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This exciting new book is now available. Pediatric Manual Therapy: Visceral and Neuromeningeal Manipulation - Volume 1 by Jean Anne Zollars, PT, DPT, MA, BI-D, is a two-part series that adapts the profound manual therapies developed by French osteopath Jean-Pierre Barral for newborns, babies, and young children. These books provide a comprehensive guide for manual therapists aiming to enhance their care of pediatric patients. What You'll Learn- Treating Common Pediatric Conditions: Gain insights on addressing issues like reflux, colic, tongue tie, gassiness, and constipation. Learn to differentiate whether the visceral distress is rooted in organ dysfunction, the autonomic nervous system, cranium, fascia, or a combination of these structures.
- Autonomic Nervous System Dysregulation: Discover methods to assess and treat babies and children experiencing trauma-related autonomic nervous system dysregulation, presenting as irritability, sleep difficulties, constant crying, hyperactivity, reflux, or lack of eye contact with caregivers.
- Specific Pediatric Conditions: Understand the assessment and treatment of pediatric patients with cerebral palsy, torticollis, plagiocephaly, prematurity, medical trauma, and developmental delays.
- Embryology and Neuromotor Development: Distill complex information on embryology and neuromotor development into concise, applicable knowledge.
- Tissue-Guided Treatment: Emphasize the importance of letting the baby’s or child’s tissues guide the treatment process, especially crucial for nonverbal children.
Volume BreakdownVolume 1: This volume guides the manual therapist through a step-by-step approach to assessing and treating the autonomic nervous system and neuromeningeal system in pediatric patients. It includes case studies that integrate Visceral and Neuromeningeal Manipulation with pediatric therapy. Volume 2 to be released in 2025: Continues with the assessment and treatment approaches, focusing on the organs using Visceral Manipulation. It provides further case studies to illustrate practical applications. Praise for the SeriesAnjali Gupta, PT, MSPT: "Why do I feel like something is missing in this treatment?" This series explores how Visceral and Neuromeningeal Manipulation can transform pediatric patient care, providing essential tools for addressing challenging conditions. Mark Blöemberg, PT, DO, BI-D: In the complex field of pediatric manual therapy, Jean Anne Zollars' series stands out as a critical resource. It emphasizes the importance of hands-on connection and offers step-by-step techniques to tackle difficult cases. Gail Wetzler, PT, DPT: Jean Anne Zollars shares the incredible possibilities of the Barral Method of Manual Therapy for young patients. This series combines scientific studies, including sensorimotor interventions and polyvagal theory approaches, with detailed case studies. About the AuthorJean Anne Zollars, PT, DPT, MA, BI-D, has dedicated her career to integrating physical therapy models for both adults and children. With a BS from Ithaca College, an MA in Rehabilitation Technology from San Francisco State University, and a DPT from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, she brings over 40 years of clinical experience to her teaching and practice. Since discovering Visceral Manipulation in 1991, she has been a devoted teacher with the Barral Institute, guiding therapists internationally in Visceral and Neuromeningeal Manipulation. Pediatric Manual Therapy: Visceral and Neuromeningeal Manipulation is an essential addition to any manual therapist’s library, offering invaluable insights and techniques to improve the health and well-being of pediatric patients.
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