S Lakshmi Narayanan’s Textbook of Therapeutic Exercises (Paperback)  | Released: 01-Jan-24

Lakshmi Narayana's Textbook of Therapeutic Exercises, thoroughly revised second edition, covers the entire subject on exercise therapy and massage, starting from principles and various sections of exercise therapy to assessment of neuromusculoskeletal diseases/disorders. It has included 250 multiple choice questions (MCQs) with answer keys. The chapters have been presented in a very simple manner with suitable diagrams/photographs for easy understanding of the students. Includes separate chapters on Hydrotherapy, Massage, and Breathing Exercises. The chapters on Peripheral and Spinal Mobilizations have been presented with suitable photographs for easy understanding. The chapter on Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) has been presented wit suitable photographs/diagrams for easy perception of the reader. Includes a chapter on traction, which discusses the various types of traction and selection of traction parameters to be applied to patients with musculoskeletal disorders. The chapters on gait and walking/mobility aids give a thorough insight about assessment and remediation of locomotion issues of patients and persons with disabilities. The Author and Editor have utilized their vast experience to prepare the book for benefit of the students.