FIVE STARS from Doody's Star Ratings™ This step-by-step instruction manual with videos introduces a spectrum of osteopathic manipulative techniques incorporating principles of psychomotor learning that enable optimal skill acquisition during both independent and supervised practice. Introductory chapters contain historical and essential concepts for performing osteopathic manipulative techniques including somatic dysfunction diagnosis. Each technique chapter includes pertinent background and summary concepts, key features of somatic dysfunction diagnosis, an end-goal focus for performing the technique, relevant anatomic image(s), and performance steps to foster knowledge retention. Key Highlights Online access to 160 technique video demonstrations High quality illustrations that reinforce anatomy Psychomotor skills learning and assessment strategies Nearly 100 self-study/review questions in multiple choice format, also accessible via WinkingSkull.com This evidence-based manual for learning manipulation treatment is the must-have tool for all osteopathic medical students and residents.

The resources in this book are a good blend and represent a useful resource for osteopathy practitioners and students learning and enhancing their skills. -- Physical Therapy in Sport FIVE STARS from Doody's Star Ratings™ ...a masterful book that clearly delineates the philosophy and the skills that comprise osteopathic manipulative medicine. -- Doody's Book Review (Score: 97) A robust multimedia tool for learning osteopathic manipulative techniques This step-by-step instruction manual with videos introduces a spectrum of osteopathic manipulative techniques incorporating principles of psychomotor learning that enable optimal skill acquisition during both independent and supervised practice. Introductory chapters contain historical and essential concepts for performing osteopathic manipulative techniques including somatic dysfunction diagnosis. Each technique chapter includes pertinent background and summary concepts, key features of somatic dysfunction diagnosis, an end-goal focus for performing the technique, relevant anatomic image(s), and performance steps to foster knowledge retention. Key Highlights Online access to 160 technique video demonstrations High quality illustrations that reinforce anatomy Psychomotor skills learning and assessment strategies Nearly 100 self-study/review questions in multiple choice format, also accessible online This evidence-based manual for learning manipulation treatment is the must-have tool for all osteopathic medical students and residents.

A practical, concise clinical reference, this edition presents 43 new techniques, including seated facet release and inherent motion diagnosis and treatment techniques. Updated and expanded descriptions of osteopathic principles are complemented by new illustrations and clinical correlations.

This resource targets the essential information that osteopathic medical students need during medical school and beyond. A thorough overview of anatomy and osteopathic manipulative medicine for the COMLEX is ideal for exam and course review. Written by osteopathic medical students, this guide provides high-yield coverage of COMLEX content and advice for students.

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This pocket-sized book is the first osteopathic clinical manual to be organized by diagnoses in a two-page, quick-reference format. In the tradition of The 5-Minute Consult Series, each diagnosis is presented on a two-page spread. The first page has a definition of the disease, a list of associated autonomic and motor innervations, and a list of common somatic dysfunctions. The second page lists the techniques that might be used for those somatic dysfunctions. The second page is further subdivided into three levels of treatment: 2-minute, 5-minute, and extended. Next to each technique is the corresponding ICD-9 code for billing. Photos and schematic drawings are included. The fully searchable online text is included with purchase of this book.

A review book to prepare osteopathic medical students for the COMLEX USA and for the physicians taking Osteopathic Specialty Certifying Board exams. The book has over 1000 questions. The book covers OMT by technique, OMT by region, and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine by organ system and disease processes such Rheumatology and Gastroenterology. The questions have been written by faculty or former faculty of osteopathic medical schools.

The need for a resource to succinctly describe and provide a primer to osteopathic medical students and graduates is apparent. The philosophy of osteopathic medicine is simple: structure affects function. By supplementing and enhancing one's knowledge of anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system, the benefits of hands-on osteopathic diagnosis and treatment help patients to achieve a high level of wellness by not only focusing on treatment of acute and chronic problems but also on health promotion and disease prevention. You may be someone who needs a review while studying for a board re-certification exam, a resident studying for an in-service exam, or a medical student progressing through their curriculum: this book is for you. This guide begins with an introduction to osteopathic manipulative medicine, discussing basic concepts with integrated functional anatomy and moving into treatment models and a brief survey of relevant concepts of the neuromusculoskeletal examination. It continues with a discussion of the axial spine, followed by the lower extremities. From the lower extremities, the upper extremities are discussed in succession. After the axial and appendicular skeleton, the text delves into osteopathic cranial manipulative medicine. The final chapters integrate all of the topics discussed and provide, in addition to end-of-chapter review questions, board-style vignette questions. All review questions have detailed explanations involving relevant portions of the text. A summary of principal muscles utilized in diagnosis and treatment is provided at the end of the text as well as several quick reference sheets for convenience. Objectives are listed at the beginning of each chapter to primarily identify learning goals. Prior exposure to anatomy is assumed.Table of Contents:Chapter 1 - The Basics of Osteopathic Manipulative MedicineChapter 2 - Treatment Models / Reflex Somatic DysfunctionsChapter 3 - Cervical SpineChapter 4 - Thoracic SpineChapter 5 - Clavicle, Sternum, and RibsChapter 6 - Lumbar SpineChapter 7 - Innominates, Hip, Pelvis, and SacrumChapter 8 - Lower Extremity and GaitChapter 9 - Upper ExtremityChapter 10 - Osteopathic Cranial Manipulative MedicineChapter 11 - Applications of Osteopathic Manipulative MedicineChapter 12 - Board-style Review QuestionsChapter 13 - Quick Hit Questions

Zero-in on exactly what you must know to pass the OMM section of the COMLEX with this unique student-to-student guide "As a test preparation book, this is a distillation of the OMM concepts and techniques that are considered pertinent to the examination. This is a very worthy idea primarily because of the limited number of comprehensive textbooks in OMM....This is an important book for schools of osteopathic medicine. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service Written by an exceptional team of former teaching fellows at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, First Aid for the® COMLEX presents high-yield bulleted information on OMM techniques with corresponding mnemonics, illustrations, and tables to reinforce must-know information. This is the only review book to include frequently-tested cases for the new COMLEX and is the perfect companion to First Aid for the® USMLE Step 1, insuring the most complete exam preparation possible. Features: Completely revised based on the latest student feedback so you know you're studying the most up-to-date and relevant material possible High-yield bulleted coverage of the latest OMM techniques and treatments and osteopathic considerations for each core clerkship Corresponding illustrations, mnemonics, and tables to reinforce must-know concepts and bring manipulations to life Frequently-tested cases prepare you for the new COMLEX Comprehensive guide to effective exam preparation includes valuable test-taking strategies Questions and answers at the end of most chapters prepare you for exam day