A new book on Osteopathy has been published by Churchill Livingstone (29 Nov 2006). “Vicsceral and Obstetric Osteopathy” by Caroline Stone is hot off the press.
“Visceral and Obstetric Osteopathy” covers the osteopathic approach to patient management for pregnant women (pre and post partum), and for patients presenting with a variety of visceral conditions such as asthma, chronic breathing problems, various gastro-intestinal tract disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome, other conditions such as post operative scarring and pain, and many others. The text also covers the improvement of management of general musculo-skeletal problems such as back pain, neck pain and so on, by incorporating visceral and fascial perspectives into those examinations and treatment protocols. Current clinical knowledge, and ethical and medical constraints are dissucssed throughout. Supported by clear illustrations and clinical case studies this books makes an excellent resource for all practitioners and students of osteopathy.
The content of this page is informed by feedback from osteopathic practitioners in Middlesex and also clinics in Worcester. Further input was received from osteopaths in the Luton area and practices in Southampton. Finally a contribution was made by a practitioner in Brighton.