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At the still point of the turning world : the art and philosophy of osteopathy /

Examines the history and development of osteopathy and its place in modern healthcare. Describes the complex range of skills which combine to make osteopathy a unique and effective therapy. Written by a highly regarded practitioner and teacher with over 40 years' of experience.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Lever, Robert (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Edinburgh : Handspring Publishing, 2013.
Temas:
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Principles
  • ch. 1 Osteopathy: an overview
  • ch. 2 The vital quality of Motion
  • ch. 3 Holism and the osteopathic `lens'
  • ch. 4 Reciprocity, Relationship, Spaces
  • ch. 5 From Mainstream to `Cranial': continuum or quantum leap?
  • The Art of It
  • ch. 6 Subjectivity and the `dance'
  • ch. 7 The Intelligent Fulcrum: palpation and thought on the move
  • ch. 8 The Healing: `if it comes at all, it comes from within'
  • ch. 9 Beyond Technique: meeting the `lesion'
  • ch. 10 Placebo and Ritual
  • ch. 11 R & D, Safety and the `Evidence' myth
  • Philosophy and the Practitioner
  • ch. 12 The Human Spirit: adaptability, self-correction and survival
  • ch. 13 Divine Chaos: direction, meaning, mystery and the healing state
  • ch. 14 The exquisite nature of Paradox
  • ch. 15 Epilogue
  • tying it together: spirit, humanity and the art of practice.