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Maitland's Vertebral Manipulation E-Book

Maitland's Vertebral Manipulation E-Book

Elly Hengeveld | Kevin Banks

(2013)

Abstract

The legacy of Geoff Maitland and his seminal work, Vertebral Manipulation, continues in this eighth edition, with Elly Hengeveld and Kevin Banks leading an international team of experts who demonstrate how to manage vertebral neuromusculoskeletal disorders using the principles and practice of the Maitland Concept. Together, they ensure the heart of the Concept beats on by promoting collaborative decision-making with the patient at centre and emphasizing the art and science of observation, listening, palpation and movement skills.

A key feature of the new edition focuses on a more evidence-based and analytical view of the role of mobilization and manipulation in clinical practice The authors have written in a way that reflects their application of the Maitland Concept and how they have integrated techniques in the light of advancement in professional knowledge. Each chapter stands alone as a ‘master class’.

The text is systematically arranged focusing on detailed assessment, clinical reasoning and re-assessment to determine the physical dysfunction and efficacy of manipulative physiotherapy techniques, while also advocating continuous communication and interaction. Techniques of passive mobilization are also described, specifically designed around the individual patient’s condition.

All the chapters are written from a clinical perspective and review the evidence which informs how to deal with and manage spinal and pelvic pain as they present to the practitioner. Furthermore, each vertebral region (cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacroiliac/pelvic) is considered from the point of view of best practice in analysing and hypothesising subjective data, examination, treatment and management of spinal pain conditions.

Brand new to the eighth edition is the addition of a companion website – Maitland’s Manipulation eResources (www.maitlandsresources.com) – providing access to a range of valuable learning materials which include videos, MCQs, interactive case studies, research links, and bonus chapters

  • 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 – how and when to integrate the Maitland Concept into clinical practice
  • Chapter-based learning outcomes, keywords and glossaries
  • Companion website – Maitland’s Manipulation eResources (www.maitlandsresources.com)
  • Expert perspectives and supporting evidence
  • Case studies
  • Companion website – www.maitlandsresources.com – containing:
    • Video Bank of over 480 video clips showing examination and treatment techniques
    • Image Bank of over 1,000 illustrations
    • Interactive case studies
    • Over 200 MCQs
    • Bonus chapters on additional principles and techniques of examination / treatment
    • Weblink references to abstracts

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front Cover cover
Half title page i
Dedication ii
Maitland's Vertebral Manipulation ii
Copyright Page iv
Table Of Contents v
Contributors vi
Biography vii
Geoffrey Douglas Maitland MBE AUA FCSP FACP (Monograph), FACP (Specialist Manipulative Physiotherapist) MAppSc (Physiotherapy) vii
Preface xi
Acknowledgements xiii
In Memoriam: Kevin Banks (1959–2012) xiv
Glossary xv
Chapter 1 The Maitland Concept: assessment, examination and treatment of movement impairments by passive movement xv
Chapter 2 Clinical reasoning: from the Maitland Concept and beyond xv
Chapter 3 Communication and the therapeutic relationship xvi
Chapter 4 Management of cervical spine disorders: a neuro-orthopaedic perspective xvii
Chapter 5 Management of thoracic spine disorders xviii
Chapter 6 Management of lumbar spine disorders xviii
Chapter 7 Management of sacroiliac and pelvic disorders xviii
Chapter 8 Sustaining movement capacity and performance xviii
Appendix 4 Recording xix
References xix
1 The Maitland Concept: 1
Chapter contents 1
A personal commitment to the patient 2
A mode of thinking: the primacy of clinical evidence 2
Techniques 5
Techniques of management 5
Examination 6
Palpatory techniques 7
Assessment 7
Analytical assessment 8
Pretreatment assessment 8
Assessment during every treatment session 10
Proving the value of a technique 10
Progressive assessment 11
Retrospective assessment 11
Final analytical assessment 12
Conclusion 12
References 13
2 Clinical reasoning: 14
Chapter contents 14
Introduction 14
Clinical reasoning defined 15
Clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice 15
Critical thinking and clinical reasoning 16
Importance of skilled clinical reasoning to expert practice 17
Clinical reasoning and the bio-psychosocial model of health and disability 18
Clinical reasoning as a hypothesis-oriented and collaborative process 19
The physiotherapist’s thinking 19
The patient’s thinking 20
Health perspectives (pain, illness, self) 21
Clinical reasoning as collaboration between therapist and patient 23
Clinical reasoning and knowledge 25
Clinical reasoning and cognition/metacognition 26
Skilled questioning important to critical thinking and learning 27
Socratic questioning 27
Skilled questioning important to clinical practice 27
Clarification for precision 29
Clarification for accuracy 30
Clarification for relevance 30
Clarification for completeness 30
Screening questions 30
Effects of therapist’s questioning/manner on the patient 31
Facilitating application of bio-psychosocial practice: clinical reasoning strategies and hypothesis categories 31
Clinical reasoning strategies 32
Diagnosis 32
Management 32
Hypothesis categories 33
Activity capability/restriction 34
Participation capability/restriction 34
Patient perspectives on their experience 34
Pathobiological mechanisms 34
Physical impairments and associated structures/ tissue sources 37
Contributing factors 38
Precautions and contraindications to physical examination and treatment 39
Management and treatment 40
Prognosis 41
Interpreting information across different hypothesis categories 42
Pattern recognition 43
Complexity of clinical reasoning 44
Errors of clinical reasoning 44
Improving clinical reasoning: learning through clinical reasoning 46
Understanding clinical reasoning theory 48
Facilitated clinical reasoning through case studies and real patients 48
Self-reflection worksheets and clinical pattern diaries 49
Mind maps 49
Lateral/creative thinking 50
We are all imposters 52
References 76
3 Communication and the therapeutic relationship 83
Chapter contents 83
Introduction 83
Therapeutic relationship 83
The physiotherapist’s role in the therapeutic relationship 84
Research and the therapeutic relationship 84
The therapeutic relationship and physiotherapy education and practice 85
Communication and interaction 86
Aspects of communication 87
Shaping of interactions 89
Shaping of a therapeutic climate: listening and communication 89
Communication techniques 90
Paralleling 91
Immediate-response questions 92
Key words and phrases 92
Bias 92
Purpose of the questions and assuming 93
Purpose of the questions 93
Assuming 93
Pain and activity levels 93
The process of collaborative goal setting 94
Critical phases of the therapeutic process 95
Welcoming and information phase 96
Subjective examination 96
Planning of the physical examination 97
Physical examination 97
Ending a session 97
Evaluation and reflection of the first session, including treatment planning 97
Reassessments 98
Retrospective assessment 98
Final analytical assessment 98
Verbatim examples 98
Welcoming and information phase 99
Initial assessment: subjective examination 99
‘First question’ – establishing main problem 99
Behaviour of the symptoms 100
History of the problem 102
Initial assessment: physical examination 104
Palpation 105
Summarizing the first session: collaborative treatment planning and goal setting 105
Directive interaction 107
Collaborative goal setting by asking questions 107
Beginning of a follow up session: subjective reassessment 107
Reassessment 107
Effects of self-management strategies 109
Reassessments of physical examination tests 109
During a treatment intervention 110
Treatment and education of bodily awareness 111
Directive communication 111
Mirroring, guiding by asking questions, including reassessments 111
Retrospective assessments (after three to five treatments) 112
Final analytical assessment 113
Conclusion 113
References 114
4 Management of cervical spine disorders: 116
Chapter contents 116
Introduction 116
Epidemiology of neck, head and facial pain 116
Common syndromes of the cervical region and their presentations 117
Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) 117
Headache 117
Cervical nerve root lesion 117
Clinical reasoning and the bio-psychosocial model 118
A definition for pain 119
Pain mechanisms 120
Placing pain mechanisms into a reasoning framework 120
Input dominant mechanisms 121
Nociception 121
Types of nociceptive neurons 121
Location of nociceptive neurons 121
Activation of nociceptive neurons 121
Nociceptors and nociception 121
Speed of messaging 121
Transmission of messages via second order neurons 122
Mechanical nociception 122
Ischaemic nociception 122
Inflammatory nociception 122
Neurogenic contributions to inflammation 123
Summary of clinical patterns from inflammation 123
Clinical detection of nociceptive mechanisms 123
Pain associated with changes in the nervous system 123
Nerves aren’t normally that sensitive 124
Injuries to peripheral nerves 124
Blood flow 124
Axoplasmic flow 125
Clinical detection of peripheral neuropathic pain 125
Centrally mediated mechanisms 125
Central sensitization 125
The brain and pain 126
Brain changes in pain 127
Mirror neurons and context change 127
Output mechanisms 127
Sympathetic nervous system 128
Endocrine response 129
Parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) 129
The immune system 129
Motor system 130
Descending modulatory control 130
Examination of the cervical region 131
Subjective examination 131
Planning the physical examination 131
Physical examination 132
Starting out the physical examination 132
Observation 133
Functional assessment 133
Testing positions 133
Ongoing analysis of your patient and reassessment 133
Physical examination of the nervous system 133
Palpation of peripheral nerves 134
Response to nerve palpation 135
Palpation related to peripheral neuropathic pain 135
Palpation of the nerves of the head, neck and upper limb 135
The trigeminal nerve (V) 135
Palpation of the cervical nerve roots and the brachial plexus 136
Neurodynamic testing 139
Responses to neurodynamic testing 140
Using structural differentiation in neurodynamics 141
Neurodynamics relating to cervical conditions 141
The nerve roots, trunks and cords of the brachial plexus 141
The classical upper limb neurodynamic tests (ULNT) with structural differentiation 141
Altering the test and/or start position 141
Pre-cervical spine treatment screening – implications for examination 150
Cervical arterial dysfunction (CAD) 150
Craniovertebral instability 150
Symptoms and signs of cervical instability 150
Clinical testing of craniovertebral instability 150
Examination of the cervical spine through mobilization techniques 152
Passive mobilization 152
Mobilization linked to context change 153
The treatment of the cervical region 155
Information and communication 155
Shaping beliefs through pain education 156
Passive mobilization techniques 157
Specific mobilization treatments 157
Selecting the correct technique 157
The correct testing position 158
Incorporating context change into treatment 159
Manual therapy and central sensitization 159
Manipulation 159
Treatment with reference to neurodynamics 160
Treating the containers 160
Neural mobilization techniques 160
Massage 162
Self-treatment and management 162
Treatment dose and ongoing intervention 162
Graded exposure in order to progress treatment 163
References 170
5 Management of thoracic spine disorders 174
Chapter contents 174
Introduction: thoracic spine and the Maitland Concept 174
Clues in the subjective examination to thoracic spine involvement 176
Symptoms at and around thoracic spine levels, and in areas neurally related to T1–12 176
Chronic conditions, which are not resolving with treatment 178
Patient example 178
Improvement of signs and symptoms in areas remote from the thoracic spine after passive mobilization of the mid-thoracic spine region 185
Patient examples: manipulative procedures applied to the thoracic spine 186
Mrs W 186
Miss A 187
Thoracic mobilization/manipulation: when to incorporate techniques to directly address neurodynamic signs/symptoms in the healing process of a lumbar disc lesion 188
Analysis of role of detailed examination in determining when to use thoracic passive mobilization techniques and associated interventions 189
Physical examination 189
Observation 189
Present pain 190
Functional demonstration (and differentiation where appropriate) 190
Brief appraisal 192
Thoracic rotation 192
Thoracic flexion, extension 192
Flexion 193
Extension 194
Thoracic lateral flexion 194
When applicable tests 194
Combined movement tests 194
Compression movement tests 195
Tap test 196
Slump test 196
Palpation 196
Areas of sweating and temperature changes 196
Soft-tissue changes 196
Bony changes and position tests 197
Passive accessory intervertebral movements (PAIVMs) 197
Differentiation test by palpation 197
Passive range of physiological movements of single vertebral joints (PPIVMs) 198
C7–T4 (flexion) 198
6 Management of lumbar spine disorders 228
Chapter contents 228
Introduction 228
Demedicalization and conceptualization of NSLBP 229
Demedicalization 229
Conceptualization 230
Clinical assessment 231
Treatment/advice to the patient 233
Referral of patients with acute low back pain 234
Scope of practice of physiotherapists regarding NSLBP 234
Pillars of physiotherapy practice 235
Paradigms 236
International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physiotherapists’ competencies and scope of practice 236
Treatment objectives 236
Sense of control 236
Optimizing movement capacity 238
Psychosocial aspects in treatment 238
Phases of NSLBP and physiotherapeutic treatment 240
Classifications, subgroups and models 240
Clinical reasoning 244
Hypotheses generation and testing 245
Experiential knowledge, clinical patterns 249
Prognosis and clinical prediction rules 250
Clinical prediction rules 253
Reflective practice 255
Examination of the lumbar spine: subjective examination 255
Introduction to the assessment process 257
Main problem 257
Perceived disability 258
Localization and quality of symptoms 258
Behaviour of symptoms 262
‘Making features fit’ 262
History of symptoms 263
Recent history 263
Previous history 264
Medical and health screening questions 265
Typical patterns of clinical presentation 265
Physical examination 269
Planning the physical examination procedures 269
Precautions to examination procedures 269
Physical examination and the lumbar spine 269
Observation 272
Functional demonstration 274
Active tests lumbar spine 277
Neurological conduction testing 278
Neurodynamic testing 288
Slump test 292
Palpation 292
Passive testing 295
Passive physiological intervertebral movements (PPIVMs) 295
Passive accessory intervertebral movements (PAIVMs) 297
Examination of motor control impairment 300
Mobilization and manipulation treatment techniques 300
Accessory movements and variations 300
Physiological movements and variations: mobilizations, manipulations 300
Neurodynamic techniques 305
Combination of arthrogenic techniques and neurodynamic mobilizations (example) 305
Direct neurodynamic mobilization techniques 306
Lumbar spine mobilization and manipulation techniques linked to clinical and supporting research evidence 306
Integrated treatment 307
Where there is evidence of neurogenic and myogenic impairments coexisting 310
Where there is evidence of arthrogenic and neurogenic impairments coexisting 313
Where there is evidence of arthrogenic and myogenic impairments coexisting 315
Where there is evidence of arthrogenic, myogenic and neurogenic impairments coexisting 318
Where there is protective muscle spasm coexisting with arthrogenic, other myogenic and neurogenic impairments 319
Case studies 320
References 326
7 Management of sacroiliac and pelvic disorders 330
Chapter contents 330
Introduction 330
Applied theory and evidence supporting practice 332
Form closure, force closure, mobility 332
Local and global stabilizing muscle system 333
The posterior oblique sling 335
The deep longitudinal sling 335
The anterior oblique sling 335
Classification model 336
Treatment 337
Consideration of other factors leading to PGP 337
Clinical reasoning 337
Clinical reasoning and assessment procedures 340
Evidence based practice 340
Subjective examination 341
Specific objectives of subjective examination 341
Information phase 342
Subjective examination 342
1. Main problem 342
2. Area of symptoms 342
3. Behaviour of symptoms and activity-levels 342
4. History (Hx) 343
5. Special questions (SQ) 344
Planning of the physical examination (‘structured reflection’) 344
Physical examination 345
Observation 346
Gait 346
Posture 346
Active movements of the trunk 347
Forward bending 347
Backward bending 347
Side-bending 348
Rotation 348
Movements from below upwards 348
Active movements of the hip 348
Functional tests of load transfer 349
Stork test 350
Active straight leg raise test 351
Pain provocation tests 352
The posterior pelvic pain provocation test (P4 test; Ostgaard 2007) 353
Distraction test (anterior distraction and posterior compression test) 353
Compression test (anterior compression and posterior distraction; Fig. 7.24) 354
Gaenslen’s test (Fig. 7.25) 354
Sacral thrust test (Fig. 7.26) 354
Patrick’s Faber test (Fig. 7.27) 355
Long dorsal SI ligament test (Fig. 7.28; Vleeming et al. 1996, 2002) 355
Palpation of the symphysis pubis (Fig. 7.29) 355
Passive tests 356
Positional tests 356
Position of the innominates in supine (Figs 7.30 and 7.31) 356
Position of the pubic tubercles 356
Position of the innominates in prone (Fig. 7.32) 356
Position of the sacrum in prone (Figs 7.33 and 7.34) 357
Passive mobility tests 357
Passive physiological movements of the innominate 357
A. Posterior rotation of the innominate (Fig. 7.35): 357
B. Anterior rotation of the innominate (Fig. 7.36): 358
Passive accessory movement tests 358
A. Oscillatory movements on the innominate and sacrum: 358
B. Passive mobility/stability of the SIJ in the anteroposterior plane (Fig. 7.45; Hungerford et al. 2004, Lee & Lee 2010): 360
C. Passive mobility/stability of the SIJ in the craniocaudal plane (Fig. 7.47; Hungerford et al. 2004, Lee & Lee 2010): 361
Form closure/force closure testing 362
Palpation 363
Motor control (force closure) 363
Assessment of local muscles 364
A. Transversus abdominis (TA) 364
B. Deep fibres of multifidus (dMF) 364
C. Pelvic floor (PF). 364
D. The diaphragm: 364
Treatment 365
Common clinical presentations 366
Insufficient compression of the SIJ (reduced force closure) 366
Management when there is insufficient compression 366
Specific exercise programme 366
Motor control retraining 367
Sacroiliac belts or taping 367
Excessive compression of the SIJ (too much force closure) 367
Management when there is excessive compression 368
Mobilizations/manipulations of the SIJ 368
Accessory movements 368
Manipulation 369
Anterior rotation of the left innominate 369
Posterior rotation of the left innominate 370
Gapping manipulation of the left SIJ (Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association 2006) 371
References 376
8 Sustaining functional capacity and performance 380
Chapter contents 380
Introduction 380
Lifestyle and physical activity 381
Role of passive movement in promotion of active movement and physical activity 381
Underlying mechanisms of passive movements 384
Functional restoration programmes and self-management 386
Purposes of functional restoration programmes 387
Cognitive behavioural principles 390
Recognition of potential barriers to full functional recovery 390
‘Perceived disability’ 391
‘Beliefs and expectations’ 391
Confidence in own capabilities 393
Sense-of-control over well-being and movement behaviour when pain occurs 393
Opinions of other clinicians 393
Level of activities and participation 395
Reactions of social environment 395
The process of collaborative goal-setting 395
Phases of change 396
Compliance 398
Barriers to compliance 398
Compliance enhancement 398
Selection of meaningful exercises to enhance compliance: algorithm of actions and decisions 399
Compliance enhancement: general remarks 399
Conclusion: compliance enhancement 400
Patient education 400
Some educational principles 400
Conclusion 401
References 401
1 The maitland concept: e1
2 Clinical reasoning: e3
3 Communication and the therapeutic relationship e7
4 Management of cervical spine disorders: e9
5 Management of thoracic spine disorders e11
6 Management of lumbar spine disorders e14
7 Management of sacroiliac and pelvic disorders e17
8 Sustaining functional capacity and performance e19
Peripheral manipulation e21
Appendix 1 Movement diagram theory and compiling a movement diagram 404
A contemporary perspective on defining resistance, grades of mobilization and depicting movement diagrams 404
Redefining grades of mobilization 404
Redefining resistance 406
Movement diagram: parameters of reliability 406
The movement diagram: a teaching aid, a means of communication and self-learning 407
Pain 408
P1 408
L (1 of 3) where (L 5 limit of range) 409
L (2 of 3) what 409
L (3 of 3) qualify 409
P1P2 410
Resistance (free of muscle spasm/motor responses) 411
R1 412
L – where, L – what 412
R1R2 413
Muscle spasm/motor responses 413
S1 414
L – where, L – what 414
S1S2 414
Modification 415
Compiling a movement diagram 415
Step 1. P1 416
Step 2. L – where 417
Step 3. L – what 417
Step 4. P′ and defined 417
Step 5. Behaviour of pain P1P2 or P1P′ 418
Step 6. R1 418
Step 7. Behaviour of resistance R1R2 418
Step 8. S1S′ 418
Summary of steps 419
Modified diagram baseline 419
Example – range limited by 50% 419
Clinical example – hypermobility 420
Step 1. P1 420
Step 2. L – where 420
Step 3. L – what (and define) 420
Treatment 421
References 422
Appendix 2 Clinical examples of movement diagrams 423
Chapter contents 423
Hypermobility 423
Step 1. P1 423
Step 2. L – where 423
Step 3. L – what (and define) 423
Step 4. P’ define 423
Step 5. P1P’ behaviour 423
Step 6. R1 423
Step 7. R1R2 behaviour (Figure A2.8) 423
Treatment 423
Scheuermann’s disease 424
The spondylitic cervical spine 425
Reference 427
Appendix 3 Examination refinements and movement diagrams 428
Chapter contents 428
Varied inclinations and contact points 428
Sagittal posteroanterior movements in combined positions 430
Diagrams of different movements on a patient with one disorder 431
Appendix 4 Recording 433
Chapter contents 433
Introduction 433
SOAP notes 434
Asterisks 435
Conditions 435
Some remarks with regards to recording 435
Recording of subjective examination findings 436
Body chart 436
Clinical tip 436
Behaviour of symptoms and activities 436
History 437
Recording of physical examination findings 437
Active movements 440
Passive movements 440
Recording of treatment interventions 441
Examples: 441
Other forms of treatment: 441
Information, instructions, exercises, warning at the end of a session 441
Example 442
Recording of follow-up sessions 442
Retrospective assessment 442
Written records by the patient 443
Conclusion 443
References 443
Index 444
A 444
B 444
C 445
D 446
E 446
F 447
G 447
H 447
I 447
J 448
K 448
L 448
M 449
N 450
O 450
P 450
Q 452
R 452
S 453
T 454
U 455
V 456
W 456
Y 456