High Velocity Low Amplitude Principles and Techniques

Written by Rebecca Giusti, DO and Raymond Hruby, DO, MS, FAAO (Dist), “High Velocity Low Amplitude Principles and Techniques: an Osteopathic Perspective” is an innovative text that utilizes text, images, and video available at your fingertips.   


The introduction is written for all audiences and offers an evidence based comprehensive review of the proposed mechanism of action of HVLA, its postulated effects and a discussion of its indications and contraindications, and its safety.  The following chapters include HVLA techniques commonly practiced in osteopathic, physiotherapy, and manual medicine settings.  These chapters are tailored specifically for use by osteopathic medical students and physicians who have received training in anatomy and high velocity manipulative treatment.  The protocol for each technique is clearly listed in step-by-step guidance and is accompanied by photos and videos that offer the reader different views of each technique and features such as instant replay and slow motion capture of the key points within the technique

 

The 26 specific techniques target 6 different regions of the body, and include: 

Cervical Region

Occipitoatlantal Joint

Atlantoaxial Joint

Typical Cervical Vertebrae

Thoracic Region

Supine Thoracic

Prone Thoracic

Rib Region

Supine Ribs

Seated First Rib

Prone First Rib

Lumbar Region

Lumbar Roll

Upper Extremity

Abducted Elbow

Adducted Elbow

Anterior Radial Head

Posterior Radial Head

Wrist

Lower Extremity

Supine Posterior Fibular Head

Prone Posterior Fibular Head

Ankle

Foot