Handbook of Osteopathic Technique

Front Matter....Pages i-viii
How to Use This Book....Pages 1-3
Somatic Dysfunction....Pages 4-6
Diagnosis....Pages 7-12
Classification of Osteopathic Techniques....Pages 13-22
Contra-Indications and Precautions....Pages 23-30
Indirect Technique....Pages 31-38
Modifying Factors in Technique....Pages 39-48
Handling....Pages 49-50
Operator Posture and Stance....Pages 51-55
Applied Technique....Pages 56-61
Principles of Locking....Pages 62-65
Exercises for Developing Technical Skill....Pages 66-68
Techniques for the Lumbar Area....Pages 69-93
Techniques for the Sacro-Iliac Area....Pages 94-107
Techniques for the Gluteal Region and Coccyx....Pages 108-112
Techniques for the Thoraco-Lumbar Junction Area....Pages 113-115
Techniques for the Thoracic Spine....Pages 116-130
Techniques for the Thoracic Cage and Ribs....Pages 131-142
Techniques for the Scapulo-thoracic Area....Pages 143-146
Techniques for the Cervico-Thoracic Junction Area....Pages 147-158
Techniques for the Cervical Area....Pages 159-178
Techniques for the Occipital Area....Pages 179-188
Techniques for the Sinuses and Temporo-Mandibular Joints....Pages 189-192
Techniques for the Clavicle Area....Pages 193-197
Techniques for the Shoulder Area....Pages 198-208
Techniques for the Elbow Area....Pages 209-217
Techniques for the Forearm Area....Pages 218-218
Techniques for the Wrist and Hand....Pages 219-226
Techniques for the Hip Area....Pages 227-232
Techniques for the Thigh Area....Pages 233-238
Techniques for the Knee Area....Pages 239-249
Techniques for the Calf Area....Pages 250-252
Techniques for the Foot....Pages 253-273
Back Matter....Pages 275-280