Description
Book SynopsisFIVE STARS from Doody's Star Ratings™
This step-by-step instruction manual with videos introduces a spectrum of osteopathic manipulative techniques incorporating principles of psychomotor learning that enable optimal skill acquisition during both independent and supervised practice. Introductory chapters contain historical and essential concepts for performing osteopathic manipulative techniques including somatic dysfunction diagnosis. Each technique chapter includes pertinent background and summary concepts, key features of somatic dysfunction diagnosis, an end-goal focus for performing the technique, relevant anatomic image(s), and performance steps to foster knowledge retention.
Key Highlights
- Online access to 160 technique video demonstrations
- High quality illustrations that reinforce anatomy
- Psychomotor skills learning and assessment strategies
- Nearly 100 self-study/review questions in multiple choice format, also accessible via WinkingSkull.com
This evidence-based manual for learning manipulation treatment is the must-have tool for all osteopathic medical students and residents.
Table of Contents1 Osteopathic Concepts and Learning Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
2 Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Overview
3 Osteopathic Screening Exams
4 Somatic Dysfunction Diagnosis
5 Soft Tissue Techniques
6 Myofascial Release Techniques
7 Lymphatic Techniques
8 Indirect Techniques
9 Articulatory Techniques
10 Challenge the Barrier Techniques
11 Muscle Energy Techniques
12 High Velocity, Low Amplitude Thrust Techniques
13 Osteopathic Cranial Manipulative Medicine Techniques
14 Visceral Techniques
15 Counterstrain Techniques
