Cranial Manipulation Theory and Practice: Osseous and Soft Tissue Approaches [Paperback]

Leon Chaitow ND DO (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0443058032 | ISBN-13: 978-0443058035 | Publication Date: January 15, 1999

An easy-to-follow, well illustrated clinical introduction to cranial manipulation techniques and the related theory and research evidence. Takes the reader through basic concepts underlying both osseous and soft tissue techniques. An introductory chapter provides a brief historical perspective to this fast developing area of manual medicine with reference to the latest research findings. Subsequent chapters describe specific techniques in easy-to-understand language. High-quality illustrations supplement the text to show hand positions, direction of motion and more.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"By far the best basic book I have read on the subject. Filled with research references, clear descriptions of anatomy, functional rationale and skill-building exercises."



Russell Stolzoff, Certified Advanced Rolfer, Rolf Movement Practitioner --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Leon Chaitow ND DO is an internationally known and respected osteopathic and naturopathic practitioner and teacher of soft tissue manipulation methods of treatment. He is author of over 60 books, including a series on Advanced Soft Tissue Manipulation (Muscle Energy Techniques, Positional Release Techniques, Modern Neuromuscular Techniques) and also Palpation Skills; Cranial Manipulation: Theory and Practice; Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Practitioner's Guide to Treatment, and many more. He is editor of the peer reviewed Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, that offers a multidisciplinary perspective on physical methods of patient care. Leon Chaitow was for many years senior lecturer on the Therapeutic Bodywork degree courses which he helped to design at the School of Integrated Health, University of Westminster, London, where is he now an Honorary Fellow. He continues to teach and practice part-time in London, when not in Corfu, Greece where he focuses on his writing.

Product Details

• Paperback: 302 pages
• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone (January 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0443058032
• ISBN-13: 978-0443058035
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,676,875 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you to Dr Chaitow, May 28, 2007

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David Koerner "Curious Massage Therapist" (Japan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cranial Manipulation: Theory and Practice with CD-ROM (Paperback)

This is a well written and easy to read book. The author presents both the pros and the cons for different theories and techniques in this book. Obviously Dr Chaitow is biased towards the efficacy of cranial manipulation, but that does not stop him from saying very clearly what is known, in doubt and not known without favoring one theorist or practioner over another. I will be purchasing more of the author's work. Thank you again for an informative, well researched and well written book.