By John Kisner, Carolyn; Colby, Lynn Allen; Borstad
The Premier Text for Therapeutic Exercise
Discover the perfect balance of theory and clinical technique with this comprehensive guide to customizing interventions for individuals with movement dysfunction. This text delves into the principles of therapeutic exercise and manual therapy, providing the most up-to-date exercise and management guidelines.
What Students and Practitioners Are Saying About Previous Editions:
"Great book with excellent explanations, descriptions, and pictures to describe various interventions for specific patient complaints or conditions. Highly recommended!" — Natalie B.
"This book is a must-have for any orthopedic physical therapist. Now it’s even better with ICF information included." — R.F.S.
"I initially bought this book for PT school. It’s substantial and definitely one I plan to keep after the program. Highly recommend." — Talisa S.
Included Video Materials:
ROM (Range of Motion) Exercises:
- Video 3.1: Transition from Passive ROM to Active-Assistive ROM (A-AROM)
- Video 3.2: Shoulder ROM
- Video 3.3: Elbow and Forearm ROM
- Video 3.4: Wrist and Hand ROM
- Video 3.5: Fingers and Thumb ROM
- Video 3.6: Hip and Knee ROM
- Video 3.7: Ankle and Foot ROM
- Video 3.8: Cervical Spine ROM
- Video 3.9: Lumbar Spine ROM
Stretching Techniques:
- Video 4.1: PNF Stretching Techniques
- Video 4.2: Stretching the Shoulder Extensors and Adductors
- Video 4.3: Stretching the Shoulder Flexors
- Video 4.4: Stretching the Shoulder Internal and External Rotators
- Video 4.5: Stretching the Elbow Flexors
- Video 4.6: Stretching the Wrist Musculature
- Video 4.7: Stretching the Digits
- Video 4.8: Stretching Hip Flexion and Extension
- Video 4.9: Stretching Hip Extension and Rotation
- Video 4.10: Stretching Hip Adductors and Rotators
- Video 4.11: Stretching Hip Adductors
- Video 4.12: Stretching Knee Flexion and Extension in the Prone Position
- Video 4.13: Stretching Knee Extension and Hamstrings
- Video 4.14: Stretching the Ankle and Foot
Joint Mobilization:
- Video 5.1: Joint Traction Versus Bone Traction in the Shoulder
- Video 5.2: Mobilizations to Increase Shoulder Abduction
- Video 5.3: Posterior Glide to Increase Shoulder Flexion and Internal Rotation
- Video 5.4: Anterior Glide to Increase Shoulder External Rotation
- Video 5.5: Mobilizations to Increase Shoulder External Rotation—Progression
- Video 5.6: Mobilization to Increase Scapular Mobility
- Video 5.7: Mobilization to Increase Elbow Flexion/Extension at the Humeroulnar Joint
- Video 5.8: Mobilization to Increase Humeroradial and Proximal Radioulnar Articulations
- Video 5.9: Posterior Glide to Increase Hip Flexion and Internal Rotation
- Video 5.10: Anterior Glide to Increase Hip Extension and External Rotation
- Video 5.11: Anterior Glide to Increase Knee Extension
- Video 5.12: Ankle Mobilization Techniques
- Video 5.13: Subtalar Joint Mobilization Techniques
Manual Resistance Techniques:
- Video 6.1: Principles of Manual Resistance Demonstrated on Shoulder Flexion
- Video 6.2: Resistance to Scapular Elevation/Depression, Protraction/Retraction
- Video 6.3: Resistance to Elbow Flexion and Extension
- Video 6.4: Resistance to Forearm Pronation and Supination
- Video 6.5: Resistance to the Wrist
- Video 6.6: Resistance to the Fingers and Thumb
- Video 6.7: Resistance to the Hip
- Video 6.8: Resistance to the Knee
- Video 6.9: Resistance to the Ankle and Toes
- Video 6.10: PNF—Upper Extremity D1 Flexion/Extension
- Video 6.11: PNF—Upper Extremity D2 Flexion/Extension
- Video 6.12: PNF—Lower Extremity D1 Flexion/Extension
- Video 6.13: PNF—Lower Extremity D2 Flexion/Extension
- Video 6.14: Alternating Isometrics and Rhythmic Stabilization Three-Quarter Side-Lying
Muscle Energy and Manipulation Techniques:
- Video 15.1: Muscle Energy Techniques to Correct Rib Subluxations
- Video 15.2: Muscle Energy Techniques to Correct Pelvic Dysfunctions
- Video 15.3: High Velocity Thrust to Treat an Upslipped Innominate
- Video 15.4: Temporomandibular Manipulations
- Video 16.1: Cervical Manipulations—Supine for Rotation and Side Bending
- Video 16.2: Craniocervical Muscle Energy Techniques
- Video 16.3: Thoracic Manipulations—Prone for Extension, Flexion, and Rotation
- Video 16.4: Thoracic Manipulation—Supine Using a Pistol Grip
- Video 16.6: Rib Manipulations
- Video 16.7: First Rib Manipulation—Sitting
- Video 16.8: Lumbar Manipulations—Extension and Rotation
- Video 16.9: Lumbar Manipulations—Side Bending
- Video 16.10: Lumbar Roll
- Video 16.11: Sacroiliac Manipulations
- Video 16.12: Activation and Training Deep Cervical Flexor Muscles
- Video 16.13: Activating and Training the Transversus Abdominis Muscle
- Video 16.14: Activating and Training the Multifidus Muscle Contraction
- Video 16.15: Cervical Stabilization Progressions, Emphasizing Core Flexors
- Video 16.16: Cervical Stabilization Progressions, Emphasizing Extensors
- Video 16.17: Spinal Stabilization—Abdominals at Levels 1 and 2
- Video 16.18: Spinal Stabilization—Abdominals Levels 3 to 6
- Video 16.19: Spinal Stabilization—Erector Spinae with Limb Loading
- Video 16.20: Stabilization Progressions Cervical and Lumbar Regions
- Video 16.21: Spinal Stabilization—Supine on Unstable Surface
- Video 16.22: Frontal Plane Stabilization Exercises
- Video 16.23: Alternating Isometrics for Trunk Stabilization
Additional Exercises:
- Video 17.1: Active Stretching—Pectoralis Minor and Levator Scapulae
- Video 17.2: Scapular Stabilization Exercises—Alternating Isometrics in the Side-Lying Position
- Video 17.3: Scapular Stabilization Exercises—Alternating Isometrics in a Weight-Bearing Position
- Video 17.4: Dynamic Resistance Exercises in Nonweight-Bearing Positions to Strengthen Selected Shoulder Musculature
- Video 17.5: Weight-Bearing Exercises to Strengthen Shoulder Girdle Musculature
- Video 17.6: Dynamic Resistance Exercises to Strengthen the External Rotators
- Video 20.1: Weight-Bearing Exercises to Strengthen Hip and Knee Musculature
- Video 21.1: Reinforcing Proper Lower Extremity Alignment During Step-Ups
- Video 23.1: Bilateral Stance on Stable Surfaces with Variations in Perturbations
- Video 23.2: Bilateral Stance on an Unstable Surface with Variations in Perturbations
- Video 23.3: Balance—Performing Complex Tasks in Preparation for Functional Activities
- Video 23.4: Moving and Planting Activities
- Video 23.5: Upper Extremity—Advanced Weight-Bearing Exercises to Increase Strength and Stability
- Video 23.6: Lower Extremity—Advanced Weight-Bearing Exercises to Increase Strength and Stability
- Video 23.7: Upper Extremity Plyometric Activities using a Weighted Ball for Resistance
- Video 23.8: Upper Extremity Plyometric Activities Incorporating Weight-Bearing
- Video 23.9: Lower Extremity Plyometric Activities
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