This well-written, highly illustrated book provides a step-by-step guide to spinal manipulation techniques within the context of osteopathic medicine. The text is divided into four main parts. Part A describes the principles and theory of spinal manipulation and its use in clinical practice. Parts B and C give detailed instructions for 35 different manipulation techniques, covering all levels of the spine, thorax and pelvis, while Part D is a troubleshooting guide. Free CD-ROM! The book also comes with a free CD-ROM (Mac and PC compatible), helping the reader to take their learning to another level. It contains video clips of the different techniques, showing how to put them into practice. A complete resource for those wanting to expand their knowledge of this subject.
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Trainee and practising manual therapists, especially osteopaths, manipulative physiotherapists and sports physiotherapists
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Höhe: 259 mm
Breite: 184 mm
Dicke: 19 mm
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978-0-443-06262-9 (9780443062629)
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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 C0C1. Atlantoaxial joint C1C2. Cervical spine C2C7. Cervicothoracic spine C7T3. Section 2. Thoracic spine and rib cage Thoracic spine T4T9. Ribs R1R3. Ribs R4R10. Section 3. Lumbar and thoracolumbar spine Thoraco-lumbar spine T10L2. Lumbar spine L1L5. Lumbosacral joint L5S1. 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.
