Chiropractic Technique

Principles and Procedures

Thomas F. Bergmann, David H. Peterson, Stephen Marc Perle, Shireesh Bhalerao (Autoren)

Buch | Softcover

576 Seiten

2026 | 4th edition
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division (Verlag)
978-0-323-76474-2 (ISBN)

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Now with more than 700 full color images, Chiropractic Technique, 4th Edition, makes essential procedures easy to understand and provides rationales for their use. Written by experts and backed by the latest research studies, this bestseller describes the basic principles needed to evaluate, select, and apply specific adjustive procedures. With a review of chiropractic history and detailed descriptions of joint examination and adjustive techniques for the spine, pelvis, and extremities, this book is a must-have reference for students and clinicians.

Current, comprehensive coverage addresses the physical exam and manual treatment of the spine, pelvis, and extremities, including identification of patient directional preference
Evidence-based content clarifies the rationale for using manual manipulation and/or mobilization
Practical coverage presents the basic principles needed to evaluate, select, and apply specific manual therapy and manipulative procedures
Evidence summaries validate joint assessment procedures
Easy-to-understand examination and treatment procedures provide a rationale and common language for their use
Complete coverage helps you fully prepare for board examinations

NEW! Updated and expanded content reflects the latest information on joint anatomy and assessment, spinal manipulation, extremity manipulation, and soft tissue procedures
NEW! Manual techniques for special populations address pediatric, disabled, pregnant and elderly patients and patients who are in acute pain
NEW! More than 700 full-color photos and line drawings depict how to set up and perform manipulative procedures, help to clarify concepts, and depict basic spinal and muscle anatomy and biomechanics

Thomas F. Bergmann, Editor-in-Chief, Chiropractic Technique, Mendota Heights, MN. David H. Peterson works at the Chiropractic Science Center, Western States Chiropractic College, Portland, OR.

1. General Overview of the Chiropractic Profession
2. Joint Anatomy and Basic Biomechanics
3. Joint Assessment Principles and Procedures
4. Principles of Adjustive Technique
5. The Spine: Anatomy, Biomechanics, Assessment, and Adjustive Techniques
6. Extraspinal Techniques
7. Non-thrust Procedures: Mobilization, Traction, and Soft Tissue Techniques

Erscheint lt. Verlag	12.11.2026
Verlagsort	Philadelphia
Sprache	englisch
Maße	216 x 276 mm
Themenwelt	Physiotherapie / Ergotherapie ► Behandlungstechniken ► Manuelle Therapie / Chirotherapie
ISBN-10	0-323-76474-6 / 0323764746
ISBN-13	978-0-323-76474-2 / 9780323764742
Zustand	Neuware