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| Illustrations | |
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| Foreword | |
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| Acknowledgments | |
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| Introduction: Connective Tissues, Bioenergetics, and Rhythm | |
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| Overview | |
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| Connective Tissue Methods | |
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| Fulford's Approach to Vibrational Manipulation | |
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| Relevance to Other Manual and Osteopathic Work | |
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| References | |
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| Conceptual Background for Oscillatory Manipulation | |
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| Scope of the Work | |
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| The Issue of Scientific Credibility | |
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| Body Definition and Bioenergetics | |
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| References | |
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| Active Connective Tissue-A Perspective | |
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| The Importance of Fascia | |
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| Diverse Approaches to Working with Fascia | |
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| References | |
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| Vibration or Oscillation in Osteopathic Thought | |
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| Vibratory Motion-A Subtle Trend | |
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| Rhythmic Osteopathy? | |
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| Intellectual Roots | |
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| Another Branch of the Tree | |
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| Progression of Osteopathic Thought | |
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| Sutherland | |
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| Rhythm in the Work of Other Still Students | |
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| Developments in Rhythmic Resistive Duction | |
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| Russell, Sutherland, and Fulford-Unpublished Collaboration | |
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| Fulford's Elaboration of the Role of Vibratory Motion | |
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| Summary | |
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| References | |
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| American Integration of Rhythmic Motion | |
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| Basic Osteopathy and Osteopathy in the Cranial Field | |
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| Fulford's Energetic Model-Beyond the Cranial Model | |
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| Redefining Dysfunction | |
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| Redefining Treatment | |
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| Other American Rhythmic Approaches-Ruddy and Mitchell | |
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| The Next Generation | |
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| References | |
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| European Osteopathic Rhythmic Methods | |
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| Littlejohn's and Wernham's Preservation of Rhythmic Technique | |
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| Harmonic Technique | |
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| Method Rhythmique d'Harmonization Myotensive | |
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| References | |
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| Other Contemporary Uses of Rhythmic Release | |
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| Trager's Moving and Working Softly | |
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| Vibromuscular Harmonization Technique | |
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| References | |
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| Bioenergetic Models Involving Vibration | |
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| Bioenergetics-Poetry and Science | |
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| Neurophysiological Validation | |
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| Further Measurements of the Energy Field | |
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| Interrelationship of Structure and Function-Tensegrity | |
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| Crossover to Quantum Physics as It Relates to Tissue | |
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| Intentionality and Psychobiology | |
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| Proteomics-After Sequencing Human DNA | |
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| Water Memory | |
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| References | |
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| Principles and Support for Facilitated Oscillatory Release | |
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| Physiological Basis for Rhythmic Diagnosis and Treatment, and Effectiveness of Oscillatory Force | |
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| Facilitated Oscillatory Release-Supportive Science | |
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| Coordination of Motion | |
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| Neuroreflexive Models | |
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| Previous Classical Work | |
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| Another Input-Dynamic Interpretation of Postural Coordination | |
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| Tonic Vibratory Reflex | |
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| Connective Tissue Distensibility | |
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| References | |
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| FOR-Basic Concepts | |
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| A Dynamic Method of Neuromuscular and Ligamentous/Articular Assessment and Treatment | |
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| Developmental Background | |
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| Universality of Rhythmic Motion, Macroscopic and Microscopic | |
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| Rationale for Extending the Use of Manual Oscillatory Effect on Tissues | |
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| Propagation of a Wave | |
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| Application of Wave Propagation in Body Tissues | |
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| References | |
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| Application of FOR Principles | |
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| Application Exercises-Spine | |
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| Application Exercises-Extremities | |
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| Other Applications | |
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| References | |
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| FOR Integration in Clinical Practice | |
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| Adaptation to Practice Context | |
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| Adaptation to Patient Position and Clinical Task | |
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| Adaptation to Clinical Goals | |
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| Another Way-Slow Rhythmic Oscillatory Release | |
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| Summary | |
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| Reference | |
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| Specific Regional Approaches | |
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| Lower-Extremity Leverage Techniques- Lumbar Spine, Pelvis, Hip, and Sacrum | |
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| Supine Lower-Extremity Applications | |
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| Seated Shoulder and Upper-Extremity Leverage Techniques | |
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| Supine Upper-Extremity Leverage Techniques | |
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| Supine Cervical Technique | |
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| Cranial Flutter Techniques | |
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| Yet Another Subtle Mode of FOR | |
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| The Horizon | |
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| References | |
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| Osteopathic Approach to Health Care in Context | |
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| Early Development | |
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| Osteopathic Practice Today | |
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| Interdisciplinary Cooperation | |
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| Reference | |
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| Index | |
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| About the Author | |