Manipulation of the Spine, Thorax and Pelvis - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 5th Edition

by Peter Gibbons, MB, BS, DO, DM-Smed, MHSc and Philip Tehan, DO, DipPhysio, MHSc

Elsevier eBook on VitalSource

ISBN: 9780443126550

Publication Date: 05-13-2026

Page Count: 350

Imprint: Elsevier

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Now reflecting the tremendous increase in knowledge and research evidence on the use of manipulative techniques in clinical practice, Manipulation of the Spine, Thorax and Pelvis, 5th Edition, helps you acquire and refine your skills on the safe use of high-velocity low-amplitude (HVLA) thrust techniques. This highly regarded resource advocates an approach that uses minimal leverage to achieve cavitation in a safe, comfortable and effective manner—supported by up-to-date, high-quality images and videos. In one comprehensive volume, you’ll find essential information on all aspects of the delivery of manipulation techniques, including important issues surrounding patient consent and safety issues in the broader context of relative risk.

Key Features
- Provides step-by-step coverage of 43 commonly used manipulation (HVLA) thrust techniques, supported by 293 photographs/drawings and 60 videos—all fully updated in light of recent research evidence
- Includes concise technique summaries for quick review, a troubleshooting section that addresses difficulties with technique application, and a comprehensive review of spinal kinematics and spinal positioning for manipulation techniques
- Contains a new chapter on the possible biological and psychological mechanisms relating to the efficacy of manipulation in clinical practice, and a new section on rib cage HVLA techniques
- Offers detailed information on kinematics and coupled motion of the spine, minimal leverage positioning for HVLA thrust techniques, safety and minimising risk in the application of manipulation, and current evidence relating to the use of manipulation in paediatric and pregnant patient populations
- Examines evidence relating to cavitation and the clinical effectiveness of spinal manipulation
- Encourages you to reflect on how you are performing manipulative techniques in order to improve your skills
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Contents

Final Table of Contents
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Manipulation of the Spine, Thorax and Pelvis

PART A HVLA Thrust Techniques – An Osteopathic Perspective
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION
Chapter 2 OSTEOPATHIC HISTORY, PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE
Chapter 3 KINEMATICS AND COUPLED MOTION OF THE SPINE
Chapter 4 MINIMAL LEVERAGE POSITIONING FOR HVLA THRUST TECHNIQUES
Chapter 5 CAVITATION
Chapter 6 MECHANISMS OF EFFECTIVENESS
Chapter 7 SAFETY
Chapter 8 EVIDENCE-INFORMED PRACTICE
Chapter 9 CONSENT

PART B HVLA Thrust Techniques
Chapter 10 CERVICAL AND CERVICOTHORACIC SPINE
Chapter 11 THORACIC SPINE
Chapter 12 RIB CAGE
Chapter 13 LUMBAR AND THORACOLUMBAR SPINE
Chapter 14 PELVIS

PART C TECHNIQUE FAILURE AND ANALYSIS
Authors

Peter Gibbons, MB, BS, DO, DM-Smed, MHSc, Associate Professor Osteopathic Medicine, Head of the School of Health Sciences, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia and Philip Tehan, DO, DipPhysio, MHSc, Senior Lecturer, Osteopathic Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia
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