5 Minute Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Consult (The 5-Minute Consult Series)

The only concise, pocket-sized, and up-to-date OMM handbook available, The 5-Minute Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Consult, 3rd Edition , is a convenient, colorful reference designed for everyday use.

This book is more than a simple reference; it's a powerful educational tool, essential for precepting physicians  and residency directors  of programs with osteopathic recognition. With its summary charts that highlight key teaching points in a systems-oriented way , it ensures a consistent and effective approach to teaching OMM. The preceptor guide  offers clear, key details common OMM techniques, including mechanisms of action, and contraindications, making it an excellent resource for both hands-on learning and teaching. With its clear overviews and practical approach, this guide is designed to be a great bedside reference  for medical students and treating physicians alike.

Drs. Millicent King Channell and David C. Mason present each diagnosis in an at-a-glance, two-page spread: the first page defines the disease and lists associated autonomic and motor innervations and common somatic dysfunctions, while the second page details appropriate techniques. Easy-to-understand schematic drawings combine with concise content to help you make quick, accurate diagnoses that ensure the best possible care for every patient.

Uses a portable, pocket-size format that makes it easy to flip to clinically relevant information on diagnoses, conditions, and tests Includes time-related treatment options for each diagnosis: 2-Minute Treatments, 5-Minute Treatments, and Extended Treatments Organizes information into two easy-to-follow sections : Section One summarizes common conditions and the application of OMM principles to diagnosis and treatment; Section Two presents the range of OMM techniques using detailed photographs of practitioners performing them New to this edition : new principles and techniques, new biomechanics coverage of lumbar/sacrum/pelvis during normal gait and common compensatory findings, new fascial connections, new hospital diagnoses and treatment techniques,  An ideal resource during rotations and clinicals, for board review, and for everyday clinical practice