This practical book offers an extensive examination of how manual therapy (MT) techniques work, and how to match the most suitable techniques to different conditions. Drawing on evidence-based research, it explores the physiological, neurological and psychophysiological responses of the human body to MT techniques. In doing so, it helps MT practitioners deliver a more effective and safer treatment for a broader range of conditions.<br><br><ul><li>Comprehensive overview helps provide an understanding of how and why MT techniques work.</li><li>Content is written in jargon-free, easy-to-read style, with most terms explained.</li><li>Text is enhanced by over 120 diagrams, photographs and tables.</li><li>Manual pain relief is extensively discussed throughout the book.</li><li>Section 1 examines the direct effects of manual therapy on connective tissue and muscle physiology, examining how MT can help assist repair and adaptation processes in these tissues.</li><li>Section 2 examines the effect of MT on the neuromuscular system, identifying conditions where neuromuscular dysfunctions can be treated by MT.</li><li>Section 3 examines the psychological, emotional and behavioral impacts of MT, in addition to the psychophysiological affects of MT, including psychomotor, neuroendocrine, and autonomic responses.</li><li>More than 1,000 references relevant to manual therapy are included, making this an essential source book for students and researchers of MT.</li></ul><br><br><ul><li>Content is completely rewritten, extensively updated and expanded, adding new research material, novel clinical approaches, and demonstrations of new techniques and assessments.</li><li>Pain coverage is expanded.</li><li>More information is included on the responses of muscle to mechanical stimuli when applying MT techniques.</li></ul>