\u003cp\u003eNo other book offers a complete guide to chiropractic adjustive techniques! \u003cb\u003eChiropractic Technique, 3rd Edition\u003c/b\u003e makes it easy to understand essential procedures and provides a rationale for their use. Written by Thomas F. Bergmann, DC, FICC, and David H. Peterson, DC, and backed by the latest research studies, this bestseller describes the basic principles needed to evaluate, select, and apply specific adjustive procedures. With a review of chiropractic history, detailed descriptions of joint examination and adjustive techniques for the spine, pelvis, and extremities, and a companion Evolve website with how-to videos, this book is a must-have reference for students and clinicians.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eOffers over 700 photos and line drawings\u003c/b\u003e depicting the correct way to set up and perform adjustive procedures, clarifying concepts, and showing important spinal and muscle anatomy. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes up-to-date research studies\u003c/b\u003e and methods for validating manual therapy. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscusses mechanical principles\u003c/b\u003e so you can determine not only which adjustive procedure to use and when, but also why you should choose one approach over another. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganizes content thematically\u003c/b\u003e with a discussion of practical anatomy, kinematics, evaluation, and technique for each joint.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eCovers anatomy and biomechanics in detail\u003c/b\u003e, along with adjustive techniques for the spine, extraspinal techniques, and additional techniques for special populations, helping you fully prepare for board examinations.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eCovers the manipulable lesion\u003c/b\u003e as a basis for treating disorders with manual therapy, including chiropractic techniques. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes content on low-force techniques\u003c/b\u003e to help you treat elderly patients and patients who are in acute pain.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes useful appendices\u003c/b\u003e with clinical information as well as interesting historical information, including a feature on practitioners who developed specific techniques.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEW Evolve website\u003c/b\u003e with video clips of the author performing all the adjustive procedures in the book.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eUpdated and expanded content\u003c/b\u003e covers new information on joint anatomy and assessment including Newton's laws and fibrocartilage, joint malposition, joint subluxation, history of subluxation/dysfunction, and sacroiliac articulation.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eA procedure index\u003c/b\u003e printed on the inside of the front cover makes it easier to find specific procedures.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e
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