“Movement = health and motion is life.” – The Joint Play and Mobilization text is designed as a quick reference guide for students, instructors and healthcare providers. It is a companion to the Orthopedic Conditions Manual, Muscle Manual and Orthopedic Assessment Text.

This text bridges the gap between academics and practical application. Information sources include: original research articles with cutting-edge information, 100s of cadaver dissections & decades of evidence based, multidisciplinary clinical experience. We also demo with different sized practitioners to show variation in biomechanics and gender application (5ft/100lbs female vs. 6ft/170lbs male).

This book contains concise, easily accessible information on topics including joint play and mobilizations, muscle energy and myofascial techniques and much more…

For students

• Execute the steps of effective mobilizations and joint-play including indications, CIs, position, contact, tissue pull and vectors

• Chapter quizzes & final exam

• Video of ROM, special tests & mobilizations

For instructors

• By chapter learning objectives and outcome markers

• Regional quizzes & grading rubrics

• Follow-up evidence based Orthopedic Assessment & orthopathology texts

In addition, this text is a valuable study guide for students, practitioners and doctors preparing for National Board Exams, State/Province Board Exams, Clinical Skills

Examinations and many other standardized licensure examinations.

• Over 2000 Illustrations & Images

• Regional learning objectives and tests

• Online Video, Image & Text Resources

• Multidisciplinary Peer Reviewed (DC, DO, MD, ND, PhD, PT, RMT, RN)

• Pocket-Sized & Portable

• Clear Presentation & Logical Format Saves Time

• Perfect for Licensure & Board Exam Review

• A Must-Have for Clinic & General Practice

ISBN: 978-0-9936191-4-4