Spinal Manipulations and Mobilization Techniques

An essential reference for both learning and refining manual therapy techniques for the spine.

A must-have guide for manual therapists, Spinal Manipulations and Mobilization Techniques is a comprehensive resource packed with step-by-step instructions, expert insights, and access to more than 45 video demonstrations to ensure precision and confidence in execution. Learn to safely apply grade 1 to 4 mobilizations and select grade 5 manipulations with the help of experienced osteopath John Gibbons. These techniques can be used by a variety of practitioners, including osteopaths, chiropractors, and physical therapists.

In part I you will learn

• the anatomy, biomechanics, and related pathologies of the vertebral column;
• the differences between spinal mobilization and manipulation; and
• the gait cycle and its relationship to the vertebral column.

In part II you will learn techniques for the

• cervical spine,
• atlanto-occipital joint,
• cervicothoracic junction,
• thoracic spine,
• ribcage,
• lumbar spine, and
• pelvic girdle.

Manual therapy techniques for the spine, thorax, and pelvis are commonly performed for the treatment of pain and dysfunctional movement patterns. Using this book’s detailed illustrations and photographs, along with online video demonstrations, you can confidently study and safely implement these techniques with your patients.

Spinal Manipulations and Mobilization Techniques is the resource you need to learn manual therapy techniques.

＂Bodymaster＂ John Gibbons is a world-renowned osteopath, author, and lecturer for the Bodymaster Method(R). He specializes in the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of sport injuries and has worked with top-flight athletes, including Premiership footballers and rugby players, the Oxford University boat crew, and Olympians. He delivers sold-out courses throughout the United Kingdom and internationally to physical therapists wishing to study his acclaimed Bodymaster Method(R). To date, he has written eight books, all of which regularly feature on Amazon’s bestseller lists: two editions of A Practical Guide to Kinesiology Taping for Injury Prevention and Common Medical Conditions; two editions of Muscle Energy Techniques; The Vital Glutes: Connecting the Gait Cycle to Pain and Dysfunction; Functional Anatomy of the Pelvis and the Sacroiliac Joint; The Vital Shoulder Complex: An Illustrated Guide to Assessment, Treatment, and Rehabilitation; and The Vital Nerves: A Practical Guide for Physical Therapists.

He has captivated more than 470,000 YouTube subscribers with his educational manual therapy videos.