Principles and Practice of Chiropractic

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The most comprehensive, extensively illustrated book focusing on chiropractic principles, diagnosis, and treatment. A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE for 2011 5 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW "This is the third edition of one of the chiropractic profession's most important and influential books. It is a compendium of hard scientific knowledge about all aspects of chiropractic, from the social and historical to the clinical and research oriented. It is a significant expansion from the second edition, which was published in 1992, quite some time ago. It contains five major sections: Introduction to Principles of Chiropractic, Introduction to Chiropractic Theory, Introduction to the Clinical Examination, Introduction to Specific Treatment Methods, and Introduction to Management of Specific Disorders....The book exceeds all expectations the author had for it....I consider this the most essential of all chiropractic texts, one that all chiropractors should obtain."--"Doody's Review Service" Developed as the core textbook for the chiropractic student and as a professional reference, this text presents theory, philosophy, and practice principles of chiropractic. Covers both traditional and newer chiropractic techniques as well as the clinical exam and management of specific disorders. Contents......Page 6 Contributors......Page 12 Preface......Page 18 Acknowledgments......Page 22 1. History of Spinal Manipulation......Page 28 2. A Brief History of the Chiropractic Profession......Page 46 3. The Evolution of Vitalism and Materialism and its Impact on Philosophy in Chiropractic......Page 88 4. Philosophy in Chiropractic......Page 100 5. Communication in the Chiropractic Health Encounter: Sociological and Anthropological Approaches......Page 122 6. International Status, Standards, and Education of the Chiropractic Profession......Page 134 7. Integration of Chiropractic in Health Care......Page 158 8. The Clinical Effectiveness of Spinal Manipulation for Musculoskeletal Conditions......Page 170 9. The Treatment of Headache, Neurologic, and Non-Musculoskeletal Disorders by Spinal Manipulation......Page 190 10. Public Health Responsibilities for Chiropractic......Page 206 11. Professionalism and Ethics in Chiropractic......Page 224 12. Sensory Innervation of the Spine......Page 248 13. Muscle Spindles and Spinal Proprioception......Page 272 14. Central Projections of Spinal Receptors......Page 292 15. Peripheral Nerve Biology and Concepts of Nerve Pathophysiology......Page 312 16. Somatoautonomic Reflexes......Page 324 17. Clinical Biomechanics and Pathomechanics of the Cervical Spine......Page 338 18. Clinical Biomechanics and Pathomechanics of the Lumbar Spine......Page 358 19. The Theoretical Basis for Spinal Manipulation......Page 384 20. Pathophysiology of Disc Degeneration......Page 406 21. Pathophysiology of the Posterior Zygapophysial (FACET) Joints......Page 424 22. The Influence of Muscles in Spinal Pain Syndromes......Page 442 23. Biomechanics and Pathophysiology of the Sacroiliac Joint......Page 456 24. Headaches of Spinal Origin......Page 470 25. Risk Factors for Low Back and Neck Pain: An Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology and Review of Commonly Suspected Risk Factors......Page 488 26. The Clinical History......Page 510 27. The Physical Examination......Page 532 28. Neurologic Examination......Page 560 29. Orthopedic Examination......Page 584 30. Manual Examination of the Patient......Page 616 31. The Clinical Application of Selected Examination......Page 634 32. The Use of Measurement Instruments in Chiropractic Practice......Page 652 33. Indications for and Use of X-Rays......Page 684 34. Indications for and Use of Advanced Imaging Studies......Page 706 35. Indications for and Use of Laboratory Tests......Page 728 36. Documentation and Record Keeping......Page 748 37. Evolution and Basic Principles of the Chiropractic Adjustment and Manipulation......Page 768 38. High-Velocity Low-Amplitude Manipulative Techniques......Page 778 39. Mobilization Techniques......Page 790 40. Low-Force and Instrument Technique......Page 810 41. Soft Tissue Manual Techniques......Page 828 42. Traction and Distraction Techniques......Page 844 43. Medication-Assisted Spinal Manipulation......Page 864 44. The Use of Physical Modalities......Page 884 45. Acupuncture, Acupressure, and Trigger Point Techniques......Page 898 46. The Role of Rehabilitation and Exercise in Chiropractic Practice......Page 910 47. The Management of Low Back Pain and Radiculopathy......Page 934 48. Thoracic Spinal Pain Syndromes......Page 974 49. Management of Neck Pain and Related Disorders......Page 992 50. The Management of Headache......Page 1022 51. Disorders of the Peripheral Nerves......Page 1036 52. Management of Non-Musculoskeletal Disorders......Page 1060 53. Issues Specific in Pediatric Practice......Page 1072 54. Issues Specific to Geriatric Practice......Page 1102 55. Clinical Nutrition......Page 1122 56. Musculoskeletal Complications of Chiropractic Practice......Page 1160 57. Neurological Complications of Spinal Manipulation Therapy......Page 1172 58. Integration Of Chiropractic Into Multidisciplinary and Hospital-Based Settings......Page 1188 A......Page 1204 B......Page 1206 C......Page 1207 D......Page 1214 E......Page 1215 F......Page 1217 G......Page 1218 H......Page 1219 I......Page 1220 L......Page 1223 M......Page 1225 N......Page 1229 P......Page 1231 R......Page 1236 S......Page 1238 T......Page 1242 W......Page 1245 Z......Page 1246