Foundations of Osteopathic MedicineAnthony G. Chila "Thoroughly revised for its Third Edition, Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine is the most comprehensive, current osteopathic text. This American Osteopathic Association publication defines the terminology and techniques of the field and is the standard text for teaching the profession. 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 features expanded coverage of international practice and includes a new chapter on the structure of the profession. Other new chapters include coding and billing and nutrition. This edition also has standard chapter formats for each section"--Provided by publisher. |
Contents
Preface | xv |
APPROACHES TO OSTEOPATHIC | xvi |
Lumbar Region | 542 |
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment | 253 |
315 | 515 |
Osteopathic Education and Regulation | 437 |
MEDICAL RESEARCH | 554 |
Glossary of Osteopathic Terminology 1087 | 577 |
Osteopathy in the Cranial Field | 728 |
Soft TissueArticulatory Approach | 763 |
809 | 391 |
Autonomic Nervous System | 134 |
Common terms and phrases
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