Osteopathic and chiropractic techniques for manual therapists : a comprehensive guide to full body spinal and peripheral manipulations

Osteopathic and Chiropractic Techniques for Manual Therapists: A Comprehensive Guide to Spinal and Peripheral Manipulations by Jimmy Michael, Giles Gyer and Ricky Davis......Page 5
 Contents......Page 7
 Foreword by Ulrik Sandstrom......Page 9
 Acknowledgements......Page 11
 Disclaimer......Page 12
 Introduction......Page 13
 Part 1. Theory......Page 21
  1. Manipulation Therapy Theory......Page 22
  2. The Neurophysiology of Manipulation......Page 48
  3. The Effects of Manipulation on Fascia......Page 52
  4. Safety and Patient Screening......Page 61
  5. Pre-Manipulative Tests......Page 75
  6. Safety of Spinal Manipulation in the Treatment of Lumbar Disc Pathology: Current Concepts in Literature: Review 2016 by Dr James Inklebarger......Page 98
  7. Clinical Presentation of Vertebral Artery Dissection by Dr James Inklebarger......Page 108
  8. Importance of Breathing in Manual Therapy......Page 112
 Part 2. Techniques......Page 119
  9. The Cervical Spine......Page 120
   Techniques for the Cervical Spine......Page 129
  10. The Thoracic Spine......Page 144
   Techniques for the Thoracic Spine......Page 152
  11. The Lumbar Spine......Page 162
   Techniques for the Lumbar Spine......Page 170
  12. The Pelvis and Sacroiliac Joint......Page 183
   Techniques for the Pelvis and Sacroiliac Joint......Page 193
  13. The Shoulder and Rib Cage......Page 200
   Techniques for the Shoulder and Rib Cage......Page 214
  14. The Elbow, Wrist and Hand......Page 230
   Techniques for the Elbow, Wrist and Hand......Page 245
  15. The Knee, Ankle and Foot......Page 250
   Techniques for the Knee, Ankle and Foot......Page 266
 Glossary......Page 280
 Subject Index......Page 286
 Author Index......Page 293