Osteopatia e Tecniche di manipolazione

La nuova edizione di questo manuale estende la prospettiva e la pratica sul sistema miofasciale. Cosa sono i meridiani miofasciali? Gli studi di anatomia tradizionali pongono l'attenzione sui singoli muscoli, sui loro innesti e sui loro collegamenti con le ossa. Meridiani Miofasciali estende la conoscenza della trasmissione della forza miofasciale e degli effetti che, sia in condizioni fisiologiche e sia patologiche, si possono produrre quando la distribuzione della tensione è interrotta, anche a una certa distanza di tempo da un trauma o da uno stato doloroso. Questo volume descrive chiaramente le continuità funzionalmente integrate dell'intero organismo all'interno della rete miofasciale, costituita da tracciabili "meridiani" della miofascia. Stabilità, stazione, tensione, fissazione, resilienza e compensazione posturale sono tutte distribuite lungo queste linee. Il libro, che si basa sulla mappa dei meridiani, presenta molte nuove strategie olistiche per terapisti manuali finalizzate a ripristinare e rafforzare la postura e la funzione del movimento. :: Le caratteristiche Un layout progettato per consentire di cogliere rapidamente i concetti Simboli che indirizzano a specifiche aree d'interesse Illustrazione delle più recenti prove su base scientifica delle scoperte cliniche Analisi del ruolo della fascia intesa come il più ampio organo sensoriale Aggiornamenti sulla teoria e la pratica e sul ruolo della fascia nella distribuzione della tensione

Serge Tixa presents in this highly popular book a method of palpatory anatomy called Manual Exploration of Surface Anatomy (MESA). MESA locates anatomical structures important to clinical examination allowing careful selection of the most appropriate manual therapy technique or manoeuvre. The new edition presents precisely and visually the various anatomical structures with the help of more than 130 colour illustrations and close to 900 black and white photographs. For every photograph showing an anatomical structure accessible to palpation, a model whose physique shows the structure clearly has been chosen. Each chapter has up to four subsections, treating the various aspects of each body region. These cover osteology, myology (musculotendinous structures), arthrology (joints and ligaments) and lastly nerves and blood vessels. Each photograph is carefully presented and accompanied by a section of text describing the method of approach to finding the structure concerned. Whenever necessary, reminders, essential for the proper use of the methods of approach (attachments, actions and innervations) are included. Clinical notes highlight the link between palpation and clinical diagnoses. Atlas of Surface Palpation: Anatomy of the Neck, Trunk, Upper and Lower Limbs is aimed at students and practitioners who need a method of applied anatomy in their practice.

Positional Release Techniques continues to be the go-to resource for those who want to easily learn and confidently use this manual approach to safely manage pain and dysfunction in humans (and animals). As well as a structural revision, the fourth edition now includes new illustrations and chapters with videos and an image bank on a companion website to reinforce knowledge. At its core, the book explores the principles and modalities of the different forms of positional release techniques and their application which range from the original strain/counterstrain method to various applications in physical therapy, such as McKenzie's exercise protocols and kinesio-taping methods that 'unload' tissues. These methods are traced from their historical roots up to their current practice with a showcase of emerging research and evidence. In addition to a series of problem-solving clinical descriptions supported by photos of assessment and treatment methods, learning is further boosted by practical exercises which examine PRT methodology and the mechanics of their use.