Cranial Manipulation Theory and Practice: Osseous and Soft Tissue Approaches
Description:
This expertly authored book is a valuable clinical manual for therapists interested in cranial manipulation, a fast-growing area of manual therapy practice. The new edition presents the latest thinking on the use of this valuable approach, supported by the most up-to-date research evidence related to its use. Osteopathic biomechanical and biodynamic concepts are thoroughly examined, in addition to chiropractic and dental approaches involving cranial and cranio-facial manipulation. The book's unique approach explores both soft tissue and osseous applications, and provides guidance on which option to select in different clinical situations. Descriptions and explanations of techniques are supported by high-quality illustrations, a CD-ROM containing actual video demonstrations, and practical exercises integrated within the text.
Table of Contents:
1. A brief historical perspective.
2. Cranial fundamentals revisited.
Exercises: refining cranial palpation skills
3. Integration with medicine - the scope of cranial work
4. The biodynamic model of osteopathy in the cranial field.
5. Chiropractic in the cranial field.
6. Cranial movement: mechanical and subtle
7. Cranial bones: assessment and manipulation.
8. Cranial implications of muscular and fascial distress.
9. Assessment and treatment of key cranially associated muscles
10. Positional release and cranial pain and dysfunction.
11. Cranial therapy and dentistry.
12. Clinical applications of cranial manipulation
Appendix 1. Soft tissue manipulation fundamentals
Appendix 2. Cranial treatment and the infant.
Index
Written in the style of a clinical manual, and incorporating numerous palpation, assessment and treatment exercises, the text is easy to follow and links theory to the practical problems of the clinician. This book is unique in describing both soft tissue and osseous applications, and in providing the practitioner/therapist with guidance on which option to select in different clinical situations. The details of the techniques described are supported by high-quality illustrations, and practical exercises are included to help improve clinical skills.
Key features:
* Cranial osteopathic, cranio-sacral, sacro occipital (chiropractic), cranio-facial and dental methods and perspectives explained and compared
* Evidence based -highlighting the clinical relevance of the latest research findings
* Provides both osseous and soft tisse assessment and treatment options, and offers guidance on appropriate selection
* Includes numerous practical exercies to assist both students and practitioners in perfecting their skills
* Clear line drawings supplement the text
* Supporting CD-ROM with full text and video clips.
* Cranial Manipulation Theory and Practice is aimed at all therapists interested or involved in using these valuable and evolving treatment approaches
Leon Chaitow ,ISBN:0443074496 , 2nd Edition , 2005 , PDF , MOV ,436 pages ,34 MB + 442 MB
Description:
This expertly authored book is a valuable clinical manual for therapists interested in cranial manipulation, a fast-growing area of manual therapy practice. The new edition presents the latest thinking on the use of this valuable approach, supported by the most up-to-date research evidence related to its use. Osteopathic biomechanical and biodynamic concepts are thoroughly examined, in addition to chiropractic and dental approaches involving cranial and cranio-facial manipulation. The book's unique approach explores both soft tissue and osseous applications, and provides guidance on which option to select in different clinical situations. Descriptions and explanations of techniques are supported by high-quality illustrations, a CD-ROM containing actual video demonstrations, and practical exercises integrated within the text.
Table of Contents:
1. A brief historical perspective.
2. Cranial fundamentals revisited.
Exercises: refining cranial palpation skills
3. Integration with medicine - the scope of cranial work
4. The biodynamic model of osteopathy in the cranial field.
5. Chiropractic in the cranial field.
6. Cranial movement: mechanical and subtle
7. Cranial bones: assessment and manipulation.
8. Cranial implications of muscular and fascial distress.
9. Assessment and treatment of key cranially associated muscles
10. Positional release and cranial pain and dysfunction.
11. Cranial therapy and dentistry.
12. Clinical applications of cranial manipulation
Appendix 1. Soft tissue manipulation fundamentals
Appendix 2. Cranial treatment and the infant.
Index
Written in the style of a clinical manual, and incorporating numerous palpation, assessment and treatment exercises, the text is easy to follow and links theory to the practical problems of the clinician. This book is unique in describing both soft tissue and osseous applications, and in providing the practitioner/therapist with guidance on which option to select in different clinical situations. The details of the techniques described are supported by high-quality illustrations, and practical exercises are included to help improve clinical skills.
Key features:
* Cranial osteopathic, cranio-sacral, sacro occipital (chiropractic), cranio-facial and dental methods and perspectives explained and compared
* Evidence based -highlighting the clinical relevance of the latest research findings
* Provides both osseous and soft tisse assessment and treatment options, and offers guidance on appropriate selection
* Includes numerous practical exercies to assist both students and practitioners in perfecting their skills
* Clear line drawings supplement the text
* Supporting CD-ROM with full text and video clips.
* Cranial Manipulation Theory and Practice is aimed at all therapists interested or involved in using these valuable and evolving treatment approaches
