Osteopathic Technique

Written from the perspective of an instructor of Osteopathic principles and technique, Tucker begins his work with a brief description of Osteopathic philosophy and reviews the fundamental concepts behind the techniques he describes. He discusses the importance of a thorough grasp of anatomy – what he calls rational (not descriptive) anatomy – as absolutely necessary to the application of osteopathic treatment. He describes many different treatment methods including soft tissue techniques. He discusses each region separately with the appropriate treatment for that region and also talks about the reasons behind some dysfunctions.