Manipulation of the spine, thorax and pelvis: an osteopathic perspective

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. INDICE: PART A HVLA thrust techniques - an osteopathic perspective1 Introduction2 Osteopathic philosophy, practice and technique3 Kinematics and coupledmotion of the spine4 Spinal positioning and locking5 Safety and high-velocitylow-amplitude (HVLA) thrust techniques6 Rationale for the use of high-velocity low-amplitude (HVLA) thrust techniques7 Validation of clinical practice by researchPART B HVLA thrust techniques8 Cervical and cervicothoracic spine9 Thoracic spine and ribcage10 Lumbar and thoracolumbar spine11 PelvisPART C Technique failure and analysisIndex

• ISBN: 978-0-7020-3130-4
• Editorial: Saunders
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 300
• Fecha Publicación: 30/11/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés