Cranial Manipulation

Cranial manipulation is a fast-growing area of manual therapy practice. In the new edition of "Cranial Manipulation Theory and Practice" Leon Chaitow, together with four expert contributors, present the latest thinking on the use of this valuable approach, together with the most up-to-date research evidence to support its use. Osteopathic biomechanical, as well as biodynamic, concepts are thoroughly examined, as are chiropractic and dental approaches, involving cranial and cranio-facial manipulation. Written in the style of a clinical manual, incorporating numerous palpation, assessment and treatment exercises, the text is easy to follow and links the theory to the practical problems of the clinician. The book is unique in describing both soft tissue and osseous applications, and in providing the practitioner/therapist with guidance on which option to select in different clinical situations. The details of the techniques described are supported by high-quality illustrations and practical exercises are included to help improve clinical skills.

ISBN 0443074496   Pages 436 ISBN13 9780443074493 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Elsevier Health Sciences   Weight (grammes) 1030 Imprint Churchill Livingstone   Published in London Format Multimedia Item   Previous ISBN 9780443058035 Publication date 28 Jun 2005   Height (mm) 246 Non-book description Pbk & CD-ROM   Width (mm) 189 Library of Congress RZ   Spine width (mm) 21 DEWEY 615.534   Academic level Professional / Scholarly DEWEY edition DC22

1		A brief historical perspective by Leon Chaitow		1
2		Cranial fundamentals revisited by Leon Chaitow		13
		Exercises : refining cranial palpation skills		51
3		Integration with medicine - the scope of cranial work by Zachary Comeaux		67
4		The biodynamic model of osteopathy in the cranial field by John M. McPartland and Evelyn Skinner		93
5		Chiropractic in the cranial field by Frank O. Pederick		111
6		Cranial movement : mechanical and subtle by Leon Chaitow		139
7		Cranial bones : assessment and manipulation by Leon Chaitow		177
8		Cranial implications of muscular and fascial distress by Leon Chaitow		241
9		Assessment and treatment of key cranially associated muscles by Leon Chaitow		255
10		Positional release and cranial pain and dysfunction by Leon Chaitow		325
11		Cranial therapy and dentistry by John D. Laughlin III and John D. Laughlin IV		337
12		Clinical applications of cranial manipulation by Leon Chaitow		367
App. 1		Soft tissue manipulation fundamentals		379
App. 2		Cranial treatment and the infant		399

"By far the best basic book I have read on the subject. Filled with research references, clear descriptions of anatomy, functional rationale and skill-building exercises.""Russell Stolzoff, Certified Advanced Rolfer, Rolf Movement Practitioner"

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