Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine: Philosophy, Science, Clinical Applications, and Research

Description:

The most current, comprehensive osteopathic text available, Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine, Fourth Edition, defines osteopathic terminology and techniques and instills the confident understanding essential to clinical success. This proven resource is the standard text for teaching the osteopathic profession, providing broad, multidisciplinary coverage of osteopathic considerations in the basic sciences, behavioral sciences, family practice and primary care, and the clinical specialties.   Endorsed by the American Osteopathic Association, this popular text makes the key tenets of osteopathic practice more accessible than ever and demonstrates a wide variety of osteopathic manipulative methods in vivid detail. More than half of this new edition is made up of all-new content, reflecting current practices in basic sciences foundation, the osteopathic approach to patient care, somatic dysfunction and treatment, osteopathic considerations in the specialties, and research investigating osteopathic principles. New illustrations and a full-color design bring concepts to life, and enhanced pedagogical features make the entire text easier to use for students and practitioners alike.

Table of Contents:

PART ONE: FOUNDATIONS

SECTION I: PHILOSOPHY AND HISTORY OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE

1. Philosophy of Osteopathic Medicine

2. History of the Osteopathic Profession

SECTION II: BASIC SCIENCE FOUNDATIONS

3. Anatomy: General and Embryological Concepts

4. The Fascial System of the Body

5. Biomechanics

6. Inherent Motion, Rhythms, and Oscillations

7. Tissue Respiration and Circulation

8. Anatomy and Physiology of the Lymphatic System

9. Anatomy, Mechanics, and Physiology of Pulmonary Respiration

10. Autonomic Nervous System

11. Nociception and Pain

12. Somatic Dysfunction, Spinal Facilitation, and Viscerosomatic Integration

13. The Physiology of Touch

14. Chronic Pain Management

15. The Role of Inflammation in Healing and Homeostasis

16. Symbiosis: Ecology of the Human Microbiome

17. Energy Balance: Nutrition, Exercise and The Metabolic Model

18. Behavioral Science

A. Psychoneuroimmunology: Basic Mechanisms

B. Life Stages

19. Behavioral Medicine

A. Mind-Body Medicine

B. Stress Management

C. Spirituality and Health Care

20. Lifestyle Medicine

A. Lifestyle Medicine—Osteopathic Perspectives

B. Environmental Issues

PART TWO: THE PATIENT ENCOUNTER

SECTION I: THE OSTEOPATHIC APPROACH TO PATIENT CARE

21. The Osteopathic Physician–Patient Relationship

22. Osteopathic History and Physical Examination

23. The Five Models of Osteopathic Patient Care

SECTION II: DEVELOPING AN OSTEOPATHIC MANAGEMENT PLAN

24. Osteopathic Case-Based Learning, Problem-Solving, and Evidence-Based Medicine

A. An Osteopathic Approach to Case-based Learning

B. Clinical Problem-solving

C. Evidence-based Medicine

PART THREE: THE SOMATIC COMPONENT

SECTION I: OSTEOPATHIC STRUCTURAL EXAMINATION – IDENTIFYING SOMATIC DYSFUNCTION

25. Palpatory Examination Skills and Exercises for Developing the Sense of Touch

26. Screening and Regional Osteopathic Structural Examinations

27. Osteopathic Segmental Examination

SECTION II: REGIONAL ANATOMICAL BASIS FOR SOMATIC DSYFUNCTION

28. Descriptive and Functional Regional Anatomy

A. Head Region

B. Cervical Region

C. Thoracic Region

D. Rib Cage

E. Lumbar Region

F. Pelvis

G. Upper Extremity

H. Lower Extremity

I. Abdominal Region

29. Postural Considerations in Osteopathic Diagnosis and Treatment

SECTION III: VISCERAL AND SOMATIC INTERRELATIONSHIPS IN SOMATIC DYSFUNCTION

30. Internal Organ Assessment for Visceral Motion Dysfunction

31. Assessing for Viscerosomatic Reflexes and Somatosomatic Reflexes, Jones Tender Points, Trigger Points, and Chapman Reflexes

SECTION IV: TREATING SOMATIC DYSFUNCTION WITH OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATIVE TREATMENT

32. The Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Prescription

SECTION IVA: EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL ON OSTEOPATHIC PRINCIPLES OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATIVE TREATMENT MODULES

33. Soft Tissue

34. Muscle Energy

35. High-Velocity Low-Amplitude (HVLA) Thrust

36. Myofascial Release

37. Strain/Counterstrain

38. Osteopathic Cranial Manipulative Medicine

39. Lymphatic Drainage Procedures

SECTION IVB: EXAMPLES OF OTHER CONTEMPORARY OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATIVE TREATMENT METHODS

40. Additional Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Approaches

A. Acutely Ill or Hospitalized Patients; Osteopathic Considerations and Approaches Using OMT

B. Articulatory Procedures

C. (A.T.) Still Technique

D. Balanced Ligamentous Tension and Ligamentous Articulatory Strain

E. A Modern Approach to Chapman Reflex Points

F. Dynamic Strain

G. Facilitated Positional Release

H. Fulford Percussion

I. Functional Technique

J. Progressive Inhibition of Neuromuscular Structures (PINS)

K. Visceral Manipulation

PART FOUR: OSTEOPATHIC CONSIDERATIONS IN THE SPECIALTIES—POPULATION MANAGEMENT

41. Osteopathic Considerations in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

A. Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

B. Diagnosis and Treatment of Somatic Dysfunction in the Patient with Low Back Pain

42. Osteopathic Considerations in Primary Care

A. Osteopathic Considerations in Family Medicine

B. Osteopathic Considerations in Pediatrics

C. Osteopathic Considerations in General Internal Medicine

D. Osteopathic Considerations in Geriatric Medicine

43. Osteopathic Considerations in Internal Medicine Subspecialties

A. Osteopathic Considerations in Rheumatology

B. Osteopathic Considerations in Cardiovascular Medicine

C. Osteopathic Considerations in Pulmonology

D. Osteopathic Considerations in Neurology

E. Osteopathic Considerations in Oncology

F. Osteopathic Considerations in Endocrinology

44. Osteopathic Considerations in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

45. Osteopathic Considerations in Psychiatry

46. Osteopathic Considerations in End-of-Life Care

47. Osteopathic Considerations in Obstetrics and Gynecology

A. Obstetrics

B. Gynecology

48. Osteopathic Considerations in Surgery

A. Osteopathic Considerations in Patients with Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat Disorders

B. Osteopathic Considerations in Orthopedics

C. Osteopathic Considerations in General Surgery

49. Osteopathic Considerations in Sports Medicine

A. An Osteopathic Approach to Sports Medicine

B. Prolotherapy for Knee Pain with Enthesopathy

C. Osteopathic Approach to Diagnosing and Treating Somatic Dysfunction in the Extremities

PART FIVE: RESEARCH INVESTIGATING OSTEOPATHIC PRINCIPLES

50. Research Methods and Evidence Relating to Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment

51. Effectiveness and Safety of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment

52. Strategic Planning for Research on Osteopathic Principles and Practices

GLOSSARY

INDEX