Chiropractic Books - Soft Tissue Diagnosis
 | Whiplash Injuries: The Cervical Acceleration/Deceleration Syndrome (Hardcover) by Stephen M Foreman, Arthur C Croft Written by two leading chiropractic authorities, this Third Edition helps the reader understand, assess, diagnose, and treat whiplash injuries (cervical acceleration/deceleration syndrome). The text reviews the developmental anatomy and underlying anatomy associated with the syndrome and examines biomechanics related to whiplash. In addition, the book covers assessment techniques including clinical radiographic examinations such as MRI and CT. |
 | Clinical Application of Neuromuscular Techniques, Volume 1: The Upper Body by Leon Chaitow, Judith DeLany ISBN: 0443062706 First of two volumes focuses on the management of the soft tissues of the upper body, i.e. the cervical region, cranium, shoulder, arm and hand, and thorax. Highly illustrated and includes step-by-step descriptions for each technique. Two-tone format. For manual therapy students and practitioners. |
 | Clinical Application of Neuromuscular Techniques: The Lower Body
by David G., MD Simons (Foreword), Leon, nd, Do Chaitow, Judith Walker, Lmt Delany ISBN: 0443062846 The book discusses theories and physiology relevant to the manual treatment of chronic pain, especially as it regards the soft tissues of the lower body. Step-by-step protocols that address each muscle of a region and a regional approach to treatment are features that make this book unique. A structural review of each region, including ligaments and functional anatomy, adds value for new students and practitioners alike. |
 | Travell & Simons' Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual (2-Volume Set)
by David G. Simons, Janet G. Travell, Lois S. Simons, Barbara D. Cummings ISBN: 0683307711 Emory Univ., Atlanta, GA. Presents introductory general information on all myofascial trigger points (TrPs) and descriptions of single-muscle syndromes for the upper half of the body. Previous edition was titled: Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction, c1983. For practitioners, residents, and graduate students. Thumb tabbed. Halftone illustrations. |
 | Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual, Vol. 2: The Lower Extremities by Janet Travell, David G. Simons, Barbara D. Cummings ISBN: 0683083678 George Washington University, Washington, D.C.. Second of a two-volume comprehensive reference manual on muscle pain for clinicians. Extensively illustrated with line drawings. |
 | Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual by Janet & Simons, David Travell ISBN: 068308366X "...gives a thorough understanding of what myofascial pain actually is, and provides a unique and effective approach to the diagnosis and treatment of this syndrome for the lower body muscles." |
| Functional Soft-Tissue Examination and Treatment by Manual Methods, Third Edition
by Warren Hammer 3rd edition (May 25, 2005) ISBN: 0763733105 In this new edition, chapters from the previous editions have been thoroughly revised and updated and new material has been added on Myofascial Release, Somatics, Friction massage, and much more. | |
| Functional Soft Tissue Exam and Treatment, Second Edition
by Warren I. Hammer, Hammer 2nd edition (April, 2004) ISBN: 0763727679 This new edition of a very successful book includes chapters written by experts in the methods of manual treatment and provides step-by-step instructions on how to examine your patient using a logical sequence of passive, contractile, and special tests, and how to relate findings to biomechanical problems and lesions. Included are hundreds of diagrams, photographs, illustrations, and summary charts. In this new edition, chapters from the first edition have been thoroughly revised and updated and new material has been added on Myofascial Release, Somatics, Post-Facilitation Stretch, Friction massage, Hypo and Hyperpronation of the Foot, Strain and Counter Strain and Gait, the Extremities and the Spine. | |
 | Functional Soft Tissue Examination and Treatment by Manual Methods: New Perspectives
by Warren Hammer 2nd edition (January 27, 1999) ISBN: 0834206307 The Chiropractic Center, Norwalk, CT. Text on functional examination and manual therapy. For chiropractors and students. This new edition of a very successful book includes chapters written by experts in the methods of manual treatment and provides step—by—step instructions on how to examine your patient using a logical sequence of passive, contractile, and special tests, and how to relate findings to biomechanical problems and lesions. Included are hundreds of diagrams, photographs, illustrations, and summary charts. In this new edition, chapters from the first edition have been thoroughly revised and updated and new material has been added on Myofascial Release, Somatics, Post—Facilitation Stretch, Friction massage, Hypo and Hyperpronation of the Foot, Strain and Counter Strain and Gait, the Extremities and the Spine. |
 | Muscle Pain Understanding Its Nature, Diagnosis and Treatment Hardbound
ISBN: 0683059289 = Pub Date: November 2000 For the first time a book that addresses all aspects of muscle pain from basic science to clinical treatment. This book answers all possible questions regarding muscle pain--from local muscle soreness to the fibromyalgia syndrome. The unique concept behind the book is the combination of neuroanatomical and neurophysiological data with the clinical management of all diseases that exhibit muscle pain. |
 | Orthopedic Massage: Theory and Technique
by Leon Chaitow (Foreword), Whitney Lowe 1st edition (February 26, 2003) ISBN: 0723432260 Lowe has been a massage practitioner for 15-plus years, and is owner and director of the Orthopedic Massage Education and Research Institute (Bend, Oregon). Written primarily for massage practitioners, the text is also applicable to practitioners in other fields concerned with the treatment of soft tissue injuries (e.g. osteopathy, physiotherapy, chiropractic). Following a foundational introduction to the general principles of orthopedic massage, the text presents applications of the methods discussed to specific regions of the body. |
 | Ligamentous Articular Strain: Osteopathic Manipulative Techniques for the Body by Conrad A. Speece, William T. Crow The osteopathic profession has developed many treatment modalities and approaches to manipulation. Ligamentous articular strain is the name given by William G. Sutherland, D.O., the founder of cranial osteopathy, to a group of techniques that he used for treating the body outside the core axis of the craniosacral system. The term has since come to refer to a wide variety of techniques that engage the body's own healing mechanisms in a relatively direct manner. For over thirty years the Dallas Osteopathic Study Group, originally under the tutelage of Rollin Becker, D.O., has been exploring this type of manipulation. Ligamentous Articular Strain is the distillation of their work. The introductory chapters address the historical development of this approach, and review some of its scientific underpinnings. The remaining chapters are devoted to an examination of the body, area by area, from the feet to the shoulders, describing and depicting effective manipulative techniques. Ligamentous Articular Strain provides clear instructions and vivid illustrations which will enable the trained practitioner to quickly gain proficiency in these techniques. It also presents a cogent approach to working with the concepts of the key lesion and the bowstring, first developed by Rollin Becker. |
