The Five Osteopathic Models

Author: Giampiero Fusco
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1909141690
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 473

Book Description
Far from being simply a sequence of techniques, as practised in many countries osteopathy is an independent primary health care system based on principles applied through a manual practice: a unique profession that takes care of the whole person through the application of five models (biomechanical, neurological, respiratory-circulatory, metabolic, and behavioral). These conceptual models of the relationship between structure and function allow osteopaths to evaluate treatment with the aim of promoting health rather than curing disease. This book is intended as a manual for both students and osteopathic professionals interested in exploring the principles, objectives, origins and application of the five osteopathic models, from traditional concepts up to a modern vision, based on evidence and critical thinking. The selection criteria and rules for the application of each model, with their limitations and potential, are examined, to enable the reader to understand the rationale behind their use in a comprehensive, holistic and patient-centered practice.

Osteopathy

Author: Jon Parsons
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 0443073953
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 358

Book Description
This book is a textbook of basic osteopathic concepts, working from first principles underpinned by anatomy and physiology. This text will synthesize and integrate osteopathic models in an easy-to-understand way, a subject often daunting to students and confusing to graduates.. Composed of four sections, the first is a discussion of basic principles, the second focusses on models and diagnosis of treatment which is followed by anatomical, neurophysiological and osteopathic considerations. The last section describes clinical case-studies to enable students to put into practice the theories and models which they have learned.This book is essential reading for all osteopathic BSc degree courses and a core textbook for undergraduate students. At the end of each section there will be clinical examples for students to work on to integrate previous knowledge. Key point boxes.

Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine

Author: Anthony G. Chila
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN: 0781766710
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 1152

Book Description
Thoroughly revised for its Third Edition, "Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine" is the most comprehensive, current osteopathic text. This edition features expanded coverage of international practice and includes a new chapter on the structure of the profession.

The 5-minute Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Consult

Author: Millicent King Channell
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN: 9780781779531
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 340

Book Description
This pocket-sized book is the first osteopathic clinical manual to be organized by diagnoses in a two-page, quick-reference format. In the tradition of The 5-Minute Consult Series, each diagnosis is presented on a two-page spread. The first page has a definition of the disease, a list of associated autonomic and motor innervations, and a list of common somatic dysfunctions. The second page lists the techniques that might be used for those somatic dysfunctions. The second page is further subdivided into three levels of treatment: 2-minute, 5-minute, and extended. Next to each technique is the corresponding ICD-9 code for billing. Photos and schematic drawings are included. The fully searchable online text is included with purchase of this book.

Textbook Osteopathic Medicine

Author: Johannes Mayer
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 0702052663
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 865

Book Description
For the first time, a 60-person team of internationally renowned editors and authors presents a textbook of osteopathic medicine that is oriented towards clinical symptoms. Introductory chapters on history, philosophy and the spread of osteopathy are followed by a presentation of its scientific basis that clearly demonstrates how firmly osteopathy is rooted in science. Further chapters cover osteopathic research, diagnosis and principles of treatment. Two parts on therapeutic strategies in osteopathic practice form the core of this book. The first is divided into regions of the body, the second into clinical specialties that offer opportunities for osteopathic treatment. In both clinical parts, osteopathic therapy is presented in the entirety in which it is actually practiced - without the common but artificial separation of parietal, visceral and craniosacral treatment. First, the clinical symptom is explained from a medical perspective, then the osteopathic perspective and and treatment is presented. Thus, the title is not only suitable for conveying a profound understanding of osteopaths in training, be they doctors or non-medical practitioners, but also as a clinical reference of osteopathic medicine for everyday treatment.

Glossary of Osteopathic Terminology

Author: Rebecca Giusti
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780997441123
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

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Pediatric Manual Medicine

Author: Jane E. Carreiro
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 0702042757
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 380

Book Description
Whilst Carreiro s other title, An Osteopathic Approach to Children, covers the theory on pediatric medicine from an osteopathic perspective exploring conditions and diseases of childhood, and the rational for osteopathic treatment, this new book deals with the practical methods to treating children and infants with osteopathic techniques. She includes background on NMT for children and infants. The text refers to all areas including fascias, ligaments, muscles and bones covering all techniques with regard to osteopathic treatment, including techniques such as BLT, a ligamentous technique, counterstrain using muscles, myofascial trigger points, myofascial realease, myofascial unwinding, etc.Covers practical methods to treating children and infants with osteopatic techniques.Includes NMT for children and infants.Comprehensive, referring to all areas, including the fascia.Elaborately illustrated with many drawings and photographs.Includes dissections showing anatomical changes during growth.Treatment covers different age groups.The perfect companion to Carreiro's first book: An Osteopathic Approach to Children.

Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine

Author: Michael Seffinger
Publisher: LWW
ISBN: 9781496368324
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Published under the auspices of the American Osteopathic Association."

The Philosophy and Mechanical Principles of Osteopathy

Author: Andrew Taylor Still
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1528765028
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 304

Book Description
This antiquarian volume contains Andrew Taylor Still’s 1902 treatise, "The Philosophy and Mechanical Principles of Osteopathy". Within this text, Still explores the principles that differentiate osteopathy from allopathy - and explains how to treat a variety of ailments and diseases. This detailed and accessible book written by the father of osteopathy himself is highly recommended for those with an interest in the subject. It will be of special utility to massage therapists and practitioners of allied treatments. Contents include: “My Authorities”, “Age of Osteopathy”, “Demand for Progress”, “Truth is Truth”, “Man is Triune”, “Trash”, “Osteopathy”, “Nature is Health”, “Our Relation to Other Systems”, “Important Studies”, etcetera. Many antiquarian books such as this are increasingly hard to come by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

Osteopathic Diagnosis

Author: Emanuel A. Sammut
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
ISBN: 9780748732968
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 312

Book Description
Providing practical guidance for patient assessment and evaluation, this text is based on an introduction to the theory and philosophy of osteopathic practice.