Manipulation of the Spine, Thorax and Pelvis: An Osteopathic Perspective Book

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 CD-ROM contains video clips demonstrating the techniques described in the book.Offers a highly illustrated, step-by-step approach to 41 HVLA techniques, in addition to the related theory essential for safe implementation of the techniques.Provides a comprehensive review of spinal kinematics and spinal positioning and locking.Contains current information relating to safe practice of HVLA techniques.Includes a troubleshooting section on how to deal with difficulties in the application of HVLA techniques.Contains new information on the role of evidence-based medicine in manipulative therapy.Features new photographs, techniques, and references throughout.Includes new video clips on the accompanying CD-ROM, including three new biomechanics clips.Read More