Description
This highly praised atlas presents techniques commonly taught and used in osteopathic medical education and practice, serving as an authoritative reference for exam preparation and clinical rotations. Step-by-step instructions, richly illustrated with full-color figures, guide the learner through more than 350 manipulative methods.
Features
- NEW! Companion website on thePoint with additional resources for student review and application: 13 hours of video demonstrations and full text online
- NEW! Significant revision of the "Counterstrain Techniques" chapter, for up-to-date coverage of this cutting-edge technique
- Manipulative instructions for each technique on the left side of each page and correlating figures on the right for ease of use
- More than 1,300 full-color figures, with schematic anatomical drawings for additional context
- A valuable tool for students preparing both for clinical rotations and COMLEX board review
About the Author(s)
- Alexander Nicholas DO, FAAO
- Professor and Chair, Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
- Evan Nicholas DO
- Associate Professor, Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Specs
- Edition: Second
- Product Format: Softbound
- ISBN: 9781451102451
- Trim Size: 8.375 x 10.875
- Pages: 616
- Pub Date: May 16, 2011
- Weight: 3.0
Associated Specialties
Table of contents
Part 1 Osteopathic Principles in Diagnosis Chapter 1    Principles of the Osteopathic Examination Chapter 2    Osteopathic Static Musculoskeletal Examination Chapter 3    Spinal Regional Range of Motion Chapter 4    Osteopathic Layer-by-Layer Palpation Chapter 5    Intersegmental Motion Testing  Part 2 Osteopathic Manipulative Techniques Chapter 6    Principles of Osteopathic Manipulative Techniques Chapter 7    Soft Tissue Techniques Chapter 8    Myofascial Release Techniques Chapter 9    Counterstrain Techniques Chapter 10  Muscle Energy Techniques Chapter 11  High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude Techniques Chapter 12  Facilitated Positional Release Techniques Chapter 13  Techniques of Still Chapter 14  Balanced Ligamentous Tension and Ligamentous Articular Strain Techniques Chapter 15  Visceral Techniques Chapter 16  Lymphatic Techniques Chapter 17  Articulatory and Combined Techniques Chapter 18    Osteopathy in the Cranial Field
