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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direct method (D/DIR)

Alternative therapy; Osteopathy

An osteopathic treatment strategy by which the restrictive barrier is engaged and a final activating force is applied to correct somatic dysfunction.

sacral flexion

Alternative therapy; Osteopathy

Anterior movement of sacral base in relation to the ilia.

membranous articular strain

Alternative therapy; Osteopathy

Any cranial somatic dysfunction resulting in abnormal dural membrane tensions.

somatic dysfunctions of sphenobasilar synchondrosis (symphysis)

Alternative therapy; Osteopathy

Any of a group of somatic dysfunctions involving primarily the inter-relationship between the basilar portion of the sphenoid (basisphenoid) and the basilar portion of the occiput (basiocciput). The ...

sacral movement axis

Alternative therapy; Osteopathy

Any of the hypothetical axes for motion of the sacrum.

transitional region

Alternative therapy; Osteopathy

Areas of the axial skeleton where structure changes significantly lead to functional changes; transitional areas commonly include the following:

typical associated somatic dysfunctions

Alternative therapy; Osteopathy

As a long restrictor muscle, psoas hypertonicity is frequently associated with flexed dysfunctions of the upper lumbars, extended dysfunction of L5, and variable sacral and innominate dysfunctions. ...