Osteopathy and Obstetrics by Stephen Sandler
Some practitioners hesitate to be involved with manipulation techniques and pregnancy. 'Osteopathy and Obstetrics' demonstrates that there is no scientific evidence to support such fears. During a pregnancy the patient is going to change both anatomically and physiologically in every part of her body. The obvious signs of this change include growth of the abdomen, change of shape of the spine and pelvis and the growth of the breast tissue. What is not so obvious are the changes to the cardiothoracic system, the gastrointestinal system and the renal system. Changes to the reproductive system are obvious only at the end of the pregnancy. Osteopathic practitioners with their structural, cranio- sacral, myofascial and visceral techniques are uniquely placed to facilitate these changes. This book looks at each body system, discovers the way that the system changes, and then suggests and demonstrates specific osteopathic techniques and diagnostic methods to allow the practitioner and student to practise obstetric osteopathy efficiently. Each section contains up to date references so that science- based medical principles are respected and followed. Safety issues are constantly emphasised so that the treatment experience is a pleasant and successful one for both patient and practitioner. The book is divided into sections dealing above the diaphragm, below the diaphragm, and in the pelvis. Each section is illustrated by photographs and supported by text boxes and line diagrams. The author is a practicing osteopath and has 30 years experience of teaching osteopathy and obstetrics. In 1980 he set up the first clinic to treat expectant mothers at the British School of Osteopathy . He has written this book to satisfy the demand of student osteopaths and mature practitioners wherever osteopathy is taught and practised.Dr Stephen Sandler PhD DO FECert is highly respected and internationally well-known in the osteopathic world. He graduated from the British School of Osteopathy and has taught for more than 45 years on various aspects of osteopathic practice and technique. His teaching has taken him to most countries in Europe and Scandinavia; they include Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain and Sweden. He has also taught in the USA and Canada as well as in South America (Argentina, Brazil, Venezuela) and in Australia, New Zealand and Japan. He has had many research papers published as well as three books and a DVD of osteopathic functional technique. His main research interests include the effect of the female cyclic hormones on connective tissues and joint mobility.
Stephen was a Senior Lecturer at the British School of Osteopathy in London from 1975 to 2017. In 1980 he founded the Expectant Mother's Clinic at the school (now the University College of Osteopathy) in 1980. This was the first clinic worldwide in a school of osteopathy specifically dealing with pregnancy back pain.
He continues to act as the external examiner for the Anglia Ruskin University with responsibility for the London School of Osteopathy. Until 2019 he was also a Consultant Osteopath to The Portland Hospital for Women and Children in London, UK.
Dr Sandler continues to teach as well as running a successful private practice.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781913426231 |
| ISBN 10 | 1913426238 |
| Title | Osteopathy and Obstetrics |
| Author | Stephen Sandler |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Year published | 2021-09-23 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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