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Elseiver Essential Guide to the Cervical Spine - Volume One Clinical Assessment and Therapeutic Approaches 1st Edition by Torres Cueco, Rafael
Essential Guide to the Cervical Spine is a two-volume, highly illustrated comprehensive guide to assessing, understanding and treating disorders and syndromes of the cervical spine which will give the practitioner confidence to treat and improve their patient care. _x000D__x000D_Volume One: Clinical Assessment and Therapeutic Approaches covers all aspects essential to understanding the clinical complexity of the cervical spine, outlining procedures for a correct clinical assessment of the patient. It discusses current issues regarding patterns of cervical spine pain, clinical reasoning, the pathomechanics of joint dysfunction and the use of tests. It also describes in detail the various concepts and therapeutic approaches currently used in the diagnosis and treatment of the cervical spine, myofascial pain syndrome, neuromuscular control deficits, neurodynamics along with the various techniques of mobilization and joint manipulation. The international collaboration of leading experts in the field of research and an extensive clinical practice and literature review make this a must-read book for anyone concerned with the prevention and treatment of neck pain. _x000D__x000D_An indispensable guide for those practitioners who want to develop or hone the skills needed to assess the cervical spine._x000D__x000D__x000D__x000D_World authorities from across the field demonstrate best practice for assessing patients and choice of clinical treatment methods for cervical spine disorders _x000D_Covers clinical anatomy and biomechanics of the cervical spine _x000D_Includes chapter on pain patterns _x000D_Showcases optimal delivery of treatments by combining clinical art and skills with research and evidence-based practice_x000D_Heavily illustrated with over 600 figures_x000D_