TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy of the Thoracic Spine and Costal Cage A1 - Wise, Christopher H. A2 - Wise, Christopher H. PY - 2015 T2 - Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy: From Art to Evidence AB - Chapter ObjectivesAt the conclusion of this chapter, the reader will be able to:Identify the key anatomical and biomechanical features of the thoracic spine and costal cage and their impact on examination and intervention.List and perform key procedures used in the orthopaedic manual physical therapy (OMPT) examination of the thoracic spine and costal cage.Demonstrate sound clinical decision-making in evaluating the results of the OMPT examination.Use pertinent examination findings to reach a differential diagnosis and prognosis.Discuss issues related to the safe performance of OMPT interventions for the thoracic spine and costal cage.Demonstrate basic competence in the performance of a skill set of joint mobilization techniques for the thoracic spine and costal cage. SN - PB - F. A. Davis Company CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1156872184 ER -