The importance of a comprehensive assessment in the treatment of thoracic pain
A case study is presented where unilateral left subscapular pain was treated by mobilisation to the first lumbar segment, as assessment according to the Maitland concept revealed this to be the source of pain. In the treatment of spinal pain, assessment needs to be systematic and where necessary, sh...
Main Author: | Susan L. Fuller-Good |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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AOSIS
1996-11-01
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Series: | South African Journal of Physiotherapy |
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Online Access: | https://sajp.co.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/623 |
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