Buch, Englisch, 200 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm
From Theory to Practice
Buch, Englisch, 200 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm
ISBN: 978-0-443-51719-8
Verlag: Elsevier Science
Clinical Neurodynamics: From Theory to Practice provides a comprehensive, clinically focused synthesis of neurodynamics that bridges foundational science with real-world application. Integrating neural tissue biomechanics, mechanotransduction, intra-neuronal physiology, and contemporary pain science, this book equips clinicians with a clear, evidence-based framework for assessing and treating neurodynamic dysfunctions. Designed to address a persistent gap in musculoskeletal and neurological care, the text translates complex neurophysiological mechanisms into practical clinical reasoning. Readers are guided through standardized neurodynamic testing of the upper and lower limbs—including ULNTs, SLR, Slump, and femoral nerve tests—with consistent interpretation strategies and reproducible treatment progressions. Manual therapy techniques are seamlessly integrated with exercise-based rehabilitation and patient self-management approaches. Each chapter emphasizes clinical relevance, combining stepwise assessment-to-intervention pathways, decision algorithms, and concise clinical boxes. High-quality anatomical illustrations and QR-linked videos featuring 55 demonstrations enhance skill acquisition, teaching, and clinical confidence. Advanced chapters explore chronic pain, sensitization, and emerging innovations, positioning neurodynamics within modern, multidisciplinary rehabilitation practice. This book serves as an essential reference for clinicians and educators seeking a unified, research-supported approach to neurodynamic evaluation and treatment grounded in contemporary neuroscience.
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Weitere Infos & Material
1. What is Neurodynamics?
2. Foundations of Neurodynamics
3. Biomechanics of the Nervous System
4. Interaction Between the Nervous System and Surrounding Tissues
5. Physiological and Pathological Adaptations
6. Neural Mechano transduction in Neurodynamics
7. Intra-neuronal Blood Flow in the nervous system
8. Interaction Between Movement, Elasticity, and Neural Function
9. Clinical Examination of the Nervous System
10. Clinical Examination of the Nervous System
11. Neurodynamic Tests for the Upper Limbs
12. ULDT1. Median Nerve Bias (Elvey Test) Test – ULDT2A
13. ULDT2B – Radial Nerve Bias (Radial Nerve Tension Test)
14. ULDT3 – Ulnar Nerve Bias (Ulnar Tension Test)
15. Neurodynamic Tests for the Lower Limbs
16. Straight Leg Raise (SLR) – Lasègue Test
17. Slump Test – Seated Flexion Neurodynamic Test
18. Femoral Nerve Stretch Test
19. Comparative Analysis of Lower Limb Neurodynamic Tests (SLR – Slump – Femoral)
20. Variants of Lower Limb Neurodynamic Tests
21. Therapeutic Approaches and Treatment Techniques
22. Advanced Applications and Future prospects
23. Neurodynamics and Chronic Pain
24. Innovations and Future Developments in Neurodynamics
