The Maitland Concept: A Legacy of Excellence in Vertebral Manipulation

The eighth edition of Vertebral Manipulation, led by Elly Hengeveld and Kevin Banks, continues the legacy of Geoff Maitland’s seminal work. This comprehensive guide brings together an international team of experts to demonstrate the principles and practice of the Maitland Concept in managing vertebral neuromusculoskeletal disorders.

Evidence-Based Approach to Vertebral Manipulation

This new edition takes a more evidence-based and analytical view of the role of mobilization and manipulation in clinical practice. The authors have integrated the latest advancements in professional knowledge, reflecting the heart of the Maitland Concept: collaborative decision-making with the patient at the center, and emphasizing the art and science of observation, listening, palpation, and movement skills.

Master Classes in Clinical Practice

Each chapter stands alone as a ‘master class’ in vertebral manipulation, providing a systematic approach to detailed assessment, clinical reasoning, and re-assessment. The text focuses on determining physical dysfunction and the efficacy of manipulative physiotherapy techniques, while advocating continuous communication and interaction with the patient.

Techniques and Best Practices for Vertebral Regions

Techniques of passive mobilization are described, specifically designed around the individual patient’s condition. Each vertebral region (cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacroiliac/pelvic) is considered from the point of view of best practice in analyzing and hypothesizing subjective data, examination, treatment, and management of spinal pain conditions.

Companion Website: Maitland’s Manipulation eResources

A companion website, Maitland’s Manipulation eResources, provides access to a range of valuable learning materials, including videos, MCQs, interactive case studies, research links, and bonus chapters.

Key Features and Benefits

• World-leading experts provide evidence relating the Maitland Concept to clinical practice
• Evidence supporting practice covers both subjective and physical examination
• Best practice management using mobilization and manipulation
• Case studies illustrate how and when to integrate the Maitland Concept into clinical practice
• Chapter-based learning outcomes, keywords, and glossaries

About the Book

Product Details: Paperback, 480 pages, Publisher: Churchill Livingstone, 8th edition (October 29, 2013), Language: English, ISBN-10: 0702040665, ISBN-13: 978-0702040665, eText ISBN: 9780702058646, 9780702054587