TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - The Thoracic Spine A1 - Dutton, Mark PY - 2023 T2 - Dutton's Orthopaedic Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention, 6e AB - CHAPTER OBJECTIVESAt the completion of this chapter, the reader will be able to:Describe the vertebrae, ligaments, muscles, and blood and nerve supply that comprise the thoracic intervertebral segment.Outline the coupled movements of the thoracic spine, the normal and abnormal joint barriers, and the responses of the various structures to loading.Perform a detailed objective examination of the thoracic musculoskeletal system, including palpation of the articular and soft-tissue structures, combined motion testing, position testing, passive articular mobility tests, and stability tests.Evaluate the total examination data to establish the diagnosis and estimate the prognosis.Describe the common pathologies and lesions of this region.Apply various manual techniques to the thoracic spine using the correct grade, direction, and duration.Describe intervention strategies based on clinical findings and established goals.Design an intervention plan based on patient education, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercise.Evaluate intervention effectiveness to progress or modify an intervention.Plan an effective home program, including spinal care and therapeutic exercise, and instruct the patient in this program. SN - PB - McGraw Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/11/09 UR - accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1192600059 ER -