Spinal Mechanics

Synergetic Spinal Mechanics and PPT Manipulation  

Synergetic Spinal Mechanics and PPT Manipulation

DVD: Osteopathic Manipulation Passive Prone Technique

Chapter Content

Osteopathic Manipulation Passive Prone Technique

Chapter Content

 

PPT’s offer the very best in modern manipulative therapy

 

Introduction by Osteopath John Bayliss DO

PPT’s are unlike any previous techniques and work on an entirely different set of principles. This introductory chapter explains some of the principles behind these exciting new techniques.

Chapter 1 Practical application of technique

The chapter outlines the two main types of lesioning pattern that develop as a direct result of the way the third lumbar vertebra becomes locked. It shows how the spine is made malleable or strengthened in preparation for manipulation.

Chapter 2 Diagnosing the two types of lesioning pattern

Palpation of the sacroiliac joints has proved problematic as reflected in many recent research projects. This chapter shows how it should be possible to get repeatable sacroiliac palpation results and practically diagnose the two types of lesioning pattern.

 

Chapter 3 Manipulating the sacroiliac joints

This chapter shows how to apply the PPT protocol and manipulate the sacroiliac joints efficiently and effortlessly and in a way that most patients find agreeable. Patients who have endured side-rolls and the Chicago technique often do not know that they have been manipulated.

Chapter 4 Manipulating the spinal joints

This chapter shows how to apply the PPT protocol and manipulate the thoracic and lumbar joints using the PPT protocol in a way that will achieve outstanding levels of mobility and straightness.

Chapter 5 Manipulating the cervical joints

This chapter shows how to apply the PPT protocol and manipulate the cervical joints. The Bayliss-D’Ambrogio technique, together with other gentle neck PPT’s are shown. We are particularly proud as these PPT’s, because they show how it is possible to safely correct neck lesions with minimal force, whilst keeping the neck in a comfortable mid-line position.

Chapter 6 Manipulating the rib cage and shoulder girdle

The mobility and symmetry of the rib cage and shoulder girdle are essential for efficient breathing, arm and neck mobility. This chapter shows how to apply the PPT protocol and manipulate the rib cage and shoulder girdle. The PPT’s described show how to effectively and efficiently correct the alignment of these areas.

Chapter 7 Diagnosing and treating hip, knee and ankle lesions

In the two types of lesioning pattern the hips, knees and ankles come under much strain to the point where joints can become lesioned. This chapter explains how to diagnose and differentiate between whether the sacroiliac joints or the peripheral joints are the primary cause of pain. It also shows how to correct the joints efficiently and effortlessly.  

Chapter 8 Treatment examples

A simple practical example of a typical PPT treatment is presented showing a treatment in action and the difference, before and after.