Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction and Piriformis Syndrome · the Complete Guide for Physical Therapists by Clayton, Paula -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Page Copyright Page Contents Foreword by Dr. Gerry Ramogida Foreword by Neil Black Preface How to Use This Book Acknowledgments 1. Anatomical Terminology

Terms to Describe Position and Direction Glossary References

2. Fascia

Components of Fascia Tensegrity Anatomy Trains Bunkie Test The Pelvis Treatment Considerations Stretching References

3. Dry Needling

References

4. Dynamic Taping

Aims of Dynamic Taping Properties of Dynamic Tape® Fundamentals of Dynamic Taping Mechanical Mechanisms Physiological Mechanisms Using Dynamic Tape® References

5. Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction—Assessment

Considerations—Prior to Treatment Palpation Leg-Length Assessment Observation and Clearing Assessments—Prior to SIJ Assessment Neurodynamic Testing Overhead Squat Assessment Ely’s Test Musculature Slings Further Considerations Before Commencing Treatment Assessing the Pelvis SIJ Anatomy Assessing for Pain Assessing for Loss of Function Additional SIJ Function Tests References

6. Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction—Treatment

Posterior Oblique Sling Posterior Pelvic Ligaments Anterior Oblique Sling Additional Structures Impacting on SIJ Function SIJ Mobilizations SIJ Home Advice References

7. Piriformis Syndrome

Palpation Testing Treatment Manual Therapy References

Appendix. Instrument-Assisted Soft-Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)

What is IASTM? The History of IASTM Kinnective IASTM Does It Work? The “3-Rep Rule” Terminology What about Bruising? Research How Does IASTM Work? Considerations for IASTM Use References

Index