This highly illustrated, step-by-step guide gives detailed instructions for dozens of different manipulation techniques, covering all levels of the spine, thorax, and pelvis. It also includes a helpful overview of the principles and theory of spinal manipulation and its use in clinical practice. The accompanying DVD contains video clips demonstrating the techniques described in the book. The new edition is a highly illustrated, step-by-step guide to 41 manipulation techniques commonly used in clinical practice. The book also provides the related theory essential for safe and effective use of manipulation techniques.
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Für Beruf und Forschung
Osteopaths, Physiotherapists(students and Practitioners), musculoskeletal medicine practitioners
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Illustrationen
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Höhe: 189 mm
Breite: 246 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7020-3130-4 (9780702031304)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Professor Peter Gibbons Adjunct Associate Professor Department of Rehabilitation Sciences College of Allied Health Sciences Oklahoma University Health Science Center USA Professor Philip Tehan Adjunct Associate Professor School of Biomedical and Health Sciences Victoria University Australia Adjunct Associate Professor Department of Rehabilitation Sciences College of Allied Health Sciences Oklahoma University Health Science Center USA
PART A HVLA thrust techniques - an osteopathic perspective 1 Introduction 2 Osteopathic philosophy, practice and technique 3 Kinematics and coupled motion of the spine 4 Spinal positioning and locking 5 Safety and high-velocity low-amplitude (HVLA) thrust techniques 6 Rationale for the use of high-velocity low-amplitude (HVLA) thrust techniques 7 Validation of clinical practice by research PART B HVLA thrust techniques 8 Cervical and cervicothoracic spine 9 Thoracic spine and ribcage 10 Lumbar and thoracolumbar spine 11 Pelvis PART C Technique failure and analysis Index
