Osteopathic Athletic Health Care: Principles and Practice

ISBN-13: 9780412590900 / Angielski / Miękka / 1997 / 394 str.

W. McKone

Opis

Osteopathy in the care of athletes is a rapidly developing area, as many realize what this health care system has to offer. This research-based text puts forward osteopathic approaches that are at the forefront of athletic care in both the UK and the USA. It applies osteopathic practice and principles to athletic care both on and off the field.

Spis treści

1 History of osteopathy.- 2 Principles.- 3 The athlete and trauma.- 4 Tissue dysfunction.- 5 History and clinical evaluation.- 6 Regional trauma, dysfunction and treatment.- 7 Principles of rehabilitation.