Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes,

Edition 1

Editors: By Shirley Sahrmann, PT, PhD, FAPTA

Publication Date: 04 Sep 2001

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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 syndromes 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 functionalactivities 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.

Key Features

Provides the tools for the physical therapist to identify movement imbalances, establish the relevant diagnosis, develop the corrective exercise prescription and carefully instruct the patient about how to carry out the exercise program
Authored by the acknowledged expert on movement system imbalances
Covers both the evaluation process and therapeutic treatment
Detailed descriptions of exercises for the student or practitioner
Includes handouts to be photocopied and given to the patient for future reference

About the author

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, USA

1. Introduction
2. Concepts and Principles of Movement System Balance
3. Imbalances of the Trunk and Low Back Movement Impairment Syndromes
4. Lower Extremity Imbalances and Hip Impairment Syndromes
5. Upper Extremity Imbalances and Shoulder Impairment Syndromes
6. Examination for Muscle and Movement Imbalances of the Lower Quarter, the Trunk, and the Shoulder Girdle
7. Exercise Descriptions for the Practitioner
8. Exercise Handouts for the Patient
9. Case Studies

ISBN: 9780801672057

Page Count: 480

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