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By
Daniel Redwood, DC, Private Practice, Redwood Chiropractic & Wellness, Virginia Beach, VA
Carl Cleveland, DC, President, Cleveland Chiropractic College, Kansas City, MO
Description
This textbook introduces and explains basic chiropractic philosophy and history, principles, and applications in practice. In addition
to covering chiropractic care techniques, it also discusses anatomy, biomechanics, and physiology, as well as spinal analysis and diagnostic
procedures. Key scientific and philosophical issues within the chiropractic community are addressed. Clearly presented material in an
easy-to-follow format defines unfamiliar terms, explains and illustrates concepts, and reinforces ideas through review and critical thinking
questions. The book's broad scope and discussions of diverse topics make it ideal for students or anyone in the chiropractic community.
Contents
Part 1: HISTORY, PHILOSOPHY AND SOCIOLOGY
1. Forerunners of the Chiropractic Adjustment
2. The Chiropractic Paradigm
3.
Major Themes in Chiropractic History
Part 2: ANATOMY, BIOMECHANICS AND PHYSIOLOGY
4. Spinal Anatomy
5. Spinal
Neurology
6. Basic Biomechanics
7. Vertebral Subluxation
8. Neurobiologic Relations and Chiropractic Applications
9. Nociceptors,
Pain, and Chiropractic
Part 3: SPINAL ANALYSIS AND DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
10. Palpation: The Art of Manual Assessment
11.
Introduction to Diagnostic Imaging
Part 4: CHIROPRACTIC CARE
12. Chiropractic Manual Procedures
13. Manual
Soft Tissue Procedures
14. Reactivation and Rehabilitation
15. Pediatrics
16. Caring for the Aging Patient
17. Adjusting
the Aging Patient
18. Occupational Health
19. Sports Chiropractic
20. Wellness: A Lifestyle
21. A Patient's Introduction
to Chiropractic
Part 5: RESEARCH
22. Research Essentials
23. Musculoskeletal Disorders Research
24. Headaches
25.
Somatovisceral Research
Part 6: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN CHIROPRACTIC PRACTICE
26. The Comparative Safety of Chiropractic
27.
Chiropractic and the Law
28. Appropriate Care, Ethics and Practice Guidelines
29. Managed Care
30. Pathways for an Evolving
Profession
Appendix I.
Statistical Methods for Determining Reliability
Appendix II.
Relative
Physical Invasiveness of Selected Techniques
Appendix III.
The ACC Chiropractic Paradigm
Glossary
Index
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Paperback, 718 pages, publication date: AUG-2003
ISBN-13: 978-0-323-01812-8
ISBN-10: 0-323-01812-2
Imprint: MOSBY
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Last update: 10 Sep 2009
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