Functional Anatomy of the Pelvis and the Sacroiliac Joint: A Practical Guide

Description

Respected bodywork specialist John Gibbons provides a step-by-step guide for assessing the pelvis and sacroiliac joint, with techniques to identify and correct a number of impaired patterns as well as functional exercises that promote recovery. Fully illustrated, for practitioners, students, and anyone who wants to understand pelvic pain and what they can do about it. This step-by-step guide for assessing the pelvis and sacroiliac joint by respected bodywork specialist John Gibbons explores all aspects of this crucial area of the body and how it links within the kinetic chain system. Gibbons-a registered sports osteopath who specializes in the treatment and rehabilitation of sport-related injuries-provides detailed information about how to recognize pain and dysfunctional patterns that arise from the pelvic girdle along with techniques to identify and correct a number of impaired patterns as well as functional exercises that promote recovery. Fully illustrated with 350 color photos, this book will give practitioners, students, and anyone who wants to understand pelvic pain and what they can do about it a wealth of practical information. Gibbons addresses key issues such as- The walking/gait cycle and its relationship to the pelvis Leg length discrepancy and its relationship to the kinetic chain and the pelvis The laws of spinal mechanics Sacroiliac joint screening

John Gibbons is a registered sports osteopath, author and lecturer for the 'Bodymaster Method . He specializes in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of sport-related injuries, specifically for the University of Oxford sports teams. Having lectured in the field of sports medicine and physical therapy since 1999, John delivers advanced therapy training to qualified professionals throughout the UK and internationally. He has written over 40 articles on various aspects of physical therapy, which have been published through companies like SportEx, Federation of Holistic Therapies, Massage world, Positive Health and Sports Injury Bulletin.