An Osteopathic Approach to Children. THE PERFECT COMPANION TO PEDIATRIC MANUAL MEDICINE BY CARREIRO

An Osteopathic Approach to Children presents a comprehensive general overview of pediatric medicine from an osteopathic perspective. The book is divided into two main parts. The first part discusses the normal development, physiology and anatomy of the body systems from birth to adulthood. The second part explores the conditions and diseases of childhood and outlines the rationale for osteopathic treatment for each disorder. Also, it presents clinical problems from the perspective of the interrelatedness of structure and function. This unique approach will make it an invaluable source of reference for all those interested in using an osteopathic approach to the treatment of children in their care. Read more... Abstract: Presents a comprehensive general overview of pediatric medicine from an osteopathic perspective. This textbook discusses the normal development, physiology and anatomy of the body systems from birth to adulthood. It explores the conditions and diseases of childhood and outlines the rationale for osteopathic treatment for each disorder. Read more... Content: Dedication , Page ii Copyright , Page iv Preface , Page vii Acknowledgements , Page ix Introduction , Pages xi-xii Chapter 1 - The nervous system: A clinician's perspective , Pages 1-14 Chapter 2 - The musculoskeletal system , Pages 15-52 Chapter 3 - Development of the cranium , Pages 53-72 Chapter 4 - The cardiovascular system , Pages 73-83 Chapter 5 - The respiratory system , Pages 85-100 Chapter 6 - The gastrointestinal system , Pages 101-119 Chapter 7 - Nociception and the neuroendocrine immune system , Pages 121-130 Chapter 8 - Labor, delivery and birth , Pages 131-145 Chapter 9 - Posture, balance and movement , Pages 147-167 Chapter 10 - Movement, perception and cognitive development , Pages 169-184 Chapter 11 - Otolaryngology , Pages 185-196 Chapter 12 - Ophthalmology , Pages 197-214 Chapter 13 - Pulmonology , Pages 215-223 Chapter 14 - Gastroenterology , Pages 225-241 Chapter 15 - Orthopedics , Pages 243-274 Chapter 16 - Neurology , Pages 275-287 Chapter 17 - Cerebral palsy , Pages 289-300 Index , Pages 301-318 An Osteopathic Approach to Children presents a comprehensive general overview of pediatric medicine from an osteopathic perspective. The book is divided into two main parts. The first part discusses the normal development, physiology and anatomy of the body systems from birth to adulthood. The second part explores the conditions and diseases of childhood and outlines the rationale for osteopathic treatment for each disorder. Also, it presents clinical problems from the perspective of the interrelatedness of structure and function. This unique approach will make it an invaluable source of reference for all those interested in using an osteopathic approach to the treatment of children in their care.2 new chapters, with new photographs.Fully updated and expanded of current chapters. This evidence-based text offers information on the use of osteopathic techniques for paediatric disorders. It discusses normal development, physiology and anatomy of the systems, and explores conditions and diseases of childhood and the rationale for osteopathic treatment