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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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passive method
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
Based on techniques in which the patient refrains from voluntary muscle contraction.
sagittal plane postural decompensation
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
Causes kyphotic and/ or lordotic changes.
Still Technique
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
Characterized as a specific, non-repetitive articulatory method that is indirect, then direct.
trophotropic
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
Concerned with or pertaining to the natural tendency for maintenance and/or restoration of nutritional stores.
concentric contraction
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
Contraction of muscle resulting in approximation of attachments.
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