Johnson, Jane
The Big Back Book
- ISBN 13:
- 9783132048218
- author:
- Johnson, Jane
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Tps
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 18.8 x 12.95 x 2.29 centimetres
- Genre:
- Science, Medicine, Allied Health,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Big Back Book: Tips & Tricks for Therapists is a comprehensive guide to treating back pain. Jane Johnson shares her expertise as a physical therapist and massage therapist, providing step-by-step guidance on assessing, treating, and aftercare of the spine.
Organized by sections on cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spines, this book offers practical advice and information on testing range of motion, documenting findings, and identifying the source of pain. It also includes helpful hints for encouraging client self-care and useful tables, forms, checklists, and questionnaires to optimize treatment outcomes.
With over 900 simple line drawings, this book clarifies methods and concepts, making it a valuable resource for massage therapists, physical therapists, and osteopaths seeking relief from neck and back pain. It is an ideal volume for practitioners and students looking to enhance their knowledge and expand their repertoire of assessment and treatment techniques.