One of the best starting places if to do a course on the work by Butler. His mobilisation of the nervous system was a great initial text to have a read of and absorb,.... slowly.

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BUTLER D.S. MOBILISATION OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM 1991 CHURCHILL LIVING. isbn 0.443.04400.7

David Butler graduated Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of Queensland in 1978. In 1985 he completed the Graduate Diploma in Advanced Manipulative Therapy and in 1996 a Masters by research at the University of South Australia. In 1991 he wrote this best selling Mobilisation of the Nervous System and in 2000 The Sensitive Nervous System, published by NOI. Recently, a new publication of his hand has been published by NOI (co-author Lorimer), Explain Pain. For most of his professional life he has been a clinician. In recent years he has taught clinical applications of pain sciences, altered nervous system mechanics and clinical reasoning science in North America, Europe and Australia as well as teaching as an adjunct lecturer at the University of South Australia.

Describes an innovative concept of examination and treatment technique. A controversial book which broadens the horizons of manual therapy to embrace adverse tension in the nervous system. Clinical reasoning processes are associated with a new understanding of the nervous system as a dynamic continuum. He introduces new tension tests and refined versions of standard tests.

Features

- Describes and supports an innovative concept of examination and treatment technique
- The author has been strongly influenced by the "Maitland approach" - this book is an extension of that school of thought
- Use of new tension tests is extended beyond diagnosis to successful treatment
- Provides a better understanding of many commonly encountered syndromes