2- Philosophy of Osteopathic Medicine

Question 1

What are the four tenets of Osteopathic Medicine?

Answer 1

1. The body functions as a unit
2. Structure and function are interrelated
3. The body possess self-regulatory mechanisms.
4. The body has an inherent capacity to heal and repair itself

Question 2

What are examples of the first tenet?

Answer 2

Cardiovascular system, respiratory system (when one system breaks down, the other areas start to be injured)

Question 3

What are examples of the second tenet?

Answer 3

Structure influences function:
- Scarred lung tissue = difficulty breathing

Function influences structure:
- Restricted rib cage also impairs breathing

Question 4

What are examples of the third tenet?

Answer 4

Blood Pressure
Heart Rate
pH
Immune system
hormones

Question 5

What are examples of the fourth tenet?

Answer 5

Inflammation
Fever
Clotting

Question 6

What type of philosophy and focus is Osteopathic Medicine?

Answer 6

Health-oriented philosophy with a patient-centered focus

Question 7

What is the difference of Osteopathy and Osteopathic Medicine?

Answer 7

Osteopathy is a philosophy of medicine that postulates the musculoskeletal system as the primary manifestation of health and disease. If you fix the problem, then the body will fix itself.

Osteopathic medicine embraces all known forms of medical treatment, incorporating and being informed by the science, philosophy and practice of Osteoapathy.