Full Description
Osteopathy for the Over 50s provides a study of the biomechanics and physiology of somatic dysfunction as it relates to those who have reached the age of 50. Although textbooks on the subject of osteopathy have been available for over 100 years, there is little material specifically addressing the treatment of adults in this demographic group, despite the increase in their numbers. In this book the authors - describe the diagnosis of somatic dysfunction and the application of osteopathic manipulative treatment specifically as it relates to this age group. - consider the relevance of the somatic function and dysfunction in multiple clinical areas including cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, urology, neurology and rheumatology. Osteopathy for the over 50s provides an invaluable approach for practitioners of osteopathy and osteopathic medicine to treat individuals in this age group.
Contents
Section 1: Osteopathy, fascia, fluid, and the primary respiratory mechanism. Fascia. The primary respiratory mechanism Section 2: Osteopathic assessment. Somatic dysfunction. Diagnosis of somatic dysfunction. History. Physical examination Section 3: Treatment of the patient. Osteopathic treatment. Procedures. Lower extremity procedures. Pelvic procedures. Lumbar procedures. Lumbopelvic muscular procedures. Thoracic procedures. Thoracoabdominal diaphragm procedures. Cervical procedures. Upper extremity procedures. Wrist and hand procedures. Visceral procedures. Cranial procedures. Vault procedures. Ocular procedures. Procedures to modulate the primary respiratory mechanism Section 4: Clinical considerations. 1. Musculoskeletal dysfunctions. Part 1: Axial system. The vertebral column. Spinal motions. Vertebral somatic dysfunction. Changes with aging. The osteopathic contribution to the physical examination and treatment. Advice to the patient Part 2: Appendicular system. Degenerative arthritis: osteoarthritis of the hip and knee. The osteopathic contribution to the physical examination and treatment. Advice to the patient. Overuse syndromes: rotator cuff syndrome. The osteopathic contribution to the physical examination and treatment. Advice to the patient. Entrapment syndromes: carpal tunnel syndrome. The osteopathic contribution to the physical examination and treatment. Advice to the patient. Conclusion 2.Postural imbalance. The vestibular sensory system. The visual sensory system. The somatosensory/proprioceptive sensory system. Age-related changes. The osteopathic contribution to the physical examination and treatment. Advice to the patient 3.Cardiovascular dysfunctions. Hypertension. Congestive heart failure. The osteopathic contribution to the physical examination and treatment. Advice to the patient 4. Respiratory dysfunctions. Lungs. Age-related changes. Obstructive pulmonary disease. Pneumonia. Obstructive sleep apnea. The osteopathic contribution to the physical examination and treatment. Advice to the patient 5. Gastrointestinal dysfunctions. Dysphagia. Gastroesophageal reflux. Hiatal hernia. Irritable bowel syndrome. Constipation. Visceroptosis. The osteopathic contribution to the physical examination and treatment. Advice to the patient 6. Urogenital dysfunctions. Pelvic floor disorders. Benign prostate disorders. The osteopathic contribution to the physical examination and treatment. Advice to the patient 7. Autonomic dysfunctions. Organization and components. Functions of the autonomic nervous system. Dysautonomia. Chronic fatigue syndrome. Fibromyalgia. Sleep disorders. Influence of the autonomic nervous system on menopause. The osteopathic contribution to the physical examination and treatment. Advice to the patient 8. Auditory and visual dysfunctions. Auditory dysfunctions. Visual dysfunctions. The osteopathic contribution to the physical examination and treatment. Advice to the patient
