Cranial Manipulation
Theory and Practice with CD-ROM
- 2nd Edition - June 28, 2005
- Latest edition
- Author: Leon Chaitow
- Language: English
Cranial manipulation is a fast-growing area of manual therapy practice. In the new edition of Cranial Manipulation Theory and Practice Leon Chaitow, together with four expert… Read more
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Description
Description
Cranial manipulation is a fast-growing area of manual therapy practice. In the new edition of Cranial Manipulation Theory and Practice Leon Chaitow, together with four expert contributors, present the latest thinking on the use of this valuable approach, together with the most up-to-date research evidence to support its use. Osteopathic biomechanical, as well as biodynamic, concepts are thoroughly examined, as are chiropractic and dental approaches, involving cranial and cranio-facial manipulation. Written in the style of a clinical manual, incorporating numerous palpation, assessment and treatment exercises, the text is easy to follow and links the theory to the practical problems of the clinician. The book is unique in describing both soft tissue and osseous applications, and in providing the practitioner/therapist with guidance on which option to select in different clinical situations. The details of the techniques described are supported by high-quality illustrations and practical exercises are included to help improve clinical skills.
Key features
Key features
- Cranial osteopathic, cranio-sacral, sacro-occipital (chiropractic), cranio-facial, and dental methods and perspectives are explained and compared
- Evidence-based coverage highlights the clinical relevance of the latest research findings
- Both osseous and soft tissue assessment and treatment options, and offers guidance on appropriate selection
- Clear line drawings supplement the text
- Important discussions of theory support guidelines for putting concepts into practice
- Numerous exercises on palpation, assessment, and treatment allow the reader to practice techniques and check their understanding as they go
Readership
Readership
Manual therapy - all groups but particularly chiropractic, osteopathy, massage therapy - students and practitioners all groups.Dentists - practitionersComplementary therapists particularly body work groups - students and practitionersPhysiotherapists - practitioners
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. A brief historical perspective
2. Cranial fundamentals revisited. Exercises: refining cranial palpation skills
3. Integration with medicine – the scope of cranial work
4. The biodynamic model of osteopathy in the cranial field
5. Chiropractic in the cranial field
6. Cranial movement: mechanical and subtle
7. Cranial bones: assessment and manipulation
8. Cranial implications of muscular and fascial distress
9. Assessment and treatment of key cranially associated muscles
10. Positional release and cranial pain and dysfunction
11. Cranial therapy and dentistry
12. Clinical applications of cranial manipulation
Appendix 1. Soft tissue manipulation fundamentals
Appendix 2. Cranial treatment and the infant.Index
2. Cranial fundamentals revisited. Exercises: refining cranial palpation skills
3. Integration with medicine – the scope of cranial work
4. The biodynamic model of osteopathy in the cranial field
5. Chiropractic in the cranial field
6. Cranial movement: mechanical and subtle
7. Cranial bones: assessment and manipulation
8. Cranial implications of muscular and fascial distress
9. Assessment and treatment of key cranially associated muscles
10. Positional release and cranial pain and dysfunction
11. Cranial therapy and dentistry
12. Clinical applications of cranial manipulation
Appendix 1. Soft tissue manipulation fundamentals
Appendix 2. Cranial treatment and the infant.Index
Review quotes
Review quotes
"By far the best basic book I have read on the subject. Filled with research references, clear descriptions of anatomy, functional rationale and skill-building exercises."Russell Stolzoff, Certified Advanced Rolfer, Rolf Movement Practitioner
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 2
- Latest edition
- Published: June 28, 2005
- Language: English
About the author
About the author
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Leon Chaitow
Leon Chaitow ND DO is an internationally known and respected osteopathic and naturopathic practitioner and teacher of soft tissue manipulation methods of treatment. He is author of over 60 books, including a series on Advanced Soft Tissue Manipulation (Muscle Energy Techniques, Positional Release Techniques, Modern Neuromuscular Techniques) and also Palpation Skills; Cranial
Manipulation: Theory and Practice; Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Practitioner’s Guide to Treatment, and many more. He is editor of the peer reviewed Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, that offers a multidisciplinary perspective on physical methods of patient care. Leon Chaitow was for many years senior lecturer on the Therapeutic Bodywork degree courses which he helped to design at the School of Integrated Health, University of Westminster, London, where is he now an Honorary Fellow. He continues to teach and practice part-time in London, when not in Corfu, Greece where he focuses on his writing.
Affiliations and expertise
Registered Osteopath and Naturopath; Honorary Fellow and Former Senior Lecturer, School of Life Sciences, University of Westminster, London, UK; Fellow, British Naturopathic Association.; Fellow, College of Osteopaths, UK