Myofascial And Fascial-Ligamentous Approaches in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (SFIMMS Series in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine)

-Basic and Advanced level instructional manual -Detailed connective tissue anatomy and physiology -Theoretical principles of myofascial and fascial-ligamentous release -Diagnostic and treatment approaches for each body region including a myofascial screening exam -Release enhancing maneuvers and multiple operator techniques -Includes approaches of Sutherland, Becker, Ward, Chila and Barral. Front Cover ......Page 1 Title Page ......Page 2 Published by SFIMMS Press ......Page 3 SFIMMS Founding Members ......Page 4 Forward ......Page 5 Contents ......Page 6 Objectives ......Page 8 Historical Context ......Page 9 A. Neuroreflexive Properties ......Page 10 B. Properties of Connective Tissue: Definition of Terms ......Page 11 C. Components of Connective Tissue ......Page 12 D. Mechanical Behaviour of Connective Tissue ......Page 13 E. Functional Anatomy of Connective Tissue ......Page 14 Ten-Step Myofascial Screening Exam ......Page 15 B. Point of Entry with Tension, Traction, and Twist (POET3) ......Page 16 C. Proximal and Distal Releases ......Page 17 1. Thoracolumbar Junction, Patient Prone Using a Direct Stretch Technique ......Page 18 2. Lower Costal Cage Release, Patient Supine Using an Indirect Technique ......Page 19 3. Lower Costal Cage Release Treatment, Patient Seated Using an Indirect Technique ......Page 20 4. Upper Thoracic Treatment, Patient Supine Using an Indirect Technique ......Page 21 5. Upper Thoracic Release, Patient Supine Using a Direct Technique ......Page 22 6. Upper Thoracic Release, Patient Supine Using a Direct Stretch Technique ......Page 23 7. Scapulothoracic Release, Patient Side-Lying Using an Indirect Technique ......Page 24 8. Scapulothoracic Release, Patient Side-Lying Using a Direct Unwinding Technique ......Page 25 9. Upper Anterior Costal Cage Release, Patient Supine Using a Direct Pumping Technique ......Page 26 10. Cervicothoracic Junction Release, Patient Supine Using a Direct Unwinding Technique ......Page 27 1. Ankle Treatment, Patient Supine Using an Indirect Technique ......Page 28 2. Knee Treatment Supine Using a Direct Stretch Technique ......Page 29 3. Single Lower Extremity Release, Patient Supine Using a Direct Unwinding Technique ......Page 30 1. Treatment of the Finger by Using an Indirect Technique ......Page 34 2. Single and Double Upper Extremity Treatment, Patient Supine Using a Direct Unwinding Technique ......Page 35 3. Double Upper Extremity Treatment, Patient Supine Using a Direct Unwinding Technique ......Page 36 1. Cervicothoracic Twist, Patient Supine Using a Direct Stretching Technique ......Page 38 2. Lateral Cervical Spine Treatment, Patient Supine Using an Indirect Unwinding Technique ......Page 39 3. Cervicothoracic Junction, Patient Seated Using an Indirect Technique ......Page 40 1. Lumbosacral Spine, Patient Prone Using a Direct Unwinding Technique, Direct Pumping Technique, and Direct Stretching Technique ......Page 42 2. Treatment of the Pelvis, Patient Prone Using a Direct Stretching, Direct Pumping, and Indirect Unwinding Technique ......Page 43 3. Pelvic Treatment, Patient Supine Using Direct Stretching Technique and a Direct Pumping Technique ......Page 45 4. Pubic Fascial Release, Patient Supine Using a Direct Stretching Technique ......Page 46 1. Sacro-abdominal Release, Patient Supine Using an Indirect Technique ......Page 48 2. Sacrosternal Release, Patient Supine Using a Direct Unwinding Technique ......Page 49 Multiple Operator Techniques ......Page 50 LEVEL II ......Page 52 Objectives ......Page 53 Patient Assessment ......Page 54 Ten-Step Myofascial Screening Exam ......Page 55 C. Proximal and Distal Releases ......Page 56 Release-Enhancing Maneuvers for Myofascial and Integrated Neuromuscular Release: Based on Osteopathic Approaches Developed by Dr. Robert C. Ward, D.O. ......Page 57 Cranial Nerve and Proprioceptive Facilitation......Page 58 Cranial Nerve and Proprioceptive Facilitation: Assessment and Treatment ......Page 59 Cranial Nerves, Craniofacial, and Cervical Muscle Innervations ......Page 60 Cranial Nerve Facilitation ......Page 61 Eye Movements ......Page 64 The Fulcrum: A. General Considerations......Page 69 1. Pelvis ......Page 70 3. Iliacus ......Page 71 5. Upper Lumbar; Relation to Psoas Muscle and Sacropelvis ......Page 72 7. Sacrosternal Axis ......Page 73 2. Lower Thorax ......Page 74 4. Cervical Area ......Page 75 a. Occipitoatlantal Articulation ......Page 76 b. Posterior Fossa ......Page 77 6. Occipitosternal Axis ......Page 78 Craniofascial Continuity and the Core Envelope ......Page 79 Dural-Vertebrobasilar Artery Interface ......Page 80 Brachial Sheath ......Page 81 Sciatic Sheath ......Page 82 A. General Considerations ......Page 84 1. Cervicothoracic Spine ......Page 85 2. Medial Scapulothoracic Articulation ......Page 86 3. Anterior and Posterior Axilla (Gateway to the Upper Extremity) ......Page 87 4. Thoracolumbar Junction and Lower Costal Cage ......Page 89 5. Clavicular and Glenohumeral Articulations ......Page 90 6. Wrist, Hand and Finger Articulations ......Page 91 7. Superior Thoracic Aperture (Exit from the Upper Extremity) ......Page 92 A. General Considerations ......Page 93 1. General Considerations ......Page 94 2. Lower Leg: Valgus (Abduction) Phase ......Page 95 3. Lower Leg: Varus (Adduction) Phase ......Page 97 1. Condyloatlantal Articulation ......Page 99 2. Rib Articulation ......Page 101 3. Intraosseous Sternal Dysfunction ......Page 103 1. Anterior Cervical Fascia ......Page 104 2. Diaphragm ......Page 106 3. Pelvic Lift ......Page 107 4. Popliteal Drainage ......Page 108 Osteopathic Problem Solving Matrix ......Page 109 Examination of the Adult Patient ......Page 110 Bibliography ......Page 111 Course Schedule Level I - Day 1......Page 123 Course Schedule Level I - Day 2 ......Page 124 Course Schedule Level I - Day 3 ......Page 125 Course Schedule Level II - Day 1 ......Page 126 Course Schedule Level II - Day 2 ......Page 127 Course Schedule Level II - Day 3 ......Page 128 New Books in Print ......Page 129 Book Order Form ......Page 130