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Venolymphatic Drainage Therapy

An Osteopathic and Manual Therapy Approach

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Published: 26th June 2012
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Prepared in an easy-to-follow, practical format, Venolymphatic Drainage Therapy: an Osteopathic and Manual Therapy Approach explores the anatomy, physiology, embryology and biomechanics of the venolymphatic system and also 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.



  • Clear writing style, excellent organisation and the effective use of line drawings, photographs and tables make learning easy

  • Explains the causes of oedema and its subsequent physiological pathway, including the role of the excretory organs in its dissipation

  • Uniquely explores the importance of the deep lymphatic and venous systems in the context of treating lymph disorders via physical methods

  • Explores the treatment of oedema arising from deep venous and myofascial obstruction

  • Demonstrates how enhanced lymphatic flow may improve pharmacokinetic activity

  • Presents a philosophy of 'gentleness' which emphasises patient centred individual and holistic care

  • Designed to enhance clinical decision making and technical skills which will allow the practitioner to develop an effective and safe treatment approach

  • Ideal for experienced practitioners as well as those taking undergraduate and postgraduate courses in manual and related therapies

Foreword to the English editionp. vii
Foreword to the German editionp. ix
Prefacep. xi
Acknowledgementsp. xv
Abbreviationsp. xvii
Vasomotion, vasomotricity and cell or tissue respirationp. 1
Connective tissue and body fluidsp. 21
Biomechanics and rheology of human tissuep. 55
The diaphragmsp. 83
Rhythmsp. 129
The immune systemp. 137
The lymphatic systemp. 163
Examination and treatment of the diaphragmsp. 239
Treating the venous, lymphatic and intraosseous fluid systemp. 291
General compression and traction techniques and intraosseous treatment techniques for perfusionp. 341
Examination and treatment of the spleenp. 349
Examination and treatment of the liver and gallbladderp. 359
Examination and treatment of the kidneys and uretersp. 377
Examination and treatment of the abdominal mesenteries and abdominal organsp. 393
Referencesp. 409
Indexp. 421
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ISBN: 9780702042317
ISBN-10: 0702042315
Audience: Professional
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 464
Published: 26th June 2012
Dimensions (cm): 24.6 x 18.9  x 2.3
Weight (kg): 0.998