Table of Contents

Section 1
Introduction to MUA. An Historical Perspective on MUA. The Scientific Basis of MUA Basic Spinal Anatomy in Relation to MUA. Pathobiomechanics of MUA. The Myofascial Component and Predetermining Factors to Consider in MUA. The Pathopysiology of Pain and MUA. The Core of the MUA Procedure: Tissue Injury Repair Sequence and Fibrosis Release with MUA. Manipulative Energy: High Force vs. Low Force and MUA. Indications and Contraindications for MUA. MUA Principles and Practice. Support for MUA: Research and Literature Review. Evaluation of the MUA Patient. Anesthesia for Manipulation Under Anesthesia. Pre-Anesthesia Evaluation. The Role of the Medical Specialist. The MUA Procedure. Post MUA Therapy. Section 2. Hospital Staff Privileges and Ambulatory Surgical Center Protocols for the Chiropractic Physician. The Risk/Benefit Ration of the MUA Procedure. A Case for MUA. Samples of Forms, Reports and Analysis.

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Robert C. Gordon

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"…the use of algorithms is helpful, and the section on patient selection is also quite useful. A great deal of time went into this, and it shows. I recommend it."
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