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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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acute somatic dysfunction
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
Immediate or short-term impairment or altered function of related components of the somatic (body framework) system. Characterized in early stages by vasodilation, edema, ...
somatic dysfunction
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
Impaired or altered function of related components of the somatic (body framework) system: skeletal, arthrodial and myofascial structures, and their related vascular, lymphatic, ...
pronation
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
In relation to the anatomical position, as applied to the hand, rotation of the forearm in such a way that the palmar surface turns backward (internal rotation) in relationship to ...
inhalation rib restriction
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
Involves a rib or group of ribs that first stops moving during inhalation. The key rib is the top rib in the group.
technique
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
Methods, procedures and details of a mechanical process or surgical operation.
ligamentous strain
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
Motion and/or positional asymmetry associated with elastic deformation of connective tissue (fascia, ligament, membrane).
Sub-categories
- 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)