Date: Wed, 02 Aug 1995 14:36:35 EST
From: "Rob Slade, the doting grandpa of Ryan Hoff"
Subject: "Manual Medicine--A primer" by Davidson

BKMANMED.RVW   950522
 
"Manual Medicine--A Primer", Stephen Myles Davidson, 1987, U$19.95/29.95
%A   Stephen Myles Davidson
%C   1303 W. Bethany Home Road, Phoenix AZ 85013
%D   1987
%I   Practical Publications
%O   U$19.95/29.95 (602) 246-8977 +1-800-359-7772
%P   121
%T   "Manual Medicine--A Primer"
 
Davidson's overview of the principles of osteopathy are quite clear, as is his
basic introduction to the circulatory aspects of physiology.  It does not,
however, give any support to the procedures subsequently described in the book. 
Additional material linking the circulation and the manipulations involved
would be more convincing.
 
The lymphatic, thoracic and splenic pumps are clearly explained.  Photographs
of the procedures are also included.  Specific symptoms prompting the use of
the thoracic and splenic pumps are listed, though not for the lymphatic.
 
The material introducing spinal manipulation is both less specific and less
lucid.  An abundant number of of technical terms are introduced.  These terms
are defined, but not in a helpful manner.  This introductory section could be
improved by the elimination of technical terms and the addition of an
explanation of the objective to be accomplished.  As an alternative, the
section could be removed, as the instruction on manipulative procedures does
not rely on it.  Manipulation of the thoracic, lumbar and sacral vertebrae is
described very well, but the location and description of the cervical area is
more problematic.
 
copyright Robert M. Slade, 1995   BKMANMED.RVW   950522

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