This handbook discusses all aspects of modern osteopathic techniques, including indirect technique. This book should aid learning and development using descriptions and photographs, emphasize the most and least suitable procedures for varied body types and show how to improve skill and assist constructive learning. Information is also given on modifying factors that fit different techniques to different subjects and models of dysfunction and contra-indications to technique. The book is designed for students of osteopathy but it will also be valuable for physiotherapists, chiropractors and manipulative physicians who wish to expand their knowledge of effective, modern, gentle osteopathic methods. This book should be of interest to Osteopaths, Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, and students in these areas.
Auflage
Sprache
Verlagsort
Verlagsgruppe
Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
Research
Illustrationen
465
465 s/w Abbildungen
VIII, 282 p. 465 illus.
Maße
Höhe: 246 mm
Breite: 189 mm
Dicke: 16 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-0-412-62310-3 (9780412623103)
DOI
10.1007/978-1-4899-6868-5
Schweitzer Klassifikation
Somatic dysfunction. Diagnosis. Classification of osteopathic techniques. Contra-indications and precautions. Indirect technique. Modifying factors in technique. Handling. Operator posture and stance. Applied technique. Principles of locking. Exercises for developing technical skill. Techniques for the lumbar area. Techniques for the sacro-iliac area. Techniques for the gluteal region and coccyx. Techniques for the thoraco-lumbar junction area. Techniques for the thoracic spine. Techniques for the thoracic cage and ribs. Techniques for the scapulo-thoracic area. Techniques for the cervico-thoracic junction area. Techniques for the cervical area. Techniques for the occipital area. Techniques for the sinuses and tempero-mandibular joints. Techniques for the clavicle area. Techniques for the shoulder area. Techniques for the elbow area. Techniques for the forearm area. Techniques for the wrist and hand. Techniques for the hip area. Techniques for the thigh area. Techniques for the knee area. Techniques for the calf area. Techniques for the foot.
