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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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restriction
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
A resistance or impediment to movement. For joint restriction,
pathologic barrier
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
A restriction of joint motion associated with pathologic change of tissues (example: osteophytes).
Spencer technique
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
A series of direct manipulative procedures to prevent or decrease soft tissue restrictions about the shoulder.
Sutherland fulcrum
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
A shifting suspension fulcrum of the reciprocal tension membrane located along the straight sinus at the junction of the falx cerebri and tentorium cerebelli.
rib somatic dysfunction
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
A somatic dysfunction in which movement or position of one or several ribs is altered or disrupted. For example, an elevated rib is one held in a position of inhalation such that motion toward ...
kyphoscoliosis
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
A spinal curve pattern combining kyphosis and scoliosis.
ropiness
Alternative therapy; Osteopathy
A tissue texture abnormality characterized by a cord-like feeling.
