Osteopathic and Chiropractic Techniques for Manual Therapists: A Comprehensive Guide to Spinal and Peripheral Manipulations
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| Rating | : | 4.33 (787 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B06XG3484V |
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| Number of Pages | : | 313 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The first book ever to bring together the best techniques from chiropractic and osteopathy, this easy-to-use guide is necessary reading for any manual therapist wishing to hone their skills, and discover related techniques that will enhance their practice.Offering practical step-by-step instruction on how to treat a full scope of musculoskeletal conditions, this duo-disciplinary guide draws on current anatomical and physiological research to bring all the most advanced and adaptive manipulation therapy techniques to your fingertips. Providing a brief history of the two central branches of manual therapy, it gives a valuable insight into how manipulation therapists can benefit from sharing ideas and integrating versatile techniques across practices, before providing clear, illustrated references for how to apply the methods on specific sections of the body.Demonstrating how to relieve common ailments, recognise contraindications and take excellent safety precautions, this is the ideal companion for practitioners and students of manipulation therapy for the whole body.
Giles Gyer is a specialist musculoskeletal osteopath. Jimmy Michael is a specialist musculoskeletal osteopath who holds degrees in Sports and Exercise Science and Osteopathy. He is an internationally published author with books in dry needling, medical acupuncture and in osteopathic articulation tec
A superb collection of valuable information regarding the use of HVLAT manipulations for any manual therapist, regardless of background or school of thought. -- Ulrik Sandstrom BSc, DC, ICCSD, FRCC, FBCA, FEAC, elite sports chiropractor and fellow of the Royal College of Chiropractors . -- Joe Lewis BSc MCSP HCPC, Premier League Football Physiotherapist A much needed compendium which delivers a greater body of knowledge and practical skills to any practitioner of manual manipulation. I will certainly be using this book to facilitate my continued clinical practice. Th