The general and specific structures of the back—including the cervical, thoracic, and lumbo-sacral spine—are presented and illustrated in this book to be used as a basis for clinical practice. Diagnosing, managing, and rehabilitating sports-related back injury is extremely challenging due to its critical location in the body and its many components. Written by an anatomist and sports physiotherapist, this reference includes case histories showing how knowledge of back anatomy can be used to arrive at correct diagnoses, benefiting a wide range of professionals concerned with sports disorders and injuries.

When examining patients with sports-related and exercise-related injuries, a thorough knowledge of anatomy is vital in order to make an accurate diagnosis and work out an effective treatment plan. In this helpful, practical book, a professional anatomist, an orthopaedic surgeon and a sports physiotherapist have combined their expertise to give a detailed explanation of the structural and functional anatomy of the knee. The book includes descriptions and images of the relevant anatomy, and sample clinical problems (with model answers) throughout. Although each problem is different, practitioners will always follow a similar pattern in arriving at a differential diagnosis. In every case, four main areas need to be covered: the type of sport; the clinical history; physical assessment; and appropriate investigations. By taking a logical, step-by-step approach to solving clinical problems, this book offers a valuable resource for the wide range of health professionals who manage knee injuries.

In this in-depth exercise guide, a leading chiropractor demonstrates how to help alleviate back pain, prevent injury, and develop a stronger back. Healthy Back Anatomy features a range of exercises that help strengthen and stabilize the muscles of your back. Each move includes step-by-step instructions, plus full-color photos and anatomical illustrations that demonstrate how your muscles work. You'll see what muscles you're targeting and learn how to avoid injuring them. Dr. Philip Striano also provides modifications to increase the challenge as your back strength develops. His complete program includes stretches, balance and posture exercises, and lower back, neck, shoulder, and core exercises, as well as warm-ups and cool-downs.

This volume focuses on the most common problems seen in the ambulatory setting. It presents a problem-oriented approach by writing from the point of view of the most common symptoms with which patients present.

Running has become more and more popular in recent years, with thousands of people entering marathons, buying new running shoes with the latest technology, and going for a daily jog, whether on the track or on a treadmill. Unfortunately, with running comes injuries, as a result of wrong information and improper training. Author Jay Dicharry was tired of getting the same treatments from doctors that didn’t heal his joint and muscle pain from running, so he decided to combine different fields of clinical care, biomechanical analysis, and coaching to help you avoid common injuries and become the best runner you can be. Along with clear and thorough explanations of how running influences the body, and how the body influences your running, this book answers many of the common questions that athletes have: Do runners need to stretch? What is the best way to run? What causes injuries? Which shoes are best for running? Is running barefoot beneficial? The mobility and stability tests will assess your form, and the corrective exercises, along with step-by-step photos, will improve your core and overall performance, so that you can train and run with confidence, knowing how to avoid injuries!

Here's a powerful quick reference and clinical tool – small enough to fit into your pocket, yet complete enough to cover any assessment test you need to perform! Detailing every test included in Illustrated Orthopedic Physical Assessment, 3rd Edition, this handy, thoroughly illustrated pocket guide includes only the essential information you need to know. Information for each test is presented in a consistent manner for quick reference, and includes: name of the test, alternate names for the test, suspected syndrome, concise description of the testing procedure, clinical pearl, and photo(s) of the procedure. Plus, just as in the parent text, each test also contains a corresponding orthopedic gamut which provides a summary of key points in a concise list, serving as a diagnostic rubric for use in patient exams. - Fits in your lab coat pocket, giving you easy access to frequently used assessment and testing information. - Every test from the parent textbook, Illustrated Orthopedic Physical Assessment, 3rd Edition, is included in this pocket guide. - A consistent format for each test (the same format as the parent text) ensures that you'll find the information you need quickly and easily. - Clinical pearls appear with almost every test, detailing author's own clinical experience and providing valuable insight to both students and practitioners. - Nearly 400 orthopedic gamuts concisely cover anatomy, motion assessment, muscle function, and imaging elements – essential concepts for effective assessment and diagnostic decision-making. - A complete index of tests appears on the inside cover in alphabetical order, as well as by body system, so you can see at a glance which tests are covered and where to find them. - Nearly 500 illustrations (line drawings and photographs) show key moves of each test, and other necessary maneuvers, anatomy, and pathologies. - A glossary of key abbreviations is included at the end of the book, familiarizing you with common clinical terms and notation. - A comprehensive bibliography provides helpful references for further research and study. - All-new photos clearly illustrate every assessment test. - Updated content ensures you have the latest assessment information at your fingertips.