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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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axoplasmic transport
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
The antegrade movement of substances from the nerve cell along the axon toward the terminals, and the retrograde movement from the terminals toward the nerve cell.
osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM)
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
The application of osteopathic philosophy, structural diagnosis and use of OMT in the diagnosis and management of the patient.
inhibitory pressure technique
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
The application of steady pressure to soft tissues to reduce reflex activity and produce relaxation.
palpation
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
The application of the fingers to the surface of the skin or other tissues, using varying amounts of pressure, to selectively determine the condition of the parts beneath.
exhalation rib restriction
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
Involves a rib or group of ribs that first stops moving during exhalation. The key rib is the bottom rib in the group.
eccentric contraction
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
Lengthening of muscle during contraction due to an external force.
