8.2 Atlanto-occipital joint C0–C1 Contact point on atlas 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…
Part C Technique failure and analysis Techniques in this manual have been described in a structured format. This format allows flexibility so that each technique can be modified to suit…
8.3 Atlanto-axial joint C1–2 Chin hold Patient supine Rotation thrust Assume somatic dysfunction (S-T-A-R-T) is identified and you wish to use a thrust in the plane of the atlanto-axial (C1–2)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
