OMM general discussion Flashcards
- Principle
- Philosophy
- Precept
- Tenet
of OMM
- The human person is a unit. The person is a whole, including body, mind, and spirit
- Structure and function are reciprocally interrelated
- The body has the inherent capacity to defend and repair itself. The body possesses self-regulatory mechanisms
- Rational Treatment is based on the previous principles
Function modifies structure - example of Mastoid process
the mastoid process of the temporal bone develops as the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle pulls on this area over time
the mastoid process of the temporal bone which develops as the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle pulls on this area over time, is an example of which basic tenet
Structure and Function interrelated - Function modifies the structure
Osgood Schlatter’s disorder
the tibial tuberosity will enlarge from excessive use of the quadriceps muscles
(Function modifies structure)
Exercised muscles will enlarge is an example of which tenet
Function modifies structure
Excess sympathetic nervous system influence can lead to constriction of blood vessels, and also changes in the heart, kidneys, eyes, etc. This is an example of which tenet
Abnormal function modifies structure
carotid sinus and baroreceptors in neck monitor blood pressure which is an example of which tenet
Inherent ability to defend, repair, and regulate
Hormonal pathways – feedback inhibition: hypothalamus- releasing hormones,
pituitary- stimulating hormones, end-organ- products released and provide feedback to the hypothalamus.
this is an example of which tenet
Inherent ability to defend, repair, and regulate
Heart and kidneys- regulation of blood flow is an example of which tenet
Inherent ability to defend, repair, and regulate
GI System- rebuilding structures, eliminating waste, processing toxins, pH of the stomach
this is an example of which tenet
Inherent ability to defend, repair, and regulate
Skin and Mucous membranes- first lines of defense
Inherent ability to defend, repair, and regulate
Cellular and Humoral Immune Systems
Inherent ability to defend, repair, and regulate
Fever as body’s attempt to decrease the replication of the invading microorganism
Inherent ability to defend, repair, and regulate
Musculoskeletal system, skin can act to redistribute the forces of a trauma
Inherent ability to defend, repair, and regulate
Healing from lacerations
Inherent ability to defend, repair, and regulate
Compensation of one of a pair of organs, in the event of loss or dysfunction
Inherent ability to defend, repair, and regulate
Sympathetic Nervous System- defense
Inherent ability to defend, repair, and regulate
Corollary Principles/Precepts
- When normal adaptability is disrupted, or when environmental changes overcome the body’s capacity for self-maintenance, disease may ensue
- Movement of body fluids is essential to the maintenance of health
- The nervous system plays a crucial part in controlling the body
- There are somatic components to disease that not only are manifestations of disease but also are factors that contribute to maintenance of the diseased state
compromised coronary artery => angina or myocardial infarction
Movement of body fluids is essential to the maintenance of health
lower extremity deep venous thrombosis (D.V.T.) and pulmonary embolism (P.E.) = compromised venous flow
Movement of body fluids is essential to the maintenance of health
when one illness occurs
just after another illness
Normal adaptability disrupted
the most important system connecting and integrating
the visceral and skeletal organs.
The nervous system
Viscerosomatic reflexes are integrated and occur at
the segmental level
Physical Signs of Somatic Dysfunction
- T= Tissue texture change
- A= Asymmetry
- R= Restriction
- T= Tenderness
OMT for Phrenic nerve
Cervical vertebrae C3-C5
OMT for Vagus nerve
C2, OA
lung sympathetics
T1-4
OMT for congestion in bronchi
Sternum
Abdominal diaphragm
T12-L3
5 models in osteopathic patient care
- Neurologic Model
- Respiratory/ Circulatory Model
- Behavioral Model
- Metabolic-Energy Model
- Biomechanical Model
Biomechanical model - anatomic correlate
- postural muscle
- spine
- extremities
Biomechanical model - physiologic function
posture and motion
Resp/Circ- anatomic correlate
- thoracic inlet
- rib cage
- abdominal diaphragm
- pelvic diaphragm
- tentorium cerebelli
resp/circ function
respiration, circulation, venous and lymphatic drainage