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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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segmental mobile unit
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
A unit of the human movement system consisting of a bone, with articular surfaces for movement, as well as the adnexal tissues that create movement, allow movement and establish ...
pedal pump
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
A venous and lymphatic drainage technique applied through the lower extremities.
pedal fascial pump
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
A venous and lymphatic drainage technique applied through the lower extremities.
Dalrymple treatment
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
A venous and lymphatic drainage technique applied through the lower extremities.
mid-heel line
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
A vertical line used as a reference in standing anteroposterior (A-P) x-rays and postural evaluation, passing equidistant between the heels.
asymmetry
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
Absence of symmetry of position or motion; dissimilarity in corresponding parts or organs on opposite sides of the body that are normally alike; of particular use when describing ...
balanced ligamentous tension (BLT)
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
According to Sutherland’s model, all the joints in the body are balanced ligamentous articular mechanisms. The ligaments provide proprioceptive information that guides the muscle ...
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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)