Masters of Osteopathy
Author : William Thomas Crow
Publisher :
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 12,64 MB
Release : 2019-10
Category : Manipulation (Therapeutics)
ISBN : 9780939616879
Osteopathy and the Treatment of Horses
Author : Anthony Pusey
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 25,43 MB
Release : 2011-11-18
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1118297059
Book Description
Written by pioneering and internationally-renowned specialists in the field, this text provides clinically-orientated information on osteopathy as a treatment for horses. It explains the scientific rationale of how osteopathy works in animals, as well as providing a detailed working guide to the technical skills and procedures you need to know to perform safe and effective osteopathic procedures. Drawing on well established practices for humans this book provides details on the full variety of diagnostic and therapeutic osteopathic procedures that can be used on horses. Full of practical information, it demonstrates how professionals treating equine locomotor problems can adapt different procedures in different clinical settings. Over 350 colour images and detailed step-by-step instructions demonstrate the procedures and practice of osteopathy. Covers treatment both with and without sedation and general anaesthetic. This comprehensive text is written for students and practitioners of osteopathy with an interest in treating horses. It will also be useful to other allied therapists, and to veterinary practitioners who want to know more about the treatment of musculoskeletal problems.
Visceral and Obstetric Osteopathy
Author : Caroline Stone
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 14,65 MB
Release : 2006-12-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0443102023
Book Description
This title covers the osteopathic approach to patient management for pregnant women (pre and post partum), and for patients presenting with a variety of visceral conditions such as asthma, chronic breathing problems, various gastro-intestinal tract disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome, other conditions such as post operative scarring and pain, and many others. It also addresses the improvement of management of general musculo-skeletal problems such as back pain, neck pain and so on, by incorporating visceral and fascial perspectives into those examinations and treatment protocols. Current clinical knowledge, and ethical and medical constraints are dissucssed throughout. Supported by clear illustrations and clinical case studies this books makes an excellent resource for all practitioners and students of osteopathy. . Author is a world renowned lecturer in visceral osteopathy for the last 15 years, and more recently in the field of obstetrics. . Potentially a core textbook for undergraduate and post graduate courses . Clear, functional presentation . Abundant illustrations and photographs . Case studies are included to supplement the text . Visceral osteopathy is the new 'cranio-sacral therapy' in osteopathy/manual therapy and this is the text to fill the gap. Foreword by Jean-Pierre Barral.
Introduction to Manual Medicine
Author : Jason Browder
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 27,83 MB
Release : 2020-05-20
Category :
ISBN : 9781735112008
Book Description
Introductory Medical Text on Osteopathic Medicine
Osteopathy Complete
Author : Elmer De Vergne Barber
Publisher :
Page : 594 pages
File Size : 21,44 MB
Release : 1906
Category : Osteopathic medicine
ISBN :
Book Description
Positional Release Techniques E-Book
Author : Leon Chaitow
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 25,50 MB
Release : 2007-12-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 070203293X
Book Description
The eBook version of this title gives you access to the complete book content electronically*. Evolve eBooks allows you to quickly search the entire book, make notes, add highlights, and study more efficiently. Buying other Evolve eBooks titles makes your learning experience even better: all of the eBooks will work together on your electronic "bookshelf", so that you can search across your entire library of Manual Therapy eBooks. *Please note that this version is the eBook only and does not include the printed textbook. Alternatively, you can buy the Text and Evolve eBooks Package (which gives you the printed book plus the eBook). Please scroll down to our Related Titles section to find this title. A comprehensive textbook covering all methods of spontaneous release by positioning. The background theory is explained and the techniques described in detail. The descriptions of the techniques are supplemented in the text by clear 2-colour line drawings and photographs and the DVD-ROM provides additional explanation through the use of video demonstrations with narrative by the author. - Compares all major positional release methods, from strain/counterstrain to functional osteopathy - Details step-by-step use of these manual methods - Describes integrated use with other manual approaches, such as Muscle Energy Techniques - Provides explanations of treatment of both muscle and joint problems - Explains how the methods can be used to treat bedridden patients - Emphasises safety and usefulness in both acute and chronic settings - Three completely new contributed chapters: Sacro-occipital technique use of padded wedges for diagnosis and treatment; Overview of the McKenzie Method; and Application of positional techniques in the treatment of animals - Text completely updated, with additional new videoclips included on DVD-ROM - 56 new 2-colour line drawings and 27 new photographs
History of Osteopathy
Author : Emmons Rutledge Booth
Publisher : JOLANDOS eK
Page : 875 pages
File Size : 21,75 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Osteopathic medicine
ISBN : 3936679045
Book Description
Osteopathic Principles
Author : Robert Johnston
Publisher :
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 16,27 MB
Release : 2016-03-29
Category :
ISBN : 9780994947116
Book Description
Osteopathic Principles is an introduction to osteopathy whose purpose is to expose aspiring practitioners to a principles-based approach. This book examines how to balance the principles of treatment with the practical application, and offers guidance to become thinking, inquisitive osteopaths in service to the greater community.
Osteopathy and the Zombie Apocalypse: Disaster Survival with the Masters of Health, Including Alternative and Natural Medicine
Author : Mitchell Cohn
Publisher :
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 26,11 MB
Release : 2013-01-05
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781481893305
Book Description
Choose your doctor with care! Most people know what an M.D. is, but few know what a D.O., Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, is. An osteopathic doctor's medical education is the extreme combination of western, natural, and chiropractor-type medicine - all bound by a unique medical philosophy. Want to see the only physician who KNOWS IT ALL and has the tools and abilities to really help people, even when other doctors don't know what to do? See the ELITE, COMPLETE physician and surgeon - an osteopathic doctor. Generally more open-minded toward natural remedies and alternative treatments like acupuncture, homeopathy, herbal medicine, nutrition, and manipulation in addition to all of the standard medical and surgical procedures, an Osteopathic medical doctor could be the difference between death and survival in a disaster, especially when current medical technology isn't available. Learn how osteopathic medicine can help keep you healthier, more pain-free and mobile, and able to survive better than either M.D.-style medicine or chiropractic - even if the zombies never attack.
Animal Osteopathy
Author : Anthony Nevin
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 479 pages
File Size : 48,67 MB
Release : 2020-04-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1912085275
Book Description
This is a comprehensive reference textbook for all those using osteopathic treatment techniques with animals or birds or studying to do so. The book is divided into sections: equine osteopathy; general small animal osteopathy; osteopathy for exotics- (pets such as tortoise, snakes, ferrets etc); osteopathy for wildlife - native as well as non to the UK including species found in most zoological collections; avian osteopathy - both domestic and wild/exotic. Each section covers information specific to that group. This makes the book appropriate for supporting structured post-graduate university validated courses in a clear and easily navigable way. Content includes detailed sections on the differences encountered when working with animals; health and safety around different species; working within the law; integrating with allied professions; anatomy; physiology and patho-physiology; neurology; orthopaedics; differential diagnosis; differential aetiology of presenting conditions when compared to the human model; supportive husbandry and rehabilitation methods. It includes sections covering approaches to patient care; specifics of taking a detailed case history; use of supporting diagnostics; observation; palpation; structuring a treatment programme suitable for each species. Osteopathic treatment techniques and physical patient contact methods are be explained as well as graphically illustrated. All chapters are fully referenced and include revision notes to act as guidelines for the reader. It is intended primarily for post-graduate osteopaths intending to work with animals or who are already doing so. It will also strongly appeal to vets as well as to other allied professions working with animals (eg massage therapists).
