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TYPES OF OSTEOPATHY1 Structural Osteopathy 2 Classical Osteopathy 3 Cranial Osteopathy 4 Visceral Osteopathy
1 The most common approach to osteopathic treatment. 2 Area focus: __1 Structural Osteopathy 2 Musculoskeletal System
1 Involves a structural approach it is based on more TRADITIONAL PRINCIPLES1 Classical Osteopathy
Classical osteopathy is based on a specific routine known as the ‘__’ where the entire body is involved.‘body adjustment’
1 This is a more subtle approach which involves a gentle ‘hold’ of the patient to interact with more subtle energies and the body’s fluid dynamics. 2 Area focus: __ Physiological movements can focus on any obstructions that may have been caused by trauma or injury.1 Cranial Osteopathy 2 Head, Sacrum, Body as a whole
1 Visceral treatment can aid movement of the digestive tract and good function of abdominal organs as well as the lungs. 2 Area focus: __1 Visceral Osteopathy 2 Internal Organs
Is a drug-free, non-invasive manual therapy that aims to improve health across all body systems by manipulating and strengthening the musculoskeletal framework.Osteopathy
-specialized in osteopathy and also qualified as medical doctorOsteopathic Physician
diagnosing and treating conditions using osteopathic techniquesOsteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM)
A doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (OD) Equal to MDs in ability to diagnose, treat, prescribe meds, and perform surgery Curriculum are same as MD, but with 300 to 500 hours additional osteopathic training Education emphasizes whole person, and connection between mucoskeletal system and disease and symptoms Not the same as a naturopathic physicianOsteopath
Reasons People Visit Osteopaths1 Low back pain (common reason men go to osteopaths) 2) Spine & Pelvis (44%) Legs 13% Arms 13% Pregnancy & Infants (12%) Head 9% Internal organs (5%) Other 4% 3 Neck pain (common reason women go to osteopaths)
Osteopathy can provide relief and treatment for a wide range of conditions. These include: __1 arthritis 2 foot, ankle, hip, and knee pain 3 back pain, neck pain, and sciatica 4 hand, shoulder, and elbow pain 5 headaches 6 tennis and golfer's elbow 7 postural problems due to pregnancy, sports injury, driving or work strain, or digestive issues neuralgia
Osteopathy Benefits1 Chronic and Acute pain relief 2 Reduces anxiety and stress 3 Improve joint strength and mobility 4 Musculoskeletal framework. 5 Improves Posture 6 Reduce sleeplessness and insomnia 7 Improve body function and overall health.