Clinical Application of Neuromuscular Techniques Practical Case Study Exercises (Paperback)

~ Leon Chaitow (Author), Judith DeLany (Author)

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The perfect companion to the two volumes of Clinical Application of Neuromuscular Techniques, this guide to case exercises helps readers understand how to use neuromuscular techniques in specific clinical scenarios. It presents a series of 34 individual case histories, differential diagnosis discussions, and questions cross-referenced to the page or section of the textbook where answers can be found. Cases simulate the types of problems typically encountered in neuromuscular therapy practice, selected from a series of case histories submitted by experienced NMT practitioners. This innovative resource emphasizes and promotes a multidisciplinary approach to practice, pointing out when it may be appropriate to refer to other practitioners or explore an alternate course of action. * Edited by the authors of the two volumes of Clinical Application of Neuromuscular Techniques. * Presents 34 case histories that simulate the types of cases typically seen in neuromuscular therapy practice. * Includes details of each case similar to the information load a patient would present at the first therapy session such as a patient profile, health history, presenting complaints, contributing factors, and clinical evidence. * Follows up each case with a series of questions that prompt the reader to consider contraindications, additional tests, and pertinent details necessary to effectively and safely address the presenting condition. * Offers suggestions on developing a plan of action for each case. * Cross-references highlighted keywords to the index of each textbook so readers can easily access details associated with particular tests, concepts, and protocols.

About the Author

Leon Chaitow, ND, DO, Osteopathic Practitioner and Senior Lecturer, University of Westminister, London, UK; and Judith Walker DeLany, LMT, Teacher and Practitioner of Neuromuscular Therapy, Director of NMT Center, St. Petersburg, FL

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone; 1 edition (November 28, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0443100004
• ISBN-13: 978-0443100000
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #396,013 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Teaching Tool, August 1, 2008

By	Jack R. Baker - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

These case studies are an excellent adjunct to the two volumes on clinical application of neuromuscular techniques by Chaitow & Delany. They bring the neuromuscular techniques to a very practical level of application. Especially valuable are the intake and client assessment sections giving full consideration to client history, activities, nutrition, and many precipitating factors which a therapist needs to take into consideration. The section in each chapter on Questions for the Reader gets the student/therapist actively involved in thinking about the client and the case in a multidimensional way, from presenting symptoms to perpetuating factors to the use of various assessment tools. Finally, the authors share their thinking about the case in the section on Clinical Impressions and Treatment. This too is a valuable addition as it helps us to train our thinking by seeing how the experts understand the case.

This book is well organized and helps the student/therapist to look at all aspects of a client and their presenting conditions. It is designed to integrate well with the other two volumes, and together these three texts make an important contribution to teaching, learning and applying neuromuscular therapy.