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Alternative therapy
Preventative and therapeutic health care practices, such as acupuncture, naturopathy, chiropractic, homeopathy and herbal medicine. Generally do not follow accepted medical methods. May not require medical explanations for their success or use.
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Alternative therapy > Osteopathy 
Osteopathy in the Cranial Field (OCF)
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
1. A system of diagnosis and treatment by an osteopathic practitioner using the primary respiratory mechanism and balanced membranous tension. 2. Refers to the system of diagnosis ...
facilitated oscillatory release technique (FOR)
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
1. A technique intended to normalize neuromuscular function by applying a manual oscillatory force, which may be combined with any other ligamentous or myofascial technique. 2. A ...
allopathic physician allopath
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
1. A term originated by Samuel Hahnemann, MD, to distinguish homeopaths from physicians practicing traditional/ orthodox medicine. 2. In common usage, a general term used to ...
anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) compression test
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
1. A test for lateralization of somatic dysfunction of the sacrum, innominate or pubic symphysis. 2. Application of a force through the ASIS into one of the pelvic axes to assess ...
spring test
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
1. A test used to differentiate between backward or forward sacral torsions/rotations. 2. A test used to differentiate bilateral sacral extension and bilateral sacral flexion. 3. ...
combined method
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
1. A treatment strategy where the initial movements are indirect; as the technique is completed the movements change to direct forces. 2. A manipulative sequence involving two or ...
extension
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
1. Accepted universal term for backward motion of the spine in a sagittal plane about a transverse axis; in a vertebral unit when the superior part moves backward. 2. In ...
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- Acupuncture (951)
- Alternative psychotherapy (75)
- Aromatherapy (84)
- Ayurveda (93)
- Back flower remedies (81)
- Chromotherapy (81)
- Diet therapy (123)
- Homeopathy (131)
- Hydrotherapy (34)
- Magneto therapy (29)
- Naturopathy (73)
- Osteopathy (439)
- Reflexology (38)
- Reiki (27)
- Shiatsu (33)