This text contains 14 case studies of commonly encountered clinical presentations for manual therapists. It provides a complete learning programme to supplement the clinical part of the course and each case study is presented stage-by-stage, comparable to the examination, treatment and assessment stages in the management of a real patient. In addition, each stage of the description is supported by questions, activities and suggestions for discussion or further study, all of which relate to day-to-day practice and are designed to direct and encourage the student to research and study further.