The Pelvic Girdle (Hardcover)

This text presents a logical approach to the examination. It features
information on the assessment and treatment of the pelvic region and its
related disorders that comes straight from real-world practice and research.
The book summarizes the findings of the research and relates it to clinical
practice through the presentation of examination techniques and guidelines for
treatment. The material in this book, from a practitioner currently involved in
research in the field, is completely up-to-date and theoretically sound.

Reviews
Chiropractic Journal of Australia, December 2004 "Lee writes with efficiency
and clarity. It is commendable work from Lee and one very much of interest to
chiropractors."

Key Features
reputation of the author as a worldwide expert lends the text credibility, as a
resource for both clinicians and researchers.
Contemporary information demonstrates the relevance of the academic research to
all those working with low back pain.
Highly illustrated descriptions of exercises for back pain treatment and
prevention show the reader exactly what they need to do.
Fully evidence-based, the book is still practical and clinically relevant in
the way that it effectively relates the knowledge to real-world practice.



New to this Edition

Updated information on the anatomy and biomechanics sections incorporates the
latest research findings from the field.
Improved and expanded material on the pelvic floor and its anatomy, function,
and treatment keep the reader current on this important topic.
New chapters keep the coverage fresh and up-to-date.
New illustrations, including both photographs and line drawings, provide
helpful visual learning tools.



Table Of Contents
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Author Information
By Diane Lee, BSR, MCPA, FCAMP, Instructor/Examiner for the Orthopaedic
Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association

Table of Contents
Glossary of terms. Evolution and comparative anatomy. Embryology, development
and aging. Anatomy. Biomechanics of the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex. Pain and
dysfunction/ the healing process. Subjective and objective examination.
Lumbosacral junction: clinical syndromes. The pelvic girdle: clinical
syndromes. The hip: clinical syndromes. Muscles, posture and ergonomics.
References. Index.