BookLisa A. DeStefano, D.O., Associate Professor and Chairperson, Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, College of Osteopathic Medicine. Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan.
Contents:
Structural diagnosis and manipulative medicine history
Principles of structural diagnosis
Barrier concepts in structural diagnosis
The manipulative prescription
Normal vertebral motion
Concepts of vertebral motion dysfunction
Principles of soft-tissue and other peripheral stimulating techniques
Principles of muscle energy technique
Mobilization with and without impulse technique
Principles of indirect technique
Principles of myofascial release and integrated neuromusculoskeletal technique
Cranial technique
Cervical spine technique
Thoracic spine technique
Rib cage technique
Lumbar spine technique
Pelvic girdle dysfunction
Upper extremity technique
Lower extremity technique
Common clinical problems of the lower quarter
Common clinical problems of the thorax, upper quarter, and neck
Adjunctive diagnostic procedures.