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The Lumbar Spine: Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy, 2 Volume Set

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This is an excellent reference textbook and guide to mechanical treatment for mechanical spinal dysfunctions for health care professionals. The mechanical diagnosis into the proper syndromes and application of mechanical treatments needs to be provided by a highly trained practitioner (preferrably a Certified MDT)that has attended the McKenzie courses. The proper applicatin of the manual techniques cannot be learned by simply reading the text.

"Treat Your Own Back" and "Treat Your Own Neck" books are excellent for the layperson.

This is an excellent reference textbook and guide to mechanical treatment for mechanical spinal dysfunctions for health care professionals. The mechanical diagnosis into the proper syndromes and application of mechanical treatments needs to be provided by a highly trained practitioner (preferrably a Certified MDT)that has attended the McKenzie courses. The proper applicatin of the manual techniques cannot be learned by simply reading the text.

"Treat Your Own Back" and "Treat Your Own Neck" books are excellent for the layperson.

I strongly agree with this theory of treatment for the spine. It works for 80% of my back case load and the the other 20% need other manual therapy typically Maitland approach or will not respond to mechanical treatment. Not for someone to treat themselves as needs thorough assessment to work properly, but a must read/courses for any outpatient therapist or other healthcare practitioner that treats the spine. I do have to admit that its success is lower for me in the cervical and thoracic spine where I personally believe the maitland approach has a higher overall success rate. But never the less should be in your bag of tricks.

After 10+ years treating these conditions, the principles and methods outlined in this book have really improved my capabilities as a clinician. Its great to see patients become truly independent of the therapies and drugs they had relied on for years.

Very relevant especially after taking the McKenzie Course,
Part A.

Really well written. Much better then the last edition of the same book. It has evidence based info supporting the work and it is easy to read.

This is a must for anyone practiciing McKenzie MDT or wanting certification. Very detailed and has all the information for the thoracic & lumbar spine with good pics. Also very good reference for reviewing

Product was just as described, great quality, and delivered promptly and safely. I would wholeheartedly recommend this dealer to others.

I PURCHASE THIS 2 VOLUME SET AND NEVER GOT THE SECONG ONE, I CONTACTED THE SELLER AND HE REFUSED TO SEND ME MY SECOND BOOK. THATS WHY ITS A RIP OFF THANKS RENE