Manual Mobilization of the Joints, Volume II: The Spine

Review

"For the novice this is a bible. For the spinal treatment for the expanding clinician manual therapist this is a must. For all clinicians this is an excellent review of manual techniques and why."

From the Back Cover

Freddy M. Kaltenborn was the first practitioner and instructor of manual medicine to integrate the theory and practice of orthopedic medicine with the practice of osteopathy and chiropractic. Kaltenborn worked for over 60 years to develop his world-renowned system for the manual treatment of joint conditions. He drew his inspiration from many disciplines, integrated them into a cohesive system, and then expanded and refined them to create the joint examination and treatment approach presented in this book.“Kaltenborn teaches what he has found best in osteopathy, chiropraxy and orthopedic medicine without a trace of fringe indoctrination. Only when these different methods are all practiced by one person will it become possible to determine if one is more quickly successful than another; and which type of disorder responds best to one particular set of techniques. The only physiotherapy teacher who has achieved this eclectic status is Kaltenborn in Oslo. His approach offers an example that deserves to be followed in physiotherapy schools throughout the world.”– James Cyriax, M.D., 1958This book presents basic manual, passive spinal joint evaluation and mobilization treatment techniques, with its hallmark marriage of functional anatomy to clinical practice.The text focuses on the underlying biomechanics and fundamentals of both thrust and non-thrust manual joint treatment techniques. The techniques were carefully selected to be safe in the hands of beginning students. Advanced mobilization progressions outside the resting position include guidelines for how and when it is safe to move toward and into the limit of a movement restriction. Basic traction-manipulation techniques utilize low-force thrusts initiated from the Momentary Resting Position. Photographs illustrate both basic and alternate grips and the use of wedges, fixation straps and mobilization straps for longer duration joint mobilization procedures.Kaltenborn’s techniques are a core component of the Nordic System in Orthopedic Medicine and Manipulative Therapy.This classic text features color photographs and access to a downloadable companion DVD with demonstrations of each technique.