Manual therapies are now widely used in the management of common pain conditions, and osteopathic manual medicine is emerging as a preferred alternative to drug therapies for musculoskeletal disorders (neck pain, back pain, lower back pain). Building on the success of previous editions, this fully updated atlas reviews the fundamentals of osteopathic medicine.
Manual therapies are now widely used in the management of common pain conditions, and osteopathic manual medicine is emerging as a preferred alternative to drug therapies for musculoskeletal disorders (neck pain, back pain, lower back pain). Building on the success of previous editions, this fully updated atlas reviews the fundamentals of osteopathic medicine, its indications and contraindications, as well as the precautions to take during spinal manipulations. Presented in a series of fact sheets, this book details osteopathic manipulations by anatomical region (spine, sacroiliac joints, peripheral and peri-spinal joints) and the myotensive maneuvers used in osteopathy. Each technique is illustrated with anatomical drawings that specify the areas of referred pain and describe the manipulations step by step. Practical guides complement the book, illustrating the prevention of poor posture (standing, lying down, sitting) as well as exercises specific to the lumbar spine. Written by leading authors in this field, the Practical Atlas of Osteopathic Manual Medicine is an indispensable tool for anyone wishing to master and refine these techniques, both within the medical profession (rheumatologists, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists, general practitioners) and in the new professions created by the 2007 decree (osteopaths, chiropractors).
