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Makofsky's Spinal Manual Therapy: An Introduction to Soft Tissue Mobilization, Spinal Manipulation, Therapeutic and Home Exercises, Third Edition, is an easy-to-follow manual of clinical techniques for the spine, pelvis, and temporomandibular joint.
List of contents
Section I Essentials of Spinal Manual Therapy 1 Vertebral Motion Dynamics 2 McKenzie's Three Syndromes 3 Principles of Manual Examination, Diagnosis, and Intervention
Section II Scapulothoracic Region 4 Examination and Evaluation of the Scapulothoracic Region 5 Connective Tissue Techniques for the Scapulothoracic Region (Myofascial Release, Direct Fascial Technique, and Friction) 6 Manipulation of the Thoracic Spine and Ribs 7 Therapeutic and Home Exercises for the Scapulothoracic Region
Section III Cervical Spine 8 Examination and Evaluation of the Cervical Spine 9 Connective Tissue Techniques and Stretching Procedures for the Cervical Spine 10 Cervical Spine Manual Therapy 11 Therapeutic and Home Exercises for the Cervical Spine 12 The Role of the Cervical Spine in Headache and Dizziness
Section IV Temporomandibular Joint 13 Examination and Evaluation of the Temporomandibular Joint 14 Connective Tissue Techniques for the Temporomandibular Joint/Facial Region 15 Intraoral and Extraoral Manipulation of the Temporomandibular Joint 16 Therapeutic and Home Exercises for the Temporomandibular Joint
Section V Lumbar Spine 17 Examination and Evaluation of the Lumbar Spine 18 Connective Tissue Techniques and Stretching Procedures for the Lumbar Spine 19 Lumbar Spine Mobilization/Manipulation 20 Therapeutic and Home Exercises for the Lumbar Spine
Section VI Pelvic Girdle 21 Examination and Evaluation of the Pelvic Girdle 22 Connective Tissue Techniques and Stretching Procedures for the Pelvic Girdle 23 Pelvic Girdle Manual Therapy 24 Therapeutic and Home Exercises for the Pelvic Girdle
Section VII From the Classroom to the Clinic 25 The Evidence for Spinal Manual Therapy and Therapeutic Exercise 26 Case Studies
About the author
Mark Gugliotti, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at New York Institute of Technology in Old Westbury, New York. Dr. Gugliotti teaches orthopedic manual therapy and massage and is also an active researcher. His research interests include rehabilitation oncology, manual therapy, neurodynamics, postural ergonomics, and eSports. He is a published author in peer-reviewed journals such as the
Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy, Rehabilitation Oncology, Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal, Research & Investigations in Sports Medicine, and the
Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. Dr. Gugliotti has also published an autobiographical account of his cancer experience entitled
Victor Not Victim: My Battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
Summary
Makofsky’s Spinal Manual Therapy: An Introduction to Soft Tissue Mobilization, Spinal Manipulation, Therapeutic and Home Exercises, Third Edition, is an easy-to-follow manual of clinical techniques for the spine, pelvis, and temporomandibular joint.
