Manual Mobilization of the Joints: Vol I The Extremities

by Freddy M. Kaltenborn, Olaf Evjenth (Contributor), Traudi Baldauf Kaltenborn (Contributor)

This classic Kaltenborn text focuses on basic evaluation and mobilization with an emphasis on biomechanical principles. Each assessment and treatment technique is clearly illustrated showing patient positioning, stabilization of the patient and the therapist's hand placement. Basic techniques and advanced mobilization progressions are shown.

Paperback

First published January 1, 1974

About the author

Kaltenborn practiced orthopedic medicine and manipulative therapy in his native Norway for thirty-two years, from 1950 to 1982. He was the first to integrate the theory and practice of orthopedic medicine with the practice of osteopathy and chiropractic. Over many years, he instructed countless physical therapists, medical doctors, and many osteopaths and chiropractors in manipulative treatment methods. For over 40 years, Kaltenborn’s classic handbooks on Manual Mobilization of the Joints introduced thousands of clinicians worldwide to the practical foundations of joint mobilization.

Throughout his professional career, Kaltenborn campaigned tirelessly for the creation of international educational standards and certification in manipulative therapy. He was a founding member of the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapists (IFOMT), now a subgroup of the World Confederation of Physical Therapists (WCPT). Kaltenborn directed the development of IFOMT’s manipulative therapy education and certification standards as the first chairperson of IFOMT’s Standards Committee and continued as a consultant to the organization for the next 16 years.

Reviews

[Mostafa Salama · Rating 4 out of 5]

The theoretical part is not clear, some parts in practical also not clear especially in shoulder joint.
It's a necessary start in Manual Therapy

[Usman Ghani]

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[Noa Greénini · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a great book on the subject