The Thorax: An Integrated Approach, 2nd edition
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Acute and chronic thoracic pain is a common problem seen in orthopedic rehabilitation today. Currently, there is very little biomechanical or clinical research available for guidance in evaluation and treatment planning. The Thorax: An Integrated Approach presents an integrated model for understanding thoracic function. The principles of this model are derived from lumbopelvic research and provide a foundation from which the practicing clinician can evaluate and treat the thorax. Included with this second edition is a CD-ROM containing video clips (no audio) of the assessment and treatment techniques as well as patient exercises. The assessment video clips include active and passive mobility and stability techniques. New techniques are presented to analyze the force closure mechanism (dynamic stability) of a thoracic segment. The classification of dysfunction within the thorax has been changed to follow the integrated model of function. New intervention techniques are discussed and demonstrated via video clips on the CD-ROM showing passive and active mobilization and manipulation techniques for the thorax.
Restoring Force Closure/Motor Control of the Thorax is a new chapter contributed by Linda-Joy Lee and contains vital information for an exercise program aimed at stabilization of the thorax. The information is still empirical since research is lacking in this area and comes primarily from clinical experience. This chapter reviews the concepts of load transfer through the body, the anatomy and function of the lumbopelvic core (Lee D G, 2004, The Pelvic Girdle) and the application of this protocol for stabilization of the thorax.
Over 140 photographs and illustrations with detailed descriptions of specific tests and mobility techniques. Full-motion video clips of tests, techniques and exercises are demonstrated on the enclosed CD-ROM.
THE CDROM WITH THIS TEXT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH MACINTOSH COMPUTERS
THE CDROM IS NOT ACCOMPANIED BY AUDIO - THE INTENT IS TO READ THE TEXT AND WATCH THE VIDEOS SIMULTANEOUSLY
Diane Lee, BSR, MCPA, FCAMT
Diane Lee received her PT degree from the University of British Columbia, Canada in 1976 and practices in her orthopedic physiotherapy clinic in Delta, BC. In addition to teaching internationally and nationally, she is Instructor / Chief Examiner for the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and sits on the Board of Associate Editors for The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy. Her many publications include: A Workbook of Manual Therapy Techniques for the Vertebral Column and Pelvic Girdle, 1986, DOPC, and A Workbook of Manual Therapy Techniques for the Upper Extremity, 1989 DOPC, The Pelvic Girdle, 2nd Ed, 1999, Manual Therapy for the Thorax, 1994, and numerous articles. In addition, she has developed videotapes on the assessment, manual therapy treatment, and exercise program for the sacroiliac joint.
