Cervical and cervicothoracic spine
8 Cervical and cervicothoracic spine Cervical Spine Holds And Grips The hold or wrist position selected for any particular technique is that which enables the operator to effectively localize forces…
Atlanto-occipital joint C0–C1: Contact point on occiput
8.1 Atlanto-occipital joint C0–C1 Contact point on occiput Chin hold Patient supine Anterior and superior thrust in a curved plane Assume somatic dysfunction (S-T-A-R-T) is identified and you wish to…
Validation of clinical practice by research
7 Validation of clinical practice by research Responsibility for the scientific credence that can be afforded osteopathic medicine rests largely within its own discipline. The osteopathic profession is obligated to…
Rationale for the use of HVLA thrust techniques
6 Rationale for the use of HVLA thrust techniques High-velocity low-amplitude (HVLA) thrust techniques are widely used in patient care with increasing evidence of their effectiveness. However, the use of…
Introduction
1 Introduction Manipulative techniques for the spine, thorax and pelvis are commonly utilized for the treatment of pain and dysfunction. Proficiency in their use requires training, practice and development of…
Osteopathic philosophy, practice and technique
2 Osteopathic philosophy, practice and technique Osteopathy, or osteopathic medicine, is a philosophy, a science and an art. Its philosophy embraces the concept of the unity of body structure and…
Common Procedures in the Athletic Training Clinic
6 Common Procedures in the Athletic Training Clinic Larry Collins, Tiffany O’Connor and Micki Cuppett Objectives At the completion of this chapter the reader should be able to do the…
Dermatological Conditions
16 Dermatological Conditions Patrick Sexton, Todd L. Kanzenbach and Mary H. Lien Objectives At the completion of this chapter the reader should be able to do the following: 1. Describe the…
Musculoskeletal Disorders
17 Musculoskeletal Disorders Larry Collins and Helen E. Bateman Objectives At the completion of this chapter the reader should be able to do the following: 1. Describe the anatomy of synovial…
Genitourinary and Gynecological Systems
10 Genitourinary and Gynecological Systems M. Craig Whaley Objectives At the completion of this chapter the reader should be able to do the following: 1. Name common genitourinary and gynecological disorders…
