This is a comprehensive guide to Osteopathic spinal manipulation techniques. The text is divided into four main parts. The text describes the principles and theory of spinal manipulation and its use in clinical practice, gives detailed instructions for 35 different manipulation techniques, covering all levels of the spine, thorax and pelvis and features a troubleshooting guide. The text is supported by a CD-ROM which contains video clips demonstrating some of the techniques described in the text.
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Trainee and practising manual therapists, especially osteopaths, manipulative physiotherapists and sports physiotherapists
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Höhe: 246 mm
Breite: 189 mm
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978-0-443-10039-0 (9780443100390)
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Part A. HVLA thrust techniques - an osteopathic perspective Introduction. Osteopathic philosophy and technique. Kinematics and coupled motion of the spine. Spinal positioning and locking. Safety and HVLA techniques. Rationale for the use of HVLA techniques. Validation of clinical practice by research. Part B HVLA techniques - Spine and thorax. Section 1. Cervical and cervicothoracic spine Atlanto-occiptal joint C0-C1. Atlantoaxial joint C1-C2. Cervical spine C2-C7. Cervicothoracic spine C7-T3. Section 2. Thoracic spine and rib cage Thoracic spine T4 Ribs R1-R3. Ribs R4-R10. Section 3. Lumbar and thoracolumbar spine Thoraco-lumbar spine T10-L2. Lumbar spine L1-L5. Lumbosacral joint L5-S1. Part C HVLA thrust techniques - Pelvis. Sacroiliac joint. Sacrococcygeal joint. Part D Technique failure and analysis Index Supporting CDRom with video clips demonstrating all the techniques described in Parts B and C of the book.
