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.
Nicette Sergueef is Associate Professor in the Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, at Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University, U.S.A. She is author of Cranial Osteopathy for Infants, Children and Adolescents, and many French osteopathic books. Kenneth Nelson is Professor in the Departments of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Family Medicine and Biochemistry at Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University, U.S.A. He edited with co-editor Thomas Glonek Somatic Dysfunction in Osteopathic Family Medicine.
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
