Osteopathy
Models for Diagnosis, Treatment and Practice

Jon Parsons (Author), Nicholas Marcer (Author)

9780443073953, Elsevier Health Sciences

Paperback / softback, published 2 November 2005

360 pages
24.6 x 18.7 x 2.3 cm, 0.7 kg

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.

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgements
Section 1 Osteopathy and the osteopathic lesion: a developing concept: What is osteopathy?
The Osteopathic Lesion or Somatic Dysfunction. Section 2 Osteopathic conceptual (perceptual) models: Structural concepts
Tensegrity
Biotypology
Neurological models
Psychologic considerations
Fluid model
The Total osteopathic lesion. Section 3 Models of diagnosis and treatment: Introduction to models of diagnosis and treatment
Specific adjusting technique
Muscle energy technique
Cranial osteopathy
Visceral osteopathy
Indirect approach technique
Other modalities. Section 4 Clinical conditions: Introduction
Dysmenorrhea
Irritable bowel syndrome
Asthma
Low back pain
Headache
Pregnancy
Otitis media in the infant
Sports injuries
Blood pressure
Whiplash
Geriatric
Index

Subject Areas: Chiropractic & osteopathy [MXH], Complementary medicine [MX], Physiotherapy [MQS]