Assessment of the Spine

A systematic, integrated approach to manual assessment of the spine and its related articulations. Presented in a way which will fit into any chiropractic curriculum and written at a level suitable for undergraduate students and newly qualified practitioners. Observational and manual techniques of examination and assessment are described and discussed and guidance is given on how the findings may be recorded and analysed in order to arrive at an appropriate working diagnosis. The book is highly illustrated with line drawings, radiographs and photographs. <p></p><li>Presents a fully comprehensive approach to spinal assessment and the techniques involved</li><li>Acknowledges the aspects of techniques from other professional groups which are now becoming part of chiropractic practice</li><li>A very visual book with many textbook features eg key points and tips, practical learning tasks</li><li>All techniques illustrated with photographs, radiographs and line diagrams so that the student understands what is happening under the skin - ie what they can feel as well as what they can see</li><li>Will provide the student with a sound base for learning about treatment and for putting it into practice</li><li>Encourages organised and coherent history taking and recording of findings in a way which can easily be referred to by other practitioners - essential for safe referral</li>
ISBN: 978-0-443-07228-4

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