By
Shirley Sahrmann, PT, PhD, FAPTA, Professor, Physical Therapy, Neurology, Cell Biology and Physiology, Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
Description
Authored by an acknowledged expert on muscle and movement imbalances, this well-illustrated book presents a classification system of mechanical pain syndrome that is designed to direct the exercise prescription and the correction of faulty movement patterns. The diagnostic categories,
associated muscle and movement imbalances, recommendations for treatment, examination, exercise principles, specific corrective exercises,
and modification of functional activities for case management are described in detail. This book is designed to give practitioners an
organized and structured method of analyzing the mechanical cause of movement impairment syndrome, the contributing factors, and a strategy
for management.
Audience:
Physical therapy students.
