Illustrated throughout with b&w clinical photographs and drawings, this resource for students and practitioners contains 118 concise chapters covering the osteopathic approach to diagnosis and treatment. Introductory chapters discuss the history and philosophy of osteopathy and provide information on basic techniques such as palpation. The main part of the volume is divided into sections corresponding to various areas of the body, followed a section devoted to systemic considerations. The third edition concludes with a new chapter on writing prescriptions for osteopathic manipulation. The editors are affiliated with the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)