Assessment and Treatment Methods for Manual Therapists: The Most Effective and Efficient Treatment Every Time

Manual therapy is the cornerstone of effective client assessment and treatment, and this book provides clear and detailed instructions for 19 assessment methods and 24 gentle treatment methods, with five practical examples demonstrating how to apply them to improve clients' wellbeing. Jeff Burch's six-axis model of variance among treatment methods is also useful for practitioners who want to develop additional new methods.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 19 October 2023
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Manual therapy is a cornerstone of healthcare that involves effectively assessing clients and providing gentle treatment methods. This practical and informative book provides clear and detailed information about these two steps, offering step-by-step instructions (including Illustrations) for 19 assessment methods and 24 gentle treatment methods, some of which appear in print for the first time. These methods can be combined to give multiple options for treatment, as demonstrated in five practical examples that demonstrate how the practitioner can apply the methods to improve their clients' wellbeing. The author also describes his six-axis model of variance among treatment methods, which will be particularly useful for practitioners who may want to develop additional new treatment methods of their own. Jeff Burch seeks to demystify the complex and often inconsistent terminology found in many manual therapy texts, making this a practical text for readers of all levels. It will be a useful tool for osteopaths, massage therapists, chiropractors, occupational therapists, physical therapists, structural integrators, and all bodyworkers.

Weight: 644g
Dimension: 189 x 247 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839978746