Overview

This illustrated, practical text describes in detail the anatomy, physiology and management by passive movement of structures of the skull, and should be of interest to all physiotherapists, osteopaths, and chiropractors. Using an osteopathic technique and adapting to the Maitland method, the author has given the physiotherapist a range of treatment techniques with which to treat patients suffering from headache, migraine, temporomandibular joint disorders and other related conditions.

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Author:   Harry J. M. von Piekartz, PhD, MSc, PT, MT, Professor Dr ,  Lynn Bryden
Publisher:   Elsevier Health Sciences
Imprint:   Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
Edition:   8th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.595kg
ISBN:  

9780750629638

ISBN 10:   0750629630
Pages:   246
Publication Date:   12 December 2000
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Skull growth in relation to mechanical stimulation; Features of cranial tissue as a basis for clinical pattern recognition, examination and treatment; Primary and secondary cranial asymmetry in KISS children; Manual therapy movements of the craniofacial region as a therapeutic approach to children with long-term ear disease; Cervicogenic headache: a clinician's perspective; Cervicogenic headache: physical examination and management; Neurodynamics of cranial nervous tissue (cranioneurodynamics); Experience of pain and the craniofacial region; The influence of posture and alteration of function upon the craniocervical and craniofacial regions; Clinical reasoning - a basis for examination and treatment in the cranial region; Pain management in patients with chronic craniofacial pain; Clinimetrics for the clinician - the use of some indexes applicable in the craniocervical and craniofacial regions

Reviews

...recommended for those who want to widen their horizons about the management of craniofacial pain. Bengt Mohlin, Journal of Orthodontics, June 2002

. ..recommended for those who want to widen their horizons about the management of craniofacial pain. Bengt Mohlin , Journal of Orthodontics, June 2002

.,. recommended for those who want to widen their horizons about the management of craniofacial pain. Bengt Mohlin, Journal of Orthodontics, June 2002

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