Main description:

"Atlas of Osteopathic Techniques" is the only comprehensive full-color atlas of osteopathic manipulative techniques currently available. Richly illustrated with over 1,300 full-color photographs professionally shot for this atlas, this comprehensive, practical reference provides step-by-step instructions for 368 osteopathic manipulative techniques. Primary and secondary indications, relative and absolute contraindications, and general considerations are also discussed in well-organized textual sections preceding each technique. The fully searchable online text will be available on the Point.

Contents:

OSTEOPATHIC PRINCIPLES IN DIAGNOSIS Principles of the Osteopathic Examination Osteopathic Static Musculoskeletal Examination Spinal Regional Range of Motion Osteopathic Layer by Layer Palpation Intersegmental Motion Testing OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATIVE TECHNIQUES Principles of Osteopathic Manipulative Techniques Soft Tissue Techniques Myofascial Release Techniques Counterstrain Techniques Muscle Energy Techniques High Velocity, Low Amplitude Techniques Facilitated Positional Release (FPR) Techniques of Still Balanced Ligamentous Tension/Ligamentous Articular Strain Techniques Visceral Techniques Lymphatic Techniques Articulatory and Combined Techniques Osteopathy in the Cranial Field