Visceral Manipulation II (Revised Edition) - Hardcover

Jean-Pierre Barral

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0939616610 ISBN 13: 9780939616619

Publisher: Eastland Pr, 2007

Synopsis

In this book, Jean-Pierre Barral further develops the concepts, techniques, and approaches first described in his pioneering work Visceral Manipulation. While that text focused on the fundamental anatomical and physiological background of this approach to treatment, along with the basic manipulative techniques, Visceral Manipulation II is centered around clinical signs, diagnostic methods, emotional connections, and more advanced techniques.The first chapter introduces the concept of lesional chains and reflexogenic zones that are crucial to the utilization of visceral approaches in the context of osteopathy. There is an in-depth discussion of such unique diagnostic methods as general and local listening, proper uses of the Adson-Wright and other orthopedic tests, the relationship between the emotions and the organs, techniques for restoring proper visceral viscoelasticity, and strategies for treatment, including some special problems associated with manipulation in children.Other chapters discuss such structures as the peritoneum, spleen, and pancreas that were not covered in Visceral Manipulation. There are also discussions of the gastroesophageal junction, stomach and duodenum, liver, gallbladder and bile ducts, jejunoileum and colon, and kidneys. Each of these chapters complements and expands upon those in the first book by providing fresh and more detailed perspectives on important aspects of using visceral manipulation in the clinic.In this revised edition, all of the illustrations have been updated, photographs have been added, and the text revised to more closely follow Jean-Pierre Barrals present approach to visceral manipulation. New techniques are introduced, and background information provided on such topics as the relationship of the different organs to the emotions.Visceral Manipulation II is an important book for all practitioners who wish to advance their skills in visceral manipulation.

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About the Author

Jean-Pierre Barral, D.O. (U.K.) is a graduate of the European School of Osteopathy in Maidstone, England. A distinguished clinician in his native France, and a world-renowned teacher, he has authored and contributed to many osteopathic textbooks. His published works in English include Visceral Manipulation, Visceral Manipulation II, The Thorax, Urogenital Manipulation, Manual Thermal Diagnosis, Trauma: An Osteopathic Approach, and Visceral Manipulation: The DVD.

Edition details

• Publisher: Eastland Pr
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0939616610
• ISBN 13: 9780939616619
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 216