Spinal Manual Therapy

Howard W. Makofsky, PT, DHSc is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, NY; an Adjunct Professor at the Touro College School of Health Sciences, Bay Shore and New York, NY; and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy at Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY. Dr. Makofsky holds a bachelor of science degree in human physiology from McGill University, a bachelor of science degree in physical therapy and a master of science degree in health sciences from Stony Brook University, and a doctor of health science degree from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, St. Augustine, FL. Dr. Makofsky has been practicing, researching, and teaching manual physical therapy for 30 years. He has more than 20 published articles in the scientific literature, and holds patents on the Occivator® and PostureJac®. Dr. Makofsky was on the editorial board of the Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy for several years and presently sits on the editorial board of the Journal of Craniomandibular Practice. Dr. Makofsky and his wife, Frances, founded the not-for-profit 501(c)(3) public charity, Kaya’s Kids, Inc, which provides financial support for the Paradise Orphanage in Burkina Faso, West Africa. Dr. and Mrs. Makofsky reside in Mastic Beach, NY during the school year, and in Advocate Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada in the summer months. They have four grown children and one grandchild.

Contents Dedication Acknowledgments About the AuthorPrefaceForeword Section I: Essentials of Spinal Manual Therapy Chapter 1: Vertebral Motion Dynamics Chapter 2: McKenzie's Three Syndromes Chapter 3: Principles of Manual Examination, Diagnosis, and Intervention Reference Section II: Scapulothoracic Region Chapter 4: Examination and Evaluation of the Scapulothoracic Region Chapter 5: Connective Tissue Techniques for the Scapulothoracic Region (Myofascial Release, Direct Fascial Technique, and Friction) Chapter 6: Manipulation of the Thoracic Spine and Ribs Chapter 7: Therapeutic and Home Exercises for the Scapulothoracic Region References Section III: Cervical Spine Chapter 8: Examination and Evaluation of the Cervical Spine Chapter 9: Connective Tissue Techniques and Stretching Procedures for the Cervical Spine Chapter 10: Cervical Spine Manual Therapy Chapter 11: Therapeutic and Home Exercises for the Cervical Spine Chapter 12: The Role of the Cervical Spine in Headache and Dizziness References Section IV: Temporomandibular Joint Chapter 13: Examination and Evaluation of the Temporomandibular Joint Chapter 14: Connective Tissue Techniques for the Temporomandibular Joint/Facial Region Chapter 15: Intraoral Manipulation of the Temporomandibular Joint Chapter 16: Therapeutic and Home Exercises for the Temporomandibular Joint References Section V: Lumbar Spine Chapter 17: Examination and Evaluation of the Lumbar Spine Chapter 18: Connective Tissue Techniques and Stretching Procedures for the Lumbar Spine Chapter 19: Lumbar Spine Mobilization/Manipulation Chapter 20: Therapeutic and Home Exercises for the Lumbar Spine References Section VI: Pelvic Girdle Chapter 21: Examination and Evaluation of the Pelvic Girdle Chapter 22: Connective Tissue Techniques and Stretching Procedures for the Pelvic Girdle Chapter 23: Pelvic Girdle Manual Therapy Chapter 24: Therapeutic and Home Exercises for the Pelvic Girdle References Chapter 25: Posture, Stability, and the PostureJac References Section VII: From the Classroom to the Clinic Chapter 26: The Evidence for Spinal Manual Therapy and Therapeutic Exercise References Chapter 27: Case Studies ReferencesAppendix A: Southside Institute for Physical Therapy-Physical Therapy Evaluation: Cervical/TMJ Form Appendix B: Southside Institute for Physical Therapy-Physical Therapy Evaluation: Spinal Form Index