Recognize Mechanical Syndromes and Other Diagnoses Relating to Neck Pain, Headaches, Spinal Pathology and Whiplash Using the McKenzie Method of MDT This evidence-based and clinically relevant text offers in-depth exploration of literature relating to mechanical syndromes and neck/trunk pain. The second edition is thoroughly updated and expanded into two volumes. Operational definitions and numerous tables provide clinical signs and symptoms to aid the clinician in recognizing suspect mechanical syndromes, or other diagnoses, relating to neck pain, headaches, spinal pathology, whiplash and more. Also detailed are methods to evaluate and prescribe specific exercises/manual treatment techniques. Volume 1 chapters include: The Problem with Neck pain - Pain and Connective Tissue Properties - Cervical Anatomy, Ageing and Degeneration - Movement and Biomechanics of the Cervical Spine - Diagnosis and Classification - Mechanical Diagnosis - Literature Review - Serious Spinal Pathology - Other Diagnostic and Management Considerations - The History - Physical Examination - Evaluation of Clinical Presentations - Follow-Up Evaluations - Procedures of Mechanical Therapy for the Cervical Spine - Clinical Reasoning - Recurrences and Prophylaxis Volume 2 chapters include: Management of Derangement – Principles - Management of Derangement – Central and Symmetrical Symptoms - Management of Derangement – Unilateral and Asymmetrical Symptoms to Elbow - Management of Derangement – Unilateral and Asymmetrical Symptoms Below the Elbow - Cervical Dysfunction Syndrome - Dysfunction of Adherent Nerve Root (ANR) - Postural Syndrome - Headache - Cervical Trauma or Whiplash Associated Disorders - Thoracic Spine – Epidemiology, Pain, Anatomy, Biomechanics - Classification of Thoracic Spine Problems - Thoracic Spine Assessment - Procedures of Mechanical Therapy for the Thoracic Spine - Thoracic Derangement – Management - Thoracic Dysfunction and Postural Syndrome – Management Written by Robin McKenzie and Dr. Stephen May. Illustrated. Softcover; 566 pages. Published On: 2024-02-27 This book is essential reading for any health professional involved in the management of patients with cervical or thoracic pain. Described within are the mechanical measures required for the diagnosis and treatment of these common problems. The precise identification and management of subgroups in the spectrum of mechanical cervical and thoracic disorders has been said to be a priority if we are to improve our methods of management of back and neck problems. This latest book in the series of McKenzie and May provides a system to identify subgroups and consequently provide better strategic solutions. Robin McKenzie first published his landmark text outlining certain principles and concepts for the diagnosis and management of lumbar spine problems in 1981. Another volume addressing the cervical and thoracic spine was published in 1990. His first publications always stressed the importance of patient self-management and the relevance of this issue has been belatedly recognized by others. Since these publications considerable evidence has demonstrated the importance and relevance of those principles and concepts in the modern management of musculoskeletal problems. Robin McKenzie, CNZM, OBE, FCSP (Hon), FNZSP (Hon), Dip MDT, Dip MT The late Robin McKenzie was a renowned spinal expert and an authority on the treatment of lower back and neck pain. His method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT) is taught by clinicians around the world. MDT, along with his heralded series of books and lumbar supports has helped hundreds of thousands of people achieve freedom from back, neck, shoulder and knee pain. For over 50 years, The McKenzie Method® has put the power in the patient's hands, utilizing education and self-treatment strategies to provide long-lasting relief from pain. The second edition of The Cervical & Thoracic Spine: Mechanical Diagnosis & Therapy still presents the logical and structured approach to the assessment, classification and management of neck and trunk problems first described in 1990. The characteristics, assessment, management and clinical reasoning associated with the mechanical syndromes of derangement, dysfunction and postural syndrome are described. As the recognition of serious spinal pathology is important for safe practice, the limited literature available that describes ‘red flags’ in the cervical and thoracic spine is presented.