Cranial Manipulation, 2nd edition

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:

Cranial osteopathic, cranio-sacral, sacro-occipital (chiropractic), cranio-facial and dental methods and perspectives, explained and compared
Evidence based - highlighting the clinical relevance of the latest research findings.
Provides both osseous and soft tissue assessment and treatment options, and offers guidance on appropriate selection.
Includes numerous practical exercises to assist both students and the practitioners to perfect their skills.
Clear line drawings supplement the text.
Cranial Manipulation Theory and Practice is aimed at all therapists interested or involved in using these valuable and evolving treatment approaches. It will be particularly useful for the practitioner who is new to this subject or the student who is coming to it for the first time. Describes both the soft tissue and osseous applications of cranial manipulation. Details the theory and the practice - the rationale for using it and how to do it. Supported with video demonstrations on the CDRom. Presented in the style of a clinical manual and includes lots of practical exercises which aim to help the reader to become proficient without putting their patients at risk in the process!

Features

Provides the theory as well as the practice
Exercises allow the reader to practice the technique and check their understanding as they go along
Icons in the text indicate when there is video footage on the CDRom to illustrate what is being described
New format is easier to follow and handle
New use of 2nd colour clarifies both illustrations and text
Question and answer format included in Chapters 2 and 6New chapter details those conditions which can most successfully be treated with the technique
Written by one of the most highly respected practitioners in the field
The only known book on the subject which is supported with a CDRom with video.
New contributed chapters 'Integration with medicine - the scope of cranial work' , 'The biodynamic model of osteopathy in the cranial field', ' Chiropractic in the cranial field', 'Link between cranial dysfunction and the teeth from a dental perspective'.

What's New

New page layout and page size- now in Crown quarto. Easier to follow and more user friendly.
Now with a supporting CDRom containing the entire text as well as video material demonstrating how to do the technique
More on use of the technique with children
Question and answer format included in Chapters 2 and 6.
New chapter on the conditions most commonly successfully treated with this technique
Now printed in two colours
New contributed chapters 'Integration with medicine - the scope of cranial work' , 'The biodynamic model of osteopathy in the cranial field', ' Chiropractic in the cranial field', 'Link between cranial dysfunction and the teeth from a dental perspective'.

Contents

1. A brief historical perspective.
2. Cranial fundamentals revisited
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 and facial implications of muscular and facial distress
9. Assessment and treatment of key cranially associated muscles
10. Positional release and cranial pain and dysfunction.
11. Link between cranial dysfunction and the teeth from a dental perspective
12. Clinical applications of cranial manipulation
Appendix 1. Soft tissue manipulation fundamentals
Appendix 2. Cranial treatment and the infant.
Index.