Venolymphatic Drainage Therapy
an osteopathic and manual therapy approach
By- Guido Meert, DO, Director in charge of Osteopathy and Lecturer at the DFO (Deutsches Fortbildungsinstitut für Osteopathie), Neutraubling (Regensburg), Waldenburg und Plauen; and practising Osteopath - Physiotherapist, Roding, Germany
Prepared in an easy-to-follow, practical format, Venolymphatic Drainage Therapy: an Osteopathic and Manual Therapy Approach explores the anatomy, physiology, embryology and biomechanics of the venolymphatic system and also presents a variety of effective treatment options which range from the treatment of functional disorders of the diaphragm, the intraosseous fluid system, the spleen, liver and gallbladder, kidneys and ureters to the management of problems connected with the abdominal mesenteries and abdominal organs.
Richly illustrated with an abundance of artworks and photographs throughout, this volume will be ideal for osteopaths, chiropractors, physical therapists, physiotherapists and massage therapists worldwide.
Audience
Osteopathic physicians, osteopaths, chiropractors, physical therapists, physiotherapists and massage therapists both qualified and in training
Paperback, 464 Pages
Published: June 2012
Imprint: Churchill Livingstone
ISBN: 978-0-7020-4231-7
Contents
Chapter 1 Vasomotion, vasomotricity and cell tissue respiration
Chapter 2 Connective tissue and body fluids
Chapter 3 Biomechanics and rheology of human tissue
Chapter 4 The diaphragms
Chapter 5 Rhythms
Chapter 6 The immune system
Chapter 7 The lymphatic system
Chapter 8 Examination and treatment of the diaphragm
Chapter 9 Treating the venous, lymphatic and intraosseous fluid system
Chapter 10 General compression and traction techniques and intraosseous treatment techniques for perfusion
Chapter 11 Examination and treatment of the spleen
Chapter 12 Examination and treatment of the liver and gallbladder
Chapter 13 Examination and treatment of the kidneys and ureters
Chapter 14 Examination and treatment of the abdominal mesenteries and abdominal organs
