Description
Book SynopsisAssessment and Treatment of Muscle Imbalance: The Janda Approach blends postural techniques, neurology, and functional capabilities in order to alleviate chronic musculoskeletal pain and promote greater functionality.
Trade Review“A practical text for clinicians treating patients with musculoskeletal complaints.”
SciTech Book News (March 2010)
“An excellent book and a fitting tribute to Janda - well done! I attended several of Janda's courses in the UK over a period of many years and his influence on my professional life was significant.”
Christopher Norris, PhD, MSc, MCSP, MBAcC -- Director of Norris Associates
"This would make a useful addition to every clinician’s library—especially physical therapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, and all those using hands-on therapies."
Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
"…a thorough, well-organized, and well-written summary of the Janda approach to muscle imbalance."
Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy
"With its modest price tag and practical insights of both assessment and treatment of muscle imbalance, I would recommend this book to any practitioner or student planning to treat MSK disorders."
Manual Therapy
This book "provides a lot of useful information that is different from the typical treatment approaches taught in most physical therapy schools and it can only help give clinicians insights that may help them treat their patients."
Orthopedic Physical Therapy Practice
Table of ContentsPart I. The Scientific Basis of Muscle Imbalance
Chapter 1. Structural and Functional Approaches to Muscle Imbalance
Intrinsic Versus Extrinsic Fuction
Muscle Balance in Function and Pathology
Muscle Imbalance Paradigms
Summary
Chapter 2. The Sensorimotor System
Sensorimotor Hardware and Software
Neuromuscular Aspects of Postural Stability and Joint Stabilization
Pathology in Proprioception
Summary
Chapter 3. Chain Reactions
Articular Chains
Muscular Chains
Neurological Chains
Summary
Chapter 4. Pathomechanics of Musculoskeletal Pain and Muscle Imbalance
Pathology of Musculoskeletal Pain
Pathomechanics of Muscular Imbalance
Causes of Muscle Tightness and Weakness
Janda’s Classification of Muscle Imbalance Patterns
Summary
Part II. Functional Evaluation of Muscle Imbalance
Chapter 5. Posture, Balance, and Gait Analysis
Muscle Analysis of Standing Posture
Evaluation of Balance
Evaluation of Gait
Summary
Chapter 6. Evaluation of Movement Patterns
Janda’s Basic Movement Patterns
Additional Movement Tests Complementary to Janda’s Tests
Selected Manual Muscle Tests
Summary
Chapter 7. Muscle Length Testing
Muscle Length Assessment Technique
Lower-Quarter Muscles
Upper-Quarter Muscles
Hypermobility
Summary
Chapter 8. Soft-Tissue Assessment
Characteristics of Trigger Points
Assessment of Trigger Point or Tender Point Chains
Scars
Myofascia
Summary
Part III. Treatment of Muscle Imbalance Syndromes
Chapter 9. Normalization of Peripheral Structures
Central Indirect techniques
Local Direct techniques
Summary
Chapter 10. Restoration of Muscle Balance
Factors Contributing to Muscle Weakness
Additional Treatment Techniques for Muscle Weakness
Factors Contributing to Muscle Tightness
Additional Treatment Techniques for Muscle Tightness
Summary
Chapter 11. Sensorimotor Training
Role of Sensorimotor Training in Janda’s Treatment
Sensorimotor Training Components
Sensorimotor Training Progression
Summary
Part IV. Clinical Syndromes
Chapter 12. Cervical Pain Syndromes
Regional Considerations
Common Pathologies
Case Study
Summary
Chapter 13. Upper-Extremity Pain Syndromes
Regional Considerations
Assessment
Common Pathologies
Case Study
Summary
Chapter 14. Lumbar Pain Syndromes
Regional Considerations
Common Pathologies
Sacroiliac Dysfunction
Assessment
Management of Low Back Pain Syndromes
Case Study
Conclusion
Summary
Chapter 15. Lower-Extremity Pain Syndromes
Regional Considerations
Assessment
Common Pathologies
Case Study
Summary
