Principles of Neuromusculoskeletal Treatment and Management
A Handbook for Therapists with PAGEBURST Access
- Alison Rushton, EdD. MSc. Grad Dip Phys. Dip TP. mILT. FMACP By
- Nicola Petty, DPT MSc GradDipPhys FMACP FHEA, Principal Lecturer, School of Health Professions, University of Brighton, Eastbourne, UK
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Fully updated and revised for a second edition, this textbook offers a comprehensive, evidence-based guide to the treatment and management of the neuromusculoskeletal system, providing vital support for both students and experienced therapists. As with the previous edition the text deals with function and dysfunction of joints, muscles and nerves offering treatment options in all cases. Underpinning theory and research is used extensively to explain the clinical use of each treatment option.
This new edition has benefited from the author - Nicola Petty - becoming editor and enabling leading clinicians and academics to contribute to the text which now offers a broader range of perspectives.
Audience
Physiotherapy students (and practitioners)
Paperback, 328 Pages
Published: July 2012
Imprint: Churchill Livingstone
ISBN: 978-0-7020-5309-2
Contents
List of contributors
Foreword
Preface1 Introduction
Nicola J Petty2 Function and dysfunction of joint
3 Principles of joint treatment
Anne OConnor, Karen McCreesh
Karen McCreesh, Anne OConnor4 Function and dysfunction of muscle
5 Principles of muscle treatment
Laura Finucane
Laura Finucane6 Function and dysfunction of nerve
7 Principles of nerve treatment
Kieran Barnard, Colette Ridehalgh
Colette Ridehalgh, Kieran Barnard8 Principles of managing pain
9 Principles of patient management
Chris Murphy
Ann MooreIndex

