Osteopathy

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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craniosacral flexion

Alternative therapy; Osteopathy

Motion occurring during the cranial rhythmic impulse, when the sphenobasilar symphysis ascends and the sacral base moves posteriorly.

iliosacral motion

Alternative therapy; Osteopathy

Motion of one innominate (ilium) with respect to the sacrum. Iliosacral motion is part of pelvic motion during the gait cycle.

sacroiliac motion

Alternative therapy; Osteopathy

Motion of the sacrum in relationship to the innominate(s) (ilium/ ilia).

rotation of vertebra

Alternative therapy; Osteopathy

Movement about the anatomical vertical axis (y axis) of a vertebra; named by the motion of a midpoint on the anterior-superior surface of the vertebral body.