MUSCULOSKELETAL MEDICINE
Safety and HVLA thrust techniques
5 Safety and HVLA thrust techniques Introduction There are risks and benefits associated with any therapeutic intervention. High-velocity low-amplitude (HVLA) thrust techniques are distinguished from other osteopathic techniques because the…
Thoracic spine T4–9: Rotation gliding
9.3 Thoracic spine T4–9 Rotation gliding Patient supine Ligamentous myofascial tension locking Assume somatic dysfunction (S-T-A-R-T) is identified and you wish to use a rotation gliding thrust, parallel to the…
Thoracic spine T4–9: Flexion gliding
9.2 Thoracic spine T4–9 Flexion gliding Patient supine Ligamentous myofascial tension locking Assume somatic dysfunction (S-T-A-R-T) is identified and you wish to use a flexion gliding thrust, parallel to the apophysial…
