Part I. Theory Chapter 1. Anatomy of the Vertebral Column Functions of the Vertebral Column Spinal Curvatures The Facet Joints Ligaments of the Vertebral Column Chapter 2. Anatomy of the Pelvic Girdle and Sacroiliac Joint The Innominate Bones Symphysis Pubis Joint Sacroiliac Joint Chapter 3. Intervertebral Disc Anatomy and Spinal Pathologies Intervertebral Disc Anatomy Disc Herniation or Prolapse Degenerative Disc Disease Types of Pain My Own Case Study--Lumbar Spine My Own Case Study--Cervical Spine Chapter 4. Spinal Mobilization versus Manipulation and Contraindications Mobilization and Manipulation What Are the Benefits of Spinal Treatments? Grading Scale of Mobilizations Contraindications and Precautions Chapter 5. Gait Cycle and the Relationship to the Vertebral Column Gait Cycle Heel-Strike A Myofascial Link Pelvis, SIJ, and Lumbar Spine Motion Summary of the Sacrum and the Gait Cycle Chapter 6. Biomechanics of the Vertebral Column Spinal Mechanics: Fact or Fiction? How All This Came About Gracovetsky's "Spinal Engine Theory" Spinal Mechanics Explained Viewing Perspective Spinal Mechanics: Definitions Part II.

Practice Chapter 7. Techniques for the Cervical Spine Case Study Functional Anatomy of the Cervical Spine Neurological Anatomy of the Cervical Spine Cervical Intervertebral Discs Cervical Spine Facet Joints Motion of the Cervical Spine Assessment of the Cervical Spine Treatment of the Cervical Spine Chapter 8. Techniques for the Atlanto-Occipital Joint Assessment of the Atlanto-Occipital Joint Treatment of the Atlanto-Occipital Joint Chapter 9. Techniques for the Cervicothoracic Junction Assessment of the Cervicothoracic Junction Treatment of the Cervicothoracic Junction Chapter 10. Techniques for the Thoracic Spine Anatomy of the Thoracic Spine Assessment and Treatment Protocols Chapter 11. Techniques for the Ribcage Anatomy of the Ribcage Ribs and the Spine Muscles for Breathing Assessment and Treatment Chapter 12. Techniques for the Lumbar Spine Anatomy of the Lumbar Spine Pathology of the Lumbar Spine Assessment and Treatment of the Lumbar Spine Chapter 13. Techniques for the Pelvic Girdle Treatment Strategy for the Pelvic Girdle Complex Treatment Protocol for Symphysis Pubis Dysfunctions Treatment Protocol for Iliosacral Dysfunctions Treatment Protocol for Sacroiliac Dysfunctions.