The history of the science of osteopathy

Question 1

scientific process/experimental method

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organized search of natural phenomena that continually moves carefully along progressive stages until a level of certainty is reached

Question 2

scientific method

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observation -> question -> research -> hypothesis -> experiments -> Data -> conclusion

Question 3

science

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a way to ask and answer questions by making observations and doing experiments (minimizing bias)

Question 4

making observations ex

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physical examinations, lab tests, imaging

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comparing observations over time require

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calibration

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Osteopathy in the words of ATS

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A scientific knowledge of anatomy and physiology in the hands of a person of intelligence and skill

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word osteopathy means

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bone/structure and disease/pathology or approach to the treatment of the disease.

Question 8

Allopathy meaning

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other/opposite - basically allopathics see a problem and cause the reverse in order to fix it

Question 9

Osteopathic principles

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1. The human being is a dynamic unit of function (body mind and spirit)
2. The body possesses self-regulatory mechanisms that are self healing in nature
3. Structure and function are interrelated at all levels
4. Rational treatment is based on these principles

Question 10

Somesthesis

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somatic sensibility (somesthesis refers to the primary qualities of contact or touch pressure, form, texture, and vibration, as well as more complex sensory experiences

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receptors

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extericeptive, proprioceptive, nocioceptive

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Sensory perception is

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complex and highly individualized

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sensory input is important for

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motor output

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visualization and palpation can

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enhance somatosensory integration/map. Can improve performance.

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localization

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knowledge of anatomy

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compress

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to press together or force into less space

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torque

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to produce torsion or rotation

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stretch

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to draw out or extend length

Question 19

shear

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to fracture along a plane by a force acting parallel to the plan force/material area