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Abstract
A comprehensive textbook covering all methods of spontaneous release by positioning. The background theory is explained and the techniques described in detail. The descriptions of the techniques are supplemented in the text by clear 2-colour line drawings and photographs.
- Compares all major positional release methods, from strain/counterstrain to functional osteopathy
- Details step-by-step use of these manual methods
- Describes integrated use with other manual approaches, such as Muscle Energy Techniques
- Provides explanations of treatment of both muscle and joint problems
- Explains how the methods can be used to treat bedridden patients
- Emphasises safety and usefulness in both acute and chronic settings
- Three new contributed chapters: Sacro-occipital technique use of padded wedges for diagnosis and treatment; Overview of the McKenzie Method; and Application of positional techniques in the treatment of animals.
- Completely updated, with additional new videoclips included on DVD-ROM.
- 56 new 2-colour line drawings and 27 new photographs.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Cover | Cover | ||
| Positional Release Techniques | iii | ||
| Copyright Page | iv | ||
| Contents | v | ||
| Contributors | vii | ||
| Abbreviations | ix | ||
| Foreword | xi | ||
| Preface | xiii | ||
| Acknowledgements | xv | ||
| Chapter 1. Spontaneous positional release | 1 | ||
| Positional release (PR) | 1 | ||
| PR VARIATIONS | 4 | ||
| Commonalities and differences | 10 | ||
| Chapter 2. The evolution of dysfunction | 15 | ||
| Dysfunction variables | 15 | ||
| Palpatory literacy | 18 | ||
| A wider perspective | 25 | ||
| Tight–loose concept | 25 | ||
| Musculoskeletal–biomechanical stressors | 27 | ||
| Facilitation and the evolution of trigger points | 29 | ||
| Ischemia and muscle pain | 31 | ||
| References | 32 | ||
| Chapter 3. The clinical use of SCS techniques | 35 | ||
| Is there evidence that SCS works? | 36 | ||
| How does SCS work? | 36 | ||
| Neurological concepts | 37 | ||
| Circulatory concepts | 40 | ||
| Connective tissue and counterstrain concepts | 42 | ||
| Key elements of SCS | 42 | ||
| Conventional SCS training | 42 | ||
| Tender points and the position of ease | 49 | ||
| The geography of SCS | 52 | ||
| SCS exercises | 60 | ||
| SCS techniques | 66 | ||
| Reactions following SCS | 95 | ||
| Other body areas | 96 | ||
| Clinical reasoning | 97 | ||
| References | 97 | ||
| Chapter 4. Advanced SCS and functional approaches | 101 | ||
| Side-effects | 101 | ||
| The hospitalized patient | 102 | ||
| Postoperative uses of positional release | 104 | ||
| Goodheart’s positional release innovations | 107 | ||
| Goodheart’s and Morrison’s techniques | 112 | ||
| Positional release and cranial treatment | 114 | ||
| Positional release methods for TMJ problems | 126 | ||
| Chapter 5. Muscular pain: trigger points, fibromyalgia and positional release | 131 | ||
| Muscle pain | 131 | ||
| The evolution of muscle dysfunction | 132 | ||
| Clinical choices | 141 | ||
| General treatment methods | 143 | ||
| Self-treatment SCS methods for FMS patients | 146 | ||
| References | 151 | ||
| Chapter 6. Functional technique | 155 | ||
| Origins of functional technique | 155 | ||
| Functional objectives | 156 | ||
| Functional exercises | 156 | ||
| References | 168 | ||
| Chapter 7. Facilitated positional release (FPR) | 171 | ||
| The nature of FPR | 171 | ||
| Treatment of soft-tissue changes in the spinal region | 172 | ||
| Muscular corrections using FPR | 177 | ||
| Similarities and differences between FPR and SCS | 178 | ||
| Contraindications | 178 | ||
| References | 178 | ||
| Chapter 8. Sacro-occipital technique use of padded wedges for diagnosis and treatment | 179 | ||
| Introduction | 179 | ||
| Provocation testing, directional preference and related procedures | 180 | ||
| Using padded wedges for examination purposes | 182 | ||
| Padded wedges as treatment method | 188 | ||
| Outcome studies on padded wedges | 194 | ||
| Conclusions | 195 | ||
| References | 196 | ||
| Chapter 9. Overview of the McKenzie method | 199 | ||
| Examination | 200 | ||
| Examination findings | 202 | ||
| The syndromes | 205 | ||
| References | 209 | ||
| Chapter 10. The Mulligan concept: NAGs, SNAGs, MWMs | 211 | ||
| The concept | 212 | ||
| Methods | 214 | ||
| MWMs: regional techniques | 224 | ||
| Rationale of the Mulligan concept | 233 | ||
| References | 240 | ||
| Chapter 11. Unloading and proprioceptive taping | 243 | ||
| Introduction | 243 | ||
| Direct methods | 244 | ||
| Indirect methods: with reference to the shoulder girdle | 245 | ||
| Conclusion | 251 | ||
| References | 251 | ||
| Chapter 12. Application of positional techniques in the treatment of animals | 255 | ||
| History of animal treatment | 255 | ||
| Mechanisms of injury | 256 | ||
| Neurophysiological effects of injury | 256 | ||
| Diagnostic process | 258 | ||
| Treatment | 259 | ||
| Treatment under general anesthetic | 262 | ||
| Is equine osteopathy (positional release) effective? | 262 | ||
| Conclusion | 263 | ||
| References | 264 | ||
| Index | 265 |