Ortho-Bionomy: A Practice Manual
This is the first book on Ortho-Bionomy, a bodywork technique which is quickly gaining popularity among laypeople and therapists from all bodywork disciplines. Kathy Kain gives clear descriptions of the philosophy and concepts of Ortho-Bionomy. The illustrations and easy to understand technical instructions show the standard releases taught in Ortho-Bionomy classes. The student is guided from the beginning of a session to the end in learning this gentle, effective approach to somatic...
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This is the first book on Ortho-Bionomy, a bodywork technique which is quickly gaining popularity among laypeople and therapists from all bodywork disciplines. Kathy Kain gives clear descriptions of the philosophy and concepts of Ortho-Bionomy. The illustrations and easy to understand technical instructions show the standard releases taught in Ortho-Bionomy classes. The student is guided from the beginning of a session to the end in learning this gentle, effective approach to somatic re-education. Ortho-Bionomy’s primary benefit lies in helping people to break the cycle of pain by learning how to correct structural and somatic dysfunction and to release stress. This noninvasive, quick acting approach is an effective preparation for mobilization, movement and therapeutic exercise.
PrefaceForewordSect. 1IntroductionThe Development of Ortho-Bionomy3A Few Words from the Founder5General Introduction7Introduction to Practice11Sect. 2Vertebral Column & ThoraxNeck21Thoracic31Ribs37Lumbar49Sect. 3The PelvisIliopsoas61Ilium69Sacrum77Sect. 4The Lower LimbsFemur85Knee93Ankle103Foot109Sect. 5The Upper LimbsShoulder119Scapula131Clavicle135Sternum141Elbow145Wrist153Hand159Sect. 6Post-techniquesPost-techniques167Course Descriptions and Training Information179Bibliography181Glossary183Index187
