Manipulation of the Spine, Thorax and Pelvis: An Osteopathic Perspective

This well-written, highly illustrated book provides a step-by-step guide to spinal manipulation techniques within the context of osteopathic medicine. The text is divided into four main parts. Part A describes the principles and theory of spinal manipulation and its use in clinical practice. Parts B and C give detailed instructions for 35 different manipulation techniques, covering all levels of the spine, thorax and pelvis, while Part D is a troubleshooting guide.

Free CD-ROM
The book also comes with a free CD-ROM (Mac and PC compatible), helping the reader to take their learning to another level. It contains video clips of the different techniques, showing how to put them into practice.

A complete resource for those wanting to expand their knowledge of this subject.Highly illustrated step-by-step approach to techniques which also provides the related theory which it is essential to understand if the techniques are to be used safelyMakes clear the risks and emphasises the points to be aware of for safe practice
Authors come from a school with a high reputation in the field (VUT, Melbourne). Both previously trained and taught in the UK (British School of Osteopathy, London) and have published widely, so are known names internationallyBoth authors have qualifications in other related professions (medicine and physiotherapy) so understand the needs of manual therapy markets outside osteopathy