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Positional Release Techniques
: :Building on the success of the 1st Edition and its accompanying video, this outstanding how-to manual features up-to-date chapters that cover the latest developments in the field. This osteopathic method focuses on allowing spontaneous physiological release of hypertonic muscles, including those in spasm. The gentleness of positional release techniques, the ease of application, and the potential for instant response are just a few of the benefits to patients, especially in cases of acute spasm and pain. It also allows chronically tense tissues to relax, making it a useful component of ...
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Understanding Joints: A Practical Guide to Their Structure and Function (Understanding)
: :This work contains many illustrations with diagrams using numbered labelling, which encourage self-testing. Practical study tasks encourage interactive learning. It includes clinical notes to relate learning to common clinical problems.
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Understanding Low Back Pain Anatomical Chart
from: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
: :This chart provides a targeted visual and textual overview of low back pain. Included are signs and symptoms, risk factors, and prevention and management of low back pain.
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Manual of Bone Densitometry Measurements: An Aid to the Interpretation of Bone Densitometry Measurements in a Clinical Setting
from: Springer
: :The book provides a practical resource for clinicians interested in osteoporosis management, enabling them to make clinical decisions on the basis of appropriate interpretation of bone densitometry and allied technologies. The book brings together the current knowledge on the interpretation of such measurements and will act as a reference for a responsible physician running an osteoporosis service. The book provides the experience of other workers in the field.
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Osteopathic Medicine: Philosophy, Principles and Practice
: :This is the first textbook on osteopathic medicine to complement the dominant 'medical' model of education. Drawing from the achievements and ideas of the past as well as present-day practice, it provides an organic yet scientific approach that is uniquely osteopathic. Using the work of its founder, Dr Andrew Taylor Still, and the philosophy of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, McKone shows how true osteopathy is a philosophy, leading to principles and ultimately to a unique form of treatment.This style of thinking brings the philosophy, principles and clinical practice to life ...
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The Osteoporosis Handbook
: :Updated and Revised with the latest information for men and women.
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Spanish Terminology for Chiropractic Care
: :Modeled after the way chiropractors or chiropractic assistants interact with patients, this convenient pocket guide helps those working in the chiropractic office to communicate more effectively and improve the quality of care delivered to Spanish-speaking patients. Discussing everything from salutations and case histories, to specific procedures and follow-up care, this highly portable handbook is easy to reference when taking a patient history or performing adjustments. Using simple, non-technical words, with both open-ended and yes/no questions, it includes a wide range of terms from all of the topics that are essential ...
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Trigger Points and Muscle Chains in Osteopathy
: :This unique guide takes an in-depth look at trigger point therapy. Split into two sections, it combines detailed theory with practical techniques. You will find comprehensive information on a broad spectrum of topics such as myofascial chains, the craniosacral model, classification, diagnosis, and therapy of trigger points.This book provides: models of muscle chains; detailed explanations of trigger points and their treatment; high quality illustrations and photographs; clear anatomical overviews; and, input from a broad range of schools of thought.Featuring input from various different specialties, this outstanding book is an essential ...
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Clinical Application of Neuromuscular Techniques, Volume 1: The Upper Body
: :This volume presents the theories, validation and techniques of manual treatment for both chronic and acute neuromuscular pain and somatic dysfunction. The book takes a regional approach to treatment, providing a structural review of each area including ligaments and functional anatomy. It then examines each muscle and joint for a particular region, and includes step-by-step protocols for each muscle to be treated, giving particular reference to the treatment of trigger points. This text ensures the safe and effective application of soft tissue techniques and provides an invaluable source of reference ...
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Chiropractic: History and Evolution of a New Profession
: :University of Connecticut, Storrs. Definitive history of chiropractic from its beginnings in 1895 to the present. For chiropractors and historians. Topics include licensing, schools, education, acceptance of the profession, medical opposition, and more.
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Diesel vehicles have nearly a 50-percent market share in Europe, thanks to tax incentives and diesel-friendly legislation across the EU. Diesels are so passé there that you can buy a BMW 730d and no one will think it odd that your luxury car burns oil. Pull up in a diesel 7-Series in America and people would leer at you like you've alighted from an amphibious vehicle reeking of saltwater and dead trout.