Exploring Osteopathy in the Cranial Field

This is a practical textbook and reference, written for the beginning to advanced intermediate student of this topic, although more experienced practitioners will also find useful information here. Based on the model developed by William G. Sutherland, DO, the book discusses the physiology and anatomy of the primary respiratory mechanism, its function in health, and changes that occur during disease processes. It provides practical exercises for developing the palpatory skills needed for this form of manipulation, along with other pertinent information such as functional anatomy, articulations, and physiologic motion of the various components of this mechanism. The book can easily be used as an accompanying text or manual for a first or second course in osteopathy in the cranial field, and some topics are useful for more advanced study. It would be especially suitable for use in a 40-hour first or second course in this topic.

The text includes clear descriptions of the osteopathic techniques for treatment of the primary respiratory system. Over one hundred drawings and photographs vividly demonstrate how to perform these techniques in the clinical setting. Other topics include principles of diagnosis and treatment, and treatment sequencing.

   The table of contents includes:

   OSTEOPATHY IN THE CRANIAL FIELD
   ANATOMICAL LANDMARKS
   PALPATING THE PRIMARY RESPIRATORY MECHANISM
   THE SPHENOBASILAR JUNCTION
   THE TEMPORAL BONES
   THE PARIETAL BONES
   THE FRONTAL BONE
   THE FACIAL BONES
   THE MANDIBLE AND TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT
   THE SACRUM
   FLUID MOVEMENT TECHNIQUES
   PRINCIPLES OF DIAGNOSIS
   PRINCIPLES OF TREATMENT
   TREATMENT SEQUENCING AND CLINICAL APPLICATIONS

Author Information:

Raymond J. Hruby, DO, MS, FAAO (Dist.), graduated from the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1973. He interned at the Osteopathic Hospital of Maine in Portland, Maine, from 1973 to 1974. After being in osteopathic family practice from 1974 to 1978, he became a member of the Service of Osteopathic Medicine at the Osteopathic Hospital of Maine and was director of this service from 1981 to 1985. From 1985 to 1990, Dr. Hruby was in private practice in San Diego, California. In 1990, he became an associate professor in the Department of Osteopathic Principles and Practice at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, Maine. In 1993, he was appointed to the position of Director of Predoctoral Education at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. In 1995, he accepted the position of professor and chairperson of the Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, Michigan. In 1999 he became professor and chair of the Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at the Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pomona, California. He recently “retired” from this position but continues his work at Western University as a consultant to the Department of NMM/OMM. In this capacity he is involved with teaching, research, curriculum analysis and development, and mentoring of new faculty and Predoctoral OMM Fellows. He is also involved with Western University’s Interprofessional Education program.

Dr. Hruby is dually certified in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and in Family Practice and is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Osteopathy. He is a recipient of the Andrew Taylor Still Medallion Award. He is also a Past President of the American Academy of Osteopathy. He has taught osteopathic principles and techniques for many years, both nationally and internationally.

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