Human Extremities is in 11 chapters and just over 300 pages, with ample illustrations and tables, the authors outline the concept of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy as it applies to extremity problems. The book is probably best appreciated by those familiar with the McKenzie approach to spinal problems, but nonetheless it contains much of interest to any orthopaedic clinician. It starts by presenting the background about musculoskeletal problems in general. The high prevalence rates in the general population, the protracted natural history, and the uncertain efficacy of many common interventions demonstrate the need for a self-management approach to these problems. The importance of selective tissue loading is seen against the background of a failed healing process, which is described in detail. The evidence that favours controlled movement and exercise as consistently the best way to manage these problems is presented. Authors Robin McKenzie and Stephen May.
Human Extremities is in 11 chapters and just over 300 pages, with ample illustrations and tables, the authors outline the concept of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy as it applies to extremity problems. The book is probably best appreciated by those familiar with the McKenzie approach to spinal problems, but nonetheless it contains much of interest to any orthopaedic clinician. It starts by presenting the background about musculoskeletal problems in general. The high prevalence rates in the general population, the protracted natural history, and the uncertain efficacy of many common interventions demonstrate the need for a self-management approach to these problems. The importance of selective tissue loading is seen against the background of a failed healing process, which is described in detail. The evidence that favours controlled movement and exercise as consistently the best way to manage these problems is presented. Authors Robin McKenzie and Stephen May.
