This book expands on the widely used concept of combined movements and incorporates both grade IV‎-manipulative thrust techniques and muscle energy/proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques‎.‎ The book is the first to include chapters on cervical artery dysfunction ‎(‎VBI‎)‎ and upper cervical instability with clinical chapters on the regional management of spinal dysfunction‎.‎ The first section of the book discusses the underlying theoretical concepts underpinning combined movements theory and manipulation‎,‎ with the second section offering a comprehensive manual of tests and treatments for each region of the spine‎.‎ Revision multiple choice tests are at the ends of the theoretical chapters‎.‎ A chapter on home exercise is included along with a DVD of video clips and clinical reasoning form‎.‎ The book will provide readers with a comprehensive resource to start using combined movements theory immediately and is a real substitute to attending a course on the method‎.‎ The book is an update‎,‎ expansion and development of the Manual of Combined Movements published by Brian Edwards‎.‎

• Binding‎:‎ Paperback
• Language of Text‎:‎ English
• Publication Year‎:‎ 2010
• Number of Pages‎:‎ 232
• Publisher‎:‎ Churchill Livingstone
• Author‎:‎ Christopher McCarthy
• ISBN‎:‎ 9780443068577