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The Malalignment Syndrome describes a recently defined syndrome that is present in many people and which can affect everyday activities and may result in injury. It is now recognized that the malalignment syndrome is frequently a predisposing factor in sports injuries. It may also underlie biomechanical problems in less active members of the population.
This book focuses on the most common presentations of malalignment, the biomechanical changes associated with them, their diagnosis and treatment. It outlines the significance of these changes to clinicians working in general practice, sports medicine and other medical specialties, and to those involved in specific sports. The importance of the active participation of the patient/athlete in the day-to-day treatment process in order to achieve long-term results is stressed.
Key Features
- First book on this important subject
- Presents a new syndrome and supports it with the evidence
- Highly illustrated
- Written by a highly respected sports physician who has also been a national caliber athlete
- Recognizes the importance of prevention as well as treatment
- Provides practical advice and guidance to all clinicians and therapists confronted with this problem as well as to the patients and athletes themselves.
The Malalignment Syndrome should be read by all those who have to deal with the consequences of malalignment -- physicians, chiropractors, physiotherapists, sports trainers, massage therapists and athletes themselves. Recognition of the syndrome will help them not only to select and implement appropriate treatment and training regiments to correct malalignment, but may also help to prevent the initial occurrence of symptoms.
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. The Malalignment Syndrome: A Synopsis
2. Common Presentations and Diagnostic Techniques
3. The Malalignment Syndrome
4. Related Pain Phenomena and Medical Problems
5. Clinical Correlations in Sports
6. Horses, Saddles and Riders
7. A Comprehensive Treatment Approach
8. Treatment: The Manual Therapy Modes
Conclusion
Appendices
Sacroiliac joint rotational malalignment
Sacroiliac joint upslip (right side)
Asymmetry of lower extremity ranges of motion
Asymmetry of lower extremity muscle strength
Clinical correlations specific to running
Clinical findings with anatomical long right leg
Combination of asymmetries in athlete 1
Combination of asymmetries in athlete 2
Thoracolumbar syndrome
Non-specific clinical correlations
Clinical correlations to specific sports
Factors contributing to recurrence of injuries
Causes of recurrent malalignment
Title: The Malalignment Syndrome: Biomechanical and Clinical Implications for Medicine and Sports
Author: Dr. Wolfgang Schamberger
Publishing House: Churchill Livingstone
Release Date: 15/07/2002
ISBN: 0443064717
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