Treating Visceral Dysfunction: An Osteopathic Approach to Understanding and Treating the Abdominal Organs
G. Finet, D.O. and C. Williame, D.O.
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This book presents a well-defined and simple-to-apply osteopathic approach to the treatment of the abdominal organs. Developed by two Belgian osteopaths, this approach is based on detailed research done to define the dynamics of the abdominal viscera as they shift in response to the diaphragm's motion. It includes appliction to the common clinical condition of GERD.
Table of Contents
Foreword to the English Edition: Kenneth Lossing, D.O.
Preface to the English Edition
Foreword to the French Edition – 1992: Robert Kriwin, D.O.
Preface to the French Edition – 1992
PART 1: UNDERSTANDING THE VISCERAL DYNAMICS
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Applied Anatomy and Physiology
The diaphragmatic mechanism
Hemodynamics and visceral dynamics
Review of gastrointestinal physiology
Clinical correlations
Chapter 3: Summary of the Visceral Dynamics
The gastrointestinal tract
The liver, kidneys, pancreas, and spleen
Chapter 4: Foundations for the Normalizations
The fascia
Basic principles of our visceral approach
PART 2: THE NORMALIZATIONS
Chapter 5: Key Points for the Normalizations
Chapter 6: The Visceral Normalizations
Normalization for the area of the stomach
Normalization for the area of the duodenum
Normalization for the area of the jejunum and ileum
Normalization for the area of the ileocecal valve
Normalization for the area of the colon
Normalization for the area of the liver
Normalization for the area of the kidney
Normalization for the area of the spleen
Normalization for the area of the pancreas
PART 3: A CLINICAL APPLICATION
Chapter 7: Osteopathic Approach to Hiatal Hernia and Gastroesophageal Reflux
Review of anatomy and physiology
Research and clinical applications
Osteopathic treatment
PART 4: BIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF THE VISCERAL DYNAMICS
Chapter 8: Introduction to the Research
Methodology
Chapter 9: Dynamics of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Radiological examinations of the gastrointestinal tract
Potential sources of error
The visceral dynamics
Biometric analysis of the gastrointestinal dynamics
Chapter 10: Dynamics of the Liver, Kidneys, Pancreas, and Spleen
Potential sources of error
Methodology
Biometric analysis of the dynamics of the liver, kidneys,
pancreas, and spleen
Afterword to the French Edition – 1992
Afterword: Summary of Further Research – 2000
Selected Bibliography
Ordering Information
“Finet and Williame bring us a logical, methodical, and practical system for diagnosing and treating the abdominal viscera. I am impressed with the depth of their knowledge, the research they have done, the simplicity of their techniques, and the results I have achieved with their approach in my practice. They have written a landmark book for the profession of osteopathy.”
“At last, a book discussing visceral dynamics and demonstrating osteopathic treatment of visceral dysfunction based not just on clinical experience by research. . . . [The descriptions of the techniques] are easy to follow with accompanying annotated photos and diagrams. A great reference book and ideal for those practitioners unable to attend courses in the subject but wanting to develop skill in this area or for those already versed in visceral osteopathy.”
“Based on extensive fluoroscopic validation, Finet and Williame’s Treating Visceral Dysfunction does much to bridge the apparent divide between the evidence based medicine initiative and osteopathic theory and practice. A well illustrated, methodical and practical book, it offers clinical application for practitioners at every level.”
“This book is the product of several years of abundant and far-reaching study and research, and I wish to pay tribute to the authors’ intellectual honesty and their talent in passing on the results of their work.”
“Osteopathic thought and practice have been world-wide since the early years of the profession. In the contemporary scene, many practitioners abroad have made significant original contributions. The effort to increase American awareness of these contributions is very desirable. Dr. Brooks has made a distinct contribution in her work with the English edition of the work of Finet and Williame.”