Gibbons Peter, Tehan Philip (eds.) Manipulation of the Spine, Thorax and Pelvis: An Osteopathic Perspective

2nd edition. — Churchill Livingstone, 2006. — 260 p. — ISBN: 9780443100390This is a comprehensive guide to Osteopathic spinal manipulation techniques. The text is divided into four main parts. The text describes the principles and theory of spinal manipulation and its use in clinical practice, gives detailed instructions for 35 different manipulation techniques, covering all levels of the spine, thorax and pelvis and features a troubleshooting guide.HVLA thrust techniques – an osteopathic perspectiveOsteopathic philosophy and technique
Kinematics and coupled motion of the spine
Spinal positioning and locking
Safety and I-M.A thrust techniques
Rationale for the use of HVLA thrust technques
Validation of clinical practice by research
HVLA techniques - Spine and thorax.
Cervical and cervkothoracic spine
Thoracic spine and rib cage
Lumbar and thoracolumbar spine
HVLA thrust techniques - Pelvis.
Sacroiliac joint left innominate posterior; patient prone; ligamentous myofascial tension locking
Sacroiliac joint right innominate posterior. patient
Sacroiliac joint left innominate anterior; patient supine
Sacroiliac joint sacral base anterior; patient side-lying
Sacrococcygeal joint coccyx anterior; patient side-lying
Technique failure and analysis