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.