Dedication

v

Acknowledgments

ix

About the Author

xi

Preface

xiii

Foreword

xv

SECTION I

ESSENTIALS OF SPINAL MANUAL THERAPY

Chapter 1

Vertebral Motion Dynamics

3

Chapter 2

McKenzie’s Three Syndromes

9

Chapter 3

Principles of Manual Examination, Diagnosis, and Intervention

11

References

19

SECTION II

SCAPULOTHORACIC REGION

Chapter 4

Examination and Evaluation of the Scapulothoracic Region

23

Chapter 5

Connective Tissue Techniques for the Scapulothoracic Region (Myofascial Release, Direct Fascial Technique, and Friction)

35

Chapter 6

Manipulation of the Thoracic Spine and Ribs

45

Chapter 7

Therapeutic and Home Exercises for the Scapulothoracic Region

53

References

59

SECTION III

CERVICAL SPINE

Chapter 8

Examination and Evaluation of the Cervical Spine

63

Chapter 9

Connective Tissue Techniques and Stretching Procedures for the Cervical Spine

77

Chapter 10

Cervical Spine Manual Therapy

85

Chapter 11

Therapeutic and Home Exercises for the Cervical Spine

89

Chapter 12

The Role of the Cervical Spine in Headache and Dizziness

97

References

104

SECTION IV

TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT

Chapter 13

Examination and Evaluation of the Temporomandibular Joint

111

Chapter 14

Connective Tissue Techniques for the Temporomandibular Joint/Facial Region

119

Chapter 15

Intraoral Manipulation of the Temporomandibular Joint

125

Chapter 16

Therapeutic and Home Exercises for the Temporomandibular Joint

129

References

137

SECTION V

LUMBAR SPINE

Chapter 17

Examination and Evaluation of the Lumbar Spine

141

Chapter 18

Connective Tissue Techniques and Stretching Procedures for the Lumbar Spine

153

Chapter 19

Lumbar Spine Mobilization/Manipulation

159

Chapter 20

Therapeutic and Home Exercises for the Lumbar Spine

163

References

178

SECTION VI

PELVIC GIRDLE

Chapter 21

Examination and Evaluation of the Pelvic Girdle

183

Chapter 22

Connective Tissue Techniques and Stretching Procedures for the Pelvic Girdle

195

Chapter 23

Pelvic Girdle Manual Therapy

203

Chapter 24

Therapeutic and Home Exercises for the Pelvic Girdle

211

References

216

Chapter 25

Posture, Stability, and the Posturejac

219

References

239

SECTION VII

FROM THE CLASSROOM TO THE CLINIC

Chapter 26

The Evidence for Spinal Manual Therapy and Therapeutic Exercise

243

References

265

Chapter 27

Case Studies

267

References

281

Appendix A

Southside Institute for Physical Therapy—Physical Therapy Evaluation: Cervical/TMJ Form

283

Appendix B

Southside Institute for Physical Therapy—Physical Therapy Evaluation: Spinal Form

291

Index

299