Includes index.

1. Introduction / M. Hollis -- 2. Biomechanics / M. Hollis and S. S. Kitchen -- 3. Fundamental and Derived Positions / M. Hollis -- 4. Relaxation / M. Hollis -- 5. Passive Movements / M. Hollis -- 6. Respiratory Care - Basic Exercises / Phyl Fletcher-Cook -- 7. Apparatus: Small, Soft and Large / M. Hollis and B. Sanford -- 8. Suspension / M. Hollis -- 9. Springs, Thera-Bands, Pulleys, Weights and Water / M. Hollis -- 10. Re-education of Walking / M. Hollis -- 11. Examination, Assessment and Recording of Muscle Strength / M. Hollis -- 12. Mobilization of Joints / M. Hollis -- 13. Assessment of a Patient's Suitability for Group Treatment / M. Hollis and B. Sanford -- 14. Group Exercise / B. Sanford -- 15. Preparation of Group Activities / B. Sanford -- 16. Exercises for Infants and Children / M. Hollis and B. Sanford -- 17. Special Regimes / M. Hollis -- 18. Neurophysiology of Movement / Phyl Fletcher-Cook -- 19. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) / P. J. Waddington -- 20. PNF Arm Patterns / P. J. Waddington -- 21. PNF Leg Patterns / P. J. Waddington -- 22. PNF Head and Neck, Scapular, and Trunk Patterns / P. J. Waddington -- 23. PNF Techniques / P. J. Waddington -- 24. Functional Activities on Mats / P. J. Waddington -- 25. Balance / P. J. Waddington -- 26. Gait / P. J. Waddington.