Foundations for Osteopathic Medicine

Foundations for Osteopathic Medicine
Author: Robert C. Ward
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 1318
Release: 2003
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780781734974

Thoroughly revised for its Second Edition, Foundations for Osteopathic Medicine is the only comprehensive, current osteopathic text. It provides broad, multidisciplinary coverage of osteopathic considerations in the basic sciences, behavioral sciences, family practice and primary care, and the clinical specialties and demonstrates a wide variety of osteopathic manipulative methods. This edition includes new chapters on biomechanics, microbiology and infectious diseases, health promotion and maintenance, osteopathic psychiatry, emergency medicine, neuromusculoskeletal medicine, rehabilitation, sports medicine, progressive inhibition of neuromuscular structures, visceral manipulation, A.T. Still osteopathic methods, treatment of acutely ill hospital patients, somatic dysfunction, clinical research and trials, outcomes research, and biobehavioral interactions with disease and health. Compatibility: BlackBerry(R) OS 4.1 or Higher / iPhone/iPod Touch 2.0 or Higher /Palm OS 3.5 or higher / Palm Pre Classic / Symbian S60, 3rd edition (Nokia) / Windows Mobile(TM) Pocket PC (all versions) / Windows Mobile Smartphone / Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP/Vista/Tablet PC

Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine

Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine
Author: Anthony G. Chila
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 1152
Release: 2010
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0781766710

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.

Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine

Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine
Author: Michael Seffinger
Publisher: LWW
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-01-03
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781496368324

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

Osteopathic Principles in Practice

Osteopathic Principles in Practice
Author: William A Kuchera, Do, Faao
Publisher: Greyden Press LLC
Total Pages: 771
Release: 1994
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1570741514

This text on osteopathic principles in practice covers topics such as: osteopathic diagnosis; structure-function integration; an osteopathic approach to the patient; postural diagnosis and treatment; and diagnosis and manipulative treatment in the lumbopelvic, thoracic and cervical regions.

The DOs

The DOs
Author: Norman Gevitz
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2004-04-13
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9780801878336

Osopathic medicine currently serves the health needs of more than 30 million Americans. In this book the author chronicles the history of this once-controversial medical movement from its origins in the nineteenth century to the present, describing the philosophy and practice of osteopathy as well as its impact on medical care.

Osteopathic Considerations in Systemic Dysfunction

Osteopathic Considerations in Systemic Dysfunction
Author: Michael L. Kuchera
Publisher: Greyden Press LLC
Total Pages: 294
Release: 1994
Genre: Manipulation (Therapeutics)
ISBN: 1570741549

This text is divided into sections in order to present an osteopathic approach to dysfunction manifesting in a particular system pertinent to a common clinical presentation. The divisions are grouped by their common autonomic and lymphatic elements. The purpose of the book is to explore selected structural and functional consideration which may produce symptoms or compromise homeostasis. It also demonstrates, by example, clinical application of the osteopathic philosophy in selected situation. Lastly, it attempts to show where osteopathic manipulative treatments can be prescribed as primary or adjunctive modalities available to the DO as they assist patients in reaching their maximum health potential.

Atlas of Osteopathic Techniques

Atlas of Osteopathic Techniques
Author: Alexander S. Nicholas
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 1805
Release: 2022-01-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1975127501

Easy to navigate and rich with engaging learning features, the 4th edition of this bestselling, one-of-a-kind resource reflects the most up-to-date information on basic anatomical concepts and techniques to help users confidently comprehend and apply them.

The Philosophy and Mechanical Principles of Osteopathy

The Philosophy and Mechanical Principles of Osteopathy
Author: Andrew Taylor Still
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2021-01-08
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1528765028

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.

Foundations for Integrative Musculoskeletal Medicine

Foundations for Integrative Musculoskeletal Medicine
Author: Alon Marcus
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Total Pages: 788
Release: 2005-01-20
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9781556435409

This book, an authoritative text on musculoskeletal and physical medicine that integrates Eastern and Western approaches, covers every aspect of musculoskeletal medicine, starting with an in depth introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles as they relate to the subject. Author Alon Marcus surveys the science of pain from both modern biomedical and TCM perspectives, examines the foundations of integrative musculoskeletal medicine, explores biomedical and osteopathic clinical assessment, and outlines treatment options such as acupuncture, blood-letting, and meridian therapy. Other chapters analyze herbal medicine, integrative electrotherapeutics, manual therapy, and much more.