| Description |
1 online resource (xxviii, 275 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Foreword Preface Manual muscle testing -- a modern diagnostic tool Therapeutic considerations The muscles [95 in total] Neurovascular reflex points of the muscles of the skull Anterior neurolymphatic reflex zones of the muscles Posterior neurolymphatic reflex zones of the muscles Nerves of the brachial plexus and nerve bottlenecks Nerves of the lumbosacral plexus and nerve bottlenecks Muscles -- organ (meridian) -- relation to nutrients References and further reading |
| Summary |
Especially prepared for the international audience, the English language edition of this highly successful handbook describes Professional Applied Kinesiology muscle testing procedures. A departure from the classic understanding of muscle testing for weakness and rehabilitation, these procedures can be used for detecting more subtle, functional abnormalities. Included within the chapters are stretch tests and post-isometric relaxation procedures for the hypertonic, shortened muscle. Muscle anatomy and physiology are briefly recapped in order to enhance reader comprehension. The Muscle Testing Handbook describes testing procedures for almost 100 individual muscles in a unique, quick reference, template approach. In close collaboration with Dr. Garten, the German edition has been adapted for the English-language audience by Dr. Shafer, an American chiropractic colleague. This book is ideal for use by manual therapists, physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, sports scientists and neurology department staff worldwide. Clearly describes modern muscle test procedures The individual aspects of each muscle are easily compared by the use of well-illustrated templated descriptions A double-page spread design allows the reader a rapid, at-a-glance access to essential information Muscle anatomy and function are succinctly recapped in order to facilitate a complete understanding of the relevance and applicability of the individual test Classic Applied Kinesiology muscle tests for detecting functional abnormalities are well described along with stretch testing and post-isometric relaxation procedures for hypertonic, shortened muscles The importance of postural analysis for the assessment of specific muscle dysfunction is discussed and plainly described Illustrates painful spondylogenic reflex points (areas) for each muscle The role of distal acupuncture points and tendinomuscular meridians in maintaining normal muscle and muscle chain function are noted in accompanying diagrams The most commonly found trigger points, their referred pain patterns and relationship to nearby acupuncture points are clearly illustrated for each muscle Perfect for use in orthopaedics, neurology, general medicine, physiotherapy, chiropractic and osteopathy |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 270-271) and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Applied kinesiology -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Muscles -- Diseases.
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Musculoskeletal system -- Diseases.
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Physical therapy.
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Therapeutics.
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Diseases.
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Myofascial pain syndromes.
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Methodology.
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Acupuncture.
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Investigative Techniques
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Musculoskeletal Manipulations
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Publication Formats
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Muscular Diseases
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Complementary Therapies
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Publication Characteristics
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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment
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Musculoskeletal Diseases
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Physical Therapy Modalities
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Therapeutics
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Disease
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Myofascial Pain Syndromes
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Handbooks
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Methods
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Kinesiology, Applied
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Acupuncture Therapy
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methodology.
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treating (health care function)
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Therapeutics
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Physical therapy
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Myofascial pain syndromes
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Musculoskeletal system -- Diseases
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Muscles -- Diseases
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Methodology
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Diseases
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Acupuncture
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Applied kinesiology
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Electronic books
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handbooks.
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Handbooks and manuals
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Handbooks and manuals.
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Guides et manuels.
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Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780702048906 |
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0702048909 |
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