Chiropractic and osteopathy Books

Book Synopsis Understanding Low Back Pain chart uses low back pain guidelines from the American Pain Society (APS) and the American College of Physicians (ACP) as a key reference, this visual and textual overview of the condition explains: Types of low back pain Causes and risk factors Signs and symptoms Treatment and management Prevention techniques This chart illustrates: A human figure (posterior view) with pain radiating into the leg and numbness and tingling in the leg Sagittal view of lower spine with: tumor of the spinal cord, bone spur impinging on spinal nerves, compression fractures and herniated disc impinging on spinal nerve Anterior view of the lower spine and pelvis showing tumors, infections, degenerative diseases, ankylosing spondylitis, sacroiliitis, arthritis, and intrapelvic mass Correct postures and techniques to avoid low back pain Made in USAAvailable in the following versi

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Book SynopsisNeck pain is a common and debilitating problem. This guide to the nonsurgical treatment of neck pain tells people what they need to know to become a partner in charting an effective course of treatment. It identifies the various causes of pain and details the range of medical treatments and physical and alternative therapies available.Table of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgments1. Anatomy of the Neck and Upper Back: What You Need to Know2. What's Causing Your Neck and Upper Back Pain?3. How Physical Therapy Can Help4. Electrical Treatments: Some Stimulating Options5. Manual Therapy: Hands-On Relief6. The Right Medications7. Getting to the Point with Injection Therapy8. Complementary and Alternative Therapies: Healing the Body, Mind, and Spirit9. Putting It All TogetherWeb SitesGlossaryIndex

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Book SynopsisNeck pain is a common and debilitating problem. This guide to the nonsurgical treatment of neck pain tells people what they need to know to become a partner in charting an effective course of treatment. It identifies the various causes of pain and details the range of medical treatments and physical and alternative therapies available.Table of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgments1. Anatomy of the Neck and Upper Back: What You Need to Know2. What's Causing Your Neck and Upper Back Pain?3. How Physical Therapy Can Help4. Electrical Treatments: Some Stimulating Options5. Manual Therapy: Hands-On Relief6. The Right Medications7. Getting to the Point with Injection Therapy8. Complementary and Alternative Therapies: Healing the Body, Mind, and Spirit9. Putting It All TogetherWeb SitesGlossaryIndex

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Book SynopsisDevelop your knowledge of chiropractic and osteopathy with this comprehensive guide to advanced skills and peripheral manipulation techniques. This practical handbook takes into account the latest research, highlighting the neurophysiological effects of these techniques, and providing clear, step-by-step guidance from experienced manual therapists.Covering key topics such as the effects of manipulation on organs, working in sports settings, and motion palpation misconceptions, the book demonstrates how to work with a range of joints with advice on diagnostics, contraindications and safety precautions. This is an expert collaboration between professions and can be used as the go-to clinical handbook for all manual therapists.Trade ReviewAn excellent resource, for therapists of all backgrounds. This text provides a thorough review of current research which supports the clear explanation of the technical theory of manual therapy and the practical application of many useful manual techniques. All techniques are described in detail, in a step by step style which ensures they remain clear and simple to follow. -- Chris Lovegrove and Jack Curson, Sports Therapists Southampton F.C.This text book is profoundly helpful for both the novice and the seasoned clinician. The information provides clinically sound evidence for skillful advancement that is exponentially beneficial for any practitioner. I strongly recommend this textbook for building skill set, clinical reasoning and as a tool for manual therapy advancement. -- Dr. Destiny Hebert, PT, DPT, MS, Cert. DN, Cert. SMT, Cert. VRS, FAAOMPTTable of Contents1. Spinal Manipulation Therapy. 2. Can Manipulation Affect the Visceral Organs?. 3. Motion Palpation Misconceptions. 4. The Cervical Spine. 5, The Thoracic Spine. 6. Shoulder and Rib Cage. 7. Elbow, Wrist and Hand. 8. The Lumbar Spine. 9. Pelvis and Hip. 10. Knee, Ankle and Foot. Glossary.

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Book Synopsis* * Provides details on the full variety of diagnostic and therapeutic osteopathic procedures that can be applied to horses.Trade Review"This is a very useful book for equine veterinarians on the use of osteopathy along with other traditional therapies." (Doody's, 21 October 2011) "Despite this book obviously being written with an audience of osteopaths in mind, it is a useful reference for vets who would like to expand their knowledge in this area. . . any vet considering branching out and taking a course in equine osteopathy or chiropractics should read this book." (Australian Veterinary Journal, 1 March 2011) "This is a beautifully illustrated book that is well laid out and interesting to read." (Veterinary Times, 28 February 2011)Table of ContentsForeword vii Preface viii Dedication ix Acknowledgements xi About the Authors xii Disclaimer xiii 1 Introducing Osteopathy for Horses 1Anthony Pusey and Julia Brooks 2 Horse Anatomy for Osteopaths 4Julia Brooks and Anthony Pusey 3 Neurophysiological Basis of Osteopathic Medicine 40Julia Brooks 4 Making a Start in Animal Practice 52Anthony Pusey and Julia Brooks 5 Case History 55Anthony Pusey and Julia Brooks 6 Static Observation 59Anthony Pusey and Julia Brooks 7 Observation of Active Movements 67Anthony Pusey and Julia Brooks 8 Palpatory Examination of the Unsedated Horse 76Annabel Jenks 9 Palpatory Examination of the Sedated Horse 91Anthony Pusey and Julia Brooks 10 Osteopathic Treatment – Overarching Principles 100Anthony Pusey and Julia Brooks 11 Osteopathic Treatment Without Sedation 106Annabel Jenks 12 Osteopathic Treatment of the Sedated Horse 154Anthony Pusey and Julia Brooks 13 Examination and Treatment under General Anaesthetic 171Anthony Pusey and Julia Brooks 14 Post-treatment Care and Management 191Annabel Jenks 15 Differential Diagnosis 200Christopher Colles Glossary 208 Appendix A: Safety Aspects for Treating Horses, Unsedated and Sedated 214Annabel Jenks Appendix B: Referral for Osteopathic Treatment 217Julia Brooks Appendix C: Owner Consent Form for Osteopathic and Sedation Procedures 218Julia Brooks Appendix D: Information Sheet, Osteopathy in Practice 219Julia Brooks Appendix E: Case Sheet 221Julia Brooks Appendix F: Case History Questions 223Annabel Jenks Appendix G: Static and Active Examination 225Annabel Jenks Appendix H: Drugs Used in Treatment with Sedation and Treatment under Anaethetic 227Julia Brooks Index 230

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive portrait of the osteopathic medical profession. Overcoming suspicion, ridicule, and outright opposition from the American Medical Association, the osteopathic medical profession today serves the health needs of more than thirty million Americans. Osteopathic medicine is now the fastest-growing segment of the US physician and surgeon population. In The DOs, historian Norman Gevitz chronicles the development of this controversial medical movement from its nineteenth-century origins in the American Midwest to the present day. He describes the philosophy and practice of osteopathy, as well as the impact of osteopathic medicine on health care. In print continuously since 1982, The DOs has now been thoroughly updated and expanded. From the theories underlying the use of spinal manipulation developed by osteopathy's founder, Andrew Taylor Still, Gevitz traces the movement's early success, despite attacks from the orthodox medical community. He also recounts the efforts of Table of ContentsPrefaceChapter 1. Andrew Taylor StillChapter 2. The Missouri MeccaChapter 3. In the FieldChapter 4. Structure & FunctionChapter 5. Expanding the ScopeChapter 6. The Push for Higher StandardsChapter 7. A Question of IdentityChapter 8. The California MergerChapter 9. Reaffirmation & ExpansionChapter 10. In a Sea of ChangeChapter 11. The Challenge of DistinctivenessNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPrefaceChapter 1. Andrew Taylor StillChapter 2. The Missouri MeccaChapter 3. In the FieldChapter 4. Structure & FunctionChapter 5. Expanding the ScopeChapter 6. The Push for Higher StandardsChapter 7. A Question of IdentityChapter 8. The California MergerChapter 9. Reaffirmation & ExpansionChapter 10. In a Sea of ChangeChapter 11. The Challenge of DistinctivenessNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisSelected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022 and 2023! The gold standard resource in the field, Rehabilitation of the Spine: A Patient-Centered Approach provides a practical overview of all aspects of spinal rehabilitation. The 3rd Edition has been completely revised, with new information and new videos to bring you up to date. Comprehensive and easy to read, this reference is invaluable for chiropractors and physical therapists, as well as spine surgeons, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners involved in the care of patients with spine problems.   The most current and significant spinal rehab information, made easy to understand with full-color charts, graphs, tables, illustrations, algorithms throughout. Written by spine experts from the areas of chiropractic, orthopaedics, and physical therapy. New information on assessment triage for spinal pain, psychosocial risk factors for chronic pain, conservativ

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Book Synopsis“A great book for back-pain sufferers and their caregivers alike.”—Todd J. Albert MD, Surgeon-in-Chief and Medical Director, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York If there’s one lesson to learn from the national bestselling Younger Next Year series, it’s that we can dramatically change our quality of life by taking the right kind of care of ourselves. This is just as true for back pain. Formulated by Dr. Jeremy James—whose practice has cured an astonishing 80% of patients—and #1 bestselling Younger Next Year coauthor Chris Crowley, here is a step-by-step program of simple exercises and behavioral changes that will help readers find a neutral spine, realign their core, learn healthy new ways to move in the world—and virtually eliminate back pain. So follow Jeremy’s rules—like #1. Stop Doing Dumb Stuff, #2. Be Still So You Can Heal, #7. Stand Tall for the Long Hail—and find a lifetime of relief.Trade Review"In the latest installment of the Younger Next Year books, series coauthor Crowley and chiropractor James empower people with often-agonizing back pain. So instructive and descriptive are Crowley and James that everyone curious about the mechanics of the back and everyone with back pain will benefit from their easy-to-understand guide to preventing and treating that common ailment." —Booklist “This is a great book for back pain sufferers and their caregivers alike. The guidance offered will allow the afflicted to get on a path to recovery and wellness—to get back to what they love to do.” —Todd J. Albert, MD, Surgeon in Chief and Medical Director, Hospital for Special Surgery

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Book SynopsisDeveloped in the late ’70s by French osteopath Paul Chauffour, Mechanical Link is a gentle manual therapy that encourages the balance of tensions in the fascial system—that complex web of tissue that interconnects and affects all other body systems. It spreads throughout the body uninterrupted, providing physical stability while also allowing flexibility and mobility. Based on the principle that traumatic stress affects the interconnecting tissues of the body by forming patterns of tension called lesions, Mechanical Link therapy has successfully treated fibromyalgia, migraines, asthma, and other conditions. Extremely popular in Europe, it is rapidly gaining adherents in North America. This book, complete with 44 black-and-white photographs and 20 color illustrations, is a comprehensive manual for diagnosing and treating patients.Mechanical Link therapy is guided by the body’s own wisdom about its unique needs. The work stimulates to the body’s self-corrective responses, promoting normal mobility, tissue tone and posture. Mechanical Link brings tension into equilibrium and allows the body to return to optimal functioning ability, so all its systems can improve—including the immune system.Mechanical Link helps alleviate a range of illness, pain and dysfunction, including:•Fibromyalgia•Indigestion•Migraine Headaches•Premenstrual Syndrome•Asthma•Chronic Fatigue•Motor-Coordination•Impairments•Chronic Neck and Back Pain•Central Nervous System•Disorders•Emotional Difficulties•Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)•Stress and Tension-Related Problems•Orthopedic Problems

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Book SynopsisThe Roots and Philosophy of Dynamic Manual Interface is a personal account of the development and evolution of Frank Lowen’s hands-on therapy. A former program director and popular instructor at the Upledger Institute, Lowen begins with his own history and an account of the unique events that have shaped his career. Originally schooled as an artist, Lowen developed an interest in alternative medicine and bodywork. He describes his training at the Upledger Institute (which led to teaching positions and directing the institute’s visceral manipulation program) as well as his work with Jean-Pierre Barral, described by Time magazine as a top healing innovator in the new millennium. Lowen goes on to describe the emergence of his own techniques and new findings that have become the basis for his Dynamic Manual Interface (DMI) method. Implementing light touch, DMI works with tissue movements, rhythms, and relationships not addressed in other manual therapies such as craniosacral therapy and visceral manipulation. DMI also incorporates new techniques for feeling and resolving tension patterns based on Lowen’s discovery of correlations between the hands and different bodily systems. Results of this approach, explored in the book, include restored balance, accelerated healing, decreased pain, and improved mental clarity.

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Book SynopsisBased on Dr. Croibier’s everyday clinical experience, this book provides critical tools for examining patients in order to determine what the course of treatment should be. Written for manual hands-on therapy students and practitioners that include osteopaths, physical therapists, and chiropractors, the book explores in depth the osteopathic diagnosis process that aims to identify an abnormality and to discover factors that may be causing the dysfunction.   Drawing a comparison between diagnosis in classical medicine and osteopathy, Dr. Croibier explains that the osteopath focuses on restoring the conditions of good health rather than simply addressing the consequences of disease. Enhanced with more than 175 full-color instructional photos and illustrations, the book describes the manual hands-on assessments and general evaluations that lead to a diagnosis. Manual assessments include objective observation, diagnostic touch, palpation of the affected areas of the body, visualization, and “listening” (a hand placed on a specific part of the body to determine tissue functionality). Based on Dr. Croibier’s recommendations, the manual therapist also performs a patient intake and interview; general evaluation that analyzes the patient’s symptoms and general state; examination of posture and equilibrium; and observation of individual characteristics, such as constitution, temperament, and body type.

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Book SynopsisA very popular and useful chart, The Spinal Nerves illustrates the spinal nerves and pathways through the body.The central illustration shows a posterior view of the spinal nerves exiting from the vertebral column and running throughout the body.Important skeletal structures are included. All nerves and their corresponding vertebra are clearly labeled. Also includes: detailed illustration of the cranial nerves diagrams the portion of the thoracic spinal cord with spinal nerves spinal cord segments anterior and posterior cutaneous distribution of spinal nerves dermal segmentation (dermatomes) The stone under the foot illustrates the changes in the nerves of a flexed foot.Made in USAAvailable in the following versions: 20' x 26' heavy weight paper laminated with grommets at top corners ISBN 9781587792052 20' x 26' heavy weight paper ISBN 9781587792069 19-3/4' x 26' styrene plastic - latex free,grommets at top corners ISBN 9781587796913

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Book SynopsisPractical And Permanent Solutions To Get You Back On Your Feet Are you one of the many who suffer from chronic, debilitating back pain? Are you dying to go back to your daily activities again without the fear of making it worse? No matter what you do, the first steps to relieving your pain and preventing any future complications starts by separating facts from fiction. Dr. Brad Butler wrote THE BLUEPRINT FOR BACK PAIN RELIEF so you can not only learn about the different means of treating your pain without dangerous drugs and surgery, but also so you can start your journey toward a healthier, happier, pain free life. In this book, you’ll learn: •where back pain originates from and how it affects you, •how to prevent neck and back pain before they occur, •what makes the current treatment system ineffective, and •how to build a practical plan for proven relief. Forget everything you know about relieving back pain. Dr. Butler seeks to combine his twenty years of experience with his undying resolve to reveal the truth behind bad practices and treatments and give you assurance with facts and knowledge. Don’t let the pain win. Learn from one of the best in the business on how to get started.

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Book SynopsisPhysical therapy is a health profession that assesses and provides treatment to individuals to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and function throughout life. This includes providing treatment in circumstances where movement and function are threatened by ageing, injury, disease or environmental factors. This important book presents current research in the study of physical therapy including: therapies and motor function assessments in chronic pain syndromes; fibromyalgia syndrome; breathing pattern disorders in physical therapy; home-based shoulder rehabilitation; isokinetic strengthening in multiple sclerosis patients; and traditional mirror therapy (TMT) in the physical therapy management of movement and postural control problems.

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Book SynopsisWith over one hundred Americans dying everyday to opioid overdose, doctors must look toward permanent solutions before the epidemic continues to spiral out of control. This is where chiropractic comes into play. Instead of throwing medicine at symptoms and chronic pain and hoping they go away, chiropractic is a nonsurgical solution that can alleviate pain and save you money down the road.From watching his mother see dramatic results with her polio through chiropractic treatment, to being treated himself as a child, Dr. Jason W. Ingham knows the benefits of chiropractic all too well. He wrote this book as a guide for a pain-free life—one where you don’t have to use medicine as a crutch. In The True Power of Chiropractic: Unlock Your Body’s Natural Ability to Adapt, Renew, and Restore, Dr. Ingham will share his knowledge with you so you can take your first steps to improving your life through chiropractic.

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Book Synopsis?Alkaline, Anti-inflammatory Diet, and Herb Selection For Effective Treatment And CureThe Dr. Sebi Lupus Diet is a novel eating plan that promotes better health through the consumption of protein-rich, nutrient-dense foods. This diet improves the immune system''s ability to combat infections and other ailments.Lupus is an incapacitating, chronic, autoimmune disease that destroys joints and organs, and the only product that has shown any promise in treating it is the Dr. Sebi Lupus Diet. Lupus is a frightening disease that affects thousands of people all over the world. The most effective strategy for combating it through dietary changes is detailed below. Lupus is projected to cost more than $3 billion a year in the United States alone. Dr. Sebi''s Lupus Diet is an all-natural, risk-free treatment for the painful, disabling condition known as lupus. A natural approach to treating lupus and other autoimmune illnesses, the DR. Sebi Lupus Diet emphasizes a plant-based diet and the use of specific herbs and foods.Those who are struggling with health problems including diabetes, hypertension, lupus, herpes, hair loss, cancer, HIV/AIDS, or kidney stones may find the process of dieting particularly taxing.Thousands of people have been motivated by Dr. Sebi''s alkaline nutritional diet eating strategy to permanently eliminate lupus. As a means of alleviating lupus and its symptoms, Dr. Sebi has proposed a dietary regimen. Only fruits and vegetables are allowed on this specific eating plan. Due to the lack of negative effects, this diet can be utilized by any lupus patient. You can control your lupus symptoms and maintain your health and fitness by following this diet plan, which can also be used by anyone looking to eat healthier.

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Book SynopsisThis is a uniquely helpful and accessible guide to taking control of your own foot health by holistic heath innovator Yamuna Zake. We don’t need doctors, orthotics or even surgery to relieve common foot problems, such as plantar fasciitis, bunions, neuromas, arthritis, hammertoes, and flat feet. By learning a correct gait that uses the entire foot to distribute weight, we can relieve and prevent common foot problems without any medical intervention. The book offers an easy-to-follow 4-week program of routines that take just 15 minutes a day during the program and allows readers to fix their feet and take ownership of their body. Each of the four weeks focuses on a different part of the foot: the heel, the arch, the ball and the toes. There are 3–4 exercises in each section and readers try them all and can choose to focus on those exercises in each section that they enjoy most. This programme is then supported with mindful foot practices to ensure bad habits don't return. Six common foot problems are also explored, including their causes (specific incorrect walking patterns) and ways of preventing and relieving them (exercises plus mindful practices). You won’t find any medical concepts or terminology in this book, nor do you need to learn complicated foot anatomy. The whole program is based on what you already know: walking. You’ll learn how to walk and stand correctly and to use every part of your feet as nature intended. That’s all you need to do!Trade Review"Women everywhere need to read The Foot Fix ... Literally this book is a game changer." — Charlotte Tilbury

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Book SynopsisWhy can't we tickle ourselves? How can slow touch convey more powerful emotions than fast touch? How does touch shape our perception of the world? The latest addition to the Really Strange series, this science-based graphic comic addresses these questions and more, revealing the complexity of touch and exploring its power and limits. Used positively, touch can change pain and trauma, communicate compassion and love and generate social bonding. Get it wrong and it can be abusive and terrifying. Touch helps us feel real. Knowledge comes through our body as we engage with space and with others. Before we have language, our concepts are formed as we meet a world full of edges and textures. Touch is Really Strange celebrates the power of inward touch (interoception) and looks at how we can use skilful contact to promote feelings of joy, connection and vitality.Trade ReviewTouch is Really Strange is a wonderful addition to the Really Strange Series. Steve is a creative storyteller who is adept at making the science of complex human experiences accessible, interesting, engaging, and understandable, especially as it is brought to life through Sophie's visually arresting and deeply human artwork. This is a beautiful story about science, touch, and being human. It doesn't shy away from nuance and complexity, it embraces them to wonderful effect. -- Joletta Belton

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Book SynopsisThis introduction to the groundbreaking Alexander Technique shows all types of healthcare and movement professional how to improve their clients' posture, liberate their range of motion, and reduce joint pain caused by bad postural habits.

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Book SynopsisExploring treatment options for foot and ankle conditions, this manual therapy textbook looks at bunions, ankle strain, Achilles tendon issues, plantar fasciitis, fractures and sport specific injuries amongst others.Gyer and Michael, along with Dr Kunasingam, examine common misconceptions about foot and ankle conditions and provide explanations on how to assess and diagnose patients. The book also presents a wide treatment selection for manual therapists such as orthotics, taping, soft tissue and joint techniques and common rehabilitation options, with advice on when to refer patients for surgery.By concentrating on the foot and ankle in specific detail, Osteopathic and Chiropractic Techniques for the Foot and Ankle is an invaluable resource for all bodywork practitioners.Trade ReviewA highly comprehensive and informative book for all disciplines that specialise in Foot and Ankle Medicine, Injuries and Rehabilitation. -- Matthew Farrar BSc (Hons) MFPM RCPS (Glasg) PodiatristTable of Contents1. Understanding the Foot and Ankle. 2. Biomechanics of the Foot and Ankle. 3. Examination of the Foot and Ankle. 4. Musculoskeletal Conditions of the Foot & Ankle. 5. Leg Length Discrepancy - Myth or Real. 6. Patient Referral - When to Stop. 7. Use of Orthotics in Foot & Ankle Disorders. 8. Bunions - manual therapy and Surgical Referral. 9. Management of Acute Injuries with Peace & Love. 10. LVLA and HVLA Techniques of the Foot & Ankle. 11. Dry Needling of the Foot & Ankle. 12. Muscle Energy Techniques for the Foot & Ankle. 13. Sports Taping and Strapping. 14. Exercise Rehabilitation of the Foot & Ankle

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