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Osteopathy
A form of alternative healthcare that emphasizes the interrelationship between structure and function of the body, as well as the body's ability to heal itself. It aims to facilitate the healing process through the practice of manual and manipulative therapy.
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uncommon compensatory pattern
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
The finding of alternating fascial motion preference in the direction opposite that of the common compensatory pattern described by Zink and Neidner.
uncompensated fascial pattern
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
The finding of fascial preferences that do not demonstrate alternating patterns of findings at transitional regions. Because they occur following stress or trauma, they tend to be symptomatic.
cavitation
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
The formation of small vapor and gas bubbles within fluid caused by local reduction in pressure. This phenomenon is believed to produce an audible “pop” in certain forms of OMT.
metabolic model
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
The goal of the metabolic model is to enhance the selfregulatory and self-healing mechanisms, to foster energy conservation by balancing the body’s energy expenditure and exchange, and to enhance ...
neurologic model
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
The goal of the neurologic model is to attain autonomic balance and address neural reflex activity, remove facilitated segments, decrease afferent nerve signals and relieve pain. The osteopathic ...
respiratory-circulatory model
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
The goal of the respiratory-circulatory model is to improve all of the diaphragm restrictions in the body. Diaphragms are considered to be “transverse restrictors” of motion, venous and lymphatic ...
structural model
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
The goal of the structural model is biomechanical adjustment and the mobilization of joints. This model also seeks to address problems in the myofascial connective tissues, as well as in the bony and ...
