An Osteopathic Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment

Description:

The most comprehensive resource available on osteopathic manual medicine models, An Osteopathic Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment, Fourth Edition is both an ideal introduction for students and a valuable reference for practicing physicians. While many texts favor specific OMM models, this practical compendium reflects the most current and clinically relevant approaches across the full spectrum of osteopathic practice, organizing osteopathic concepts and step-by-step techniques into a single volume.   The book’s integrated method for diagnosis and treatment embraces basic osteopathic history and philosophy, palpation and manipulation, and specific manipulative treatments and concepts to deliver a robust understanding, with cases and clinical examples that prepare students for the realities of practice. Now in full color, abundant photographs demonstrate step-by-step techniques, and meticulous illustrations clarify underlying anatomy in rich detail.

Table of Contents:

SECTION I Basics of Osteopathic Medicine

1 Introduction

2 History of Osteopathy

3 The Philosophy of Osteopathic Medicine

4 Somatic Dysfunction

5 General Anatomic Considerations

6 General Physiologic Considerations

7 Structural Examination and Documentation

8 Palpation

9 The Role of Exercise in Osteopathic Management

SECTION II Osteopathic Manipulation

10 History of Manual Medicine

11 Goals, Classifications, and Models of Osteopathic Manipulation

12 Myofascial (Soft Tissue) Techniques

13 Muscle Energy

14 Counterstrain

15 Facilitated Positional Release

16 Still Technique

17 Articulatory and Thrusting Techniques

18 Myofascial Release Concepts

19 Ligamentous Articular Strain Technique and Balanced Ligamentous Tension Technique

20 Functional Techniques

21 Osteopathy in the Cranial Field

22 Chapman’s Reflex Points

23 Inhibition and Progressive Inhibition of Neuromusculoskeletal Structures Techniques

SECTION III Cervical Spine

24 Cervical Anatomic Considerations

25 Evaluation of the Cervical Spine

26 Myofascial Techniques

27 Muscle Energy Techniques

28 Counterstrain Techniques

29 Facilitated Positional Release

30 Still Techniques

31 PINS Techniques for the Cervical Spine

32 Thrusting Techniques

33 Exercise Therapy

34 Practical Applications and Case Histories

SECTION IV Thoracic Spine

35 Thoracic Spine Anatomic Considerations

36 Evaluation of the Thoracic Spine

37 Thoracic Myofascial Techniques

38 Muscle Energy of the Thoracic Spine

39 Thoracic Counterstrain Techniques

40 Facilitated Positional Release

41 Still Techniques

42 PINS Techniques for the Thoracic Spine

43 Thoracic Spine Thrusting Techniques

44 Exercise Therapy

45 Thoracic Spine Practical Applications and Case Histories

SECTION V Lumbar Spine

46 Lumbar Anatomic Considerations

47 Evaluation of the Lumbar Spine

48 Myofascial Techniques

49 Muscle Energy Techniques for the Lumbar Spine

50 Counterstrain Techniques

51 Facilitated Positional Release

52 Still Techniques

53 PINS Techniques

54 Thrusting Techniques for the Lumbar Spine

55 Exercise Therapy

56 Practical Applications and Case Histories

SECTION VI Pelvis and Sacrum

57 Pelvic and Sacral Anatomic Considerations

58 Gait and Postural Considerations

59 Evaluation of the Pelvis

60 Evaluation of the Sacrum

61 Muscle Energy

62 Counterstrain Techniques for the Sacrum and Pelvis

63 Facilitated Positional Release Techniques for the Sacrum and Pelvis

64 Still Techniques

65 PINS Techniques

66 Thrusting Techniques

67 Exercise

68 Practical Applications and Case Histories of the Sacrum and Pelvis

SECTION VII Thoracic Cage

69 Anatomic Considerations of the Thoracic Cage

70 Evaluation of the Thoracic Cage

71 Muscle Energy Techniques for the Ribs

72 Counterstrain Techniques for the Ribs

73 Facilitated Positional Release

74 Rib Still Techniques

75 PINS Techniques

76 Articulatory and Thrusting Techniques for the Ribs

77 Exercises for the Thoracic Cage

78 Practical Applications and Case Histories of the Thoracic Cage

SECTION VIII Upper Extremities

79 Shoulder Anatomical Considerations

80 Evaluation of the Shoulder

81 Elbow Anatomic Considerations

82 Evaluation of the Elbow

83 Wrist and Hand Anatomic Considerations

84 Evaluation of the Wrist and Hand

85 Muscle Energy Treatment of the Upper Extremities

86 Counterstrain of the Upper Extremities

87 Facilitated Positional Release of the Upper Extremities

88 Articulatory and Thrusting Techniques for the Upper Extremities

89 Exercise Therapy for the Upper Extremity

90 Practical Applications and Case Histories of the Upper Extremities

SECTION IX Lower Extremities

91 Anatomical Considerations of the Hip

92 Evaluation of the Hip

93 Knee Anatomic Considerations

94 Evaluation of the Knee

95 Foot and Ankle Anatomic Considerations

96 Evaluation of Foot and Ankle Dysfunctions

97 Muscle Energy of the Lower Extremity

98 Counterstrain Treatment for the Lower Extremities

99 Facilitated Positional Release of the Lower Extremities

100 Articulatory and Thrusting Techniques for the Lower Extremities

101 Exercise Therapy for the Lower Extremity

102 Practical Applications and Case Histories of the Lower Extremities

SECTION X Cranial Osteopathy

103 Cranial Anatomic Considerations

104 Cranial Motions and Dysfunction

105 Diagnosis and Treatment of the Cranium

106 Practical Applications of Cranial Osteopathy

SECTION XI Systemic Considerations

107 Lymphatics

108 Circulatory System

109 Autonomic Nervous System

110 Visceral Manipulation

111 HEENT Applications

112 Pulmonary Applications

113 Cardiac Applications

114 Gastrointestinal Applications

115 Renal and Urologic Considerations

116 Obstetric and Gynecologic Considerations

117 Neurologic Considerations

SECTION XII Osteopathic Management

118 The Manipulative Prescription

119 Osteopathic Considerations in Diabetes Mellitus

120 The Hospitalized Patient

121 An Osteopathic Approach to Thyroid Disease

Index