Mobilization and Relaxation Techniques in the Spinal Origin

By Prof. Karel Lewit, M.D., DrSc. and Alena Kobesova, M.D.

This three-part DVD presents a complex didactic approach to the mobilization and relaxation techniques including self-treatment. It corresponds to Prof. Lewit 's book "Manipulative Therapy in Rehabilitation of the Locomotor System" and will be very useful not only for those who attend courses in musculosceletal medicine but for instructors and for all healthcare personnel engaged in manipulation therapy. Each DVD is accompanied by the complete text with photographs of all mobilization and relaxation techniques.

The Head and Neck Part 1 - The Head and Neck (58 minutes)

1. Introduction 2. The Orofacial system 3. The head joints 4. The cervical spine C1-C7 5. The C/T junction

Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Part 2 - Thoracic and Lumbar Spine (59 minutes)

* Thoracic spine 1. Anatomy 2. Examination and mobilization of the T spine 3. Muscles of the thorax 4. Examination and mobilization of the ribs Lumbar spine 1. Anatomy 2. Examination and mobilization of the L spine 3. Self-treatment

The Pelvis Part 3 - The Pelvis (46 minutes)

1. Anatomy 2. Examination of the pelvis 3. Sacroiliac joint 4. Pelvic muscles 5. Hip joint