Alternative therapy

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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vertical (y) axis

Alternative therapy; Osteopathy

The axis formed by the intersection of the sagittal and coronal planes.

kinetics

Alternative therapy; Osteopathy

The body of knowledge that deals with the effects of forces that produce or modify body motion.

creep

Alternative therapy; Osteopathy

The capacity of fascia and other tissue to lengthen when subjected to a constant tension load resulting in less resistance to a second load application.

core link

Alternative therapy; Osteopathy

The connection of the spinal dura mater from the occiput at the foramen magnum to the sacrum. It coordinates the synchronous motion of these two structures.

indirect MFR

Alternative therapy; Osteopathy

The dysfunctional tissues are guided along the path of least resistance until free movement is achieved.

osteopathic structural examination

Alternative therapy; Osteopathy

The examination of a patient by an osteopathic practitioner with emphasis on the neuromusculoskeletal system including palpatory diagnosis for somatic dysfunction and ...