Chiropractic and osteopathy Books

Book SynopsisAs an easily accessible companion to Raymond Perrin's The Perrin Technique 2nd Edition, this handbook provides the basics of the why and the how of the Perrin Technique so that ME/CFS and fibromyalgia sufferers who are severely fatigued and unable to read - or even hold - a 530 page book can still obtain the core information needed to understand the importance of good neurolymphatic drainage to health and to recovery. For a thorough understanding of the structural and neuro-immunological problems that can lead to myalgic encephalomyelitis, chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, the comprehensive book is essential but for those who just want the basics - why they are ill, why they have the symptoms they have and what they need to do to get better - the Concise Perrin Technique offers illustrated, step-by-step guidance along with answers to the FAQs that Dr Perrin has encountered over 30 years of treating ME/CFS with manual technique.Table of ContentsThe basics - how the Perrin Technique works; CFS/ME and FMS - what's really going on? The role of toxins in MC/CFS and FMS; The stages leading to ME/CFS and FMS; Treatment for CFS/ME and FMS using the Perrin Technique; FAQs; Common pathological and radiological tests; The Perrin questionnaire for ME/CFS and FMS; Resources

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Book SynopsisSelected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022 and 2023! This new edition of Travell, Simons & Simons' groundbreaking work reflects the latest research and best practices associated with trigger points and updates the iconic pain point images that set the standard in the field. New lead editor Joseph M. Donnelly draws on his experience as both educator and physical therapy practitioner to integrate an evidence-based approach into this critical text. In addition, the new edition consolidates information to create a more intuitive user experience and features a completely new full color design to bring concepts to life. NEW! Consolidated: The previous edition’s two volumes– Upper Extremities and Lower Extremities—have been consolidated into one accessible book. NEW! Updated research from around the world and coverage of the most current evidence-based treatments prepare readers for practice. UPDATED! M

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Book SynopsisTravell, Simons, & Simons' Point Pain Patterns wall charts include the iconic muscles and pain point patterns illustrations that set the standard in the field from Travell, Simons, & Simons' Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual, the definitive reference on myofascial pain. Ideal for reference and patient education, this laminated, 20” x 26” chart covers the trunk, pelvis, and lower limb regions. Includes: Travell, Simons & Simons’ Trigger Point Pain Patterns: Trunk, Pelvis, and Lower Limb; laminated wall chart; 20” x 26” (978-1-9751-8385-1) Also available: Travell, Simons & Simons’ Trigger Point Pain Patterns: Head, Neck, and Upper Limb; laminated wall chart; 20” x 26” (978-1-9751-8384-4) Two-chart Set (978-1-9751-8435-3)

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsVideo list 1. Laying the Railbed 2. The Rules of the Road 3. The Superficial Back Line 4. The Superficial Front Line 5. The Lateral Line 6. The Spiral Line 7. The Arm Lines 8. The Functional Lines 9. The Deep Front Line 10. Anatomy Trains in Training With contributions by James Earls and Karin Gurtner 11. BodyReading® - Structural Analysis Appendix 1: Fascia and Biomechanical Regulation Appendix 2: A Note on the Meridians of Latitude Appendix 3: Structural Integration Appendix 4: Myofascial Meridians and Asian Medicine Appendix 5: Anatomy Trains in Quadrupeds - Initial investigations By Rikke Schultz, Tove Due, and Vibeke Elbrønd Anatomy Trains Terms Bibliography

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Book SynopsisThe Shoulder: Theory & Practice presents a comprehensive fusion of the current research knowledge and clinical expertise that will be essential for any clinician from any discipline who is involved with the assessment, management and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions of the shoulder.This book is a team project-led by two internationally renowned researchers and clinicians, Jeremy Lewis and César Fernández-de-las-Peñas. Other members of the team include over 100 prominent clinical experts and researchers. All are at the forefront of contributing new knowledge to enable us to provide better care for those seeking support for their shoulder problem. The team also comprises the voices of patients with shoulder problems who recount their experiences and provide clinicians with important insight into how better to communicate and manage the needs of the people who seek advice and guidance.The contributing authors include physiotherapists, physical therapists, medical doctors, orthopedic surgeons, psychologists, epidemiologists, radiologists, midwives, historians, nutritionists, anatomists, researchers, rheumatologists, oncologists, elite athletes, athletic trainers, pain scientists, strength and conditioning experts and practitioners of yoga and tai chi. The cumulative knowledge contained within the pages of The Shoulder: Theory & Practice would take decades to synthesise.The Shoulder: Theory & Practice is divided into 42 chapters over three parts that will holistically blend, as the title promises, all key aspects of the essential theory and practice to successfully support clinicians wanting to offer those seeing help the very best care possible. It will be an authoritative text and is supported by exceptional artwork, photographs and links to relevant online information.

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Book SynopsisDeveloped by the author, SomatoEmotional Release is a technique for bringing psychotherapeutic elements into CranioSacral therapy. It helps rid the mind and body of the residual effects of trauma by anatomically freeing the central channel of the body. John E. Upledger presents the history, theory, and practice of this subtle form of healing. A result of meaningful, intentioned touch, SomatoEmotional Release allows for identification and removal of energy cysts along with their associated emotions.

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Book SynopsisFascia: What It Is and Why It Matters is the "must-have" book for everyone wanting to learn more about fascia as a tissue and a system. This second edition maintains the high standard of the first book while expanding on everything that made it so popular.By focusing first on the fundamentals of fascia as a tissue that surrounds, supports, and permeates all the muscle, bones, nerves, and organs, Lesondak takes the reader on a journey throughout their entire body from the perspective of the fascial system, making many stops along the way to ensure the reader understands what''s important and why it matters to the body. From the new rules of biomechanics, biotensegrity, cellular processes, musculoskeletal issues, proprioception, neuroscience and cognition, somatic dysfunction, and restoration - Lesondak deftly weaves all these concepts together with a deep appreciation for the history of science, fine storytelling sensibilities, and a sense of humor as well as a sense of wonder.

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Book SynopsisThis handbook is an invaluable resource on the principles and practice of Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture (YNSA). This popular form of scalp acupuncture is used to treat a wealth of neurological conditions, and is very effective in stroke patients with pain and restricted mobility, providing relief from the symptoms. David Bomzon is an international expert on YNSA and he includes step-by-step explanations of points, points location, indications for needling, and clinical cases, all supported by line drawings and photographs. Uniquely, this book is written by an acupuncturist for acupuncturists, chiropractors and physical therapists, and the author clearly reconciles the theoretical needling points described by Yamamoto with actual needling points. Basic, sensory, brain, Y (epsilon) and cranial points are all covered, as well as instructions on applying YNSA in the clinic. The handbook also explains the benefits of combining YNSA treatment with Western medicine and physical therapy, making this essential reading for all practitioners looking to expand their knowledge of scalp acupuncture.Trade ReviewAfter numerous courses held by Prof. David Bomzon and Abraham Amir in our schools of the European Foundation of Traditional Chinese Medicine, we can affirm that it is a pride to have this Clinical Handbook of Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture, where everything Bomzon and Amir have shown and taught with passion and delicacy to all their students is synthesized, making known the new scalp acupuncture (YNSA) to help other professionals to treat neurological conditions not only effective but also immediate in apoplegic patients with pain and reduced mobility. -- The European Foundation of Traditional Chinese MedicineTable of Contents1. Introduction to YNSA (Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture)2. The Basic Points3. Brain Points and Sensory Organ Points4. Diagnostic Zones of the Basic and Brain Points5. The Ypsilon (Internal Organ and Channel) Points6. Cranial Nerve Points7. Diagnostic Zones of the Ypsilon and Cranial Nerve Points8. Additional Points and Somatotopies 9. Case Studies

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Book SynopsisTravell, Simons & Simons’ Trigger Point Pain Patterns Flip Charts, Second Edition includes the iconic muscles and pain point patterns illustrations that set the standard in the field from Travell, Simons, & Simons' Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual, the definitive reference on myofascial pain, and is organized in six sections following the structure of the Clinical Considerations chapters in the manual. This spiral-bound book with a built-in easel for display and patient presentation allows for a quick clinical reference to include TrPs as part of the clinical examination. Each section contains Trigger Point (TrP) pain referral patterns that may cause or be associated with a clinical condition commonly seen in clinical practice. Table of Contents1. Head, Neck, and Jaw/Tooth Pain 2. Upper Back, Shoulder, and Arm Pain 3. Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Pain 4. Trunk and Pelvis Pain 5. Hip, Thigh, and Knee Pain 6. Leg, Ankle, and Foot Pain

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Book SynopsisBest of visceral manipulation -- key concepts at a glance Written by one of the best-known European osteopaths, Visceral Manipulation in Osteopathy explains how to successfully apply the four most common approaches for the manual treatment of abdominal disorders. The first section provides an overview of the basic principles and techniques of diagnosis and treatment from the greats of osteopathy: visceral manipulation according to Barral; fascial treatment of the organs according to Finet and Williame; circulatory techniques according to Kuchera; and reflex point treatment according to Chapman. Organized by the individual organs, the second section contains "action" photographs that demonstrate osteopathic tests and treatment techniques, plus in-depth information on anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Features: Over 160 clear, marked-up "action" photographs illustrate the different techniques Additional graphics display the macroscopic anatomy and topography of the organs Practical tips and notes are highlighted throughout for rapid access and quick review Organ-tooth interrelationships are demonstrated Practitioners of osteopathy, physical therapy, or chiropractic will refer to this indispensable clinical guide on a daily basis. The book's breadth and clarity also make it ideal as a textbook for students of visceral manipulation.Table of ContentsI Foundations and Techniques 1 Visceral Manipulation according to Barral 2 Fascial Treatment of the Organs according to Finet and Williame 3 Circulatory Techniques according to Kuchera 4 Reflex Point Treatment according to Chapman II Osteopathy of the Individual Organs 5 The Liver 6 The Gallbladder 7 The Stomach 8 The Duodenum 9 The Spleen 10 The Pancreas 11 The Peritoneum 12 The Jejunum and Ileum 13 The Colon 14 The Kidneys 15 The Urinary Bladder 16 The Uterus/Fallopian Tubes/Ovaries 17 The Thorax

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Book SynopsisTravell, Simons, & Simons' Point Pain Patterns wall charts include the iconic muscles and pain point patterns illustrations that set the standard in the field from Travell, Simons, & Simons' Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual, the definitive reference on myofascial pain. Ideal for reference and patient education, this laminated, 20” x 26” chart covers the head, neck, and upper limb regions. Includes: Travell, Simons & Simons’ Trigger Point Pain Patterns: Head, Neck, and Upper Limb; laminated wall chart; 20” x 26” (978-1-9751-8384-4) Also available: Travell, Simons & Simons’ Trigger Point Pain Patterns: Trunk, Pelvis, and Lower Limb; laminated wall chart; 20” x 26” (978-1-9751-8385-1) Two-chart Set (978-1-9751-8435-3)

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Revised and updated: a fresh new look to this established best seller, offering unique insights into this versatile and highly effective technique in the physical therapists' toolbox. Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) is a must for any student or practitioner of physical therapy, osteopathy, physiotherapy, chiropractic, or massage therapy. This practical guide, packed full of colour photographs, fully illustrates the theory and practice of a range muscle energy techniques. The book is broken in five parts. In Part I, the author examines the theory and principles behind muscle energy techniques, with chapters introducing the technique itself, muscle imbalances, myofascial slings and core muscle relationships, which leads neatly into the practice behind the technique. Parts II to IV break down the technique into body areas, i.e., upper body, lower body, trunk and pelvis, with clear descriptive explanations of the techniques accompanied by colour photographs with directional arrows showing the practitioner how to maximise the benefits of the treatment. Clear drawings allow the reader to understand the basic anatomy of each muscle. A concluding Part V shows two applications of METs: self-lengthening techniques for the shoulder complex and muscle weakness testing and the gluteals. The complete guide for any student or practitioner of physical therapy and related modalities, this is a book that you will refer to again and again.

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Book SynopsisIn CranioSacral Therapy: Touchstone for Natural Healing, John E. Upledger, DO, OMM, recounts his development of CranioSacral Therapy. He shares poignant case studies of restored health: a five-year-old autistic boy, a man with Erb’s palsy, a woman with a fifteen year history of severe headaches, and numerous others. And he offers simple CranioSacral Therapy techniques you can perform at home on yourself or loved ones.

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Book SynopsisBorn to Walk is designed to help movement therapists, physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, massage therapists, and bodyworkers understand gait and its mechanics, and will appeal to anyone with an interest in evolution and movement. It offers a concise model for understanding the complexity of movement while gaining a deeper insight into the physiology and mechanics of the walking process. This second and revised edition provides new research on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment approaches to enhance gait efficiency. Changes include: * Updated information and research on myofascial continuities * More clearly arranged according to planes of movement * New informative illustrations based on phases of gait with EMG readings * Clear listing of the 'Essential Events' The ability to walk upright on two legs is one of the major traits distinguishing us as humans, In Born to Walk, author James Earls explores the mystery of walking's evolution by describing the complex mechanisms enabling us to be efficient in bipedal gait. His model uses the latest research in paleoanthropology, sports medicine and anatomy, coupled with a functional understanding of the human form, to demonstrate how the whole body collaborates as an interconnected unit in walking, Earls explores the efficiency which is part of our natural design, distilling the complex actions into a simple sequence of "essential events" that engage the myofascia and utilize its full potential. Born to Walk helps identify areas of the body that, if dysfunctional, may reduce efficiency of gait. With this knowledge we can help ourselves and our clients regain a flowing elasticity within gait.Table of ContentsForeword; Preface to the Second Edition; Introduction; Chapter 1: The "Walking System"; Chapter 2: The Mechanical Chain; Chapter 3: Sagittal Plane; Chapter 4: Frontal Plane; Chapter 5: Transverse Plane; Chapter 6: Our Inner Spring; Chapter 7: Contralateral Movement; Chapter 8: Spring Walker: Chapter 9: Conclusion; Bibliography; Index

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Book SynopsisThis is a brand new edition of a successful book which was one of the first to encourage movement therapists and bodyworkers to look at the postural causes of movement problems, rather than focusing treatment just on the physical symptoms. The book explains how to measure and assess posture and provides tools for doing so. The author introduces her unique perspective on body mechanics - Aston-Mechanics - a departure from the standard model of body posture, and provides many opportunities to practice observation and analytical skills based on this paradigm.Key featuresThe author is widely recognized as a pioneer in the art and science of kinetics for her discovery of the Aston Paradigm and consequent development of the many forms of movement, bodywork, fitness and ergonomics of Aston Kinetics.She created and developed Aston Kinetics as an educational system of movement and bodywork. Rather than enforcing physical symmetry, Aston Kinetics seeks to recognize the asymmetries that are natural to a person''s body and to achieve the best movement possible.Her acute ability to ''see'' the body in stillness and motion and to train others to see, move and exercise, established her discipline of bodywork and movement training that is known as Aston Kinetics.The book is highly illustrated with over 300 photographs and 150 line drawings. All the illustrations are new for this edition.

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Book SynopsisMotility, relating to the vital energy of the human tissues, is a basic concept in osteopathy. This book presents a simple and systematic definition of motility, based on the movement of all of the body's structures during embryogenesis. Those initial movements, intrinsic to the energy of the tissues, are the essence of motility and, as such, they are crucial to the tissues' normal movement. These fundamental ideas expand the osteopath's clinical intervention techniques and deepen the understanding of both the bases of osteopathy and of human functions.Illustrated in two colours with clear and original line drawings and photographs, this book offers the new model of practice developed by Alain Auberville over his 30 years of experimentation and teaching; it is presented here by Andree Aubin, who has linked Alain Auberville's approach to classic osteopathic concepts in order to facilitate its integration into regular clinical practice.

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Book SynopsisA guide to chiropractic adjustive techniques. It describes the basic principles needed to evaluate, select, and apply specific adjustive procedures. It features a review of chiropractic history, and includes descriptions of joint examination and adjustive techniques for the spine, pelvis and extremities. It is suitable for students and clinicians.Trade Review"For students of chiropractic and manual therapy, Bergmann (chiropractic methods, Northwestern Health Sciences U.) and Peterson (chiropractic sciences, Western States Chiropractic College) outline the basic principles needed to evaluate, select, and apply specific procedures, with an emphasis on thrust techniques. They cover chiropractic history, anatomy and biomechanical principles, joint examination, manipulative mechanics, the application of mobilization and traction, and adjustive techniques for the spine, pelvis, and extremities. This edition has updated and expanded content on joint assessment, joint subluxation/dysfunction, adjustive mechanics, and sacroiliac articulation, and updated and modified procedures, and it names each of the adjustive procedures following patterns used by the US National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Access to how-to videos of about 300 procedures is provided online." - Book News, Inc.Table of ContentsChapter 1: General Overview of the Chiropractic Profession The Past The Present The Future Conclusions Chapter 2: Joint Anatomy and Basic Biomechanics Fundamental Concepts, Principles, and Terms Joint Function Mechanical Forces Acting on Connective Tissue Properties of Connective Tissue Models of Spine Function Chapter 3: Joint Assessment Principles and Procedures The Manipulable Lesion Subluxation Vertebral Subluxation Complex Joint Subluxation/Dysfunction Syndrome Spinal Listings Clinical Evaluation of Joint Subluxation/Dysfunction Syndrome Clinical Documentation Chapter 4: Principles of Adjustive Technique Classification and Definition of Manual Therapies Joint Manipulative Procedures Soft Tissue Manipulative Procedures Indications for Adjustive Therapy Mechanical Spine Pain Joint Subluxation/Dysfunction Syndromes Contraindications to and Complications of Adjustive Therapy Effects of Adjustive Therapy Application of Adjustive Therapy Chapter 5: The Spine: Anatomy, Biomechanics, Assessment and Adjustive Techniques Structure and Function of the Spine Evaluation of Spinal Joint Function Cervical Spine Adjustments of the Cervical Spine Thoracic Spine Adjustments of the Thoracic Spine and Rib Cage Lumbar Spine Adjustments of the Lumbar Spine Pelvic Joints Adjustments of the Pelvis Chapter 6: Extraspinal Techniques Role of the Peripheral Joints Temporomandibular Joint Shoulder Elbow Wrist and Hand Hip Knee Ankle and Foot Chapter 7: Nonthrust Procedures: Mobilization, Traction, and Soft Tissue Techniques Joint Mobilization Manual Traction-Distraction McKenzie Method Cranial Manipulation Soft Tissue Manipulation Conclusions Glossary Appendices 1: Named Chiropractic Techniques 2: Reliability Studies 3: Citation Synopsis

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Book SynopsisEngaging the Movement of Life is an invitation to discover new ways to experience health and embodiment. Osteopathic physician and Continuum Movement teacher Bonnie Gintis offers an approach that encompasses fluid movement, open attention, and awareness of sensation and breath as empowering practices to enrich all aspects of life. She presents a philosophy in which the body is a portal to “something greater”—an opportunity to join a grand experiment in deepening consciousness and connectedness.Moving fluidly increases our vitality, just as water in the natural world is vitalized by flowing freely. Chronicling a path that encompasses views of body, mind, and spirit as a self-healing intercommunicating whole, Engaging the Movement of Life is equally useful for medical professionals, bodyworkers, exercise enthusiasts, and spiritual seekers.

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Book SynopsisNow in striking full color, this pocket-sized Second Edition of the first osteopathic clinical manual organized by diagnoses continues its proven quick-reference format. Presented in the tradition of The 5-Minute Consult Series , each diagnosis is presented in an at-a-glance, two-page spread. The first page defines the disease and lists associated autonomic and motor innervations and common somatic dysfunctions, while the second page lists appropriate techniques. ICD-10 billing codes, updated photos, and easy-to-understand schematic drawings combine with concise content to help readers make quick, accurate diagnoses that ensure the best possible care for every patient. Expanded coverage of OMM techniques and new color photos make the second edition an even more useful quick clinical reference. Portable, pocket-size format makes it easy to flip to clinically relevant information on diagnoses, conditions, and tests Time-related treatment options fo

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Book SynopsisAt the deepest level of our physiology, all living tissues and fluids expand and contract with the 'breath of life'. Through gentle touch, the skilled practitioner can interact with these subtle rhythms to address physical aches and pains, acute or chronic disease, emotional or psychological disturbances, or simply to promote enduring health and vitality. This new and important textbook demystifies the biodynamic approach to craniosacral therapy and shows how and why it can be so effective at bringing about a natural realignment towards optimal health. The authors describe how to 'listen' and respond appropriately to each client's system, how to create a safe space for working with different kinds of trauma, and how to address specific states of imbalance to support deep-felt and lasting change. Throughout the book, experiential exercises encourage the reader to practice their newly-acquired skills, and refine their knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. A final chapter on practice development covers issues pertinent to practitioners trying to set up and maintain a successful practice. This intensely practical textbook will transform the practice of craniosacral therapists, and contains much that bodyworkers of all kinds will find useful.Trade ReviewIn Cranial Intelligence, authors Ged Sumner and Steve Haines share decades of research and practical experience in the manual treatment of the human craniosacral system, guiding the reader on an in-depth journey into the body's primal intelligence...The information they present is both accurate and highly informative, backed by the research and practice of many great researchers and physicians in the fields of osteopathic medicine and craniosacral therapy. This is a useful resource for bodyworkers in any manual therapy field. -- ForeWord ReviewsTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Foreword by Franklyn Sills. Preface. 1. Relational Touch. 1.1. The Relational Field. The phenomenon of contact. Attachment, neuroscience and relational touch. The influence of another pressure. Awareness Exercise: Touching ourselves. Treatment Exercise: Where do we touch from? 1.2. What is Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy? Overview. A brief history of cranial work. Biodynamics. Clinical Highlight: Cultivating patience and being present. Breath of Life. 1.3. Key Skills 1: How to come into relational touch. Expanding your perceptual field. Awareness Exercise: Exploring space and perceptual fields. Awareness Exercise: State of Balanced Awareness. Treatment Exercise: How much space do you need? Using Self Other Field to help create space. A ritual of contact. Making contact from a State of Balanced Awareness. The inherent treatment plan reveals itself. Becker's 3 stage process. Differentiating tissues, fluids and potency. Treatment Exercise: Differentiating tissues, fluid and potency via sacrum and occiput. Awareness Exercise: Feeling tissues and fluids. Biotensegrity and tissues. Fluid form. Awareness Exercise: The fluid electric body. Stillness. Clinical Highlight: Cultivating Stillness. Clinical Highlight: What happens when we feel nothing? Summary of Chapter 1. 2. The Midline. 2.1. Embryo, midline phenomena and original health. Embryo. Midline and the Early Embryo. Awareness Exercise: Fluid midline versus primal midline - moving between the neural cavity and the vertebral bodies. Treatment Exercise: Primal midline with client sitting. Original health. Treatment Exercise: Fluid midline from feet and shoulders. 2.2. Key Skills 2: States of Balance. States of Balance. Treatment Exercise: State of Balance via a spinal segment. How to support a state of balance. Orienting to tides. Treatment Exercise: Primal midline and long tide. Clinical Highlight: Sacrum and Occiput Holds. 2.3. The Spine. The spine overview. Treatment Exercise: Fluid midline from the occiput and sacrum - side position. Awareness Exercise: Surface anatomy of the axial skeleton. Each vertebra is potentially significant when treating the spine. Facilitation of vertebral segments. Clinical Highlight: Two handed contact on the spine. Clinical Highlight: Treat the spine more often. Summary of Chapter 2. 3. Resources and Overwhelm. 3.1. Resources. 3.2. A first look at trauma. 3.3. Dissociation. 3.4. Activation. Summary of Chapter 3. 4. Stillness and Potency. 4.1. Long tide. Cellular potency. Awareness Exercise: Cellular Intelligence. Awareness Exercise: Hierarchy of Levels. The uncarved block of wood. Awareness Exercise: Long Tide. 4.2. Dynamic Stillness. 4.3. Biodynamic Potencies. The underlying force of life. The potency field of the body. Awareness Exercise: Connecting to your potency field. 4.4. Spirit and cranial work. Know your own model. 'A higher power'. The soul. 'It's all energy'. Science and research. 4.5. Perception and Consciousness. Phenomena and perception. Consciousness. Perceiving the whole body. Summary of Chapter 4. 5. Whole Body Dynamics. 5.1. Reciprocal Tension Membrane. The Core Link. Bone and Membrane. 5.2. Arrangements of fascia in the body. The Transversal. Awareness Exercise: Reciprocal tension in the respiratory diaphragm. Respiratory diaphragm. Treatment Exercise: Relating to the respiratory diaphragm as the natural fulcrum for the connective tissue field. Pelvic Diaphragm. Thoracic Inlet. Other transverse diaphragms. Awareness Exercise: Feeling your deep fascia. The Longitudinal. The falx. The dural tube. The spinal ligaments. The sock of ligaments around the sacrum. Muscle sheaths. Treatment Exercise: Fascial drag and glide from the feet. Spirals and diagonals. Membranes, cavities and bags. 5.3. The Fascial Matrix. Fascia anatomy. Awareness Exercise: The living matrix. Cells talking to cells via the living matrix. Summary of Chapter 5. 6. Craniopelvic Resonance. 6.1. The Vault. 6.2. The Pelvis. 6.3. Feeling Craniopelvic Resonance. Summary of Chapter 6. 7. Birth. 7.1. Birth. Birth Overview. Cranial base patterns. Treatment Exercise: the head as a fluid membrane bag. Treatment Exercise: Supporting space at the SBJ. Sphenoid anatomy. Adult sphenoid. Sphenobasilar junction SBJ. Whole body shapes. Attachment. Pacing and containment. Clinical Highlight: Contact at the SBJ. 7.2. Intraosseous patterns. Overview. Common patterns within the major cranial bones. General approaches to intraosseous patterns. 7.3. Ignition. Prenatal ignitions. Birth ignition. Awareness Exercise: Three ignitions. Ignition in treatment. Potency ignition spaces. Summary of Chapter 7. 8. Visceral Intelligence. 8.1. Organs Overview. Introduction. Principles of working with organs. The gut as a tube. Awareness Exercise: The gut as a tube. Cavities and membranes. Thoracic cavity. Abdominal cavity and the diaphragm. Pelvic cavity. Awareness Exercise: Feeling the cavities. Membranes. Awareness Exercise: The cavities and the diaphragm. Treatment Exercise: Biotensegrity of the peritoneum. 8.2. Organ Anatomy and Dynamics. Thoracic cavity. Lungs. Heart and pericardium. Abdominal cavity. Liver. Treatment Exercise: Working with the liver. Stomach. Pancreas. Spleen. Small Intestine. Large intestine. Kidneys. Pelvic cavity. Bladder. Uterus, Ovaries and Prostrate. Clinical Highlight: Working with organs. Summary of Chapter 8. 9. Neural Matrix. 9.1. Neural Matrix Overview. Treating the brain. Brain motion. 9.2. The Fluid Brain. Embryology of the brain. Awareness Exercise: Differentiating parts of the brain. Ventricles, CSF and deep potency. 9.3. The Brain and Blood. Blood supply to the brain. Awareness Exercise: The carotid flow. Blood return. Treatment Exercise: Relating to the venous sinuses. 9.4. Emotions and the Limbic System. Introduction to emotions. Clinical Highlight: Evidence for mind body connection. Universal emotions. The unique processing of fear. The Felt Sense. Clinical Highlight: The empathetic practitioner. Treatment Exercise: Ventricles and limbic system. 9.5. Stress and Neuro-Endocrine-Immune Responses. The brain stem and activation. The Hypothalamus Pituitary Adrenal (HPA) Axis releases cortisol. Clinical Highlight: Causes of stress. Clinical Highlight: Stress Signs. DHEA. Clinical Highlight: Cortisol effects. 9.6. Pain. Pain is complex and always involves emotion. Treatment Exercise: Nerve flow and spinal cord facilitation. The anatomy of pain. Clinical Highlight: Treatment strategies based on understanding inhibition. 10. The Facial Complex. 10.1. The Face. The complexities of the face and the maxillae. Physiology of the face. Treatment Exercise: Intraoral contact on the maxillae. Zygomatic bones. Orbits. Awareness Exercise: Following the diaphragm of the face. Midline of the face - ethmoid and vomer. The sphenoid and the face. Awareness Exercise: How the sphenoid interacts with the face. The neural face. Cranial nerves that supply the face. Motor supply detail. Sensory supply detail. The metabolic fluid fields of the face. Treatment Exercise: Orienting to the nerve flow and deepening into the fluid fields of the face. 10.2. The Eyes. Overview. Eyes and posture. Eyes and the nervous system. Eye muscles and movement and associated somatic nerves. Optic nerve. Autonomic nervous system and the eyes. The sphenoid and the orbit. Treatment Exercise: The eyes and the sphenoid. 10.3. The Jaw and the TMJ. Clinical Highlight: TMJ self test. Alignment of the jaw via the temporals. Treatment Exercise: Orienting to the temporal bones and alignment of the jaw. Development of the lower jaw. Muscles of the jaw. Ligaments and disc of the temporal mandibular joint. 10.4. The Throat. The hyoid. Awareness Exercise: Posture and the throat. The facial complex and the social nervous system are essential to expressing emotion. Treatment Exercise: The hyoid. Summary of Chapter 10. 11. Joints. 11.1. Introduction to Joints. Synovial joints. Fibrous joints and Cartilaginous joints. Awareness Exercise: Global joint exercise. 11.2. Treating Joints. General principles for working with joints. Treating limbs. Clinical Highlight: Nerve flow. 11.3. Key Joints: Axial Skeleton. Occipital Atlantal Junction OAJ. Treatment Exercise: The occipital atlantal junction (OAJ). Lumbo sacral junction (LSJ). Sacro iliac joints. 11.4. Key Joints: Lower Limb. Hip joints. Hip anatomy. Knee joints. Knee anatomy. Clinical Highlight: Common patterns in the misalignment of the knee according to Dr Mark Charrette DC. Ankle and foot joints. 11.5. Key Joints: Upper Limb. Shoulder. Shoulder anatomy. Elbow, wrist and hand. Elbow, wrist and hand anatomy. Summary of Chapter 11. 12. Practice Development. 12.1. Why do you want to become a craniosacral therapist? Know your purpose. 12.2. How to earn a living as a craniosacral therapist - some thoughts on being in practice. An overview of creating a practice. Be energetic. Make connections. Word of mouth. Sell yourself and cranial work. Short sessions and a course of treatments. Make good decisions at the start. What kind of therapist do you want to be? Making a living out of it. Creating a BCST introduction talk. Creating a brochure and a website. A simple model for change: 'Take the loads off the back of the donkey'. 12.3. Professional considerations. Ongoing training and support. Legal considerations. 12.4. Taking case histories. Treatment records. Clinical Highlight: Some guidance on taking a case history. Useful information - short version. Useful information - long version. 12.5. Assessing your client's health. Clinical Highlight: Basic assessment - how to form a clear picture of someone from a touch perspective. Clinical Highlight: Craniosacral assessment - how to form a clear picture of someone from a craniosacral perspective. Language for touch. Words for change. Words for difficulty. Words for health. Words for process. "How many sessions do I need?" 12.6. How to be a Practitioner of Excellence. Safety in practice. Structure of a treatment session. Being skilled. Developing trust in deeper intelligence. References. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisNumerous studies have made the 'placebo effect' the most-studied healing phenomenon known to mankind. In The Placebo Effect in Manual Therapy Brian Fulton has drawn on these studies to provide an essential resource for all practitioners who work on a one to one basis with their clients. Those manual therapists who learn from this book will find that their new understanding can lead to improved clinical outcomes for their clients.The Placebo Effect in Manual Therapy presents a knowledge-based approach to augmenting your patients' own healing systems. It explains how to:maximize the placebo response in your patients, using knowledge from 60 years of research"turn on" an individual's inner healing system, even with challenging patientsincrease your success rate and your patients' health outcomes within your current methods of practice

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Book SynopsisThe book is intended to increase the awareness among physical therapists and other bodyworkers of the significance of fascia in the conditions they treat. It presents an approach developed by the author from the basis of manual therapy for the articular, muscular and neural systems. In the world of orthopaedic physiotherapy, the use of manual therapy techniques has become increasingly evidence-based, and study after study shows its efficacy along with exercise therapy for the management of the most common orthopaedic conditions. However very few physiotherapists have written about the fascial system, and there is a general ignorance within the profession of what fascia is, how it relates to the techniques they use, and why it is important to their work. The book follows the principles of assessment and treatment of the fascial lines as described by Tom Myers in his book Anatomy Trains. This book is probably the first to be written about fascia from the perspective of a physiotherapist. As practitioners dealing with musculoskeletal pain they often find that no matter what they have tried in their existing 'tool-kit', it hasn't had the positive effect they are seeking. They may also be experiencing situations where clients are complaining of multiple areas of pain that don't correspond or fit into the paradigms that physiotherapists are familiar with, even as fully trained manual therapists. What they may be missing is the fascial component. This book will introduce them to it. The book is user-friendly for the practitioner, with a minimum of theory and an emphasis on practical applications.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Who am I? Why this approach to treatment? A historical review of Fascial approaches to treatment thus far.Chapter 2: Brief review of Tom Myer's Anatomy Trains fascial lines Chapter 3: Diagnosing Fascial Dysfunctions Chapter 4: Basic Principles of TreatmentChapter 5: AbbreviationsChapter 6: The Cervical spineChapter 7: The Cranio-facial region (cranium, TMJ)Chapter 8: Dural MobilityChapter 9: The ThoraxChapter 10: The Lumbar / pelvic regionChapter 11: The Pelvic floorChapter 12: The Lower ExtremityChapter 13: The Shoulder GirdleChapter 14: The Upper ExtremityChapter 15: Exercises to maintain Fascial mobilityChapter 16: Balancing left and right brain thinkingReferences:

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Book SynopsisPrepares you to choose the right orthopedic tests, accurately assess a patient, and arrive at a clear diagnosis. This title features gamuts, clinical pearls, and cross-reference tables for quick and easy reference. With photos of various tests, it's illustrates common conditions and procedural tests. It also includes a DVD.Table of Contents1. Principles in Assessing Musculoskeletal Disorders 2. Cardinal Symptoms and Signs 3. Cervical Spine 4. Shoulder 5. Elbow 6. Forearm, Wrist, and Hand 7. Thoracic Spine 8. Lumbar Spine 9. Pelvis and Sacroiliac Joint 10. Hip 11. Knee 12. Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot 13. Malingering Glossary of Abbreviations Appendix A-Answers to Critical Thinking Questions Index

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Book SynopsisHelps you effectively diagnose and manage musculoskeletal pain. This title discusses diagnostic categories and their associated muscle and movement imbalances, and makes recommendations for treatment. It also covers the examination itself, as well as exercise principles, specific corrective exercises, and the modification of functional activities.Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Staging System for Rehabilitation 3. Movement System Syndromes of the Cervical Spine 4. Movement System Syndromes of the Thoracic Spine 5. Movement System Syndromes of the Hand and Wrist 6. Movement System Syndromes of the Elbow 7. Movement System Syndromes of the Knee 8. Movement System Syndromes of the Foot and Ankle

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Book SynopsisDescribes the anatomy and neuromusculoskeletal relationships of the human spine, with special emphasis on structures affected by manual spinal techniques. This title offers a comprehensive review of the literature that explores the research of spinal anatomy and neuroanatomy, bringing practical applications to basic science.Trade Review"Embryological, gross anatomical, histological, and physiological aspects of the spine, spinal cord, and ANS are comprehensively discussed and related to the pathophysiology encountered in clinical practice. Extensive use of illustrations, clinical vignettes, photographs, radiologic images, and well-organized tables enhances the presentation and eases the aforementioned application of current anatomical knowledge in the clinical setting. The text is well-written and organized in short paragraphs separated by a logic sequence of headings and subheadings to maintain oversight to the reader. I highly recommend this work to all students in the medical field and health care providers involved in the care of patients with disorders of the spine and spinal cord." Christoph J. Griessenauer Division of Neurosurgery Department of Surgery Birmingham, AlabamaTable of ContentsPART I: CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SPINE AND SPINAL CORD Surface Anatomy of the Back and Vertebral Levels of Clinically Important Structures General Characteristics of the Spine General Anatomy of the Spinal Cord Muscles That Influence the Spine The Cervical Region The Thoracic Region The Lumbar Region The Sacrum, Sacroiliac Joint, and Coccyx PART II: NEUROANATOMY OF THE SPINAL CORD, AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM, AND PAIN OF SPINAL ORIGIN Neuroanatomy of the Spinal Cord Neuroanatomy of the Autonomic Nervous System Pain of Spinal Origin PART III: SPINAL DEVELOPMENT, PEDIATRIC SPINE, AND MICROSCOPIC ANATOMY Development of the Spine and Spinal Cord Unique Anatomic Features of the Pediatric Spine Microscopic Anatomy of the Zygapophyseal Joints, Intervertebral Discs, and Other Major Tissues of the Back

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Book SynopsisAllows students and practitioners to quickly develop a better understanding of diagnostic imaging. Covering soft tissue imaging and skeletal imaging, including brain and spinal cord, chest, and abdomen, this title integrates plain film with MRI and CT.Trade Review"For students who need to get up to speed with abnormal radiographic appearances this book is a good start." Reviewed by RAD Magazine, Jan 2015Table of ContentsModule One: Introduction Plain Radiographic Imaging Specialized Imaging Radiographic Positioning Roentgenometrics Film Interpretation and Report Writing Normal Anatomy Normal Variants Module Two: Bone, Joints and Soft Tissues Congenital Diseases Arthritides Trauma Hematologic Bone Diseases Infections Bone Tumors and Related Diseases Endocrine, Metabolic, and Nutritional Diseases Miscellaneous Bone Diseases Skull Patterns Spine Patterns Extremity Patterns General Skeletal Patterns Magnetic Resonance Imaging Patterns Module Three: Chest Introduction to Chest Radiography Diseases of the Airways Circulation and the Heart Pulmonary Infections Thoracic Neoplasms Miscellaneous Chest Diseases Chest Patterns Module Four: Abdomen Introduction to Abdomen Radiography Genitourinary Diseases Gastrointestinal Diseases Miscellaneous Abdomen Diseases Abdomen Patterns Module Five: Brain and Spinal Cord 33. Brain and Spinal Cord

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsForeword to the first edition Foreword to the Second edition Foreword to the third edition Preface 1. Introduction to pain 2. The patient's voice 3. Developing your communication toolkit: a practical guide for healthcare professionals 4. Social determinants of pain Section 1: Overview: what is pain? 5. The psychology of pain: implications for the assessment and management of people in pain 6. Neuroanatomy of the nociceptive system 7. Neurophysiology of pain Section 2: Assessment and management of pain 8. Assessing pain 9. Pain education for patients 10. Participating in life roles through self-management 11. Exercise therapy 12. Psychological management of pain 13. Neuropathic pain and complex regional pain syndrome 14. Manual therapy and influence on pain perception 15. Pain pharmacology and the pharmacological management of pain 16. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and acupuncture 17. Workplace rehabilitation Section 3: Special issues 18. Multidisciplinary and interprofessional working 19. Pain in childhood 20. Pain in older adults 21. Cancer pain 22. Inequities in pain: pain in low- and middle-income countries and among indigenous peoples 23. Chronic pain and psychiatric problems 24. Acute pain 25. Persistent pain and the law: legal aspects of persistent pain management 26. Conclusions: the future

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. The lumbar vertebrae 2. The interbody joint and the intervertebral discs 3. The zygapophysial joints - detailed structure 4. The ligaments of the lumbar spine 5. The lumbar lordosis and the vertebral canal 6. The sacrum 7. Basic biomechanics 8. Movements of the lumbar spine 9. The lumbar muscles and their fasciae 10. Nerves of the lumbar spine 11. Blood supply of the lumbar spine 12. Embryology and development 13. Age changes in the lumbar spine 14. The sacroiliac joint 15. Low back pain 16. Instability 17. Reconstructive anatomy 18. Radiographic anatomy 19. Sagittal magnetic resonance scans 20. Axial magnetic resonance imaging 21. Coronal magnetic resonance scans Appendix Index

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Book SynopsisThis is the first textbook on osteopathic medicine to complement the dominant 'medical' model of education. Drawing from the achievements and ideas of the past as well as present-day practice, it provides an organic yet scientific approach which is uniquely osteopathic.Trade Review“This is a very interesting book that provokes thought and gives depth to practising osteopathy….well worth a read.” OsteopathTable of ContentsForeword. Preface. Introduction. Origins and Development. Philosophy. Dr Still, the Metaphysician. Form and Function. Principles. The Nervous System. The Immune/neuroendocrine Somatic System. The Myofascioskeletal System. The Concept of Body Unity and Diversity. Psychology. Health and Disease. Pathology. Practice. Index.

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1 Osteopathy and its interactions among different kinds of tissue organizations 2 Neural crest cells and migrating mesothelial cells: organizers of structure, form, and function 3 About pediatrics 4 The importance of osteopathic visceral techniques for the development of the young brain: a hypothesis 5 The importance of tissue integrity in the metabolic field 6 The heart as a key point in the osteopathic approach 7 The fascial concept and its history in osteopathic philosophy 8 Body memory and the original lesion 9 Mental image and its therapeutic value Index

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Neck 2. Trunk and Sacrum 3. Shoulder 4. Arm 5. Elbow 6. Forearm 7. Wrist and Hand 8: Hip 9: Thigh 10: Knee 11. Leg 12: Foot and Ankle

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