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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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Osteopathy
osteopathic practitioner
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
Refers to an osteopath, an osteopathic physician or an allopathic physician who has been trained in osteopathic principles, practices and philosophy.
left on right (backward) sacral torsion
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
Refers to left rotation around a right oblique axis. Findings: The left superior sacral sulcus is posterior or shallow, and the right ILA is anterior or deep. There is a positive seated flexion test ...
left on left (forward) sacral torsion
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
Refers to left rotation torsion around a left oblique axis.
right on left (backward) sacral torsion
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
Refers to right rotation on a left oblique axis. Findings: The right superior sacral sulcus is posterior or shallow, and the left ILA is anterior or deep. The seated flexion test is positive on the ...
ease
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
Relative palpable freedom of motion of an articulation or tissue. Synonyms: compliance, resilience. Antonyms: bind, resistance.
pelvic index (PI)
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
Represents a ratio of the measurements determined from postural radiograph: One (y) beginning from a vertical line originating at the sacral promontory to the intersection with the horizontal line ...
lumbosacral angle
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
Represents the angle of the lumbosacral junction as measured by the inclination of the superior surface of the first sacral vertebra to the horizontal (this is actually a sacral angle); usually ...
