Reviewer: Dana J Lawrence, DC, MMedEd, MA (Parker University)
Description: This book is designed to present the clinical chiropractic procedures and concepts of the late Dr. A. L. Logan as they relate to the low back and pelvis. It is the third in a series of texts that cover the teachings of Dr. Logan; the first two covered the knee, foot, and ankle. It is predominantly a teaching manual, and therefore covers the anatomy of the region, examination, imaging for the low back, muscle testing, adjustive techniques, conditions affecting the low back, exercise and physical therapy, and organic problems that may affect the low back.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide a model for assessing the low back and pelvis as it was originally developed and advocated by Dr. A. L. Logan. It therefore discusses diagnostic and clinical skills that the student chiropractor ought to learn and that will allow for effective management of low back and pelvic conditions.
Audience: Primarily for chiropractic students, it would also be of interest to practicing chiropractors, osteopaths, and physical therapists.
Features: There are a large number of radiographs published throughout the text, and these are of good quality. In some cases, though, identifying information has been left on the films, and this should be deleted in future editions. There are also a large number of line drawings that illustrate the therapeutic techniques, and these are generally of fairly poor quality and pedagogic value. There are insufficient references in this text, except in the chapter on imaging the low back.
Assessment: This seems to have its best value as a teaching manual to be used within the chiropractic laboratory. It is generally rather basic in its presentation, although it has an excellent chapter on imaging the low back. It also will be best be used in those chiropractic colleges where the concepts of Dr. Logan are part of the curriculum, so not every college will end up requiring this text. Overall, it does an average job of presenting its concepts, and although not an essential purchase, it may be a good supplemental text for students and doctors.
Reviewer: Dana J Lawrence, DC, MMedEd, MA(Palmer College of Chiropractic)
Description: This book is designed to present the clinical chiropractic procedures and concepts of the late Dr. A. L. Logan as they relate to the low back and pelvis. It is the third in a series of texts that cover the teachings of Dr. Logan; the first two covered the knee, foot, and ankle. It is predominantly a teaching manual, and therefore covers the anatomy of the region, examination, imaging for the low back, muscle testing, adjustive techniques, conditions affecting the low back, exercise and physical therapy, and organic problems that may affect the low back.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide a model for assessing the low back and pelvis as it was originally developed and advocated by Dr. A. L. Logan. It therefore discusses diagnostic and clinical skills that the student chiropractor ought to learn and that will allow for effective management of low back and pelvic conditions.
Audience: Primarily for chiropractic students, it would also be of interest to practicing chiropractors, osteopaths, and physical therapists.
Features: There are a large number of radiographs published throughout the text, and these are of good quality. In some cases, though, identifying information has been left on the films, and this should be deleted in future editions. There are also a large number of line drawings that illustrate the therapeutic techniques, and these are generally of fairly poor quality and pedagogic value. There are insufficient references in this text, except in the chapter on imaging the low back.
Assessment: This seems to have its best value as a teaching manual to be used within the chiropractic laboratory. It is generally rather basic in its presentation, although it has an excellent chapter on imaging the low back. It also will be best be used in those chiropractic colleges where the concepts of Dr. Logan are part of the curriculum, so not every college will end up requiring this text. Overall, it does an average job of presenting its concepts, and although not an essential purchase, it may be a good supplemental text for students and doctors.
This book is designed to present the clinical chiropractic procedures and concepts of the late Dr. A. L. Logan as they relate to the low back and pelvis. It is the third in a series of texts that cover the teachings of Dr. Logan; the first two covered the knee, foot, and ankle. It is predominantly a teaching manual, and therefore covers the anatomy of the region, examination, imaging for the low back, muscle testing, adjustive techniques, conditions affecting the low back, exercise and physical therapy, and organic problems that may affect the low back. The purpose is to provide a model for assessing the low back and pelvis as it was originally developed and advocated by Dr. A. L. Logan. It therefore discusses diagnostic and clinical skills that the student chiropractor ought to learn and that will allow for effective management of low back and pelvic conditions. Primarily for chiropractic students, it would also be of interest to practicing chiropractors, osteopaths, and physical therapists. There are a large number of radiographs published throughout the text, and these are of good quality. In some cases, though, identifying information has been left on the films, and this should be deleted in future editions. There are also a large number of line drawings that illustrate the therapeutic techniques, and these are generally of fairly poor quality and pedagogic value. There are insufficient references in this text, except in the chapter on imaging the low back. This seems to have its best value as a teaching manual to be used within the chiropractic laboratory. It is generally rather basic in its presentation, although it has an excellent chapter on imaging the low back. It alsowill be best be used in those chiropractic colleges where the concepts of Dr. Logan are part of the curriculum, so not every college will end up requiring this text. Overall, it does an average job of presenting its concepts, and although not an essential purchase, it may be a good supplemental text for students and doctors.
