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9781556434273

Mechanical Link Fundamental Principles, Theory, and Practice Following an Osteopathic Approach

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    9781556434273

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    1556434278

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2002-12-20
  • Publisher: North Atlantic Books
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Summary

Mechanical Link: Fundamental Principles, Theory, and Practice Following an Osteopathic Approach is the first book published in English on the Mechanical Link manual therapy system developed by French osteopath Paul Chauffour. Chauffour and his protege, fellow osteopath Eric Prat, present a comprehensive guide that includes the philosophy behind the system's development along with a thorough explanation of its principles and benefits in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Paul Chauffour, D.O., adjunct director of the International College of Osteopathy at St. Etienne, France, is one of the most influential and renowned osteopaths in Europe. He is a pioneer in the field of Mechanical Link, and the author of two books: Osteopathy of the Inferior Limbs and The Osteopathic Mechanical Link. In addition, he has taught at the European School of Osteopathy at Maidstone, England, and at the Faculty of Medicine in Paris North, Department of Osteopathy and Manual Medicine in Paris, France.

Table of Contents

List of Figures
xv
Foreword xix
Introduction xxi
A Brief History of Osteopathy xxiii
Embryology and Histology of Connective Tissue
1(8)
The Importance of a Review of Embryology
1(1)
The Mesoblast as a Link
1(2)
The Mechanical Similarity of All Connective Tissues
3(5)
The Mechanical Link
8(1)
Anatomy of the Fasciae
9(14)
The Superficial Fasciae
10(5)
The Deep Fasciae
15(4)
The Dura Mater Fasciae
19(2)
The Superficialis Fasciae
21(2)
Osteopathic Lesions
23(8)
Genesis of an Osteopathic Lesion
24(2)
Etiology of the Osteopathic Lesion
26(1)
The Individual Osteopathic Lesion
27(1)
The Total Osteopathic Lesion
28(1)
The Primary Lesion
28(3)
Posture and Postural Expression
31(4)
The Posture
31(1)
Postural Expression
31(1)
Visual Examination
32(1)
Evaluation
33(2)
The Tests
35(8)
The Determination of an Osteopathic Lesion
35(1)
Examination Protocol
36(5)
Tests and More Tests
41(2)
The Recoil
43(12)
Choice of Technique
43(1)
Principles and Advantages of the Recoil
44(2)
The Recoil---Phase One
46(2)
The Recoil---Phase Two
48(1)
The Recoil---Phase Three
48(1)
The Recoil---Phase Four
49(1)
The Experimental Phases of the Recoil
50(1)
Further Work on the Different Phases of the Recoil
51(1)
The Action Modes of the Recoil
52(3)
The Spinal Unit
55(14)
Global Examination
55(5)
Treatment Protocol
60(2)
Particular Situations in Treatment of the Spinal Unit
62(5)
Summary---Working Principles
67(2)
The Thoracic Unit
69(6)
The Different Parts---Shell or Armor?
69(3)
Diagnosis and Treatment
72(3)
The Extremities As a Functional Unit
75(12)
General Examination of the Extremities
76(1)
The Individual Articular Lesion
77(3)
Lesions of the Long Bones
80(2)
The Articular Diastasis Lesion
82(2)
Symptomatic Lesions ``Not to Treat''
84(1)
Symptomatic Lesions ``To Treat''
84(3)
The Unit of the Intraosseous Line of Force
87(14)
The Human Body---From Biomechanics to Tectonic Architecture
87(3)
The Physiology of the Bones
90(1)
Working with the Intraosseous Lines of Force
91(6)
Examination and Treatment Protocol
97(1)
A Particular Case---Blockage of a Cranial Ossification Center
98(1)
``Arthropath'' or Osteopath?
98(3)
The Visceral Unit
101(18)
A Return to the Basics
101(1)
Examination Protocol
101(17)
The Viscerocutaneous Depressions
102(3)
The Digestive Tract
105(1)
The Buccal Floor
105(1)
The Pharynx
105(1)
The Cervical Esophagus
105(1)
The Thoracic Esophagus
105(1)
The Abdominal Esophagus
105(1)
The Cardia
106(1)
The Fundus
106(1)
The Body of the Stomach
106(1)
The Diaphragm
106(1)
The Gall Bladder
107(1)
The Duodenum
108(1)
The Jejunum and the Ileum
108(1)
The Ileocecal Valve
108(1)
The Vermiform Appendix
108(1)
The Large Intestine
109(1)
The Pelvic Girdle
109(1)
The Inguinal Ligament
110(1)
The External Obturator Membrane
110(1)
The Internal Obturator Membrane
110(1)
The Pelvic Diaphragm
111(1)
The Genital Sphere
111(1)
The Uterus
111(2)
The Prostate
113(1)
The Urinary Tract
113(1)
The Bladder
113(1)
The Kidneys
113(1)
The Abdominal Organs
114(1)
The Pancreas
114(1)
The Spleen
114(1)
The Liver
114(1)
The Respiratory System
115(1)
The Larynx
115(1)
The Trachea
115(1)
The Bronchial Tubes
115(1)
The Lungs
116(1)
Fasciae Related to the Respiratory System
116(1)
The Cardiac System
117(1)
The Broncodiaphragmatic Membrane
117(1)
The Pericardium
117(1)
Quantity and Quality
118(1)
The Vascular Unit
119(12)
A History of the Heart
119(1)
The Osteopathic Lesion of the Artery
120(1)
The Importance of the Artery in the Osteopathic Concept
121(1)
The Biomechanical Role of the Artery
122(2)
The Arterial System and the Venous System
124(1)
The Arterial System and the Muscular System
124(1)
The Arterial System and the Peripheral Nervous System
125(1)
The Arterial System and the Autonomic Nervous System
125(1)
The ``Vascular Organs''
126(1)
The Arterial Lesion and the Traumatic Sequelae
127(1)
Osteopathy and Prevention of Vascular Alterations
128(1)
The Treatment
128(1)
The Sovereignty of the Artery
129(2)
The Cephalic Unit
131(16)
Starting from Cranial Osteopathy
131(1)
Developing Mechanical Link of the Cephalic Unit
132(2)
The Three Floors of the Cephalic Unit
134(4)
The Dura Mater System
138(1)
The Temporomandibular Module
139(1)
The Teeth
140(1)
The Maxillofacial Skeleton
141(1)
The Cavities of the Osseous Head
142(1)
The Cranial Sutures
143(1)
The Cranial Ossification Centers
144(1)
The Intraosseous Lines of Force of the Cephalic Unit
145(1)
Treatment Protocol
146(1)
The Dermis Unit
147(6)
The Cutaneous Lesion
147(2)
Scars as Fixations
149(1)
Protocol
150(2)
The Treatment
152(1)
Modalities and Particular Perspectives
153(12)
The Directed Treatment
153(1)
Targeting
154(2)
Bombarding
156(1)
Working with Pregnant Women
157(2)
Working with Infants
159(1)
The Anti-Tobacco Treatment
160(1)
Working with Animals
161(1)
Treatment and Self-Treatment of the Fascial Link
161(4)
The Energetic Approach
165(8)
Mechanical or Energetic Vision?
165(1)
The Concept of Energy in Osteopathy
165(1)
Sources of Errors in Different Approaches
166(1)
The Different Energetic Territories
167(1)
Modifications in Osteopathic Lesion Patterns and Energetic Rhythms
168(1)
The Energetic Approach of Mechanical Link
168(1)
The Recoil Technique and Energetic Action
169(1)
Osteopathy and Homeopathy
170(1)
Osteopathy and Acupuncture
171(1)
The Structure as an Energetic Support
172(1)
Conclusion
173(2)
Bibliography 175(2)
Index 177(2)
About the Authors 179

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