Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes

Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes

Shirley Sahrmann Elsevier Health Sciences ISBN: 978-0-8016-7205-7
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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.

Table of Contents

  • Front Matter
  • Chapter One Introduction
  • Chapter Two Concepts and Principles of Movement
  • Chapter Three Movement Impairment Syndromes of the Lumbar Spine
  • Chapter Four Movement Impairment Syndromes of the Hip
  • Chapter Five Movement Impairment Syndromes of the Shoulder Girdle
  • Chapter Six Lower and Upper Quarter Movement Impairment Examinations
  • Chapter Seven Corrective Exercises: Purposes and Special Considerations
  • Chapter Eight Exercises to Correct Movement Impairment Syndromes

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