Intro to OSTEO Flashcards
somatic dysfunction definition
impaired or altered function of related components of the somatic (body framework) system: skeletal, arthrodial, and myofascial structures and their related vascular, lymphatic, and neural elements
Diagnostic criteria for somatic dysfunction
TART
TART
Tissues texture abnormalities
Asymmetry of structure
Restriction of motion
Tenderness
OMT
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment - The therapeutic application of manually guided forces by an osteopathic physician to improve physiologic function and or support homeostasis that have been altered by somatic dysfunction
Integrating the osteopathic thought process into patient care
Subjective: Patient history informed by your understanding of the 4 tenets
Objective: Physical evaluation including TART findings
Assessment: Diagnoses including regions of somatic dysfunction
Plan: Medications, surgery, lifestyle changes, etc and OMT as indicated
OTM
Osteopathic theory and methods (teaching branch)
OMM
osteopathic manipulative medicine (clinical branch)
OMT
Osteopathic manipulative treatment
OPP
Osteopathic Principles and Practice
NMM/OMM
Neuromusculoskeletal medicine and Osteopathic Manipualtive medicine
ONMM
Osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine (ACGME Residency)
OTM Fellow
3rd or 4th year osteopathic students