{"product_id":"thrust-joint-manipulation-skills-for-the-spine","title":"Thrust Joint Manipulation Skills for the Spine","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__description dropin-design\" data-dropin-container=\"u\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pdp-description\"\u003eWritten for practicing PTs and PT students, this textbook demonstrates thrust joint manipulation techniques for patients with musculoskeletal dysfunction of the spine. \n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"product-details__attributes dropin-design\" data-dropin-container=\"ProductDetailsAccordion\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dropin-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003chr role=\"separator\" class=\"dropin-divider dropin-divider--secondary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropin-accordion-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropin-accordion-section__heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open About the Book\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"dropin-accordion-section__flex\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dropin-accordion-section__title-container\"\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"dropin-accordion-section__title\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropin-accordion-section__secondary-text-container\"\u003e\u003csvg id=\"Icon_Add_Base\" data-name=\"Icon \\u2013 Add \\u2013 Base\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"dropin-icon dropin-icon--shape-stroke-2 dropin-accordion-section__open-icon\"\u003e\u003cg id=\"Large\"\u003e\u003crect id=\"Placement_area\" data-name=\"Placement area\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"#fff\" opacity=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003cg id=\"Add_icon\" data-name=\"Add icon\" transform=\"translate(9.734 9.737)\"\u003e\u003cline vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\" id=\"Line_579\" data-name=\"Line 579\" y2=\"12.7\" transform=\"translate(2.216 -4.087)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\" id=\"Line_580\" data-name=\"Line 580\" x2=\"12.7\" transform=\"translate(-4.079 2.263)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/g\u003e\u003c\/g\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropin-accordion-section__content-container\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemonstrates how to effectively perform thrust joint manipulation techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTherapists and students will learn how to safely apply the concepts within the framework of movement-based therapy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscusses the following components of manipulations: proper clinician stance; proper use of core and larger muscles; speed, amplitude and palpation; patient position, direction of movement; fluid body movement and control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers scientific studies that reveal support for, and against, thrust joint manipulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClinical reasoning for when and why to use thrust joint techniques in the spine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClinical examination and physical tests that should be done prior to manipulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrills to develop speed, proper use of the muscles, effective stance and palpation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes access to videos demonstrating 45 techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr role=\"separator\" class=\"dropin-divider dropin-divider--secondary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropin-accordion-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropin-accordion-section__heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Author(s)\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"dropin-accordion-section__flex\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dropin-accordion-section__title-container\"\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"dropin-accordion-section__title\"\u003eAuthor(s)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropin-accordion-section__secondary-text-container\"\u003e\u003csvg id=\"Icon_Add_Base\" data-name=\"Icon \\u2013 Add \\u2013 Base\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"dropin-icon dropin-icon--shape-stroke-2 dropin-accordion-section__open-icon\"\u003e\u003cg id=\"Large\"\u003e\u003crect id=\"Placement_area\" data-name=\"Placement area\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"#fff\" opacity=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003cg id=\"Add_icon\" data-name=\"Add icon\" transform=\"translate(9.734 9.737)\"\u003e\u003cline vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\" id=\"Line_579\" data-name=\"Line 579\" y2=\"12.7\" transform=\"translate(2.216 -4.087)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\" id=\"Line_580\" data-name=\"Line 580\" x2=\"12.7\" transform=\"translate(-4.079 2.263)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/g\u003e\u003c\/g\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropin-accordion-section__content-container\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmilio Puentedura, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, GDMT, CSMT, FAAOMPT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWilliam O’Grady, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, DAAPM, FAAOMPT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr role=\"separator\" class=\"dropin-divider dropin-divider--secondary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropin-accordion-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropin-accordion-section__heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Publication Details\" tabindex=\"0\" class=\"dropin-accordion-section__flex\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"dropin-accordion-section__title-container\"\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"dropin-accordion-section__title\"\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dropin-accordion-section__secondary-text-container\"\u003e\u003csvg id=\"Icon_Add_Base\" data-name=\"Icon \\u2013 Add \\u2013 Base\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"dropin-icon dropin-icon--shape-stroke-2 dropin-accordion-section__open-icon\"\u003e\u003cg id=\"Large\"\u003e\u003crect id=\"Placement_area\" data-name=\"Placement area\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" fill=\"#fff\" opacity=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003cg id=\"Add_icon\" data-name=\"Add icon\" transform=\"translate(9.734 9.737)\"\u003e\u003cline vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\" id=\"Line_579\" data-name=\"Line 579\" y2=\"12.7\" transform=\"translate(2.216 -4.087)\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003cline vector-effect=\"non-scaling-stroke\" id=\"Line_580\" data-name=\"Line 580\" 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src=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_18bc8b8180a2a0e63c5f0bd6861f30fbf7335ae0a.png?width=750\u0026amp;format=png\u0026amp;optimize=medium\" width=\"1008\" height=\"1008\"\u003e\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-column\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2 id=\"learn-the-components-of-safe-and-effective-manipulations-along-with-evidence-based-techniques-for-thrust-joint-manipulations\"\u003eLearn the Components of Safe and Effective Manipulations, Along with Evidence-Based Techniques for Thrust Joint Manipulations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThrust Joint Manipulation Skills for the Spine\u003c\/em\u003e contains information on how to effectively perform thrust techniques, allowing therapists and students engaged in the practice to understand and safely apply the concepts within the framework of movement-based therapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-with-left-large-image-right-small-image-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-with-left-large-image-right-small-image row-reverse block\" data-block-name=\"two-column-with-left-large-image-right-small-image\" data-block-status=\"loaded\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"content-block-1-wrapper dropin-design\" data-dropin-container=\"TwoColumnWithRightLargeImage\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content-layout-container-9\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"top-text-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003ch2 id=\"thrust-joint-manipulation-skills-for-the-spine\"\u003eThrust Joint Manipulation Skills for the Spine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"main-description\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eReaders will learn about proper clinician stance; proper use of core and larger muscles; speed, amplitude, and palpation; patient position and direction of movement; and much more.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-layout\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column-50 column-left\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cpicture\u003e\n            \u003csource type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_15a87f43f8bdc0321a238e28e7c3886b7bab74fa7.png?width=2000\u0026amp;format=webply\u0026amp;optimize=medium\" media=\"(min-width: 600px)\"\u003e\n            \u003csource type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_15a87f43f8bdc0321a238e28e7c3886b7bab74fa7.png?width=750\u0026amp;format=webply\u0026amp;optimize=medium\"\u003e\n            \u003csource type=\"image\/png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_15a87f43f8bdc0321a238e28e7c3886b7bab74fa7.png?width=2000\u0026amp;format=png\u0026amp;optimize=medium\" media=\"(min-width: 600px)\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_15a87f43f8bdc0321a238e28e7c3886b7bab74fa7.png?width=750\u0026amp;format=png\u0026amp;optimize=medium\" width=\"2136\" height=\"1008\"\u003e\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eColor photos help demonstrate how to perform the thrust techniques correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column-25 column-center\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cpicture\u003e\n            \u003csource type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_18c276b305d488a2234c0afea2975a483bbff0b2f.png?width=2000\u0026amp;format=webply\u0026amp;optimize=medium\" media=\"(min-width: 600px)\"\u003e\n            \u003csource type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_18c276b305d488a2234c0afea2975a483bbff0b2f.png?width=750\u0026amp;format=webply\u0026amp;optimize=medium\"\u003e\n            \u003csource type=\"image\/png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_18c276b305d488a2234c0afea2975a483bbff0b2f.png?width=2000\u0026amp;format=png\u0026amp;optimize=medium\" media=\"(min-width: 600px)\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_18c276b305d488a2234c0afea2975a483bbff0b2f.png?width=750\u0026amp;format=png\u0026amp;optimize=medium\" width=\"1008\" height=\"1008\"\u003e\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe book includes access to videos demonstrating 45 techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column-25 column-right\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003ch3 id=\"specific-components-of-safe-and-effective-manipulations-that-are-discussed-and-demonstrated-include\"\u003eSpecific components of safe and effective manipulations that are discussed and demonstrated include:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eProper clinician stance\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eProper use of core and larger muscles\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eSpeed, amplitude, and palpation\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003ePatient position, direction of movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eFluid body movement and control\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n        \u003ch3 id=\"the-book-also-provides-in-depth-information-on\"\u003eThe book also provides in-depth information on:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eThe history of thrust joint manipulation as a practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eScientific studies that reveal support for, and against, thrust joint manipulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eClinical reasoning for when and why to use thrust joint techniques in the spine\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eClinical examination and physical tests that should be done prior to manipulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003eDrills to develop speed, proper use of the muscles, effective stance and palpation\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-with-left-small-image-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-with-left-small-image bg-warm-gray-50 img-light block-pb-12 block-pt-24 block\" data-block-name=\"two-column-with-left-small-image\" data-block-status=\"loaded\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"content-block-5-wrapper dropin-design\" data-dropin-container=\"ContentBlock5\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content-layout-container-5\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"top-text-block\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-layout\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-column\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cpicture\u003e\n          \u003csource type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_14d83d7a6dbedbe514c316a2f6f1bdfe22865c245.png?width=2000\u0026amp;format=webply\u0026amp;optimize=medium\" media=\"(min-width: 600px)\"\u003e\n          \u003csource type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_14d83d7a6dbedbe514c316a2f6f1bdfe22865c245.png?width=750\u0026amp;format=webply\u0026amp;optimize=medium\"\u003e\n          \u003csource type=\"image\/png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_14d83d7a6dbedbe514c316a2f6f1bdfe22865c245.png?width=2000\u0026amp;format=png\u0026amp;optimize=medium\" media=\"(min-width: 600px)\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_14d83d7a6dbedbe514c316a2f6f1bdfe22865c245.png?width=750\u0026amp;format=png\u0026amp;optimize=medium\" width=\"1008\" height=\"1008\"\u003e\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-column\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2 id=\"about-the-authors\"\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003ch3 id=\"emilio-puentedura-pt-dpt-phd-ocs-gdmt-csmt-faaompt\"\u003eEmilio Puentedura, \u003csub\u003ePT, DPT, PhD, OCS, GDMT, CSMT, FAAOMPT\u003c\/sub\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eEmilio Puentedura has been involved in orthopedic manual therapy for over 37 years, working in outpatient settings with a focus on spinal conditions, lecturing and presenting seminars on the various approaches of manipulative therapy. After teaching for 10 years at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, he is now Clinical Professor at Baylor University's new DPT program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-with-left-small-image-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-with-left-small-image bg-warm-gray-50 img-light block-pb-24 block-pt-12 block\" data-block-name=\"two-column-with-left-small-image\" data-block-status=\"loaded\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"content-block-5-wrapper dropin-design\" data-dropin-container=\"ContentBlock5\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content-layout-container-5\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"top-text-block\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-layout\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-column\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cpicture\u003e\n          \u003csource type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_1106f227bd42fb9155c90058e38fb56bfbd6b493d.png?width=2000\u0026amp;format=webply\u0026amp;optimize=medium\" media=\"(min-width: 600px)\"\u003e\n          \u003csource type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_1106f227bd42fb9155c90058e38fb56bfbd6b493d.png?width=750\u0026amp;format=webply\u0026amp;optimize=medium\"\u003e\n          \u003csource type=\"image\/png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_1106f227bd42fb9155c90058e38fb56bfbd6b493d.png?width=2000\u0026amp;format=png\u0026amp;optimize=medium\" media=\"(min-width: 600px)\"\u003e\n          \u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_1106f227bd42fb9155c90058e38fb56bfbd6b493d.png?width=750\u0026amp;format=png\u0026amp;optimize=medium\" width=\"1008\" height=\"1008\"\u003e\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-column\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 id=\"william-ogrady-pt-dpt-ocs-comt-daapm-faaompt\"\u003eWilliam O'Grady, \u003csub\u003ePT, DPT, OCS, COMT, DAAPM, FAAOMPT\u003c\/sub\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eDr. O'Grady is a nationally recognized expert in the management of spinal disorders and has taught manipulative techniques for over 40 years. He has served as chair of the Board of Examiners for the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT), and as an instructor in advanced manipulation technique for the University of Southern California spine fellowship program as well as an adjunct professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-with-left-small-image-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-with-left-small-image row-reverse block-pb-24 text-align-center block\" data-block-name=\"two-column-with-left-small-image\" data-block-status=\"loaded\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"content-block-5-wrapper dropin-design\" data-dropin-container=\"ContentBlock5\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content-layout-container-5\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"content-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"top-text-block\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003ch2 id=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"two-column-layout\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-column\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cpicture\u003e\n            \u003csource type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_182a605971f488accc37de202ffac989a9af38c69.png?width=2000\u0026amp;format=webply\u0026amp;optimize=medium\" media=\"(min-width: 600px)\"\u003e\n            \u003csource type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_182a605971f488accc37de202ffac989a9af38c69.png?width=750\u0026amp;format=webply\u0026amp;optimize=medium\"\u003e\n            \u003csource type=\"image\/png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_182a605971f488accc37de202ffac989a9af38c69.png?width=2000\u0026amp;format=png\u0026amp;optimize=medium\" media=\"(min-width: 600px)\"\u003e\n            \u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.optp.com\/enrichment\/pdp\/media_182a605971f488accc37de202ffac989a9af38c69.png?width=750\u0026amp;format=png\u0026amp;optimize=medium\" width=\"1008\" height=\"1008\"\u003e\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/picture\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe back cover of \u003cem\u003eThrust Joint Manipulation Skills for the Spine\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-column\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2 id=\"from-the-back-cover\"\u003eFrom the Back Cover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eLearn how to effectively perform thrust techniques for the spine in this textbook from Emilio Puentedura, \u003csub\u003ePT, DPT, PhD, OCS,GDMT, CSMT, FAAOMPT\u003c\/sub\u003e and William O’Grady, \u003csub\u003ePT, DPT, OCS, FAPTA, FAAOMPT, DAAPM\u003c\/sub\u003e. Understand when you should use each thrust technique, as well as how to safely apply the techniques to patients who have musculoskeletal dysfunctions, becoming familiar with the concept of focusing to engage the barrier for patient comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eDiscover key components of manipulations such as clinician stance, activation of major muscle groups, use of core muscles, patient position, fluid body movement, and many additional clinical pearls that will allow you to refine each technique. Pre-manipulation exams and recommended physical tests after red and yellow flags have been ruled out are also covered, as well as drills to enhance your skill proficiency. 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