Cranial Manipulation Theory&Practice: Osseous & Soft Tissue Approaches

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Based on the latest research findings, this illustrated clinical manual provides both osseous & soft tissue options for treatment.Incl.practical exercises to help students & practitioners perfecting their skills.-By. L. Chaitow.(2005) with CD-ROM 422pp

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.

Key features:
• Cranial osteopathic, cranio-sacral, sacro-occipital (chiropractic), cranio-facial and dental methods and perspectives, explained and compared
• Evidence based - highlighting the clinical relevance of the latest research findings.
• Provides both osseous and soft tissue assessment and treatment options, and offers guidance on appropriate selection.
• Includes numerous practical exercises to assist both students and the practitioners to perfect their skills.
• Clear line drawings supplement the text.
• Cranial Manipulation Theory and Practice is aimed at all therapists interested or involved in using these valuable and evolving treatment approaches. It will be particularly useful for the practitioner who is new to this subject or the student who is coming to it for the first time.Describes both the soft tissue and osseous applications of cranial manipulation. Details the theory and the practice - the rationale for using it and how to do it. Supported with video demonstrations on the CDRom. Presented in the style of a clinical manual and includes lots of practical exercises which aim to help the reader to become proficient without putting their patients at risk in the process!

Features:
• Provides the theory as well as the practice
• Exercises allow the reader to practice the technique and check their understanding as they go along
• Icons in the text indicate when there is video footage on the CDRom to illustrate what is being described
• New format is easier to follow and handle
• New use of 2nd colour clarifies both illustrations and text
• Question and answer format included in Chapters 2 and 6New chapter details those conditions which can most successfully be treated with the technique
• Written by one of the most highly respected practitioners in the field
• The only known book on the subject which is supported with a CDRom with video.
• New contributed chapters 'Integration with medicine - the scope of cranial work' , 'The biodynamic model of osteopathy in the cranial field', ' Chiropractic in the cranial field', 'Link between cranial dysfunction and the teeth from a dental perspective'.

Contents:
1. A brief historical perspective. 2. Cranial fundamentals revisited. Exercises: refining cranial palpation skills 3. Integration with medicine – the scope of cranial work 4. The biodynamic model of osteopathy in the cranial field. 5. Chiropractic in the cranial field. 6. Cranial movement: mechanical and subtle 7. Cranial bones: assessment and manipulation. 8. Cranial implications of muscular and fascial distress. 9. Assessment and treatment of key cranially associated muscles 10. Positional release and cranial pain and dysfunction. 11. Cranial therapy and dentistry. 12. Clinical applications of cranial manipulation Appendix 1. Soft tissue manipulation fundamentals Appendix 2. Cranial treatment and the infant. Index

Date reviewed

30/06/2005

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