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Osteopathy is a system of healthcare that applies a unique philosophy to diagnosis and treatment. With a strong emphasis on the inter-relationship of the body's nerves, muscles, bones and organs, osteopaths apply the philosophy of treating the whole person (holistic approach) to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, disease and injury using manual and physical therapies (OMM).
Osteopathic medicine is practised by osteopathic physicians in the United States. Osteopaths educated in countries outside the U.S. are referred to by American osteopathic physicians as "non-physician osteopaths". Their scope of practice is limited largely to musculoskeletal conditions and treatment of some other conditions using manual treatment (OMM), not unlike chiropractors (although the distinction between the two professions remains important to both). For a description of osteopathy in the US, see Osteopathic medicine.
History
Osteopathic practice began approximately 120 years ago in the Midwest of the United States. Early in the twentieth century, the American osteopathic profession adopted the use of medicine and surgery, whereas chiropractors continue to use strictly manipulative techniques. Outside of the US, particularly in the United Kingdom, osteopaths tended to stay closer to the traditional approach. More on [ Osteopathy ]
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AAO Journal - The American Academy of Osteopathy Journal features research and review articles on manual medicine.
All about OMT: Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment - Presentation by the American Osteopathic Association, written for patients.
Comparison 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.
Meta Description: [ Original Article from The New England Journal of Medicine -- A Comparison of Osteopathic Spinal Manipulation with Standard Care for Patients with Low Back Pain ]
FAQ on Osteopathy - Frequently asked questions are answered by two D.O.'s and a medical student, sponsored by the Student Doctor Network.
Meta Description: [ The Student Doctor Network contains multiple resources and guides for medical students, dental students, osteopathic students, and premedical students. Includes interactive chatroom, message boards, free e-mail, and much more. ]
History of Osteopathic Medicine - Includes key definitions and discussion of principles and practices, sponsored by the Association of American Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine.
Journal of the American Osteopathic Association - Official publication of the American Osteopathic Association, contains orginal research, case studies, and historical reprints from its archives.
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Osteopath 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.
Osteopathic medicine and back pain - How a Doctor of Osteopathy diagnoses and treats back pain, by Spine-health.com.
Meta Description: [ An overview of osteopathic medicine and doctors of osteopathy, including history, philosophy, treatment approach and qualifications for doctors. ]
Still 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.
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The DO - Official news magazine of the American Osteopathic Association. On-line version contains full-text articles.
The Osteopathic Home Page - Contains a description of the profession in the U.S., including cranial therapy.
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - Discussion of diagnosis of four major syndromes, presented by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians.
What is cranial osteopathy? - Brief discussion by a registered British practitioner describes the technique, its underlying principles, and who may benefit from it.
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