MEHP_Catalogue_2016

REHABILITATION, CHIROPRACTIC &OSTEOPATHY

Somatic Dysfunction in Osteopathic Family Medicine Second Edition Kenneth E. Nelson, DO, FAAO, FACOFP dist. Professor, Departments ofOsteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Family Medicine, and Biochemistry, Midwestern University, DownersGrove, IL Thomas Glonek, PhD Professor, Department ofOsteopathic Manipulative Medicine, ChicagoCollege of Osteopathic Medicine, ChicagoCollege ofOsteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University, DownersGrove, IL; Chairman, IRB, ChicagoOsteopathic Family Practice, Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago, IL May 2014 / Softbound / 10.875 x 8.375 Approx. 648 pp. / Approx. 401 Illus. in Full Color / Approx. 29 Tables 978-1-4511-0305-2

DESCRIPTION Offering a patient-oriented approach, Somatic Dysfunction inOsteopathic Family Medicine , Second Edition, is a practical textbook for third and fourth year osteopathic students and an expert reference for seasoned clinicians. The book covers the diagnostic work-up, the clinical rationale for OMT for specific diseases and conditions, manipulative techniques for specific types of patients (psychiatric, pediatric, obstetric, geriatric, etc.), and procedures for common conditions encountered in family practice. Reflecting the latest advances and research in the field, the Second Edition provides 10 all-new chapters, an updated design and art program, and an expanded array of online instructor and student resources. FEATURES f f NEW! Case Studies provide students with real- NEW! Ten new chapters cover the latest advances in the field. f f NEW! A fresh interior design and refreshed art program engages students. f f NEW! Expanded electronic resources and formats support student learning. f f Broaden your students’ understanding with a timely overview of the philosophy and principles of osteopathic patient care—including patient empowerment, diagnos- ing somatic dysfunction, the manipulative prescription, viscerosomatic and somatovisceral reflexes, and psychoneuroimmunology. f f Take your students’ learning beyond the book

ANCILLARIES f f This edition includes online resources for instructors and students including an image bank for anytime, anywhere access to the complete text and image bank. f f Provide your students with expert, up-to-date information with the book listed as a primary reference for test question writing by the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners. with videos available online. f f Prepare your students to work with a wide range of specific patient populations—psychiatric, pediatric, obstetric, and geriatric patients; athletes; surgical patients; and patients at the end of life. f f Help your students master procedures for treating conditions commonly encountered in family practice—otitis media, temporomandibular joint pain and dysfunction, upper respiratory infection, lower respiratory tract infection, hypertension, congestive heart failure, gastrointestinal problems, thyroid disease, Parkinson disease, Larson syndrome (functional vasomotor hemiparesthesia syndrome), fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic pain and headache, back pain from short leg syndrome and postural imbalance, back pain from postural decompensation in the sagittal plane, and scoliosis. f f Provide your students with practical information on office set-up, progress notes and coding, and the standardized medical record.

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