The Malalignment Syndrome : diagnosing and treating a common cause of acute and chronic pelvic, limb and back pain

Forlagets beskrivelse: Lack of appreciation and knowledge of the malalignment syndrome often leads to a failure to notice the possible aetiological or predisposing factors contributing to many musculoskeletal problems. Recognition of the syndrome by physicians, chiropractors, osteopaths, podiatrists, physiotherapists, kinesiologists, sports trainers and others dealing with patients and athletes (including equine) can help them implement appropriate treatment and training to correct the malalignment and actually prevent the initial occurrence of symptoms. Now in its second edition, The Malalignment Syndrome has established itself as a trusty one-stop reference providing a detailed description of this syndrome and how it can be identified and treated. It concentrates on the trunk, pelvis, spine, sacroiliac joint and legs, incorporating anatomy, biomechanics, stability issues, possible causes, examination and diagnostic techniques as well as a comprehensive treatment approach. Emphasis is also placed on the participation of the patient/athlete in the day-to day treatment process to achieve long-term results Cover image Title page Table of Contents Copyright Foreword Acknowledgements Introduction 2012 Introduction 2002 (1st edition) Chapter 1: The malalignment syndrome: A synopsis Malalignment and traditional thinking Malalignment syndrome Additional clinical aspects Investigations Treatment Malalignment, work and sport Etiology and recurrence of malalignment Chapter 2: Common presentations and diagnostic techniques The sacroiliac joint Common presentations of pelvic malalignment Establishing the diagnosis of malalignment Tests used for the examination of the pelvic girdle Simultaneous bilateral si joint malalignemnt The standard back examination can be misleading Chapter 3: The Malalignment Syndrome Clinical findings commonly noted with malalignment ‘Malalignment syndrome’ seen with ‘rotational malalignment Asymmetry of muscle strength – other factors to consider The ‘malalignment syndrome’ associated with a sacroiliac joint ‘upslip’ Comments regarding the ‘malalignment syndrome’ and ‘outflare/inflare’ presentation Combinations of asymmetries: a summary Chapter 4: The malalignment syndrome: Related pain phenomena and the implications for medicine Pain caused by an increase in soft tissue tension Specificic sites of pain related to malalignment Common pain syndromes caused or aggravated by malalignment Malalignment: implications for medicine Summary Chapter 5: Clinical correlations in sports Clinical correlations: specific biomechanical changes Clinical correlations: specific sports Recurrent injuries Work and hobbies A ‘natural’ process of elimination Effect of malalignment on the validity of research in sports Chapter 6: Horses, saddles and riders The equestrian team Malalignment in the rider Assessment of the horse: anatomy and gait Summary Chapter 7: A comprehensive treatment approach Failure to respond to standard treatment approaches Manipulation, mobilization and muscle energy techniques The post-reduction syndrome Exercise Shoes Foot orthotics Sacroiliac belts and compression shorts Complementary forms of treatment Medications and electrostimulation Injections Treatment of internal structures Surgery Malalignment that fails to respond to treatment Unnecessary investigations and treatment Treatment is a long-term commitment Chapter 8: Treatment: Manual therapy modes Introduction Tissue types Manual therapy treatment techniques Other complementary treatment techniques Finding a manual therapy practitioner Conclusion Chapter 9: Conclusion Ongoing concerns Appendices: ‘The malalignment syndrome’- 2nd Edition Glossary References and Further Reading Index