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{
"version": "2.0.0",
"tasks": [
{
"type": "npm",
"script": "dev",
"problemMatcher": [],
"label": "npm: dev",
"detail": "next dev"
}
]
}

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@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ import LearnMoreLinkLight from "@/components/LearnMoreLinkLight";
import View from "@/components/View";
import { ArrowTopRightOnSquareIcon } from "@heroicons/react/24/solid";
import ArtLink from "@/components/ArtLink";
import toshikatsu from "@/public/content/toshikatsu.jpg";
const AcuForDocs = () => {
return (
@ -35,10 +36,13 @@ const AcuForDocs = () => {
</div>
<div className="basis-2/5">
<Image
src={""}
alt="Image of Emperor Huang Di"
className="mx-auto my-10 block w-11/12 rounded-lg drop-shadow-2xl"
src={toshikatsu}
alt="Image of Dr. Toshikatsu Yamamoto"
className="mx-auto block w-11/12 rounded-lg drop-shadow-2xl"
/>
<div className="mt-2 text-center text-base italic">
Dr. Toshikatsu Yamamoto
</div>
</div>
</div>
</View>

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@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ const ScalpAcupuncture = () => {
target="_blank"
className="block"
>
Patient Before-and-Afters [PDF]
Patient Before-and-Afters [PDF]{" "}
<ArrowTopRightOnSquareIcon className="inline w-[20px] align-[-3px]" />
</LearnMoreLink>
</Card>

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@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ const ArticleAcupuntureBasics = () => {
Acupuncture was first introduced to Europe by French Jesuits in the 17th
Century. It was not widely accepted in the West because of the clash
between Eastern and Western paradigms, for example, Western linear
thinking couldnt understand how a needle inserted into the hand could
thinking couldn't understand how a needle inserted into the hand could
cure a toothache. The acupuncture analgesia did not fit into the
existing physiological paradigm of the Western scientist and was thus
dismissed.
@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ const ArticleAcupuntureBasics = () => {
situation has changed dramatically. In the last few years, there have
been thousands of scientifically controlled experiments in acupuncture.
Today, there are at least 17 different lines of scientific evidence
verifying acupunctures effect upon humans and animals.
verifying acupuncture's effect upon humans and animals.
</p>
<h2>Research and Theory</h2>
<p>
@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ const ArticleAcupuntureBasics = () => {
<ol>
<li>Naloxone blocked acupuncture analgesia</li>
<li>Six opiates antagonist block acupuncture analgesia</li>
<li>Dextro-naloxone doesnt block acupuncture analgesia</li>
<li>Dextro-naloxone doesn't block acupuncture analgesia</li>
<li>Antibodies to endorphins block acupuncture analgesia</li>
<li>Micro-injection of naloxone blocks acupuncture analgesia</li>
<li>

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@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ export const metadata: Metadata = {
Internal Medicine translation by Ilza Veith, University of California
Press, Berkeley, California 1993. This Yellow Emperors Classic text is
the basis for acupuncture and was the current book of medical care in
2600s B.C.`,
2600's B.C.`,
};
const ArticleAcupunctureHistory = () => {
@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureHistory = () => {
Internal Medicine translation by Ilza Veith, University of California
Press, Berkeley, California 1993. This Yellow Emperors Classic text is
the basis for acupuncture and was the current book of medical care in
2600s B.C.
2600's B.C.
</p>
<p>
The next significant improvement was in 2006 BC through 202 AD during
@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureHistory = () => {
Dieu La Charite acupuncture was taught in France at some of the best
hospitals. With the French leading the way in European acupuncture, the
Dutch and Germans followed in suit as acupuncture received a renaissance
in the 1820s.
in the 1820's.
</p>
<h2>USA</h2>
<p>
@ -71,16 +71,16 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureHistory = () => {
recommended treatment for lumbago was acupuncture.
</p>
<p>
However, after the 1920s acupuncture was rarely ever used in the United
However, after the 1920's acupuncture was rarely ever used in the United
States. In 1971, James Reston reporter for the New York Times with
Nixons Chinese trip developed appendicitis. The Chinese proposed
Nixon's Chinese trip developed appendicitis. The Chinese proposed
surgery for his appendectomy using acupuncture anesthesia. His post
operative pain after appendectomy treatment was relieved by acupuncture
at the Anti-Imperialist Hospital in Peking, China.
</p>
<p>
Then in 1971, E. Gray Diamond M.D. wrote in JAMA , Acupuncture
anesthesia, western medicine and Chinese traditional medicine. He wrote
anesthesia, western medicine and Chinese traditional medicine'. He wrote
about the experiences in China. It was met with much skepticism. However
in 1973, the New York Society of acupuncture for physicians and dentists
was formed. This was the first physician and surgeon organization in the

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@ -7,8 +7,8 @@ export const metadata: Metadata = {
description: `TO: Members of The White House Commission On Complementary and
Alternative Medicine Policy The ancient medical modality of acupuncture is
rapidly evolving as an effective complimentary paradigm within the framework
of modern American medicine. Since President Nixons trip to China in 1972,
and the New York Times James Restons dramatic appendectomy during that trip,
of modern American medicine. Since President Nixon's trip to China in 1972,
and the New York Times' James Reston's dramatic appendectomy during that trip,
interest in, and the popularity of, acupuncture has surged in America.`,
};
@ -32,18 +32,18 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureLetter = () => {
<p>
The ancient medical modality of acupuncture is rapidly evolving as an
effective complimentary paradigm within the framework of modern American
medicine. Since President Nixons trip to China in 1972, and the New
York Times James Restons dramatic appendectomy during that trip,
medicine. Since President Nixon's trip to China in 1972, and the New
York Times' James Reston's dramatic appendectomy during that trip,
interest in, and the popularity of, acupuncture has surged in America.
This popular pressure has led to scientific investigation of
acupunctures physiologic impact by the World Health Organization and,
acupuncture's physiologic impact by the World Health Organization and,
most recently, by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Studies by
these august bodies have concentrated on pain management and various
disease entities and health problems as well as the integration of
acupuncture into contemporary medical practice. The results of these
studies have been positive and enlightening, lending credence to the
efficacy of acupuncture a medical paradigm which has persisted for
more than 5,000 years.
efficacy of acupuncture &ndash; a medical paradigm which has persisted
for more than 5,000 years.
</p>
<p>
Medical Acupuncture, as distinguished from acupuncture, is the clinical
@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureLetter = () => {
ancient Chinese medical theory and practice, Medical Acupuncture has
become a therapeutic partner with conventional western bio-pharmacology.
A physician who practices Medical Acupuncture offers a uniquely
comprehensive approach to patient health care an approach that
comprehensive approach to patient health care &ndash; an approach that
combines western and eastern medical modalities. In other words the
best of both worlds.
</p>
@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureLetter = () => {
<p>
Just as there are many sub-specialties within western medicine, so there
are multiple disciplines within the practice of Medical Acupuncture and
all of them are represented in the AAMAs membership. The training and
all of them are represented in the AAMA's membership. The training and
practice requirements for membership in the AAMA are based on
international standards and serve as a model for state licensure of
medical acupuncture physicians, hospital practice privileges, liability
@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureLetter = () => {
use of acupuncture by fully trained and licensed physicians. By
effectively combining the practices of western and eastern medicine, the
Medical Acupuncturist fills a unique and critical role in patient care.
Once again, we reiterate the best of both worlds.
Once again, we reiterate &ndash; the best of both worlds.
</p>
<p>
The AAMA adamantly believes that appropriately trained Medical
@ -107,15 +107,15 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureLetter = () => {
The ability to help and to heal is the ultimate privilege. This ability
must not be abridged or curtailed in any way. Understanding the depth of
commitment of physician acupuncturists and regulating their practice
rights must come from ones peers. Therefore, the AAMA contends that, as
rights must come from one's peers. Therefore, the AAMA contends that, as
is the case with any other medical specialty, regulation of physicians
practicing acupuncture must come only from medical boards.
</p>
<p>
Incredulously, the medical acupuncturists private practice rights are
Incredulously, the medical acupuncturists' private practice rights are
currently threatened by the restructuring of health care delivery and
reimbursement. The AAMA seeks protection of the physician
acupuncturists rights, appropriate endorsement by the conventional
acupuncturists' rights, appropriate endorsement by the conventional
medical establishment and recognition by health care providers of
medical acupuncture physicians whose practice may be uniquely different
from that of their other medical colleagues as well as non-physician
@ -168,9 +168,9 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureLetter = () => {
access to the ancient, well-respected and effective medical practice and
intervention of Medical Acupuncture is generally precluded. This is
illogical and disturbing, especially when we consider caring for our
elderly those who could benefit significantly from easy access to
Medical Acupuncture therapy. Let us not forget that the elderly suffer
from chronic and painful problems which are often uncontrolled by
elderly &ndash; those who could benefit significantly from easy access
to Medical Acupuncture therapy. Let us not forget that the elderly
suffer from chronic and painful problems which are often uncontrolled by
bio-pharmaceuticals. Let us also not forget that our elderly are most
likely to suffer from drug interactions and adverse side effects. And
finally, let us not forget that Medical Acupuncture is side-effect free,
@ -178,8 +178,8 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureLetter = () => {
we demand that this inequity be remedied.
</p>
<p>
Unfortunately, there is no quick fix to this problem. It must begin
with todays medical students and extend to continuing medical education
Unfortunately, there is no quick fix' to this problem. It must begin
with today's medical students and extend to continuing medical education
programs throughout the nation. Medical students and physicians must be
educated about the use and effectiveness of all complimentary medical
modalities, especially Medical Acupuncture. And they must understand
@ -211,9 +211,9 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureLetter = () => {
strain on our healthcare system. The fact that most health care plans do
not reimburse for physician acupuncturists has forced patients from
their primary medical care providers and out of the healthcare system.
This tends to fractionalize health care a less than desired condition.
Furthermore, a disparity in health care delivery that borders on
discriminatory is created with the poor patient unable to participate
This tends to fractionalize health care &ndash; a less than desired
condition. Furthermore, a disparity in health care delivery that borders
on discriminatory is created with the poor patient unable to participate
because of limited out-of- pocket resources.
</p>
<p>
@ -227,7 +227,7 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureLetter = () => {
Everyone benefits.
</p>
<p>
In fact, thats the main point of my presentation. Medical Acupuncture
In fact, that's the main point of my presentation. Medical Acupuncture
creates win-win scenarios. Patients benefit by a speedy recovery and
bio-pharmaceutical reduction. Surgeons benefit because their patients
heal faster. Hospitals benefit because of shorter hospital stays. The

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@ -343,12 +343,12 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureReferences = () => {
therapy. J Tradit Chin Med. 13(2): 152-154, 1993.
</p>
<p>
Chen, K. et.al. Auriculoacupuncture therapya traditional Chinese method
of treatment. J Tradit Chin Med. 12(3): 233-235, 1992.
Chen, K. et.al. Auriculoacupuncture therapy&ndash;a traditional Chinese
method of treatment. J Tradit Chin Med. 12(3): 233-235, 1992.
</p>
<p>
Chen, K. et.al. Auriculoacupuncture therapya traditional Chinese method
of treatment. J Tradit Chin Med. 12(4): 308-310, 1992.
Chen, K. et.al. Auriculoacupuncture therapy&ndash;a traditional Chinese
method of treatment. J Tradit Chin Med. 12(4): 308-310, 1992.
</p>
<p>
Chen, S. Therapeutic effects of ear acupuncture in 52 cases with
@ -405,8 +405,8 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureReferences = () => {
</p>
<p>
Romoli, M &amp; Giommi, A. Ear acupuncture and psychosomatic medicine:
right-left assymetry of acupoints and lateral preferncespart II. Acup
ElectroTher Res. 19(1): 11-17, 1994.
right-left assymetry of acupoints and lateral prefernces&ndash;part II.
Acup ElectroTher Res. 19(1): 11-17, 1994.
</p>
<p>
Romoli, M. &amp; Giommi, A. ear acupuncture in psychosomatic medicine:
@ -435,7 +435,7 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureReferences = () => {
</p>
<p>
Zhou, R. et.al. Anti-hypertensive effect of auriculo-acupoint pressing
therapyclinical analysis of 274 cases. J Tradit Chin Med 11(3):
therapy&ndash;clinical analysis of 274 cases. J Tradit Chin Med 11(3):
1890192, 1991.
</p>
<p>
@ -449,8 +449,8 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureReferences = () => {
Tradit Chin Med. 13(4): 299-302, 1993.
</p>
<p>
Zwolfer, W. et.al. Acupuncture in gonarthritic painBachmanns knee
program. Amer J Chin Med. 20(3-4): 325-329, 1992.
Zwolfer, W. et.al. Acupuncture in gonarthritic pain&ndash;Bachmann's
knee program. Amer J Chin Med. 20(3-4): 325-329, 1992.
</p>
<p>
Chen, D. Treatment of sciatica with injection of Novocain into tender
@ -501,7 +501,7 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureReferences = () => {
</p>
<p>
Liao, SJ. Acupuncture for low back pain in huang di nei jing su wen.
(Yellow Emperors Classic of Internal Medicine Book of Common
(Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine Book of Common
Questions). Acup ElectroTher Res. 17(4): 249-258, 1992.
</p>
<p>
@ -523,8 +523,8 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureReferences = () => {
Inter J Clin Acup 7(2): 199-200, 1996.
</p>
<p>
Pei, J. Treatment of sciatica by acupuncture at Jiaji pointsa report of
168 cases. J Tradit Chin Med. 14(4): 266-269, 1994.
Pei, J. Treatment of sciatica by acupuncture at Jiaji points&ndash;a
report of 168 cases. J Tradit Chin Med. 14(4): 266-269, 1994.
</p>
<p>
Song, Z. Treatment of 1000 cases of lumbar soft tissue injury with
@ -555,8 +555,9 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureReferences = () => {
</p>
<p>
Zhang, Y. &amp; Yang, X. 56 cases of disturbance in small articulations
of the lumbar vertebrae treated by acupuncturing the effective pointsa
new system of acupuncture. J Tradit Chin Med. 14(2): 115-120, 1994.
of the lumbar vertebrae treated by acupuncturing the effective
points&ndash;a new system of acupuncture. J Tradit Chin Med. 14(2):
115-120, 1994.
</p>
<p>
Zhang, Y. et.al. Bloodletting at weizhong point (B40) for treatment of
@ -688,7 +689,7 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureReferences = () => {
</p>
<p>
Zhou, R. et.al. Antihypertensive effect of auriculo-acupoint pressing
therapyclinical analysis of 274 cases. J Tradit Chin Med. 11(3):
therapy&ndash;clinical analysis of 274 cases. J Tradit Chin Med. 11(3):
189-192, 1991.
</p>
<p>
@ -759,7 +760,7 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureReferences = () => {
pain. Acta Odontol Scand. 49: 153-158, 1991.
</p>
<p>
Ke-Zheng, C. Acupuncture treatment of Bells palsy (mini-review). Inter
Ke-Zheng, C. Acupuncture treatment of Bell's palsy (mini-review). Inter
J Clin Acup. 5(1): 37-43, 1994.
</p>
<p>
@ -881,8 +882,8 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureReferences = () => {
</p>
<p>
Yaohua, Z. and Xiufu, W.J. Experience in the treatment of facial
paralysis by puncturing effective pointsa new system of acupuncture.
Tradit Chin Med. 14(1): 19-25, 1994.
paralysis by puncturing effective points&ndash;a new system of
acupuncture. Tradit Chin Med. 14(1): 19-25, 1994.
</p>
<p>
Yutan, L. A new classification system and combined treatment method for
@ -891,7 +892,7 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureReferences = () => {
</p>
<p>
Zhang, D. et al. Clinical observations on acupuncture treatment of
peripheral facial paralysis aided by infra-red thermographya
peripheral facial paralysis aided by infra-red thermography&ndash;a
preliminary report. J Tradit Chin Med 11(2): 139-145, 1991.
</p>
<p>
@ -901,8 +902,8 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureReferences = () => {
</p>
<p>
Zhang, Y &amp; Wang, X. Experience in the treatment of peripheral facial
paralysis by puncturing effective pointsa new system of acupuncture. J
Tradit Chin Med 14(1): 19-25, 1994.
paralysis by puncturing effective points&ndash;a new system of
acupuncture. J Tradit Chin Med 14(1): 19-25, 1994.
</p>
<p>
Zhang, Y-z. Acupuncture plus TDP in treating 1148 cases of facial
@ -965,8 +966,8 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureReferences = () => {
hiccup. Inter J clin Acup 7(2): 189-190, 1996.
</p>
<p>
Gu, Y. Treatment of acute abdomen by electro-acupuncturea report of 245
cases. J Tradit Chin Med. 12(2): 110-113, 1992.
Gu, Y. Treatment of acute abdomen by electro-acupuncture&ndash;a report
of 245 cases. J Tradit Chin Med. 12(2): 110-113, 1992.
</p>
<p>
Guo-Wei, C. and Huai-Dian, F. Electric needling of Tianding in treatment
@ -974,7 +975,7 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureReferences = () => {
5(3): 347-350, 1994.
</p>
<p>
Hu, J. Abdomenal distensiondiscussion. J Tradit Chin Med. 14(2):
Hu, J. Abdomenal distension&ndash;discussion. J Tradit Chin Med. 14(2):
157-160, 1994.
</p>
<p>
@ -1010,7 +1011,7 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureReferences = () => {
107-114, 1993.
</p>
<p>
Liu, J. et.al. Effects of acupuncture on myoelectric activity of Oddis
Liu, J. et.al. Effects of acupuncture on myoelectric activity of Oddi's
sphincter in humans. J Tradit Chin Med. 13(3): 189-190, 1993.
</p>
<p>
@ -1152,8 +1153,8 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureReferences = () => {
</p>
<p>
Di Concetto, G. &amp; Sotte, L. Treatment of headaches by acupuncture
and Chinese herbal therapyconclusive data regarding 1,000 patients. J
Tradit Chin Med 11(3): 174-176, 1991.
and Chinese herbal therapy&ndash;conclusive data regarding 1,000
patients. J Tradit Chin Med 11(3): 174-176, 1991.
</p>
<p>
Dong, Z. Treating vascular migraine with deep acupuncture at Fengchi: a
@ -1185,8 +1186,9 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureReferences = () => {
63-64, 1996.
</p>
<p>
Lin, B. Treatment of frontal headache with acupuncture on zhongwana
report of 110 cases. J Tradit Chin Med 11(1): 7-8, 1991.
Lin, B. Treatment of frontal headache with acupuncture on
zhongwan&ndash;a report of 110 cases. J Tradit Chin Med 11(1): 7-8,
1991.
</p>
<p>
Liu, G. &amp; Jia, J. A report of 300 cases of migraine treated with
@ -1259,7 +1261,7 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureReferences = () => {
</p>
<p>
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Requenas CE-40 method of personality typing. AAMA Rev 4(1): 5-11, 1992.
Requena's CE-40 method of personality typing. AAMA Rev 4(1): 5-11, 1992.
</p>
<p>
Calkins, J. Biomedical research on acupuncture: an agenda for the 1990s.
@ -1275,8 +1277,9 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureReferences = () => {
</p>
<p>
Chen, CH. et.al. Further analysis of a pilot study for planning an
extensive clinical trial in traditional medicinewith an example of
acupuncture treatment for stroke. Amer J Chin Med. 22(20: 127-136, 1994.
extensive clinical trial in traditional medicine&ndash;with an example
of acupuncture treatment for stroke. Amer J Chin Med. 22(20: 127-136,
1994.
</p>
<p>
Chen, D. et.al. Clinical and experimental studies in treating diabetes
@ -1316,7 +1319,7 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureReferences = () => {
315-334, 1995.
</p>
<p>
Clearfield, W.M. Form following function: Dr Manakas four step approach
Clearfield, W.M. Form following function: Dr Manaka's four step approach
to the acupuncture session. Med Acup 7(1): 11-20, 1995.
</p>
<p>
@ -1325,7 +1328,7 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureReferences = () => {
</p>
<p>
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therapya system of wholistic acu-light therapy: theory and case
therapy&ndash;a system of wholistic acu-light therapy: theory and case
studies. Amer J Acup 24(2-3): 167-176, 1996.
</p>
<p>
@ -1444,7 +1447,7 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureReferences = () => {
</p>
<p>
Guosheng, H. et.al. A study of the clinical effect and immunologic
mechanism in the treatment of Hashimotos thyroiditis by moxibustion. J
mechanism in the treatment of Hashimoto's thyroiditis by moxibustion. J
Tradit Chin Med 13: 14-18, 1993.
</p>
<p>
@ -1574,7 +1577,7 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureReferences = () => {
by electro-acupuncture J Tradit Chin Med 16(4): 260-263, 1996.
</p>
<p>
Li, Y Prof Jiang Yifuns experience in application of the eight
Li, Y Prof Jiang Yifun's experience in application of the eight
confluent points. J Tradit Chin Med 16(3): 201-206, 1996.
</p>
<p>
@ -1700,12 +1703,12 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureReferences = () => {
<p>
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tongue, using the Bi-Digital O Ring Test: its clinical application, and
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Electro-Ther Res. 16(1-2): 27-43, 1991.
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<p>
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one year's referrals. Br J Gen Pract. 44(378): 25-29, 1994.
</p>
<p>
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@ -1730,7 +1733,7 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureReferences = () => {
24(2-3): 209-214, 1996.
</p>
<p>
Rogvi-Hansen, B. et.al. Acupuncture in the treatment of Graves
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opthalmopathy. Acta Enocrinol. 124(2): 143-145, 1991.
</p>
<p>
@ -1756,8 +1759,8 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureReferences = () => {
Rev 4(2) : 16-23, 1992.
</p>
<p>
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excerts from a translation of Hua Tuos Zhong Zang Jing. Amer J Acup
Shouzhong, Y and Flaws, B. Master Hua's classic of the central viscera:
excerts from a translation of Hua Tuo's Zhong Zang Jing. Amer J Acup
22(2): 159-164, 1994.
</p>
<p>
@ -1779,8 +1782,8 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureReferences = () => {
</p>
<p>
Stemmler, deLaTorre, C. The effects of medical acupuncture on the
survival and quality of life of patients with HIV diseasea feasibility
study. Int Conf AIDS 9(1): 72, 1993. (abstract WS-B29-2).
survival and quality of life of patients with HIV disease&ndash;a
feasibility study. Int Conf AIDS 9(1): 72, 1993. (abstract WS-B29-2).
</p>
<p>
Sun, L Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis by warming needle. J Trad. Chin
@ -1814,7 +1817,7 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureReferences = () => {
syndromes of Chinese medicine. World J Acup-Moxi 6(1); 9-16, 1996.
</p>
<p>
Tian, L. &amp; Yang, T. Dr Yang Jiasans experince in applying the back
Tian, L. &amp; Yang, T. Dr Yang Jiasan's experince in applying the back
shu points. J Trad Chin Med. 15(1): 42-45, 1995.
</p>
<p>
@ -1857,7 +1860,7 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureReferences = () => {
prophylaxis and treatment of AIDS. J Trad Chin Med. 12(1): 10-20, 1992..
</p>
<p>
Wu, Z. Dr Xu Ruizhengs experience in the treatment of verruca plana
Wu, Z. Dr Xu Ruizheng's experience in the treatment of verruca plana
(flat wart) with acupuncture. J Trad Chin Med. 11(4): 281-283, 1991.
</p>
<p>
@ -1931,7 +1934,7 @@ const ArticleAcupunctureReferences = () => {
J Trad Chin Med. 11(1): 11-13, 1991.
</p>
<p>
Zhao, W. Prof. Li Quegents experience in treatment of pediatric
Zhao, W. Prof. Li Quegent's experience in treatment of pediatric
emergencies by flyin-needling therapy. J Tradit Chin Med 16(3): 218-223,
1996.
</p>

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@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ import { Metadata } from "next";
export const metadata: Metadata = {
title: "Article - Arthritis and Exercise | Dr. Feely",
authors: [{ name: "Richard A. Feely, D.O., FAAO, FCA, FAAMA" }],
description: `In the 1980s the idea of including exercise as part of a
description: `In the 1980's the idea of including exercise as part of a
treatment plan was seen as a radical approach to the management of arthritis.`,
};
@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ const ArticleArthritisAndExercise = () => {
author="Richard A. Feely, D.O., FAAO, FCA, FAAMA"
>
<p>
In the 1980s the idea of including exercise as part of a treatment plan
In the 1980's the idea of including exercise as part of a treatment plan
was seen as a radical approach to the management of arthritis.
</p>
<p>
@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ const ArticleArthritisAndExercise = () => {
<p>
(3) Effects of muscle-strength training on the functional status of
patients with osteoarthritis of the knee joint. Schilke JM, Johnson GO,
Housh TJ, ODell JR. Nurs Res 1996 Mar;45(2):68-72
Housh TJ, O'Dell JR. Nurs Res 1996 Mar;45(2):68-72
</p>
<p>
(4) Comparison of high and low intensity training in well controlled
@ -144,7 +144,7 @@ const ArticleArthritisAndExercise = () => {
exercise with a health education program in older adults with knee
osteoarthritis. The Fitness Arthritis and Seniors Trial. Ettinger WH Jr,
Burns R, Messier SP, Applegate W, Rejeski WJ, Morgan T, Shumaker S,
Berry MJ, OToole M, Monu J, Craven T. JAMA 1997 Jan 1;277(1):25-31
Berry MJ, O'Toole M, Monu J, Craven T. JAMA 1997 Jan 1;277(1):25-31
</p>
<p>
(6) Joint exercises in elderly persons with symptomatic osteoarthritis

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@ -6,8 +6,8 @@ export const metadata: Metadata = {
authors: [{ name: "Dr. Chelsey Shoemaker, D.O." }],
description: `Coccydynia, or pain of the coccyx (tailbone), is a common
musculoskeletal ailment. The tailbone, though rarely thought of during the
day, plays a key role in a persons posture and ability to sit. It, along with
a persons hip bones, bears the entire weight of the body when someone sits.
day, plays a key role in a person's posture and ability to sit. It, along with
a person's hip bones, bears the entire weight of the body when someone sits.
It is located at the very bottom of the spine. It consists of three to five
vertebral segments, interconnected by small discs or fibrocartilaginous
joints. It is common for some or all of these to become fused as one ages.`,
@ -22,8 +22,8 @@ const ArticleCoccydyniaCaseReport = () => {
<p>
Coccydynia, or pain of the coccyx (tailbone), is a common
musculoskeletal ailment. The tailbone, though rarely thought of during
the day, plays a key role in a persons posture and ability to sit. It,
along with a persons hip bones, bears the entire weight of the body
the day, plays a key role in a person's posture and ability to sit. It,
along with a person's hip bones, bears the entire weight of the body
when someone sits. It is located at the very bottom of the spine. It
consists of three to five vertebral segments, interconnected by small
discs or fibrocartilaginous joints. It is common for some or all of
@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ const ArticleCoccydyniaCaseReport = () => {
</p>
<p>
At the Feely Center for Optimal Health our first line treatment includes
same day hands on treatment to resolve the patients pain and
same day hands on treatment to resolve the patient's pain and
misalignment of the tailbone. This saves our patients from months of
discomfort, the hassle of multiple doctor office visits, and the use of
unnecessary medications and expense. As an example of our success in

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@ -145,7 +145,7 @@ const ArticleCranialManipulation = () => {
manipulation (therapeutic intervention) were performed while the
subjects were supine. The individual performing the procedure was seated
at the end of the examination table with hi or her forearms resting upon
it. The examiners palms conformed to the curvature of the subjects
it. The examiner's palms conformed to the curvature of the subject's
head, contacting the lateral aspect of the great wings of the sphenoid
bone and the temporal, occipital and parietal bones bilaterally. For
this study, similar contact pressure, firm, but light enough not to
@ -154,7 +154,7 @@ const ArticleCranialManipulation = () => {
rhythm, and amplitude of the CRI and perceived functional asymmetry
through equilibration of the craniocervical junction and global
anerioposterior cranial motion. Specific interventions were dictated by
the physical findings of the individuals cranial pattern.
the physical findings of the individual's cranial pattern.
</p>
<h2>Results</h2>
<p>

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@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ export const metadata: Metadata = {
manipulative medicine performed by a physician. This sub-specialty deals with
subtle motions of the body through the cranial sacral mechanism. It is a
gentle and powerful system, part of osteopathic medicine, that uses the
patients own inherent forces to overcome membranous, articular, ligamentous
patient's own inherent forces to overcome membranous, articular, ligamentous
strains in the body. It is a diagnostic and treatment method for soft tissue
injuries and especially cranial and sacral structures.`,
};
@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ const ArticleCranialOsteopathyFaq = () => {
medicine performed by a physician. This sub-specialty deals with subtle
motions of the body through the cranial sacral mechanism. It is a gentle
and powerful system, part of osteopathic medicine, that uses the
patients own inherent forces to overcome membranous, articular,
patient's own inherent forces to overcome membranous, articular,
ligamentous strains in the body. It is a diagnostic and treatment method
for soft tissue injuries and especially cranial and sacral structures.
</p>
@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ const ArticleCranialOsteopathyFaq = () => {
A. Many patients with a variety of conditions would benefit from cranial
osteopathy, primarily persons with soft tissue injuries with membranous
articular strains to the head, torso and extremities. It is a part of
the osteopathic manipulative medicine physicians armamentarium in
the osteopathic manipulative medicine physician's armamentarium in
treating the whole body from a biomechanical perspective, therefore, a
patient suffering from biomechanical dysfunction causing disease such as
asthma, sinusitis, ear-nose-throat problems, cerebral palsy, cranial
@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ const ArticleCranialOsteopathyFaq = () => {
sacrum examining the cranial rhythmic impulse and verifying the areas of
the body where the impulse is restricted. The physician gently unwinds
the membranous articular strains with his/her hands. When that happens,
the patient may feel a slight sensation where the physicians hands are
the patient may feel a slight sensation where the physician's hands are
placed, otherwise, there is no sensation of pain or any other activities
while he/she is performing these maneuvers on your body.
</p>
@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ const ArticleCranialOsteopathyFaq = () => {
<strong>Q. What is cranial manipulation?</strong>
</p>
<p>
A. Cranial manipulation is the application of an osteopathic physicians
A. Cranial manipulation is the application of an osteopathic physician's
hands to the body, palpating the cranial rhythmic impulsealso known as
the primary respiratory mechanism, or third pulse of the body. The
physician determines the rate and amplitude of the cranial rhythmic
@ -150,7 +150,7 @@ const ArticleCranialOsteopathyFaq = () => {
<p>
A. During a treatment, you can expect to feel subtle pressures on the
head, spinal column and tailbone. You may also feel a slight pounding of
fluid under the doctors hand. After a treatment, you may expect to feel
fluid under the doctor's hand. After a treatment, you may expect to feel
overall general well-being, as well as relief of some or all pain.
</p>
@ -236,7 +236,7 @@ const ArticleCranialOsteopathyFaq = () => {
<p>
<strong>
Q. What is Dr. Feelys success rate with cranial manipulation?
Q. What is Dr. Feely's success rate with cranial manipulation?
</strong>
</p>
<p>
@ -303,7 +303,7 @@ const ArticleCranialOsteopathyFaq = () => {
<p>
<strong>
Q. Can there be a change in the bodys reaction to prescription drugs
Q. Can there be a change in the body's reaction to prescription drugs
while undergoing this treatment?
</strong>
</p>
@ -314,7 +314,7 @@ const ArticleCranialOsteopathyFaq = () => {
<p>
<strong>
Q. Does Dr. Feely work in conjunction with MDs to balance a patients
Q. Does Dr. Feely work in conjunction with MDs to balance a patient's
prescription drugs and overall treatment?
</strong>
</p>

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@ -5,10 +5,10 @@ export const metadata: Metadata = {
title: "Article - Cranial Osteopathy | Dr. Feely",
authors: [{ name: "Richard A. Feely, D.O., FAAO, FCA, FAAMA" }],
description: `Cranial osteopathy, also known as osteopathy in the cranial
field, was developed as a natural extension of Dr. Andrew Taylor Stills the
founder of the osteopathic profession philosophical and therapeutic
field, was developed as a natural extension of Dr. Andrew Taylor Still's &ndash; the
founder of the osteopathic profession &ndash; philosophical and therapeutic
approaches to health through manipulation. William Gardner Sutherland D.O. was
the founder of cranial osteopathy, utilizing the bodys inherent forces to
the founder of cranial osteopathy, utilizing the body's inherent forces to
overcome membranous articular restrictions principally in the head and spine
with secondary effects throughout the rest of the body.`,
};
@ -21,11 +21,11 @@ const ArticleCranialOsteopathy = () => {
>
<p>
Cranial osteopathy, also known as osteopathy in the cranial field, was
developed as a natural extension of Dr. Andrew Taylor Stills the
founder of the osteopathic profession philosophical and therapeutic
approaches to health through manipulation. William Gardner Sutherland
D.O. was the founder of cranial osteopathy, utilizing the bodys
inherent forces to overcome membranous articular restrictions
developed as a natural extension of Dr. Andrew Taylor Still's &ndash;
the founder of the osteopathic profession &ndash; philosophical and
therapeutic approaches to health through manipulation. William Gardner
Sutherland D.O. was the founder of cranial osteopathy, utilizing the
body's inherent forces to overcome membranous articular restrictions
principally in the head and spine with secondary effects throughout the
rest of the body.
</p>
@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ const ArticleCranialOsteopathy = () => {
Osteopathic medical schools teach courses in all branches of medicine
and surgery in the United States and various manipulative techniques. It
takes four years of training in osteopathic medical schools in the
United States. Most D.O.s seek additional training in cranial
United States. Most D.O.'s seek additional training in cranial
osteopathy after graduation. Most osteopathic medical schools in the
United States involve two hundred to three hundred hours of osteopathic
manipulative diagnostic and treatment education
@ -64,12 +64,12 @@ const ArticleCranialOsteopathy = () => {
<h2>The Cranial Academy</h2>
<p>
The professional organization representing D.O.s who practice cranial
The professional organization representing D.O.'s who practice cranial
osteopathy, The Cranial Academy, requires a 40 hours basic course just
for membership and after that most osteopathic physicians have an
additional 100 to 200 hours of training in osteopathic manipulative
medicine related to the cranial field. In addition, The Cranial Academy
offers competency testing and fellowship certification for D.Os
offers competency testing and fellowship certification for D.O's
receiving national prominence.
</p>
@ -77,14 +77,14 @@ const ArticleCranialOsteopathy = () => {
Cranial osteopaths were originally labeled as quacks for identifying
that the bones of the skull were slightly mobile and that this mobility
allowed for membranous articular strains that could cause dysfunction
and pain. Today, scientist and many M.Ds through the use of high-tech
and pain. Today, scientist and many M.D's through the use of high-tech
diagnostic equipment agree that there is a motion present in the
cranium.
</p>
<p>
There are many other therapies and therapist out there that claim to be
cranial osteopaths. But only physicians (M.Ds. D.O.s and dentists) can
cranial osteopaths. But only physicians (M.D's. D.O.'s and dentists) can
be trained by The Cranial Academy, the national organization recognized
by the American Academy of Osteopathy and the American Osteopathic
Association (AOA) as the professional organization in this field.

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@ -158,7 +158,7 @@ const ArticleEarAcupunctureFaq = () => {
tenderness or inflammation to the ear itself. Auricular therapy and
acupuncture generally have almost no side effects, especially if one is
using auricular therapy with electrical stimulation. If the therapist is
using the Elector-Therapy Associations guidelines for treatment, there
using the Elector-Therapy Association's guidelines for treatment, there
are virtually no negative side effects.
</p>

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@ -42,9 +42,9 @@ const ArticleEarAcupuncture = () => {
corresponding yang meridian. These ancient Chinese ear acupuncture
points were scattered over the auricle of the ear. Ancient Egypt,
Greece, and Rome between 500 B.C. and 100 A.D.. had recorded clinical
uses of earrings and other forms of ear stimulation for various
uses of earring's and other forms of ear stimulation for various
problems particularly in the treatment of sexual and menstrual disorders
which Hypocrites and Galen recorded. After the fall of Rome
which Hypocrite's and Galen recorded. After the fall of Rome
approximately 200 A.D.. ancient medical records were found in Persia
where the medical treatment for sciatic pain was cauterization on the
ear.
@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ const ArticleEarAcupuncture = () => {
concept. His work was first presented in France and then published by a
German acupuncture society and then finally translated into Chinese. In
1958, a massive study was initialed by Nanking Army Ear acupuncture
research team which verified the clinical accuracy of Dr. Nogiers
research team which verified the clinical accuracy of Dr. Nogier's
inverted man concept of the little man on the ear. During the cultural
revolution, the barefoot doctors were taught the easy techniques of
ear acupuncture to bring healthcare to the Chinese masses.n of names of
@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ const ArticleEarAcupuncture = () => {
<h2>Modern China</h2>
<p>
While classical acupuncture was first developed in China, its use
diminished in the 1800s when China was dominated by Western powers from
diminished in the 1800's when China was dominated by Western powers from
Europe. Then with the cultural revolution of Mao Sae Tong, the Chinese
with the inverted fetus concept rediscovered and identified auricular
acupuncture as a potent diagnostic and therapeutic weapon. Dr. Chen
@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ const ArticleEarAcupuncture = () => {
Nogier mentioned his discoveries to the undisputed master of acupuncture
in France Dr. Niboyet and as a result Dr. Nogier presented his findings
to the Mediterranean Society in 1956 in which Dr. Bachman of Munich
Germany was in attendance. He published Dr. Nogiers findings in an
Germany was in attendance. He published Dr. Nogier's findings in an
acupuncture journal which has worldwide circulation particularly in the
far east . Because of these translations from German, the ear reflex
system was soon known by Chinese and Japanese acupuncturist. Dr. Nogier

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@ -2,23 +2,23 @@ import Article from "@/components/Article";
import { Metadata } from "next";
export const metadata: Metadata = {
title: "Feelys Abridged Osteopathic Dictionary | Dr. Feely",
title: "Feely's Abridged Osteopathic Dictionary | Dr. Feely",
authors: [{ name: "Richard A. Feely, D.O., FAAO, FCA, FAAMA" }],
};
const ArticleFeelysOsteopathicDictionary = () => {
return (
<Article
title="Feelys Abridged Osteopathic Dictionary"
title="Feely's Abridged Osteopathic Dictionary"
author="Richard A. Feely, D.O., FAAO, FCA, FAAMA"
>
<h2> A </h2>
<h2>&ndash; A &ndash;</h2>
<p>
<strong>angle, lumbosacral: </strong>represents the angle of the
lubosacral junction as measured by the inclination of the superior
surface of the first sacral vertebra to the horizontal (this is actually
a sacral angle); usually measured from standing lateral x-ray films;
also known as Fergusons angle.
also known as Ferguson's angle.
</p>
<p>
<strong>articulation: </strong>1. the place of union of junction between
@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ const ArticleFeelysOsteopathicDictionary = () => {
substance from the nerve cell along the axon toward the terminals, and
the retrograde movement from the terminals toward the nerve cell.
</p>
<h2> B </h2>
<h2>&ndash; B &ndash;</h2>
<p>
<strong>barrier (motion barrier): </strong>the limit to motion; in
defining barriers, the palpatory end-feel chracateristics are useful.
@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ const ArticleFeelysOsteopathicDictionary = () => {
thorax; this type of rib motion is predominately found in the lower
ribs, increasing from the upper to the lower ribs.
</p>
<h2> C </h2>
<h2>&ndash; C &ndash;</h2>
<p>
<strong>caudad:</strong> toward the tail or inferiorly.
</p>
@ -100,12 +100,12 @@ const ArticleFeelysOsteopathicDictionary = () => {
cranioscral mechanism.
</p>
<p>
<strong>Chapmans reflex:</strong> a system of reflex points originally
<strong>Chapman's reflex:</strong> a system of reflex points originally
used by Frank Chapman, D.O.&nbsp; that were described by Charles Owens,
D.O. These reflexes present as predictable anterior and posterior
fascial tissue texture abnormalities assumed to be reflections of
visceral dysfunction or pathology (viscerosomatic reflexes). A given
reflex is consistently associated with the same viscus. Chapmans
reflex is consistently associated with the same viscus. Chapman's
reflexes are manifested by palpatory findings of plaque-like changes of
stringiness of the involved tissues.
</p>
@ -149,7 +149,7 @@ const ArticleFeelysOsteopathicDictionary = () => {
fibers.
</p>
<p>
<em>Dupuytyens contracture:</em> shortening, thickening and fibrosis of
<em>Dupuytyen's contracture:</em> shortening, thickening and fibrosis of
the palmar fascia, producing a flexion deformity of a finder (Dorland)
</p>
<p>
@ -162,13 +162,13 @@ const ArticleFeelysOsteopathicDictionary = () => {
anatomic connection between the occiput and the sacrum by the spinal
dura mater, as used by Dr. Sutherland in any other sense.
</p>
<h2> D </h2>
<h2>&ndash; D &ndash;</h2>
<p>
<strong>Decompensation</strong>: a dysfunctional, persistent patter, in
some cases reversible, resulting when homeostatic mechanisms are
partially or totally overwhelmed.
</p>
<h2> E </h2>
<h2>&ndash; E &ndash;</h2>
<p>
<strong>effleurage:</strong> stroking movement in massage used to move
lymphatic fluids.
@ -213,7 +213,7 @@ const ArticleFeelysOsteopathicDictionary = () => {
sources of which are external to the patient; they may include operator
effort, effect of gravity, mechanical tables.
</p>
<h2> F </h2>
<h2>&ndash; F &ndash;</h2>
<p>
<strong>Facilitation:</strong> 1. The maintenance of a pool of neurons
(e.g., premotor neurons, motorneurons or preganglionic sympathetic
@ -239,13 +239,13 @@ const ArticleFeelysOsteopathicDictionary = () => {
denote a combination flexed (F), rotated (R ) and sidebent (S) vertebral
position.
</p>
<h2> G </h2>
<h2>&ndash; G &ndash;</h2>
<p>
<strong>Guiding:</strong> gentle movement by the operator following the
path of least resistance in the movement of a body part within its
normal range.
</p>
<h2> H </h2>
<h2>&ndash; H &ndash;</h2>
<p>
<strong>Habituation</strong>: decreased response to repeated
stimulation; hypothetically, a short-term (minutes or hours) decremental
@ -273,7 +273,7 @@ const ArticleFeelysOsteopathicDictionary = () => {
be primarily influenced by the attachments and movements of the pelvis,
hips and lower extremities.
</p>
<h2> I </h2>
<h2>&ndash; I &ndash;</h2>
<p>
<strong>Ilium</strong>
<strong>, somatic dysfunction of: </strong>anterior (forward) innominate
@ -318,7 +318,7 @@ const ArticleFeelysOsteopathicDictionary = () => {
<p>
<strong>Inferior lateral angle (ILA) of the sacrum:</strong> the point
on the lateral surface of the sacrum where it curves medially to the
body of the fifth sacral vertebra (Grays anatomy).
body of the fifth sacral vertebra (Gray's anatomy).
</p>
<p>
<strong>Inhalation rib:</strong> a somatic dysfunction usually
@ -332,7 +332,7 @@ const ArticleFeelysOsteopathicDictionary = () => {
that described the application of steady pressure to soft tissues to
effect relaxation and normalize reflex activity, 2. Effect on antagonist
muscles due to reciprocal innervation when the agonist is stimulated;
see laws, Sherringtons osteopathic manipulative treatment; inhibitory
see laws, Sherrington's osteopathic manipulative treatment; inhibitory
pressure treatment.
</p>
<p>
@ -355,7 +355,7 @@ const ArticleFeelysOsteopathicDictionary = () => {
<strong>Isokinetic exercise:</strong> exercise using a constant speed of
movement of the body part.
</p>
<h2> K </h2>
<h2>&ndash; K &ndash;</h2>
<p>
<strong>Kinesthesia:</strong> the sense by which muscular motion,
weight, position, etc. are perceived.
@ -379,7 +379,7 @@ const ArticleFeelysOsteopathicDictionary = () => {
convexity in the curvature of the thoracic spine as viewed from the side
(Dorland)
</p>
<h2> L </h2>
<h2>&ndash; L &ndash;</h2>
<p>
<strong>Lateral flexed</strong>: a term used to describe a position of a
vertebral body; defined as the movement of a point on the anterior on
@ -387,24 +387,24 @@ const ArticleFeelysOsteopathicDictionary = () => {
anteriorposterior axis in a coronal plane.
</p>
<p>
<strong>Law, Heads:</strong> when a painful stimulus is applied to a
<strong>Law, Head's:</strong> when a painful stimulus is applied to a
body part of low sensitivity (e.g viscus) that is in close central
connection with a point of higher sensitivity rather than at the point
where the stimulus was applied.
</p>
<p>
<strong>Law, Wolffs</strong>: every change in form and function of a
<strong>Law, Wolff's</strong>: every change in form and function of a
bone or in its function alone, is followed by certain definite changes
in its internal architecture, and secondary alterations in its external
conformations (Stedmans 25th ed.) e.g., bone is laid down along lines
conformations (Stedman's 25th ed.) e.g., bone is laid down along lines
of stress.
</p>
<p>
<strong>Laws, Sherringtons:</strong> 1. Every posterior spinal nerve
<strong>Laws, Sherrington's:</strong> 1. Every posterior spinal nerve
root supplies a specific region of the skin, although fibers from
adjacent spinal segments may invade such a region; 2. When a muscle
receives a nerve impulse to contract, its antagoist receives,
simutaneously, an impulse to relax. (These are only two of Sherringtons
simutaneously, an impulse to relax. (These are only two of Sherrington's
contributions to nuerophysiology; these are the ones most relevant to
osteopathic principles).
</p>
@ -432,7 +432,7 @@ const ArticleFeelysOsteopathicDictionary = () => {
<strong>Lymph pumps:</strong> see osteopathic manipulative treatment;
pedal pump or thoracic pump.
</p>
<h2> M </h2>
<h2>&ndash; M &ndash;</h2>
<p>
<strong>Manipulation:</strong> therapeutic application of manual force;
see also technique.
@ -475,7 +475,7 @@ const ArticleFeelysOsteopathicDictionary = () => {
<em>Translatory motion:</em> motion of a body part along an axis; see
translation.
</p>
<h2> N </h2>
<h2>&ndash; N &ndash;</h2>
<p>
<strong>Neutral:</strong> 1. The range of sagittal plane positioning in
which the first principle of physiologic motion of the spine applied. 2.
@ -494,7 +494,7 @@ const ArticleFeelysOsteopathicDictionary = () => {
</p>
<p>
<strong>Normalization:</strong> the therapeutic use of anatomic and
physiologic mechanics to facilitate the bodys response toward
physiologic mechanics to facilitate the body's response toward
hemeostasis and improved health.
</p>
<p>
@ -508,7 +508,7 @@ const ArticleFeelysOsteopathicDictionary = () => {
sacral base around a transverse axis in relation to the ilia, occurring
during sphenobasilar extension of the craniosacral mechanism.
</p>
<h2> O </h2>
<h2>&ndash; O &ndash;</h2>
<p>
<strong>OMM:</strong> 1. Osteopathic manipulative medicine 2. Primary
care specialty emphasizing in-depth application of osteopathic
@ -669,7 +669,7 @@ const ArticleFeelysOsteopathicDictionary = () => {
<strong>Osteopathic Philosophy</strong>: osteopathic medicine is a
philosophy of health care and a distinctive art, supported by expanding
scientific knowledge; its philosophy embraces the concept of the unity
of the living organisms structure (anatomy) and function (physiology).
of the living organism's structure (anatomy) and function (physiology).
Its art is the application of the philosophy in the practice of medicine
and surgery in all its branches and specialties. Its science included
the behavioral, chemical, physical, spiritual and biological knowledge
@ -699,7 +699,7 @@ const ArticleFeelysOsteopathicDictionary = () => {
care with a philosophy that combines the needs of the patient with
current practice of medicine, surgery and obstetrics and emphasis on the
interrelationships between structure and function, and an appreciation
of the bodys ability to heal itself.
of the body's ability to heal itself.
</p>
<p>
<strong>Osteopathy in the cranial field (OCF):</strong> diagnosis and
@ -708,7 +708,7 @@ const ArticleFeelysOsteopathicDictionary = () => {
applying the philosophy and principles of osteopathy to the whole body,
2. Title of reference book by Harold Magoun, Sr., D.O.
</p>
<h2> P </h2>
<h2>&ndash; P &ndash;</h2>
<p>
<strong>Palpation:</strong> the application of the fingers to the
surface of the skin or other tissues, using varying amounts of pressure,
@ -864,7 +864,7 @@ const ArticleFeelysOsteopathicDictionary = () => {
of the thorax ; this type of rib motion is found predominately in the
upper ribs decreasing from the upper to the lower ribs.
</p>
<h2> R </h2>
<h2>&ndash; R &ndash;</h2>
<p>
<strong>Reciprocal tension membrane:</strong> the intracranial and
spinal dural membrane including the falx cerebri, falx cerebelli,
@ -894,8 +894,9 @@ const ArticleFeelysOsteopathicDictionary = () => {
patterns of reflex response in segmentally related somatic structures.
</p>
<p>
<em>Somato-visceral reflex</em> localized somatic stimulation producing
patterns of reflex response in segmentally related visceral structures.
<em>Somato-visceral reflex</em>&ndash; localized somatic stimulation
producing patterns of reflex response in segmentally related visceral
structures.
</p>
<p>
<em>Viscero-somatic reflex:</em> localized visceral stimuli producing
@ -918,7 +919,7 @@ const ArticleFeelysOsteopathicDictionary = () => {
toward inhalation is freer, and motion toward exhalation is freer and
there is a restriction in inhalation.
</p>
<h2> S </h2>
<h2>&ndash; S &ndash;</h2>
<p>
<strong>Sacral motion , axis of:</strong> motion of the sacrum about any
of its hypothetical axes.
@ -1204,7 +1205,7 @@ const ArticleFeelysOsteopathicDictionary = () => {
contact; it is usually found in an inferior/superior direction but is
occasionally found to be in an anterior/posterior direction.
</p>
<h2> T </h2>
<h2>&ndash; T &ndash;</h2>
<p>
<strong>T.A.R.T:&nbsp;</strong> a mnemonic for the four diagnostic
criteria of somatic dysfunction-tissue texture abnormality, asymmetry,
@ -1230,7 +1231,7 @@ const ArticleFeelysOsteopathicDictionary = () => {
<strong>Thoracic inlet:</strong> 1. The functional thoracic inlet
consists of T1-4 vertebra, ribs 1 and 2 plus their costicartilages, and
the manubrium of the sternum. 2. The anatomical thoracic inlet consists
of T1 vertebra, the first ribs and their costal cartilages, and the
of T1 vertebra, the first ribs and their costal cartilage's, and the
superior end of the manubrium.
</p>
<p>
@ -1289,7 +1290,7 @@ const ArticleFeelysOsteopathicDictionary = () => {
<strong>Translation:</strong> motion along an axis
</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2> V </h2>
<h2>&ndash; V &ndash;</h2>
<p>
<strong>Vertebral unit</strong>: two adjacent vertebrae with their
associated intervertebral disk, arthrodial, ligmentous, muscular,

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@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ const ArticleFiveElementAcupuncture = () => {
</li>
<li>
<strong>Fire </strong>has the following diagnostic symptoms and
pathology: insomnia, hearing problems, Belles Palsy, trigeminal
pathology: insomnia, hearing problems, Belle's Palsy, trigeminal
neuralgia, cerebral vascular accidents, anemias, fatigue, sexual
dysfunction.
</li>
@ -222,7 +222,7 @@ const ArticleFiveElementAcupuncture = () => {
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Time</td>
<td>11 am 3 pm; 7 pm 11 pm</td>
<td>11 am &ndash; 3 pm; 7 pm &ndash; 11 pm</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
@ -317,7 +317,7 @@ const ArticleFiveElementAcupuncture = () => {
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Time</td>
<td>3 pm 7 pm</td>
<td>3 pm &ndash; 7 pm</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
@ -408,7 +408,7 @@ const ArticleFiveElementAcupuncture = () => {
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Time</td>
<td>11 pm 3 am</td>
<td>11 pm &ndash; 3 am</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
@ -500,7 +500,7 @@ const ArticleFiveElementAcupuncture = () => {
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Time</td>
<td>3 am 7 am</td>
<td>3 am &ndash; 7 am</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
@ -593,7 +593,7 @@ const ArticleFiveElementAcupuncture = () => {
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Time</td>
<td>7 am 11 am</td>
<td>7 am &ndash; 11 am</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
@ -651,7 +651,7 @@ const ArticleFiveElementAcupuncture = () => {
<h2>Section H | 5-Element Laws</h2>
<p>
There are several laws in acupuncture that determines what the
configuration of what the patients symptoms may be. These laws include
configuration of what the patient's symptoms may be. These laws include
the law of creating that is the shen cycle, the loq of control that is
the KO cycle, midday and midnight cycle, and mother-child cycle.
</p>
@ -680,7 +680,7 @@ const ArticleFiveElementAcupuncture = () => {
<p>
J. R. Worsley, an English professor of acupuncture, a leading exponent
of five element acupuncture came up with the concept that is important
in todays medical practice that is the level of illness. The levels
in today's medical practice that is the level of illness. The levels
reflect the depth of the illness within the person physical, mental, or
spiritual.
</p>
@ -692,7 +692,7 @@ const ArticleFiveElementAcupuncture = () => {
illness are constantly trying to figure out their problems and often are
obsessed with the needs to understand what is happening. A physical
level illness actually represents the smallest percentage of the
patients seen in todays modern medical practice.
patients seen in today's modern medical practice.
</p>
<p>
Once the causative factors are established, the level of illness is

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@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ const ArticleIntervertebralDiscHerniation = () => {
correlation with the actual prolapse, or herniation, of the disc. The
tears and disc degeneration have been shown to be correlated only with
repetitive mechanical loading and cigarette smoking6 (as this inhibits
the bodys regulatory healing mechanisms in a vast number of ways). The
the body's regulatory healing mechanisms in a vast number of ways). The
prolapse of the disc has been shown to correlate with heavy lifting.
That is to say, the degeneration of discs, and not the herniation,
appears to be a normal process of aging (1).

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@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ const ArticleIntroToOsteopathy = () => {
physicians and surgeons offer this dimension in medical care.
</p>
<p>
Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.s) are fully licensed and
Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.'s) are fully licensed and
recognized physicians and surgeons who stress the unity of all body
systems. They emphasize holistic medicine-awareness of proper nutrition
and environmental factors; a hands-on approach to medicine; and a unique
@ -32,20 +32,20 @@ const ArticleIntroToOsteopathy = () => {
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment.
</p>
<p>
One of the Osteopathic concepts of good medicine is that the bodys
musculoskeletal system is central to the patients well-being.
One of the Osteopathic concepts of good medicine is that the body's
musculoskeletal system is central to the patient's well-being.
</p>
<p>
The system includes the bones, muscles, tendons, tissues, nerves and
spinal columnabout 60 percent of the body mass. This framework works
with all the bodys organs. It respondsproperly or improperlyevery
time a breath is drawn or any other body movement occurs. Besides being
prone to mechanical disorders, the musculoskeletal system reflects many
internal illnesses and may aggravate or accelerate the disease process
throughout the body. The osteopathic physician takes advantage of this
fact in management not only of problems of the musculoskeletal system
itself, but also in managing disorders affecting the rest of the body as
well.
spinal column&ndash;about 60 percent of the body mass. This framework
works with all the body's organs. It responds&ndash;properly or
improperlyevery time a breath is drawn or any other body movement
occurs. Besides being prone to mechanical disorders, the musculoskeletal
system reflects many internal illnesses and may aggravate or accelerate
the disease process throughout the body. The osteopathic physician takes
advantage of this fact in management not only of problems of the
musculoskeletal system itself, but also in managing disorders affecting
the rest of the body as well.
</p>
<p>
Osteopathic physicians utilize all of the recognized procedures and
@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ const ArticleIntroToOsteopathy = () => {
consistently cause area of spinal pain and irritation just below the
shoulders in the back. The radiation of pain to the loin is the
reflection of pain and disability to the left shoulder following heart
disease. In diagnosing such diseases, D.O.s recognize that symptoms can
disease. In diagnosing such diseases, D.O.'s recognize that symptoms can
be produced without actual disorder in organs to which pain has been
referred.
</p>
@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ const ArticleIntroToOsteopathy = () => {
</p>
<p>
By combining unique osteopathic principles with traditional diagnostic
and therapeutic procedures, D.O.s offer a balanced system of health
and therapeutic procedures, D.O.'s offer a balanced system of health
care to both prevent and cure disease. The osteopathic approach is a
true system of preventive medicine, treating the whole person, not just
the disease.
@ -174,7 +174,7 @@ const ArticleIntroToOsteopathy = () => {
<strong>
D.O.s incorporate osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) into
their practice which allows them to use their hands to diagnose and
treat soft tissue injury or illness, thereby encouraging the bodys
treat soft tissue injury or illness, thereby encouraging the body's
natural tendency toward health.
</strong>
</li>
@ -192,8 +192,8 @@ const ArticleIntroToOsteopathy = () => {
<tr>
<th></th>
<th>Osteopathic Physicians (DO)</th>
<th>Allopathic Physicians (MDs)</th>
<th>Chiropractors (DCs)</th>
<th>Allopathic Physicians (MD's)</th>
<th>Chiropractors (DC's)</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>

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@ -145,7 +145,7 @@ const ArticleNeuralBiologicalMechanisms = () => {
<p>
Collins and Strauss found that modulation of the sympathetic nervous
system plays an integral part in somatic pain and is a principal
mechanism of acupunctures action. The control of somatic sympathetic
mechanism of acupuncture's action. The control of somatic sympathetic
vasomotor activity before and after the placement of acupuncture needles
resulted in pain relief by reducing sympathetic vasomotor activity.
</p>

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@ -184,7 +184,7 @@ const ArticleOmtCodes = () => {
use of the SOAP note. <strong>SOAP </strong>is an acronym for a format
of recording information found during a physician visit. It includes
Subjective complaints and histories from the patient; Objective findings
of the physicians exam and tests; Assessment or differential diagnosis
of the physician's exam and tests; Assessment or differential diagnosis
based on the first two; and Plan that is the course of treatment
designed by the physician.
</p>

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@ -16,8 +16,8 @@ const ArticleOsteopathComparisonTable = () => {
<tr>
<th></th>
<th>Osteopathic Physicians (DO)</th>
<th>Allopathic Physicians (MDs)</th>
<th>Chiropractors (DCs)</th>
<th>Allopathic Physicians (MD's)</th>
<th>Chiropractors (DC's)</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>

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@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ export const metadata: Metadata = {
punishment or penalty, as for crime. Other definitions include acute
discomfort of body or mind, bodily or mental suffering or distress; a
distressing sensation, as in a particular part of the body, and trouble
experienced in doing something. (2) Ones concept of pain may be colored by
experienced in doing something. (2) One's concept of pain may be colored by
diverse circumstances or, in scientific language, feedback. Head pain is
usually interpreted by the clinician from the therapeutic point of view, that
is, in terms of measures that may stop in, rather than in pathophysiologic
@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ const ArticleOsteopathicHeadPain = () => {
punishment or penalty, as for crime. Other definitions include acute
discomfort of body or mind, bodily or mental suffering or distress; a
distressing sensation, as in a particular part of the body, and trouble
experienced in doing something. (2) Ones concept of pain may be colored
experienced in doing something. (2) One's concept of pain may be colored
by diverse circumstances or, in scientific language, feedback. Head pain
is usually interpreted by the clinician from the therapeutic point of
view, that is, in terms of measures that may stop in, rather than in
@ -150,7 +150,7 @@ const ArticleOsteopathicHeadPain = () => {
posterior roots, spinal cord, and thalamus, and ablations of portions of
the cerebral hemispheres, may all fail to give permanent relief from
pain, Gooddy (7) concluded that any nervous pathways are potential
pain pathways.
pain pathways.'
</p>
<p>
@ -206,7 +206,7 @@ const ArticleOsteopathicHeadPain = () => {
posteroventral nucleus of the thalamus, third order neurons pass in the
sensory radiation via the posterior limb of the internal capsule to the
somatic sensory area of the cortex in the lowest portion of the
postcentral areas (Brodmanns areas 3. 1. 2) just above the fissure of
postcentral areas (Brodmann's areas 3. 1. 2) just above the fissure of
Sylvius. There is evidence of the face being represented bilaterally in
the thalamus and cortex. It is likely that the thalamus is responsible
for the recognition of pain but that the perception of pain as a mental
@ -351,7 +351,7 @@ const ArticleOsteopathicHeadPain = () => {
<p>
apparently due to restriction in the aural investiture of the root as
passes over the petrous ridge, in Meckels cave housing the ganglia or
passes over the petrous ridge, in Meckel's cave housing the ganglia or
in the sleeves around the three branches as they exist from the skull.
</p>
@ -365,14 +365,14 @@ const ArticleOsteopathicHeadPain = () => {
Although these classifications of pain overlap to some degree, the use
of a combination of classification helps to explain various phenomena of
pain production. The Patient waiting for the attention of the dentist or
surgeon may suppress pain mentally and say, It doesnt hurt as it did
surgeon may suppress pain mentally and say, It doesn't hurt as it did
yesterday, until the approach of the time for local anesthetic
preparation. Then a touch by any object may produce a unique response in
the area of attention. The apperceptive mechanisms, mediated through the
nuclei of the thalamus and modified through the cortifugal control
systems of the cerebellum, (14-17) plus the pituitary-adrenal
hyperfunction due to fear, cause pain uniquely individualized by the
patients level of apprehension. The cortifugal controls exerted through
patient's level of apprehension. The cortifugal controls exerted through
the cerebellum modify the intensity of activity occurring both on a
motor level and through the thalamic nuclei. It appears that damage to
or suppression of the control system may be responsible for the
@ -405,7 +405,7 @@ const ArticleOsteopathicHeadPain = () => {
pains result primarily from inflammation, traction, displacement, and
distention of pain-sensitive structures, of which cranial vascular
structures are most frequent and widely distributed. Unfortunately, they
failed to mention until Wolffs later work (10) that the actual pain
failed to mention until Wolff's later work (10) that the actual pain
sensitive nerve endings are located in the aura mater, the arachnoid,
and the pie mater supporting the vascular structures. These factors cast
new light on the observations of Sutherland, especially since the aura
@ -583,7 +583,7 @@ const ArticleOsteopathicHeadPain = () => {
</p>
<p>
The patients surgical history included appendectomy, cesarean section,
The patient's surgical history included appendectomy, cesarean section,
and total hysterectomy. Neurological examination did not demonstrate any
abnormality, and the cellular structure of the cerebrospinal fluid and
the chemical contents were not remarkable. The pressure of cerebrospinal
@ -599,7 +599,7 @@ const ArticleOsteopathicHeadPain = () => {
</p>
<p>
After a weeks hospitalization, I was called in consultation, and my
After a week's hospitalization, I was called in consultation, and my
examination elicited the following additional findings: decrease in
backward bending the cervical spine, decrease in mobility in all
direction through the occipito-atlanto-axial articulation flattening of
@ -625,13 +625,13 @@ const ArticleOsteopathicHeadPain = () => {
the sphenobasilar vertical strain suboccipital area, and sacrum because
of the hyperirritability of these tissues and their inability to react.
The patient was not treated again for 48 hours because of other demands
on the physicians time. At the second treatment the tissue reaction was
on the physician's time. At the second treatment the tissue reaction was
much improved, an the patient could withstand deeper treatment to the
involved area without excessive pain or tissue reaction After this
treatment the patients cervical spine was reexamined
treatment the patient's cervical spine was reexamined
roentgenologically, and the films showed that the posterior arch of the
atlas was no longer in contact with the occiput and that there was
improvement in the cervical anteroposterior curvature. The patients
improvement in the cervical anteroposterior curvature. The patient's
pain decreased over the next 24 hours, and she was released from the
hospital to be seen at my office within 48 hours. The patient was seen
twice a week for the next three weeks. At the end of this time the
@ -640,7 +640,7 @@ const ArticleOsteopathicHeadPain = () => {
</p>
<p>
As the patients tissue response improved, the interval between
As the patient's tissue response improved, the interval between
treatments was lenghtened correspondingly, without recurrence of severe
headaches until her daughter, who had a congenital cardiac valvular
lesion, told her parents she was pregnant. Headaches recurred, but
@ -660,7 +660,7 @@ const ArticleOsteopathicHeadPain = () => {
<p>
After routine physical examination a thorough palpatory examination was
carried out. Palpation began at the sacral area. With the patient in the
supine position, her sacrum was cupped in the examiners left hand, with
supine position, her sacrum was cupped in the examiner's left hand, with
the first finger extending over the right sacroiliac articulation to
make contact with the right iliolumbar ligament (lower portion). The
little finger was placed at the left sacroiliac articulation and the
@ -783,7 +783,7 @@ const ArticleOsteopathicHeadPain = () => {
<h2>References</h2>
<p>
Dorlands illustrated medical dictionary. Ed. 24. W.B. Saunders Co.,
Dorland's illustrated medical dictionary. Ed. 24. W.B. Saunders Co.,
Philadelphia, 1965
</p>

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@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ import { Metadata } from "next";
export const metadata: Metadata = {
title: "Article - Osteopathic Manipulation in Pregnancy | Dr. Feely",
authors: [{ name: "Andrea S. Clem, D.O." }],
description: `During pregnancy, a womans body undergoes many anatomic
description: `During pregnancy, a woman's body undergoes many anatomic
(structural), circulatory (fluid), and hormonal changes that may lead to
various musculoskeletal complaints, increase her risk of injury, or alter the
course of pre-existing conditions. Some of the more common complaints include
@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ const ArticleOsteopathicManipulationInPregnancy = () => {
>
<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>
During pregnancy, a womans body undergoes many anatomic (structural),
During pregnancy, a woman's body undergoes many anatomic (structural),
circulatory (fluid), and hormonal changes that may lead to various
musculoskeletal complaints, increase her risk of injury, or alter the
course of pre-existing conditions. Some of the more common complaints
@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ const ArticleOsteopathicManipulationInPregnancy = () => {
<h2>Post Partum</h2>
<p>
Throughout pregnancy, a womans body produces the hormone relaxin. This
Throughout pregnancy, a woman's body produces the hormone relaxin. This
allows the joints of the pelvis to become flexible for the fetus to
pass. It is also responsible for the increased joint laxity that can
lead to the dysfunctions that occur during pregnancy and delivery. Since
@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ const ArticleOsteopathicManipulationInPregnancy = () => {
<h2>Summary</h2>
<p>
Pregnancy is a time where a womens body undergoes many changes-often
Pregnancy is a time where a women's body undergoes many changes-often
resulting in some form of musculoskeletal complaint. Osteopathic
manipulation can serve as a valuable adjuvant therapy in the normal
obstetrical care. By providing relief from pain, maintaining homeostasis

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@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ const ArticleOsteopathicManipulativeTreatment = () => {
<h2>The Big Picture</h2>
<p>
By taking the whole person approach to care, D.O.s dont just focus on
By taking the whole person approach to care, D.O.s don't just focus on
the disease or injury. They look for the underlying causes of disease
instead of simply treating the symptoms. Not only do they consider your
physical condition, but also they take other factors into account like
@ -68,17 +68,17 @@ const ArticleOsteopathicManipulativeTreatment = () => {
<p>
D.O.s place particular emphasis on the musculoskeletal system, which
comprises two-thirds of the bodys mass. D.O.s believe that all of the
bodys systems, including the musculoskeletal system, work together and
comprises two-thirds of the body's mass. D.O.s believe that all of the
body's systems, including the musculoskeletal system, work together and
that disturbances in one system may impact function elsewhere in the
body. This understanding of body structure and function provides the
foundation for the osteopathic approach to medicine.
</p>
<h2>The ABCs of OMT and How It Can Work for You</h2>
<h2>The ABC's of OMT and How It Can Work for You</h2>
<p>
OMT is predicated upon your D.O.s knowledge of medicine. Once your D.O.
OMT is predicated upon your D.O.'s knowledge of medicine. Once your D.O.
has ruled out mechanical causes for your illness or injury (through
blood and urine testing, X-rays, etc.), and based upon physical and
mechanical findings, your D.O. may decide to utilize OMT. While it is
@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ const ArticleOsteopathicManipulativeTreatment = () => {
<p>
Using a variety of OMT techniques, your D.O. will apply manual forces to
your bodys affected areas to treat structural abnormalities and will
your body's affected areas to treat structural abnormalities and will
then apply specific corrective forces to relieve joint restrictions and
misalignments. Based upon the severity of your problem, you may require
more than one treatment.
@ -146,12 +146,12 @@ const ArticleOsteopathicManipulativeTreatment = () => {
<h2>Case 2</h2>
<p>
Michaels symptoms included cough, congestion, fever and headache.
Michael's symptoms included cough, congestion, fever and headache.
Suspecting chronic sinusitis, his D.O. conducted an exam and ordered
appropriate tests. When results confirmed the diagnosis, the physician
prescribed an antibiotic to treat the infection. She also employed a
variety of OMT techniques to promote sinus drainage and relieve pain
related to the infection. Michaels congestion was markedly reduced
related to the infection. Michael's congestion was markedly reduced
after just one OMT session. Upon completion of his antibiotic therapy
two weeks later, his infection was eliminated.
</p>
@ -170,13 +170,13 @@ const ArticleOsteopathicManipulativeTreatment = () => {
<p>
A study published in the November 4, 1999 issue of the New England
Journal of Medicine confirms what D.O.s have known for years that OMT
Journal of Medicine confirms what D.O.s have known for years' that OMT
works. In this case, researchers examined the effectiveness of OMT for
treating low back pain.
</p>
<p>
Patients were divided into two groups one treated with standard options
Patients were divided into two groups' one treated with standard options
like hot/cold packs, physical therapy and anti-inflammatory medication
while the other group received OMT and standard care. After a
twelve-week period, patients in both groups showed improvement. However,
@ -188,9 +188,9 @@ const ArticleOsteopathicManipulativeTreatment = () => {
<p>
Another study released on OMT revealed its effectiveness in reducing
pain after a hysterectomy. Researchers measured the amount of morphine
to treat patients pain as well as their perception of their pain
levels. Upon the studys completion, it was determined that
administering OMT significantly reduced patients needs for pain
to treat patients' pain as well as their perception of their pain
levels. Upon the study's completion, it was determined that
administering OMT significantly reduced patients' needs for pain
medication.
</p>
@ -203,21 +203,21 @@ const ArticleOsteopathicManipulativeTreatment = () => {
<p>
The earliest medical writings from centuries past describe the efficacy
of manual medicine. In 1874, osteopathic medicines founder, Dr. A.T.
of manual medicine. In 1874, osteopathic medicine's founder, Dr. A.T.
Still, recognized the power of hands-on care and incorporated it into
his philosophy of medicine. Dr. Still identified the musculoskeletal
system as a key element of health; he recognized the bodys self-healing
system as a key element of health; he recognized the body's self-healing
capacity; he emphasized prevention, exercise and keeping fit; and he
identified palpation and human touch as vital and less intrusive
elements of diagnosis and treatment. As the impressive growth of
osteopathic medicine demonstrates, Dr. Stills founding tenets have
osteopathic medicine demonstrates, Dr. Still's founding tenets have
withstood the test of time and scientific scrutiny.
</p>
<h2>Education</h2>
<p>
D.O.s complete four years of medical training at one of the nations
D.O.s complete four years of medical training at one of the nation's
fully accredited colleges of osteopathic medicine. The osteopathic
curriculum is intensive and broad-based. It includes comprehensive
training in the musculoskeletal system and the use of OMT. Manipulation

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@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ export const metadata: Metadata = {
title: "Article - Digestive Problems | Dr. Feely",
authors: [{ name: "Richard A. Feely, D.O., FAAO, FCA, FAAMA" }],
description: `Newborn babies are frequent sufferers of gastrointestinal
complaints. That shouldnt come as a surprise when one considers that the
complaints. That shouldn't come as a surprise when one considers that the
digestive system had no job to do in those first nine months in utero but is
asked to be responsible for the entire sustenance of the body after birth.
Digestive system troubles can range from spitting up to projectile vomiting
@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ const ArticlePediatricDigestiveProblems = () => {
>
<p>
Newborn babies are frequent sufferers of gastrointestinal complaints.
That shouldnt come as a surprise when one considers that the digestive
That shouldn't come as a surprise when one considers that the digestive
system had no job to do in those first nine months in utero but is asked
to be responsible for the entire sustenance of the body after birth.
Digestive system troubles can range from spitting up to projectile
@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ const ArticlePediatricDigestiveProblems = () => {
<p>
Occasionally the digestive distress of breast-fed babies can be traced
to foods in the mothers diet. When these offending foods are removed
to foods in the mother's diet. When these offending foods are removed
from her diet, the improvements in the baby can be dramatic. In the same
way, babies who are bottle-fed may find relief in switching to a
different formula.
@ -58,9 +58,9 @@ const ArticlePediatricDigestiveProblems = () => {
<h2>Healthy Choices</h2>
<p>
Opinions vary on the topic of introduction of solid foods into a babys
Opinions vary on the topic of introduction of solid foods into a baby's
diet. Most babies are not ready before six months and demonstrate their
readiness by the presence of teeth and a keen interest in their parents
readiness by the presence of teeth and a keen interest in their parent's
eating. Many physicians agree that wheat, dairy, eggs, citrus and honey
should be avoided until after 12 months of age and introduced cautiously
thereafter. Introducing only one new food at a time allows one to watch
@ -151,7 +151,7 @@ const ArticlePediatricDigestiveProblems = () => {
</p>
<p>
Some children are genetically predisposed to the problem and dont grow
Some children are genetically predisposed to the problem and don't grow
out of it until the age at which the problem resolved for their
affected parent.
</p>

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@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ export const metadata: Metadata = {
the function of the body. This holds true whether the causes of the structural
abnormalities are genetically based or not. It is clearly evident in looking
at the face of a typical child with Down Syndrome that there is a lot about
structure that is less than optimal. Lets look at what improvements in
structure that is less than optimal. Let's look at what improvements in
functions might be seen by improving the structure.`,
};
@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ const ArticlePediatricDownSyndrome = () => {
causes of the structural abnormalities are genetically based or not. It
is clearly evident in looking at the face of a typical child with Down
Syndrome that there is a lot about structure that is less than optimal.
Lets look at what improvements in functions might be seen by improving
Let's look at what improvements in functions might be seen by improving
the structure.
</p>
@ -81,8 +81,8 @@ const ArticlePediatricDownSyndrome = () => {
through which the sinuses drain. The problem is compounded by the
low-set position of the ears and the smaller than normal diameter of the
eustachian tube which drains the middle ear to the back of the throat.
When fluids fill the ears and sinusspaces that should be occupied by
air-infections are likely to occur.
When fluids fill the ears and sinus&ndash;spaces that should be occupied
by air-infections are likely to occur.
</p>
<p>
@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ const ArticlePediatricDownSyndrome = () => {
four months behind at one year of age and eight to ten months behind at
two years of age. Language is frequently not gained until the fourth to
sixth year. Though these delays are assumed to be genetically
predetermined, lets look at the role that body structure might play.
predetermined, let's look at the role that body structure might play.
</p>
<p>

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@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ const ArticlePediatricOrthopedicProblems = () => {
<p>
Tibial torsion, the outward bowing of the lower leg, is caused b the
cramped folding of the babys legs in utero, and often resolves
cramped folding of the baby's legs in utero, and often resolves
spontaneously in the first year of life. However, if the torsion is
accompanied by a distortion between the knee cap and the tibial bone, or
between the tibia and the nearby fibula, these should be treated
@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ const ArticlePediatricOrthopedicProblems = () => {
</p>
<p>
Falling hard on ones bottom is another normal component of learning to
Falling hard on one's bottom is another normal component of learning to
stand but is hard on the relationship between the sacrum (at the base of
the spine) and the vertabrae of the lower back. This common insult, left
untreated, is probably one of the underlying causes of low back pain
@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ const ArticlePediatricOrthopedicProblems = () => {
<p>
Knee injuries are common in basketball due to the necessity of rotating
ones body over a foot planted on the court. Running sports, such as
one's body over a foot planted on the court. Running sports, such as
track and soccer, are ideally done only by children whose hip, knee and
ankle line up vertically. Poor alignment fosters more frequent and more
severe injuries. All activities played with balls involve the risk of
@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ const ArticlePediatricOrthopedicProblems = () => {
<p>
Some skeletal problems of childhood affecting the hips and/or knees,
such as slipped epiphysis, Perthes disease, Osgood Schlatter disease
such as slipped epiphysis, Perthes' disease, Osgood Schlatter disease
and synovitis, require cessation of sports activities for variable
periods of time. Though they each have their appropriate orthopedic
treatment, the recovery of full and pain-free joint function can be

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@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ const ArticlePediatricRespiratoryHealth = () => {
<p>
While medications available to treat allergies and asthma generally work
by suppressing symptoms, osteopathic manipulation addresses underlying
disturbances in the bodys structural components. Manipulation to ensure
disturbances in the body's structural components. Manipulation to ensure
free motion in the rib cage and diaphragm will enhance immune system
function by optimizing lymphatic drainage and circulation. The cleaning
functions of the venous and lymphatic systems are vital to the removal

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@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ const ArticlePediatricTreatmentForNewborns = () => {
Osteopathy is a medical discipline focusing on re-establishing and
maintaining the natural relationships of bones, muscles, membranes,
tissues and fluids within the body. Osteopathic manipulative treatment
promotes the bodys ability to function, develop and heal itself by
promotes the body's ability to function, develop and heal itself by
addressing problems found in these structural components.
</p>
@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ const ArticlePediatricTreatmentForNewborns = () => {
went uncorrected. Children who suffer from recurrent ear or sinus
infections frequently have a similar medical history. Although it is
most useful to address the structural problems originating in the birth
process shortly after birth, much improvement in the childs condition
process shortly after birth, much improvement in the child's condition
can be seen if treatment is initiated later.
</p>
@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ const ArticlePediatricTreatmentForNewborns = () => {
too small a space. In response, the bones of the skull overlap to
decrease the size of the head, and often do not return to their natural
positions after delivery. In order to travel through the birth canal,
the infants head must bend markedly backwards. This puts pressure on
the infant's head must bend markedly backwards. This puts pressure on
two nerves (vagal and hypoglossal) which can result in the colic and
sucking disturbances often seen in newborns.
</p>
@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ const ArticlePediatricTreatmentForNewborns = () => {
Although C-section babies are spared some of the complications of
vaginal deliveries, they are also robbed of some of the benefits. The
transit down the birth canal applies a variety of pressures on the
infants head which help to free it from the shape it was molded to in
infant's head which help to free it from the shape it was molded to in
utero. The transit through the birth canal also compresses and
re-expands the chest wall preparing the baby to breathe and to clear
fluid from the lungs.
@ -85,8 +85,8 @@ const ArticlePediatricTreatmentForNewborns = () => {
<p>
Once the baby is born, osteopathic physicians hope to hear a fairly
immediate and powerful birth cry. Fetal life would be fraught with low
oxygen levels if it were not for the mothers higher blood hemoglobin
levels and the babys faster heart rate. The transition from life
oxygen levels if it were not for the mother's higher blood hemoglobin
levels and the baby's faster heart rate. The transition from life
outside is a critical time in which the baby loses its maternal support
and must provide for its own oxygen.
</p>
@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ const ArticlePediatricTreatmentForNewborns = () => {
night or reluctance to fall asleep, spitting up or vomiting can have
their origins in structural disturbances. A parent or health care
professional may notice visual signs of a structural problem such as
overlapping of joint lines on the infants skull which do not level out
overlapping of joint lines on the infant's skull which do not level out
in the first week of life. Visual asymmetries, such as one side of the
forehead further forward than the other, the two ears positioned
differently or the neck held to one side, can and should be corrected.
@ -134,7 +134,7 @@ const ArticlePediatricTreatmentForNewborns = () => {
medical care has little to offer, conditions such as Down Syndrome or
cerebral palsy. Osteopathic treatment does not alter the underlying
genetic defect or birth injury factors, but it can be very effective in
enhancing the childs functional capabilities as well as improving
enhancing the child's functional capabilities as well as improving
general health and quality of life for the child and family.
</p>
</Article>

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@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ const ArticleScalpAcupuncture = () => {
<p>
It provides an immediate feedback after correctly placing the
acupuncture needles. This constant interchange between the probing
physician and feedback from the patients body enables the practitioner
physician and feedback from the patient's body enables the practitioner
to diagnose and treat a wide variety of clinical problems.
</p>
<p>
@ -61,9 +61,9 @@ const ArticleScalpAcupuncture = () => {
speech in aphasic (no speech) and dysphasic (difficult speech) patients.
</p>
<p>
I was pleased to discover Dr. Yamamotos unique therapy yielded positive
I was pleased to discover Dr. Yamamoto's unique therapy yielded positive
results on most (80%) of the patients under his care. I now use Dr.
Yamamotos methods to alleviate a variety of chronic and injury related
Yamamoto's methods to alleviate a variety of chronic and injury related
symptoms that impede the quality of life of my patients.
</p>
<h2>Case Study:</h2>
@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ const ArticleScalpAcupuncture = () => {
</p>
<p>
Two acupuncture needles placed in the contralateral side of the
hemiparesis using Dr. Yamamotos system (YNSA) is capable of stimulating
hemiparesis using Dr. Yamamoto's system (YNSA) is capable of stimulating
increased peripeheral circulation in a 2 year old stroke case.
</p>
</Article>

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@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ const ArticleTenStagesOfGrief = () => {
<strong>6. HOSTILITY: </strong>When a loved one has died, it is very
common for the survivor to feel anger at those who were involved in the
situation, especially medical personnel and clergy. There is a feeling
of Why didnt you do more? God is a frequent target for this rage,
of Why didn't you do more? God is a frequent target for this rage,
which many people have a difficult time accepting.
</p>
@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ const ArticleTenStagesOfGrief = () => {
</p>
<p>
<strong>10. ACCEPTANCE OF ONES NEW ROLE IN LIFE:</strong> Loss brings
<strong>10. ACCEPTANCE OF ONE'S NEW ROLE IN LIFE:</strong> Loss brings
about changes. Whether it is the resumption of single life after years
of marriage, or going on through the years without a parent, there must
be the realization that a new role is to be accepted and lived. The

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@ -19,20 +19,20 @@ const ArticleTheTraumaOfBirth = () => {
</p>
<p>
In a study of 1,250 newborns I conducted a few years ago, it could be
demonstrated that severe visible trauma was inflicted on the headeither
before or during laborin 10 percent of the infants. Membranous
articular strains, which could be detected by the physician proficient
in the diagnostic techniques of osteopathy in the cranial field, were
present in another 78 percent. Thus, nearly nine of every 10 infants in
the study had been affected. (1)
demonstrated that severe visible trauma was inflicted on the
head&ndash;either before or during labor&ndash;in 10 percent of the
infants. Membranous articular strains, which could be detected by the
physician proficient in the diagnostic techniques of osteopathy in the
cranial field, were present in another 78 percent. Thus, nearly nine of
every 10 infants in the study had been affected. (1)
</p>
<p>
How important are these membranous articular strains to the physician? I
have found that common problems of the neonatal periodsuch as
have found that common problems of the neonatal period&ndash;such as
difficulty in sucking, vomiting, nervous tension, and irregular
respirationare frequently overcome just as soon as these strains are
corrected. Similar strains are encountered in school children who have
learning and behavior problems.
respiration&ndash;are frequently overcome just as soon as these strains
are corrected. Similar strains are encountered in school children who
have learning and behavior problems.
</p>
<p>
In a study of 100 children between the ages of five and 14 who were
@ -56,14 +56,14 @@ const ArticleTheTraumaOfBirth = () => {
<h2>Labor</h2>
<p>
As was mentioned above, the newborn skull is designed to provide maximum
accommodation to the forces of labor, minimum trauma to the infants
accommodation to the forces of labor, minimum trauma to the infant's
brain, and complete restoration to free mobility of all its parts once
the stress of labor is over.
</p>
<p>
Just before birth, the infant in utero is positioned for delivery by
presenting the smallest diameter of his head to the largest diameter of
the mothers pelvis; this is the position of full fetal flexion. As
the mother's pelvis; this is the position of full fetal flexion. As
contractions continue, the infant is conducted by the inclination of the
maternal pelvic floor into the midline for delivery around the pubic
symphysis by a process of extension of the head.
@ -254,7 +254,7 @@ const ArticleTheTraumaOfBirth = () => {
<p>
The craniosacral mechanism of the newborn infant should be examined
within the first few days of life. There is probably no field of
osteopathic diagnosis where the injuction if at first you dont
osteopathic diagnosis where the injuction if at first you don't
succeed, try, try again applies more than in the examination of the
newborn cranium. The mobility of the cranial mechanism is much greater
at this age than it is in the adult skull, although the range of motion
@ -399,7 +399,7 @@ const ArticleTheTraumaOfBirth = () => {
</p>
<p>
10. By now the baby may have finished nursing and may even be asleep.
Now change your position, and sit at the infants right side, at the
Now change your position, and sit at the infant's right side, at the
level of his lower limbs. Steady the pelvis with the left hand while
placing two fingers of the right hand under the sacrum. Are the two
sides of the body symmetrical? Does the sacrum project into the hand at

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@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ import { Metadata } from "next";
export const metadata: Metadata = {
title: "Article - What is D.O.? | Dr. Feely",
authors: [{ name: "Richard A. Feely, D.O., FAAO, FCA, FAAMA" }],
description: `If youre like most people, youve been going to a doctor ever
description: `If you're like most people, you've been going to a doctor ever
since you were born, and perhaps were not aware whether you were seeing a D.O.
(osteopathic physician) or an M.D. (allopathic physician). You may not even be
aware that there are two types of complete physicians in the United States.`,
@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ const ArticleWhatIsADo = () => {
author="Richard A. Feely, D.O., FAAO, FCA, FAAMA"
>
<p>
If youre like most people, youve been going to a doctor ever since you
If you're like most people, you've been going to a doctor ever since you
were born, and perhaps were not aware whether you were seeing a D.O.
(osteopathic physician) or an M.D. (allopathic physician). You may not
even be aware that there are two types of complete physicians in the
@ -39,9 +39,9 @@ const ArticleWhatIsADo = () => {
</li>
<li>
After medical school, both D.O.s and M.D.s can choose to practice in a
specialty area of medicinesuch as psychiatry, surgery or
obstetricsafter completing a residency program which requires an
additional two to six years of training.
specialty area of medicine&ndash;such as psychiatry, surgery or
obstetrics&ndash;after completing a residency program which requires
an additional two to six years of training.
</li>
<li>
Both D.O.s and M.D.s must pass comparable state licensing
@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ const ArticleWhatIsADo = () => {
<li>Osteopathic physicians focus on preventive health care.</li>
<li>
D.O.s receive extra training in the musculoskeletal system your
bodys interconnected system of nerves, muscles and bones that make up
body's interconnected system of nerves, muscles and bones that make up
two-thirds of its body mass. This training provides osteopathic
physicians with a better understanding of the ways that an injury or
illness in one part of your body can affect another.
@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ const ArticleWhatIsADo = () => {
Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is incorporated in the training
and practice of osteopathic physicians. With OMT, osteopathic physicians
use their hands to diagnose injury and illness and to encourage your
bodys natural tendency toward good health. By combining all other
body's natural tendency toward good health. By combining all other
medical procedures with OMT, D.O.s offer their patients the most
comprehensive care available in medicine today.
</p>
@ -94,14 +94,14 @@ const ArticleWhatIsADo = () => {
that date back to Hippocrates, the father of medicine. The philosophy
focuses on the unity of all body parts. He identified the
musculoskeletal system as a key element of health. He recognized the
bodys ability to heal itself and stressed preventive medicine, eating
body's ability to heal itself and stressed preventive medicine, eating
properly and keeping fit.
</p>
<p>
Dr. Still pioneered the concept of wellness more than 125 years ago.
In todays terms, personal health riskssuch as smoking, high blood
pressure, excessive cholesterol levels, stress and other lifestyle
factorsare evaluated for each individual. In coordination with
In today's terms, personal health risks&ndash;such as smoking, high
blood pressure, excessive cholesterol levels, stress and other lifestyle
factors&ndash;are evaluated for each individual. In coordination with
appropriate medical treatment, the osteopathic physician acts as a
teacher to help patients take more responsibility for their own
well-being and change unhealthy patterns.
@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ const ArticleWhatIsADo = () => {
</ul>
<p>
Today osteopathic physicians continue to be on the cutting edge of
modern medicine. D.O.s are able to combine todays medical technology
modern medicine. D.O.s are able to combine today's medical technology
with their ears, to listen compassionately to their patients; their
eyes, to see their patients as whole persons; and their hands, to
diagnose and treat injury as well as illness.

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@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ import Link from "next/link";
export const metadata: Metadata = {
title: "Article - Yamamoto New Scalp Acupunture FAQ | Dr. Feely",
authors: [{ name: "Richard A. Feely, D.O., FAAO, FCA, FAAMA" }],
description: `YNSAs founder, Dr. Toshikatsu Yamamoto of Miyazaki, Japan,
description: `YNSA's founder, Dr. Toshikatsu Yamamoto of Miyazaki, Japan,
teaches a one-week course to MDs and osteopaths in Japan, and conducts YNSA
seminars in the United States. A physician needs to have been trained in
acupuncture before studying YNSA.`,
@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ const ArticleYamamotoNewScalpAcupunctureFaq = () => {
<strong>Q. What training is required for YNSA?</strong>
</p>
<p>
A. YNSAs founder, Dr. Toshikatsu Yamamoto of Miyazaki, Japan, teaches a
A. YNSA's founder, Dr. Toshikatsu Yamamoto of Miyazaki, Japan, teaches a
one-week course to MDs and osteopaths in Japan, and conducts YNSA
seminars in the United States. A physician needs to have been trained in
acupuncture before studying YNSA.

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