Description
Book Synopsis: This illustrated guide provides useful information, techniques, and exercises to help you better understand—and alleviate—pelvic pain. This step-by-step guide for assessing the pelvis and sacroiliac joint explores all aspects of this crucial area of the body and how it links within the kinetic chain system. A registered sports osteopath who specializes in the treatment and rehabilitation of sport-related injuries, John Gibbons provides detailed information about how to recognize pain and dysfunctional patterns that arise from the pelvic girdle, in addition to offering techniques that correct these impaired patterns and functional exercises that promote recovery. He also addresses such key issues as:
- The walking/gait cycle and its relationship to the pelvis
- Leg length discrepancy and its relationship to the kinetic chain and the pelvis
- The laws of spinal mechanics
- Sacroiliac joint screening
- The role of the glutes, psoas, rectus femoris, and other muscles, and what happens to the position of the pelvis if these soft tissues become shortened
Complete with illustrations, photographs, and an appendix for quick reference, Functional Anatomy of the Pelvis and the Sacroiliac is an essential text for practitioners, students, and anyone who wants to understand pelvic pain and what they can do about it.
Details
Are you constantly plagued by pelvic pain? Look no further! Our Practical Guide Book is here to provide you with the ultimate solution. Authored by renowned sports osteopath, John Gibbons, this comprehensive guide offers a step-by-step approach to understanding and alleviating pelvic pain.
Our guide delves deep into the functional anatomy of the pelvis and sacroiliac joint, uncovering the root causes of pain and dysfunctional patterns that commonly arise. Equipped with this knowledge, you'll be able to recognize and address these impairments effectively. With detailed techniques and exercises, you'll gain the power to correct these patterns and promote recovery.
What sets our guide apart is its coverage of essential topics such as the walking/gait cycle and its relationship to the pelvis, leg length discrepancy and its impact on the kinetic chain, and the laws of spinal mechanics. You'll also learn about sacroiliac joint screening and the influential role of muscles like the glutes, psoas, and rectus femoris on pelvic positioning.
To aid your understanding, this guide is enriched with illustrations, photographs, and an appendix for quick reference. Whether you're a practitioner, a student, or someone seeking relief from pelvic pain, Functional Anatomy of the Pelvis and the Sacroiliac is a must-have text to help you understand the intricacies of pelvic pain and take control of your well-being.
Don't let pelvic pain hold you back any longer. Take charge of your health and get your copy of our Practical Guide Book today!
Discover More Best Sellers in Allied Health Professions
Shop Allied Health Professions
Differential Diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor
Allied Health Professions - Differential Diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor
Kaplan & Sadock’s Synopsis of Psychiatry
Allied Health Professions - Kaplan & Sadock’s Synopsis of Psychiatry
Bushong’s Radiologic Science for Technologists: Physics, Biology, and Protection
Allied Health Professions - Bushong’s Radiologic Science for Technologists: Physics, Biology, and Protection
Occupational Therapy in Community and Population Health Practice
Allied Health Professions - Occupational Therapy in Community and Population Health Practice
Breaking the Vicious Cycle: Intestinal Health Through Diet
Allied Health Professions - Breaking the Vicious Cycle: Intestinal Health Through Diet
Watkins' Manual of Foot and Ankle Medicine and Surgery
Allied Health Professions - Watkins' Manual of Foot and Ankle Medicine and Surgery
Allied Health Professions - The Complete Pre Diabetic Diet Food List: Healthy Eating Guide, 30-Day Meal Plan & 100+ Foods for Gestational Diabetes, Newly Diagnosed & Diabetes Meal Planning After 50
