Craniosacral therapy is a gentle method of bodywork that assists the natural corrective tendencies of the body. Now the founder of the therapy recounts the origins of his approach and shares stories from his practice.

Based on Dr. Croibier's everyday clinical experience, this book provides critical tools for examining patients in order to determine what the course of treatment should be. Written for manual hands-on therapy students and practitioners that include osteopaths, physical therapists, and chiropractors, the book explores in depth the osteopathic diagnosis process that aims to identify an abnormality and to discover factors that may be causing the dysfunction. Drawing a comparison between diagnosis in classical medicine and osteopathy, Dr. Croibier explains that the osteopath focuses on restoring the conditions of good health rather than simply addressing the consequences of disease. Enhanced with more than 175 full-color instructional photos and illustrations, the book describes the manual hands-on assessments and general evaluations that lead to a diagnosis. Manual assessments include objective observation, diagnostic touch, palpation of the affected areas of the body, visualization, and "listening" (a hand placed on a specific part of the body to determine tissue functionality). Based on Dr. Croibier's recommendations, the manual therapist also performs a patient intake and interview; general evaluation that analyzes the patient's symptoms and general state; examination of posture and equilibrium; and observation of individual characteristics, such as constitution, temperament, and body type.

The Pocket Manual of OMT is a practical, concise clinical reference for physicians and osteopathic medical students learning and using manipulative diagnosis and treatment techniques. The book's organization by body region enables readers to select appropriate treatments for specific diseases. For each technique, the book provides indications, contraindications, a stepwise description, and a photograph.

This edition presents 43 new techniques, including seated facet release and inherent motion diagnosis and treatment techniques. Updated and expanded descriptions of osteopathic principles are complemented by new illustrations and clinical correlations. Exercises that clinicians can prescribe to patients appear after the appropriate treatments.

A companion website offers the fully searchable text; online case studies with COMLEX-style multiple-choice questions for each chapter; and 250 instructional technique videos.

Patrick van den Heede gilt gegenwartig als einer innovativsten Osteopathen. In seinem englischsprachigen Buch beschreibt er die Osteopathie als Kunst der Kommunikation mit dem Gewebe und erklart den therapeutischen Wert dieses Bildes. Er beschreibt, wie das Gewebe auf osteopathische Massnahmen reagiert - was wiederum Einfluss auf Ihre Arbeit als Therapeut hat. Wie sich das Gewebe verandert, sich umbaut und sich an eine Behandlung "erinnert", zieht sich wie ein roter Faden durch die ubrigen Kapitel wie z.B. Kapitel zur Embryologie, Histologie, Biochemie. Damit werden Zusammenhangezwischen Theorie und Praxis auf wissenschaftlicher Ebene fur Sie klar und verstandlich. Sie begreifen, wie Osteopathie wirklich funktioniert und wie Sie Ihre Behandlungstechniken verbessern koennen.

FIVE STARS from Doody's Star Ratings (TM) This step-by-step instruction manual with videos introduces a spectrum of osteopathic manipulative techniques incorporating principles of psychomotor learning that enable optimal skill acquisition during both independent and supervised practice. Introductory chapters contain historical and essential concepts for performing osteopathic manipulative techniques including somatic dysfunction diagnosis. Each technique chapter includes pertinent background and summary concepts, key features of somatic dysfunction diagnosis, an end-goal focus for performing the technique, relevant anatomic image(s), and performance steps to foster knowledge retention. Key Highlights Online access to 160 technique video demonstrations High quality illustrations that reinforce anatomy Psychomotor skills learning and assessment strategies Nearly 100 self-study/review questions in multiple choice format, also accessible via WinkingSkull.com This evidence-based manual for learning manipulation treatment is the must-have tool for all osteopathic medical students and residents.