Venolymphatic Drainage Therapy

The role played by the venolymphatic system, in osteopathy and elsewhere, is a central one. Venolymphatic Drainage Therapy: an Osteopathic and Manual Therapy Approach offers accessible and clinically relevant coverage of the subject - encompassing the thorax, abdomen, pelvis and limbs - which includes principles of examination and the effective treatment of underlying disorders. Prepared in an easy-to-follow, practical format, the first part of the volume explores the anatomy, physiology, embryology and biomechanics of the venolymphatic system. The volume then presents a variety of effective treatment options which range from the treatment of functional disorders of the diaphragm, the intraosseous fluid system, the spleen, liver and gallbladder, kidneys and ureters, to the management of problems connected with the abdominal mesenteries and abdominal organs. Richly illustrated with an abundance of artworks and photographs throughout, this volume will be ideal for osteopaths, chiropractors, physical therapists, physiotherapists and massage therapists worldwide. By Guido F. Meert, DO, Director in charge of Osteopathy and Lecturer at the DFO (Deutsches Fortbildungsinstitut für Osteopathie), Neutraubling (Regensburg), Waldenburg und Plauen; and practising Osteopath - Physiotherapist, Roding, Germany Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Vasomotion, vasomotricity and cell tissue respiration Chapter 2 Connective tissue and body fluids Chapter 3 Biomechanics and rheology of human tissue Chapter 4 The diaphragms Chapter 5 Rhythms Chapter 6 The immune system Chapter 7 The lymphatic system Chapter 8 Examination and treatment of the diaphragm Chapter 9 Treating the venous, lymphatic and intraosseous fluid system Chapter 10 General compression and traction techniques and intraosseous treatment techniques for perfusion Chapter 11 Examination and treatment of the spleen Chapter 12 Examination and treatment of the liver and gallbladder Chapter 13 Examination and treatment of the kidneys and ureters Chapter 14 Examination and treatment of the abdominal mesenteries and abdominal organs