"The Malalignment Syndrome" describes a newly recognised syndrome that commonly occurs in patients seen by physicians, chiropractors, physiotherapists, massage therapists and veterinarians. Although the symptoms are familiar to those working in the field they are often treated independently and their collective cause goes unrecognised. In this book, the author presents the evidence for looking at the group of symptoms involved and treating them as a single syndrome with a single cause - biomechanical malignment. The book has a special emphasis on athletes and participants in sport at all levels. Recognition of the malalignment syndrome by sports trainers, physiotherapists and others working with athletes can help them implement appropriate treatment and training to correct the malalignment and actually prevent the initial occurrence of symptoms. Emphasis is on the participation of the patient/athlete in the day-to day treatment process to achieve long-term results.
| Preface |
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| Acknowledgements |
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| Introduction |
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The Malalignment Syndrome: A Synopsis |
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1 | (4) |
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Common Presentations and Diagnostic Techniques |
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5 | (82) |
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The Malalignment Syndrome |
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87 | (110) |
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Related Pain Phenomena and Medical Problems |
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197 | (44) |
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Clinical Correlations in Sports |
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241 | (64) |
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Horses, Saddles and Riders |
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305 | (14) |
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A Comprehensive Treatment Approach |
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319 | (68) |
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Treatment: The Manual Therapy Modes |
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387 | (14) |
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401 | (10) |
| Appendices |
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1 Sacroiliac joint rotational malalignment |
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405 | (1) |
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2 Sacroiliac joint upslip (right side) |
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406 | (1) |
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3 Asymmetry of lower extremity ranges of motion |
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406 | (1) |
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4 Asymmetry of lower extremity muscle strength |
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406 | (1) |
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5 Clinical correlations specific to running |
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407 | (1) |
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6 Clinical findings with anatomical long right leg |
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407 | (1) |
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7 Combination of asymmetries in athlete 1 |
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407 | (1) |
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8 Combination of asymmetries in athlete 2 |
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408 | (1) |
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408 | (1) |
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10 Non-specific clinical correlations |
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409 | (1) |
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11 Clinical correlations to specific sports |
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409 | (1) |
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12 Factors contributing to recurrence of injuries |
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409 | (1) |
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13 Causes of recurrent malalignment |
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410 | (1) |
| Glossary |
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411 | (6) |
| References |
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417 | (12) |
| Index |
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Schamberger has published widely in the field and works with Diane Lee (author of The Pelvic Girdle) and through her his work is known to Vleeming and others in the field of international back pain and musculoskeletal research.
He has presented his research at meetings throughout the USA and Canada - mostly at meetings of the American college of Sports Medicine.
As a former athlete who competed at national level he is well known in the sports rehab field.
His material was reviewed and supported by the following:
Vert Mooney MD in USA (past president of American Orthopedic Assoc)
Rose Macdonald, sports physio in UK (former head of Chrystal Palace Centre for Sports injuries and rehab)
Sharon Turl, sports physio in UK, editor of Physiotherapy in Sport Journal (of ACPSM )
Nicola Mafulli, MD, PhD, MS, FRCS(Orth). Seniour lecturer and consultant in orthopedic surgery and specialist in sports medicine, UK
Haymo thiel, Clinical director, AngloEuropean Chiropractic College, UK
Diane Lee, Sports physioand manual therapist, Canada.
