Cranial Osteopathy: Principles And Practice

Download Free (EPUB, PDF)

Cranial osteopathy is an increasingly popular treatment approach for many common disorders affecting the head and neck. This new clinical guide is the first and only in-depth resource on the subject, offering a comprehensive analysis of osteopathic dysfunctions and principles in the cranial field. It examines each cranial bone and describes its location, development, and clinical implications of dysfunction. This discussion is followed by guidance on inspection, palpation, biomechanical and biodynamical approach to the motility of each cranial bone, and explanations of appropriate intrasutural or intraosseal techniques. Excellent illustrations and step-by-step sequencing of techniques make this book an exceptionally valuable resource for clinical practice.Comprehensive approach offers in-depth coverage of the theory and practice of cranial osteopathy, as well as the anatomy and interrelationships of the structures involved.Logically organized, easy-to-follow chapters employ consistent headings for each structure and step-by-step sequencing of techniques.Extensive illustrations include high quality photographs and line drawings to clarify important concepts.The osteopathic methodology and treatment techniques are described for all cranial structures, including the osteopathic approach to headaches.A comprehensive chapter on the temporo mandibular joint includes detailed coverage of TMJ dysfunction and the osteopathic approach to treatment.

Hardcover: 728 pages

Publisher: Churchill Livingstone; 2 edition (March 18, 2005)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0443074992

ISBN-13: 978-0443074998

Product Dimensions: 7 x 1.5 x 10 inches

Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Best Sellers Rank: #905,288 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #71 in Books > Textbooks > Medicine & Health Sciences > Alternative Medicine > Osteopathy #152 in Books > Medical Books > Medicine > Internal Medicine > Osteopathy #14719 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Alternative Medicine

I ordered this book with the hope of reading a new view of Osteopathy but unfornately it is the typical run of the mill text book.

Cranial Osteopathy: Principles and Practice Cranial Osteopathy for Infants, Children and Adolescents: A Practical Handbook, 1e Cranial Manipulation Theory and Practice: Osseous and Soft Tissue Approaches, 1e Osteopathy: Research and Practice Cranial Nerves: Function and Dysfunction, 3e Rhoton's Cranial Anatomy and Surgical Approaches Triggerpoints and Muscle Chains in Osteopathy (Complementary Medicine (Thieme Hardcover)) The Therapeutic Pause in Osteopathy, Manual Therapy Visceral Manipulation in Osteopathy: A Practical Handbook Interface: Mechanisms of Spirit in Osteopathy Principles And Practice of Mechanical Ventilation, Third Edition (Tobin, Principles and Practice of Mechanical Ventilation) Principles and Practice of Gynecologic Oncology (Principles and Practice of Gynecologic Oncology (Hoskins)) ASTNA Patient Transport: Principles and Practice, 4e (Air & Surface Patient Transport: Principles and Practice) DeVita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology (Cancer: Principles & Practice (DeVita)(2 Volume Set) The Practice of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy: Creating Connection (Basic Principles Into Practice Series) Starting a Medical Practice: The Physician's Handbook for Successful Practice Start-Up (Practice Success! Series) Principles of Radiographic Imaging: An Art and A Science (Carlton,Principles of Radiographic Imaging) Principles of Pulmonary Medicine: Expert Consult - Online and Print, 6e (PRINCIPLES OF PULMONARY MEDICINE (WEINBERGER)) Florida Real Estate Principles, Practices & Law (Florida Real Estate Principles, Practices and Law) Wiley Not-for-Profit GAAP 2014: Interpretation and Application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Wiley Not-For-Profit GAAP: Interpretation ... of GenerallyAccepted Accounting Principles)