{"product_id":"functional-anatomy-of-the-pelvis-and-the-sacroiliac-joint-isbn-9781623171025","title":"Functional Anatomy of the Pelvis and the Sacroiliac Joint","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis illustrated guide provides useful information, techniques, and exercises to help you better understand—and alleviate—pelvic pain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis step-by-step guide for assessing the pelvis and sacroiliac joint explores all aspects of this crucial area of the body and how it links within the kinetic chain system. A registered sports osteopath who specializes in the treatment and rehabilitation of sport-related injuries, John Gibbons provides detailed information about how to recognize pain and dysfunctional patterns that arise from the pelvic girdle, in addition to offering techniques that correct these impaired patterns and functional exercises that promote recovery. He also addresses such key issues as:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e• The walking\/gait cycle and its relationship to the pelvis\u003cbr\u003e• Leg length discrepancy and its relationship to the kinetic chain and the pelvis\u003cbr\u003e• The laws of spinal mechanics\u003cbr\u003e• Sacroiliac joint screening\u003cbr\u003e• The role of the glutes, psoas, rectus femoris, and other muscles, and what happens to the position of the pelvis if these soft tissues become shortened\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eComplete with illustrations, photographs, and an appendix for quick reference, \u003ci\u003eFunctional Anatomy of the Pelvis and the Sacroiliac\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential text for practitioners, students, and anyone who wants to understand pelvic pain and what they can do about it.John Gibbons is a registered sports osteopath, author and lecturer for the 'Bodymaster Method ®. He specializes in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of sport-related injuries, specifically for the University of Oxford sports teams. Having lectured in the field of sports medicine and physical therapy since 1999, John delivers advanced therapy training to qualified professionals throughout the UK and internationally. He has written over 40 articles on various aspects of physical therapy, which have been published through companies like SportEx, Federation of Holistic Therapies, \u003ci\u003eMassage World, Positive Health\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSports Injury Bulletin.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"North Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303739052261,"sku":"NP9781623171025","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781623171025.jpg?v=1767727792","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/functional-anatomy-of-the-pelvis-and-the-sacroiliac-joint-isbn-9781623171025","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}