This highly illustrated text is the only book to include manipulation and mobilization techniques for both spine and extremity. This edition includes a new title that reflects the focus on evidence- based practice as well as more information on the spine, most notably with regard to joint play. Clearly labeled photos show the direction of force in techniques. A companion DVD offers video demonstrating how to perform the major procedures covered in the text.<br><br><ul><li>Description of joint mobilization, along with pictures, make procedures easy to understand and then perform.</li><li>Unique focus on spine and extremities provides learners with information all in one place.</li><li>Contraindications/precautions and indications included for each joint mobilization help to apply mobilizations to actual clinical situations.</li></ul><br><br><ul><li>Evidence-based introductions begin each chapter to provide the latest research and rationalization for specific procedures.</li><li>New information on the examination of joint play, especially in reference to the spine, provides the latest information available.</li><li>Clearly labeled photos show the direction of force on the photographs that show the techniques.</li><li>More information on osteokinematic and arthrokinematic motion, and degrees of freedom, provides perspective on the body planes.</li><li>Better definitions of mobilization and manipulation.</li><li>In the cervical spine chapter, additional mobilization techniques, such as Paris cervical gliding, have been added.</li><li>Grade V (thrust) techniques have been added to the spine chapters</li><li>More muscle energy techniques added to spine chapters</li><li>Companion CD-ROM includes videos of manipulation and mobilization techniques covered in the text.</li></ul>