This resource targets the essential information that osteopathic medical students need during medical school and beyond. A thorough overview of anatomy and osteopathic manipulative medicine for the COMLEX is ideal for exam and course review. Written by osteopathic medical students, this guide provides high-yield coverage of COMLEX content and advice for students.
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
This pocket-sized book is the first osteopathic clinical manual to be organized by diagnoses in a two-page, quick-reference format. In the tradition of The 5-Minute Consult Series, each diagnosis is presented on a two-page spread. The first page has a definition of the disease, a list of associated autonomic and motor innervations, and a list of common somatic dysfunctions. The second page lists the techniques that might be used for those somatic dysfunctions. The second page is further subdivided into three levels of treatment: 2-minute, 5-minute, and extended. Next to each technique is the corresponding ICD-9 code for billing. Photos and schematic drawings are included. The fully searchable online text is included with purchase of this book.
The need for a resource to succinctly describe and provide a primer to osteopathic medical students and graduates is apparent. The philosophy of osteopathic medicine is simple: structure affects function. By supplementing and enhancing one's knowledge of anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system, the benefits of hands-on osteopathic diagnosis and treatment help patients to achieve a high level of wellness by not only focusing on treatment of acute and chronic problems but also on health promotion and disease prevention. You may be someone who needs a review while studying for a board re-certification exam, a resident studying for an in-service exam, or a medical student progressing through their curriculum: this book is for you. This guide begins with an introduction to osteopathic manipulative medicine, discussing basic concepts with integrated functional anatomy and moving into treatment models and a brief survey of relevant concepts of the neuromusculoskeletal examination. It continues with a discussion of the axial spine, followed by the lower extremities. From the lower extremities, the upper extremities are discussed in succession. After the axial and appendicular skeleton, the text delves into osteopathic cranial manipulative medicine. The final chapters integrate all of the topics discussed and provide, in addition to end-of-chapter review questions, board-style vignette questions. All review questions have detailed explanations involving relevant portions of the text. A summary of principal muscles utilized in diagnosis and treatment is provided at the end of the text as well as several quick reference sheets for convenience. Objectives are listed at the beginning of each chapter to primarily identify learning goals. Prior exposure to anatomy is assumed.Table of Contents:Chapter 1 - The Basics of Osteopathic Manipulative MedicineChapter 2 - Treatment Models / Reflex Somatic DysfunctionsChapter 3 - Cervical SpineChapter 4 - Thoracic SpineChapter 5 - Clavicle, Sternum, and RibsChapter 6 - Lumbar SpineChapter 7 - Innominates, Hip, Pelvis, and SacrumChapter 8 - Lower Extremity and GaitChapter 9 - Upper ExtremityChapter 10 - Osteopathic Cranial Manipulative MedicineChapter 11 - Applications of Osteopathic Manipulative MedicineChapter 12 - Board-style Review QuestionsChapter 13 - Quick Hit Questions
This practical, concise, must-have handbook by faculty in the Department of Osteopathic Principles and Practice at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine will assist physicians, therapists and other practitioners, and medical students in applying manipulative treatment techniques for common problems encountered in primary care practice. For each technique, the book provides indications, contraindications, stepwise description of the technique, and an accompanying photograph—a total of over 350 photographs. Newer OMT techniques, including percussion vibrator and facilitated oscillatory release, are included for each region of the body. Exercises derived from the structural exam and OMT appear at the end of each chapter. The index allows look-up by syndrome, modality, or body region.
FIVE 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.
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.
