Chiropractic and osteopathy

Vitamin D, a steroid hormone, has mainly been known for its effects on bone and osteoporosis.

Manipulative Therapy provides a systematic overview of chain reactions which are the basis of a rational holistic approach.

Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of musculoskeletal disability, affecting five million people in Britain.

The first book ever to bring together the best techniques from chiropractic and osteopathy, this easy-to-use guide is necessary reading for any manual therapist wishing to hone their skills, and discover related techniques that will enhance their practice.

This book highlights the impact that the Fascial Manipulation(R) - Stecco(R) method for fascial dysfunctions, developed by Italian physiotherapist Luigi Stecco, has had on the clinical practice of 16 well-established practitioners from a total of seven different countries and from different disciplines, including physiotherapy, chiropractic, osteopathy and massage therapy.

This book is an adventurous foray into the subtle aspects of osteopathic diagnosis and treatment, the 'energetic' dimension in relation to the Lesion, the patient/practitioner exchange and touch; the clinical 'art' and the alchemy of practice.

- Brings together up-to-date bone and mineral metabolism methods in one easily, accessible volume- Provides a quick reference for bone and mineral disorders- Addresses problems likely to be seen at all ages, from the pre-term infant to the centenarian- Ideal for practicing physicians, residents, medical students, and researchers

Far from being simply a sequence of techniques, as practised in many countries osteopathy is an independent primary health care system based on principles applied through a manual practice: a unique profession that takes care of the whole person through the application of five models (biomechanical, neurological, respiratory-circulatory, metabolic, and behavioral).

Osteoporosis in men is an important clinical problem that has received little attention, both in the medical arena and from the general public.

Bioceramics is a collection of papers that deals in bioactive ceramics, glasses, and composites, focusing on the optimization of the implant-tissue interface.

Whilst Carreiro's other title, An Osteopathic Approach to Children, covers the theory on pediatric medicine from an osteopathic perspective exploring conditions and diseases of childhood, and the rational for osteopathic treatment, this new book deals with the practical methods to treating children and infants with osteopathic techniques.

Manipulative Therapy provides a systematic overview of chain reactions which are the basis of a rational holistic approach.

The foundation of chiropractic care has always been the relationship between the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system.

Too many of us hold our physical, mental and emotional pain within our bodies, where it slows energy, manifests as tension and can have a damaging impact upon our health.

What does scientific research show about the effectiveness of chiropractic care?

This is a comprehensive reference textbook for all those using osteopathic treatment techniques with animals or birds or studying to do so.

Dr Martin's book provides a theoretical framework and specific progressive exercises in the Pilates environment in their work with those individuals who have asymmetries of the spine, ribcage and pelvis associated with conditions such as scoliosis.

SomaCentric Dialoguing offers therapists simple yet effective techniques for improving communication with their clients, and for helping clients understand and articulate the messages of their body.

Fascial dysfunction is now recognised as one of the main underlying causes of musculoskeletal pain leading to impaired and reduced mobility.

Motility, relating to the vital energy of the human tissues, is a basic concept in osteopathy.

This handbook is an invaluable resource on the principles and practice of Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture (YNSA).

More than 60% of the UK's population report regular back pain with the amount of working time lost, in the region of 119 million days a year.

The most comprehensive, extensively illustrated book focusing on chiropractic principles, diagnosis, and treatment.

In Functional Exercise Prescription, Eyal Lederman presents a revolutionary new approach for exercise prescription that uses the individual's own movement repertoire.

Attention deficit disorder, attention deficit hyperactive disorder, pervasive developmental disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, asperger's syndrome, and autism, to name but a few, may be viewed as points on a spectrum of developmental disabilities in which those points share features in common and possibly etiology as well, varying only in severity and in the primary anatomical region of dysfunctional activity.

This completely updated and revised edition of the seminal foundation text to Cranio-Sacral Therapy presents a unique integration of a wide spectrum of approaches, providing practitioners and students with an up-to-date and authoritative understanding of the discipline.

Written by pioneering and internationally-renowned specialists in the field, this text provides clinically-orientated information on osteopathy as a treatment for horses.

This clinical textbook will update the reader on the relevant anatomy, known biomechanics, clinical assessment, musculoskeletal conditions and treatment of the thorax and how these relate to the function of the whole body.

Candidates can prepare with confidence for postgraduate exams in sports and exercise medicine (SEM) with this revision guide.

Canadians visit chiropractors about 30 million times a year, and surveys show that patients are generally satisfied with their treatment.

The book aims: To enable osteopaths - and other manual practitioners/bodyworkers - to understand the importance of fascia and its relevance to their work.

“A fascinating overview of how the body works and how chiropractic can help achieve wellness naturally” (Terry A.

A Guide to Medical Computing aims to present an account of both the clinical applications and the computer science aspects of computing in medicine.

The management of scar tissue is a huge and growing problem for massage and other manual therapists.

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a technique that delivers mild electrical currents across the intact surface of the skin to reduce pain.

Many of us hold on to old fears, traumas and stresses and allow them to define and frame our lives.

Instrument-Assisted Myofascial Therapy: Principles and Clinical Applications provides a complete overview of this effective therapy (IAMT) based on the authors' own clinical experience of using instruments to treat myofascial lesions.

An Introduction to Biomedical Instrumentation presents a course of study and applications covering the basic principles of medical and biological instrumentation, as well as the typical features of its design and construction.

Bioengineering: Proceedings of the Eighth Northeast Conference focuses on the discussion of scientific programs, methodologies, experiments, and contributions to the advancement of bioengineering, such as in the field of medicine.

Muscle testing - A Concise Manual, provides a reference for understanding how structure relates to function, and how by knowing function we can learn structural configurations.

Written by pioneering and internationally-renowned specialists in the field, this text provides clinically-orientated information on osteopathy as a treatment for horses.

Many of us hold on to old fears, traumas and stresses and allow them to define and frame our lives.

In Functional Exercise Prescription, Eyal Lederman presents a revolutionary new approach for exercise prescription that uses the individual's own movement repertoire.

Biomedical Engineering I: Recent Developments covers the proceedings of the First Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference.

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A practical massage textbook + DVD for both massage students and established practitioners of remedial massage The content in the comprehensive Textbook of Remedial Massage is drawn from cutting-edge research as well as the authors' lengthy experience in massage education.