252 pages + CD-ROM

 

Clinical Neurodymanics

by Michael Shacklock

A groundbreaking approach to neural mobilization, this one-of-a-kind resource draws on the established Maitland movement diagram to present a completely new system for mobilization of the neural and musculoskeletal systems. The text guides readers through the complex subject of neurodynamics and the basic mechanisms in movement of the nervous system, systematically linking causal mechanisms to diagnosis and treatment of pain and common musculoskeletal problems. This new progressional method is ideal for diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders with neural involvement such as spinal and peripheral (extremity) disorders, the nerve root, dura and peripheral nerve.

After much study and investigation over the last 10 years, Michael Shacklock's much-awaited new book is about a new system of musculoskeletal treatment for patients whose musculoskeletal problem has a neural component. The book takes the therapist from neural tension to neurodynamics. Key problems with neural tension treatments in the past have been the risk of provocation of symptoms, the method of diagnosis and treatment has been unclear and there has not been a systematic and methodical approach to diagnosis and selection and progression of treatment techniques.

In his new book, Michael demystifies how the nervous system moves and can cause problems, provides a new systematic approach to prevent provocation of symptoms yet still provide a beneficial effect and how to select advanced techniques ranging from those for the very restricted patient to the athlete.

 
 

$99

Note this book is not in stock, takes about 2 weeks for de;ivery
Contents
  1. Introduction
  2. The Concept of Neurodynamics
  3. Neuropathodynamics
  4. Diagnosis
  5. Diagnosis with Neurodynamic Tests
  6. Treatment Techniques
  7. Specific Syndromes
  8. Neural Mobilisation and Evidence-Based Practice
  9. Case Studies of Real Patients
  • Unique approach applies and modifies Maitland techniques to neural mobilization, refining and improving practical skills for clinical physical therapists.
  • A new movement diagram applies Maitland's established movement diagram to the nervous system and enables professionals to integrate musculoskeletal and neural mechanisms.
  • New diagnostic categories of specific dysfunctions, focused on evidence-based research, are presented.
  • Various treatment techniques for each diagnostic category are discussed. and applied to specific clinical problems such as neck pain, headache, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, and low back pain.
  • Summary and key points are indicated with symbols throughout the book.·
  • An accompanying CD-ROM provides real-time images of nerves moving and shows dynamic abnormalities of nerves.
  • Illustrations show how neuromusculoskeletal problems develop in a way that uniquely links musculoskeletal and neural functions.
  • Clinical case histories illustrate the key points related to scientific and clinical applications.
 

Review:

Shacklock's book is a wonderful gift as well as a triumph of clinical reasoning and careful research.

Examination of the nervous system typically does not extend beyond a search for neurologic signs and the most rudimentary mobility tests of major portions of that organ. Given what we've learned during the course of the neurobiologic revolution, this seems wholly inadequate. Shacklock describes specific testing of virtually every portion of the peripheral nervous system and reasonably asserts that this approach is necessary to complete the diagnostic picture of our patients with painful problems that display no relevant evidence of pathology. That is, something that requires healing or repair. My own students assure me that these patients comprise the majority of those with a primary complaint of pain. To me, this knowledge fills a hole in therapy through which countless patients have fallen.

Barrett L. Dorko P.T.
  

 

 

About the Author:

Michael Shacklock is Director and Principal of Neurodynamic Solutions (NDS) and City Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic, Adelaide, South Australia.

Michael is currently a member of the Australian Physiotherapists’ Association, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Australia and the International Association for the Study of Pain.

For more details see http://www.neurodynamicsolutions.com/

 
   

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