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a| Johnson, Jane.

a| The Big Back Book.

a| 1st ed.

a| NEW YORK : b| Thieme Medical Publishers, Incorporated, c| 2016.

c| ©2016.

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a| The Big Back Book: Tips and Tricks for Therapists -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Section I: Cervical Spine -- Chapter 1: Neck Assessment -- Chapter 2: Neck Treatment -- Chapter 3: Neck Aftercare -- Section II: Thoracic Spine -- Chapter 4: Thoracic Assessment -- Chapter 5: Thoracic Treatment -- Chapter 6: Thoracic Aftercare -- Section III: Lumbar Spine -- Chapter 7: Lumbar Assessment -- Chapter 8: Lumbar Treatment -- Chapter 9: Lumbar Aftercare -- References -- Index.

a| Develop your skills and confidence with expert tips for treating back pain For any therapist who has been challenged by a client complaining of pain or stiffness in the neck or back, The Big Back Book: Tips & Tricks for Therapists is packed with ideas and suggestions for the assessment, treatment, and aftercare of the spine. The author shares tips gathered from many years of experience as a physical therapist and massage therapist, providing step-by-step guidance on everything from testing range of motion and documenting findings, to locating specific muscles and vertebrae, to identifying the source of pain and managing posture and muscle tone issues. With a clear and conversational writing style and easy-to-follow organization of chapters, this book allows readers to gain valuable insights and immediately apply techniques into practice. Highlights: Organizes material by sections on cervical spine, thoracic spine, and lumbar spine with each section following a consistent format to aid in quick reference of needed information Presents commonly asked questions, answered by the author, throughout the text Offers helpful hints for encouraging client self-care Includes useful tables, forms, checklists, and questionnaires to optimize treatment outcomes Clarifies methods and concepts with more than 900 simple line drawings The wealth of practical advice and information contained within makes The Big Back Book: Tips & Tricks for Therapists a must-have volume for massage therapists, physical therapists, and osteopaths with clients seeking relief from neck and back pain. Practitioners and students alike will enhance their knowledge and expand their repertoire of assessment and treatment techniques.

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a| Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2021. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.

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