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Literally meaning "bone pathology," osteopathy is a much more sophisticated discipline than its name might imply. An osteopathic structural examination starts with careful palpation of asymmetries in the bony structures but this is by no means the limit o...
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Practices and Principles (from Osteopathy)
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The DOThe DO
Official news magazine of the American Osteopathic Association. On-line version contains full-text articles.
Discovering OsteopathyDiscovering Osteopathy
Article about OMT (osteopathic manipulative treatment).
Thoracic Outlet SyndromeThoracic Outlet Syndrome
Discussion of diagnosis of four major syndromes, presented by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians.
Osteopath OnlineOsteopath Online
General resource providing information for students, graduates and patients. It covers the history of the profession, education, journals, links and a database of registered practitioners.
Philosophy and PrinciplesPhilosophy and Principles
Short discussion of major principles, provided by the Tucson, Arizona Osteopathic Medical Foundation.
Characterization of the Cranial Rhythmic ImpulseCharacterization of the Cranial Rhythmic Impulse
Article published by the American Academy of Osteopathy in 1992 based on research performed in the physiology department of the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, Maine.
AAO JournalAAO Journal
The American Academy of Osteopathy Journal features research and review articles on manual medicine.
Comparison of manipulation with standard treatment for low back painComparison of manipulation with standard treatment for low back pain
New England Journal of Medicine article suggests that manual medicine may be just as good or better than medication for some types of low back pain.
What is cranial osteopathy?What is cranial osteopathy?
Brief discussion by a registered British practitioner describes the technique, its underlying principles, and who may benefit from it.
All about OMT: Osteopathic Manipulative TreatmentAll about OMT: Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
Presentation by the American Osteopathic Association, written for patients.
The Osteopathic Home PageThe Osteopathic Home Page
Contains a description of the profession in the U.S., including cranial therapy.
Osteopathic medicine and back painOsteopathic medicine and back pain
How a Doctor of Osteopathy diagnoses and treats back pain, by Spine-health.com.
FAQ on OsteopathyFAQ on Osteopathy
Frequently asked questions are answered by two D.O.'s and a medical student, sponsored by the Student Doctor Network.
Journal of the American Osteopathic AssociationJournal of the American Osteopathic Association
Official publication of the American Osteopathic Association, contains orginal research, case studies, and historical reprints from its archives.
Still National Osteopathic MuseumStill National Osteopathic Museum
History of the profession as a reform movement in the American medical establishment from its founding in Kirksville, Missouri and the original American School of Osteopathy.
History of Osteopathic MedicineHistory of Osteopathic Medicine
Includes key definitions and discussion of principles and practices, sponsored by the Association of American Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine.
Osteopathic Manipulation TechniquesOsteopathic Manipulation Techniques
Brief discussions of cranial and visceral approaches, lymphatic pump, muscle energy, counterstrain, and myofascial and somatoemotional release.

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