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Practices and Principles : |
| Literally meaning "bone pathology," osteopathy is a much more sophisticated discipline than its name might imply. An osteopathic structural examination starts with careful palpation of asymmetries in the bony structures but this is by no means the limit of diagnostic and therapeutic modalities available to osteopaths.
Through study of the interplay between function and structure in each individual patient's interrelated organ systems, a well-trained osteopath seeks to uncover the cause of illness in order to make best use of the body's potential ability to reach improved health.
In the United States, osteopathic physicians perform all accepted treatments of pharmacotherapy and surgery. They have also received extra training in medical school to add a third modality, called osteopathic manipulative medicine, to their patients' health regimen. Currently this modality is undergoing double-blind studies that appear to establish it as a useful and cost-effective adjunct to other health interventions. |
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13 web sites matced for Practices and Principles |
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The Osteopathic Home Page
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Contains a description of the profession in the U.S., including cranial therapy.
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Osteopath Online
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General resource providing information for students, graduates and patients. It covers the history of the profession, education, journals, links and a database of registered practitioners.
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History of Osteopathic Medicine
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Includes key definitions and discussion of principles and practices, sponsored by the Association of American Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Still National Osteopathic Museum
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History of the profession as a reform movement in the American medical establishment from its founding in Kirksville, Missouri and the original American School of Osteopathy.
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All about OMT: Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
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Presentation by the American Osteopathic Association, written for patients.
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FAQ on Osteopathy
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Frequently asked questions are answered by two D.O.'s and a medical student, sponsored by the Student Doctor Network.
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Comparison of manipulation with standard treatment for low back pain
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New England Journal of Medicine article suggests that manual medicine may be just as good or better than medication for some types of low back pain.
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
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Discussion of diagnosis of four major syndromes, presented by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians.
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Osteopathic medicine and back pain
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How a Doctor of Osteopathy diagnoses and treats back pain, by Spine-health.com.
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Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
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Official publication of the American Osteopathic Association, contains orginal research, case studies, and historical reprints from its archives.
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What is cranial osteopathy?
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Brief discussion by a registered British practitioner describes the technique, its underlying principles, and who may benefit from it.
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AAO Journal
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The American Academy of Osteopathy Journal features research and review articles on manual medicine.
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The DO
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Official news magazine of the American Osteopathic Association. On-line version contains full-text articles.
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