverage of examination  from patient history to tests for assessing
spinal movement to nerve conduction - Precise instructions and useful pointers on treatment
methods aid in daily practice - Chapter on basic principles of anatomy  physiology  and
epidemiology offer foundational knowledge - Crucial information on approaches for
rehabilitation and injury prevention  including strengthening  coordination exercises  and
conditioning - Case studies present clinical examples that guide the reader through the full
course of therapy - 70 clear line drawings illustrate how to maintain correct posture  avoid
poor posture  and protect and train muscles  nerves  and joints Physical Therapy for
Intervertebral Disk Disease is a complete guide to the diagnosis and physiotherapeutic
treatment of problems resulting from intervertebral disk damage. Practitioners and students of
physical therapy  rehabilitation medicine  and occupational therapy will read this book cover
to cover and refer to it regularly when working to relieve back pain and restore full capacity
in their patients.

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