What is Osteopathic Manual Therapy
Osteopathy was founded by Andrew Taylor Still in 1874. Dr. Stills rejected the medical practices of his time after realizing that they often caused more harm then benefit. He believed that the body had an innate ability to heal itself. He believed in the recognition that lifestyle and community play a part in a persons well being.
Patients who choose to seek out osteopathic manual practitioners generally do so for their non invasive, holistic approach to health care.
An osteopathic examination will vary from patient to patient and will depend greatly on their unique history.An osteopathic examination will usually begin with general observations of the patient in static posture followed by the patient performing dynamic posture i.e. range of motion, mobility testing and gait patterns.
Once the osteopathic manual practitioner has identified any asymmetries or abnormalities they can carry on to the palpatory examination. In the palpatory examination the osteopathic manual practitioner will observe any area that called attention to itself in the first part of the examination. Evaluating temperature, texture of the tissue from superficial layers to the deep layers.
Depending on the osteopathic manual practitioner you are working with, as well as the issues you are seeking to remedy, they may perform palpation over the viscera (stomach area) as well. Next the osteopathic manual practitioner will check the tone of your muscles while having you in an assortment of different positions. The final step in most examinations is to determine if there is an articular component to the patients complaint. This will involve small movements of joints to determine their functionality. Once these steps are complete the osteopathic manual practitioner will come up with a specific plan to best support you. There is no one size fits all in this field.
Paige Dayvis is a Licensed Ecclesiastical Holistic Practitioner at Center of Integration located at 21754 State Rd 54 Suite 102 Studio A, Lutz, FL 33549. Send us a message today using the form below to see if holistic services with Paige can help you get back to doing the things you love.
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