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+

+ Q. What is cranial osteopathy? +

+

+ A. Cranial osteopathy is a sub-specialty of osteopathic 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 + 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. +

+ +

+ Q. What is the cranial rhythm? +

+

+ A. It is a cyclic expansion and contraction of the membranous tissues of + the body that occur 8 to 14 times per minute. It is distinct from other + known pulses of the body, i.e., the heart and respiratory. It can be + felt at all parts of the body by a skilled cranial osteopath. +

+ +

+ Q. Who performs cranial osteopathy? +

+

+ A. Cranial osteopathy is an osteopathic technique devised by William + Garner Sutherland, D.O., originating in 1899 and popularized in the + 1940s to this day. It is a technique performed by osteopathic + physicians. +

+ +

+ Q. What is cranial sacral therapy? +

+

+ A. Cranial sacral therapy is the use of manual techniques performed by + therapists to unwind membranous articular strains of the cranial sacral + mechanism. Originally developed by William Garner Sutherland, D.O., + popularized by John Upledger, D.O., and may be performed by any + therapist trained in this manner. +

+ +

+ Q. Who would benefit from cranial osteopathy? +

+

+ 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 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 + synestosis, plageocephalgy and muscle tension headache would benefit + from the use of cranial osteopathy. +

+

+ Cranial osteopathy works on the basis of unwinding the membranous + articular strains that are present in the body thus removing the + biomechanical restrictions that prohibit fluid flow, improve circulation + and restore normal homeostasis to the body part and structure. +

+ +

+ + Q. What are the contraindications to cranial osteopathy? + +

+

+ A. Patients with no biomechanical problems and patients with an aversion + to being treated or touched. +

+ +

+ Q. How does it feel while being treated? +

+

+ A. The physician places a very light touch on your head, spine and + 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 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. +

+ +

+ Q. What is cranial manipulation? +

+

+ A. Cranial manipulation is the application of an osteopathic physician’s + hands to the body, palpating the cranial rhythmic impulse—also known as + the primary respiratory mechanism, or third pulse of the body. The + physician determines the rate and amplitude of the cranial rhythmic + impulse, or lack thereof. Then, subtle pressure is applied to the body + part to enhance the movement of fluid and energy to that area. After the + connective tissue and the fascia (a web-like covering over all muscle + and tissue) are released from tension, the cranial rhythmic impulse will + have free rein and health will be restored to that body part. +

+ +

+ Q. How does cranial manipulation work? +

+

+ A. The body produces cerebrospinal fluid, which fluctuates 10 to 14 + times a minute within the dura mater—the covering of the brain and + spinal cord. The billions of brain cells expand and contract, which + electrically and biochemically and hemodynamically cause a perceived + pulse—the cranial rhythmic impulse. +

+

+ Because of the articular design of the 22 bones of the skull, motion is + permitted. The articular design of the sacrum (at the base of the spine) + between the ilea or hip bones permits motion down the spine. Because the + membranes covering the brain and spinal cord have elastin tissue and are + allowed to expand and relax, the cranial rhythmic impulse can be felt. + The amount of movement can be measured in millimeters and can be felt in + all parts of the body by a skilled cranial osteopath. +

+ +

+ + Q. What can I expect to feel during and after a treatment? + +

+

+ 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 doctor’s hand. After a treatment, you may expect to feel + overall general well-being, as well as relief of some or all pain. +

+ +

+ + Q. Do some patients feel cranial manipulation more strongly than + others? + +

+

+ A. Yes. Generally speaking, the more out of balance a patient is, the + more he or she will feel the cranial manipulation. Some people are also + more sensitive than others. +

+ +

+ Q. How long are the treatments? +

+

A. Cranial manipulative treatments typically take 10 to 30 minutes.

+ +

+ Q. How frequently should I get a treatment? +

+

+ A. Depending on your condition, treatment may be recommended once or + twice a week on an outpatient basis. As your condition improves, + treatments should taper to twice a month, then once a month, and finally + to three or four times a year for preventive maintenance. +

+ +

+ Q. Are there any after-treatment restrictions? +

+

+ A. It is not good to do heavy exercise, consume alcohol, eat a heavy + meal or engage in sexual activity within 12 hours after a treatment. +

+ +

+ + Q. What is the duration of the relief? Can it be permanent? + +

+

+ A. The duration of relief can be from hours to days, and generally + increases with successive treatments. Pain relief can be permanent. +

+ +

+ Q. What should I bring with me to my first appointment? +

+

+ A. You should bring any x-rays, MRIs, MRAs, CT scans and PET scans with + you on your first cranial manipulation visit. Also remember to bring any + laboratory and neurodiagnostic studies, such as EEGs, EMGs and + NCV-SSEPs. +

+ +

+ + Q. What age range benefits most from cranial manipulation? + +

+

+ A. The younger the patient, the more benefits he or she receives from + cranial manipulation. The best results are found in patients in the + first six months of life, followed by age six months to two years, age + two to six, and age seven to 18. With each successive decade, a patient + will usually need longer and more frequent treatments to achieve the + desired results. +

+ +

+ + Q. Which illnesses respond best to cranial manipulation? + +

+

+ A. Cranial manipulation is very effective in treating any mechanical + trauma to the head or tailbone. Birth trauma responds the quickest and + most completely to this form of treatment. +

+ +

+ + Q. What is Dr. Feely’s success rate with cranial manipulation? + +

+

+ A. Most patients are greatly improved or cured within six to eight + visits. +

+ +

+ + Q. Is there a clearinghouse for osteopaths who practice cranial + manipulation? + +

+

+ A. Yes. The Cranial Academy can give you a list of competency-tested + cranial osteopaths in your area. For physician referrals, send a + self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope ($0.55 postage) to: +

+

+ The Cranial Academy +
+ Referrals +
+ 8202 Clearvista Parkway, #9-D +
+ Indianapolis, IN 46256 +

+

+ Please include the city and state for which you are requesting + referrals. +

+

+ The Cranial Academy will also fulfill requests for physician referrals + by e-mail or fax for a $10 charge; Visa and MasterCard are accepted. + Requests are fulfilled within 24 hours. +

+

+ To request a referral by e-mail, contact:{" "} + cranacad@aol.com +
+ Fax referral requests to: 317/594-9299 +

+ +

+ Q. Can any osteopath perform cranial manipulation? +

+

+ A. Yes. Any licensed osteopath is able to perform manipulation, + including cranial osteopathic manipulation. But all osteopaths are not + highly skilled in this specialized form of treatment. Contact the + Cranial Academy at the address above for a referral to an osteopath who + is skilled in cranial manipulation. +

+ +

+ Q. Are there specialists within osteopathic medicine? +

+

+ A. Yes, there are osteopathic specialists in all recognized medical + specialties, from obstetrics, neurosurgery and cardiology to family + practice. Most DOs are family practitioners. A few, like Dr. Feely, + specialize in osteopathic manipulation. +

+ +

+ + Q. Can there be a change in the body’s reaction to prescription drugs + while undergoing this treatment? + +

+

+ A. Yes. When a person is under the influence of a narcotic, cranial + osteopathic manipulation often takes longer, more frequent treatments. +

+ +

+ + Q. Does Dr. Feely work in conjunction with MDs to balance a patient’s + prescription drugs and overall treatment? + +

+

+ A. Yes. Dr. Feely recognizes the importance of all of your health care + providers understanding your treatment regimen, as well as being aware + of any and all prescription medications you may be taking. If you need + additional medication or changes in your medication, Dr. Feely will be + happy to speak with your physician or prescribe it himself. +

+ +

+ + Q. Is it realistic to expect to be prescription drug-free after + successful treatment? + +

+

+ A. Not all patients will have total relief with osteopathic + manipulation. Some patients may need to continue a few prescription + drugs. However, most patients will decrease their amount of medicine + dependency, as well as the need for painkillers and other frequently + used drugs such as migraine medications. +

+ +

+ + Q. What is the price range for cranial osteopathic manipulation + treatments? + +

+

+ A. Dr. Feely normally performs cranial osteopathic manipulation in + conjunction with total body osteopathic manipulation treatments. For + price information, please contact our office manager, Farida Charania, + at 312-266-8565. +

+ +

+ + Q. Is a referral from an MD necessary for cranial osteopathic + manipulation? + +

+

A. No.

+ +

+ + Q. Does medical insurance cover osteopathic manipulation? + +

+

+ A. Yes, most medical insurance covers osteopathic manipulative treatment + when the claim form is properly coded and the insurance company applies + the proper definition to those codes, and does not self-impose any + restrictions on manipulation. Some insurance plans allow only about + $1,000 of treatment per calendar year; other plans do not pay for an + office visit and osteopathic manipulation performed on the same day. +

+
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+

+ Cranial osteopathy, also known as osteopathy in the cranial field, was + developed as a natural extension of Dr. Andrew Taylor Still’s – 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 body’s + inherent forces to overcome membranous articular restrictions + principally in the head and spine with secondary effects throughout the + rest of the body. +

+ +

+ A cranial osteopath is an osteopathic physician and surgeon in the + United States. In other countries, the osteopathic physician has a + limited license. He or she diagnoses the patient holistically, body, + mind and spirit with particular detail to the musculoskeletal system and + the cranial sacral mechanism in particular. The cranial sacral mechanism + is a dynamic force within the living human body. It is the Qi or energy + of the central nervous system and is reflected throughout the rest of + the body. +

+ +

+ Cranial osteopathy is a sub-specialty within osteopathic manipulative + medicine. It has a unique defined body of knowledge, educational + requirements and specific diagnostic treatment procedures that are part + and parcel of a complete osteopathic manipulative medicine specialist + practice. Diligent study of anatomy, physiology and pathology is + required to become a cranial osteopath. True system of preventive + medicine, treating the whole person, not just the disease. +

+ +

+ 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 + 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 +

+ +

The Cranial Academy

+ +

+ 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.O’s + receiving national prominence. +

+ +

+ 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.D’s through the use of high-tech + diagnostic equipment agree that there is a motion present in the + cranium. +

+ +

+ There are many other therapies and therapist out there that claim to be + 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. +

+ +

+ Cranial osteopathy cannot be effectively learned via the Internet or + reading books. It is a psychomotor skill be best taught with hands on + guidance. It must be practiced on living human heads with a skilled + trained practitioners providing guidance, experience, knowledge, skill + and information to the student. +

+ +

The Rhythmic Impulse

+ +

+ The body has a self healing mechanisms. One of these mechanisms is the + third pulse of the body that emanates from the central nervous system. + This inherent motility of the brain and spinal cord occurs with the + initial inspiration of the breath of life at birth. This primary + respiratory mechanism called the cranial rhythmic impulse which is + associated with a very slight coiling and uncoiling of the spinal cord + and the central nervous system. The bones of the head and the central + nervous system become slightly wider and shorter from front to back in + the inspiration or flexion phase of the sphenobasilar synchondrosis. In + the exhalation phase, the primary phase, the primary respiratory + mechanism moves in just opposite direction. The head and central nervous + system becomes longer and slightly wider. This amount of movement is in + the millimeter range. One measurement placed it within hundredths of an + inch. But this varies according to where one measures the motion, at + which suture. +

+ +

+ The fluctuation of the cerebral spinal fluid occurs with the motion of + the billions of glial cells in the central nervous system and this + movement occurs in the relatively closed container of the cranium. As + the brain and spinal cord change shape and go through the cycle of + inhalation and exhalation/flexion and extension, the cerebral spinal + fluid fluctuates back and forth within the spaces of the brain and + spinal cord. This helps push the cerebral spinal fluid through the small + channels around the nerved down the spinal cord and exiting the central + nervous system into the peripheral nervous system. The motion of the + membranes of the head called the dura mater that surround the bones and + house the vessels in the skull. The dura membranes appear as the three + attached sickle shaped membranes forming a tripod to support the brain + and skull. +

+ +

+ They are called the falx cerebri and the tentorum cerebelli with a small + slip dividing the left and right half of the cerebellum. They limit and + control the slight motion of the bones of the head effecting the whole + fasat mechanism involving the cranium to the sacrum. The dura membranes + are firmly attached at the foramen magnum, second and third cervical + vertebra and the sacral segment. The 26 bones of the head are in slight + rhythmic motion along with the cerebral spinal fluid, the central + nervous system, the dural membranes and the sacrum. These cranial bones + are architecturally designed to fit together with various grooves and + gear-like articulation with each other. The sutures are comprised on + connective tissues, membranes and blood vessels with elastic tissue + identified microscopically. Since the dura is firmly attached at the + base of the skull and the sacrum, motion of the cranial mechanism is + transmitted into the sacrum. The cranium and the sacrum work together in + a flexion and extension phases. This constant rhythmic motion moves the + sacrum into nutation and antinutation. +

+
+ ); +}; + +export default ArticleCranialOsteopathy; diff --git a/website/app/(pages)/articles/(actual_article_content)/intro-to-osteopathy/page.tsx b/website/app/(pages)/articles/(actual_article_content)/intro-to-osteopathy/page.tsx new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f8d293f --- /dev/null +++ b/website/app/(pages)/articles/(actual_article_content)/intro-to-osteopathy/page.tsx @@ -0,0 +1,305 @@ +import Article from "@/components/Article"; + +const ArticleIntroToOsteopathy = () => { + return ( +
+

Section A | What is it?

+

+ Today, only one branch of mainstream medicine follows the Hippocratic + philosophy of medical care that centers on the patient, not the disease. + It is Osteopathic Medicine and, currently, some 36,233 osteopathic + physicians and surgeons offer this dimension in medical care. +

+

+ 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 + aid to the diagnosis and treatment of various illnesses known as + Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment. +

+

+ One of the Osteopathic concepts of good medicine is that the body’s + musculoskeletal system is central to the patient’s well-being. +

+

+ The system includes the bones, muscles, tendons, tissues, nerves and + spinal column–about 60 percent of the body mass. This framework works + with all the body’s organs. It responds–properly or improperly—every + 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. +

+

+ Osteopathic physicians utilize all of the recognized procedures and + modern technologies for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, + including drugs, radiation and surgery. In addition, the D.O. assesses + the musculoskeletal system by the use of a finely trained sense of touch + with the hands in a process called palpatory diagnosis. Disorders found + there are treated by the introduction of carefully applied manual + forces, directed to the bones, muscles and joints, in a type of + treatment called Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT), or simply + “manipulation.” Osteopathic manipulation of the musculoskeletal system + is a proven technique for many diagnoses and treatments. Often, it can + provide an alternative to therapies involving drugs or surgery. +

+

+ Because musculoskeletal dysfunction can mimic many diseases, osteopathic + manipulation is an important component in diagnosis, as well as a means + of correcting structural problems. +

+

+ For example, it has been well-documented that diseases of specific + organs can produce pain in other parts of the body. Stomach ulcers + 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 + be produced without actual disorder in organs to which pain has been + referred. +

+

+ Also, disturbances affecting the musculoskeletal system can cause + symptoms that stimulate other illnesses. Among the most common causes of + recurrent headaches, for example, is disorder of the cervical (upper) + portion of the spinal column. Properly applied manipulative treatment, + particularly directed to the head and neck, can often relieve headache + symptoms when other remedies have failed. +

+

+ Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment is often part of the medical + treatment for stress headaches, sinus problems and pulmonary distress. + Obstetricians often use manipulation to relieve low back pain during + pregnancy or as additional medical treatment for menstrual cramps. +

+

+ Studies indicate that Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, as part of the + total patient treatment, actually accelerates the rate of recovery from + illness or injury, keeping hospital or home stays to a minimum. +

+

+ By combining unique osteopathic principles with traditional diagnostic + 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. +

+ +

Section B | What is the Difference?

+

+ American osteopathic physicians are fully licensed physicians and + surgeons. To become fully licensed, they must graduate from one of 16 + osteopathic medical schools accredited by the Bureau of Professional + Education of the American Osteopathic Association. After completing + osteopathic medical school, D.O.s serve a one-year internship. During + that year, they gain hands-on experience in internal medicine, + obstetrics/gynecology, family practice, pediatrics and surgery. Often a + D.O. will opt to continue their education by entering a two to six year + residency program in a specialty area such as cardiology, neurology or + thoracic surgery. +

+

+ There are currently 35,000 D.O.s in the United States, with 60 percent + of them in primary care areas of family practice, internal medicine, + obstetrics/gynecology and pediatrics. D.O.s comprise 5.5 percent of the + total physician population and 18 percent of all physicians in the + military. By the year 2000, there will be 45,000 osteopathic physicians + in practice in the United States. Each year, 100 million patient visits + are made to D.O.s. +

+

+ Unlike in England, in the USA an osteopathic doctor is a fully licensed + and trained physician and surgeon like an MD but with the addition of + osteopathic manipulation. Each DO is licensed by each individual state + to practice Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery. An English DO to practice + in the US would have to take 4 years of Osteopathic Medicine at a US + college plus 3 years of residency/internship, then pass a national or + state board exam. He would then be able to apply and receive a state + license. +

+

DOs and MDs are Similar

+
    +
  1. + All must have four years of undergraduate training with an emphasis on + science courses. +
    2. +
  2. All must complete four years of basic medical education.
    3. +
  3. + All may choose a medical specialty after completing medical school. +
    4. +
  4. + All must pass an unlimited physician and surgeon state licensing + examination. +
    5. +
  5. + All may practice in fully accredited, licensed hospitals and medical + centers. +
    6. +
+

DOs and MDs are Different

+
    +
  1. + D.O.s focus on preventive health care. +
    2. +
  2. + + D.O.s receive additional training in the musculoskeletal system, + gaining a therapeutic and diagnostic advantage. + +
    3. +
  3. + + D.O.s do not treat specific illnesses or symptoms, but instead + practice a whole person approach to medicine. + +
    4. +
  4. + + 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 body’s + natural tendency toward health. + +
    5. +
+ +

DOs, MDs and DCs

+

+ While health care practitioners are very familiar with the similarities + and differences between their particular treatment approaches, many + times the public is not. The following table is provided to help give a + general overview of the training and root philosophies of these three + professional disciplines. +

+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Osteopathic Physicians (DO)Allopathic Physicians (MD’s)Chiropractors (DC’s)
+ Undergraduate Training Required + 4 years4 years4 years
+ Postgraduate Training Required + 5-8 years5-8 years3-4 years
+ Hospital Residency Required + YesYesNo
+ Able to Prescribe Drugs + YesYesNo
+ Able to Perform Surgery + YesYesNo
+ Training in Bodily Manipulation + + Receives 300-500 hours extensive training in bodily manipulation + including cranial, extremity, spinal joints, and connective tissue + + Receives no formal training in manipulation, spinal or otherwise + Receive up to 600 hours in the use of spinal manipulation
+ Founders + + A.T. Still, physician whose philosophy is a “whole person” approach + and whose emphasis was on disease prevention as well as cure. A.T. + Still was an American original. + + German trained physicians who viewed the body as being comprised + primarily of parts and who emphasized treating symptoms through + drugs and surgery. + + D. D. Palmer who felt that spinal manipulation could effectively + address 95% of all illness. Briefly studied with A. T. Still, then + developed his own techniques. +
+ +

Section C | Principles

+

+ Osteopathy is the knowledge of the structure, relations and functions of + each part and tissue of the human body applied to the adjustment in the + correction in whatever may be interfering with the harmonious operation. + Doctors of osteopathy conceive of man as a biomechanism, an organic + machine which, as long as the cells, tissues, organs, muscles, ligaments + and bones are normal in themselves in their reciprocal relationships, + they will function normally. They maintain that structural integrity and + physiological adjustment of the tissues and fluid tensions of the + organism which form the most important factors in maintaining health. + Life essentials-food, water, light, air, heat, exercise, protection and + rest-are necessary also environmental and psychological harmony. In an + organism structurally perfect, these constitute the requirements of man + for maintaining health. The principles of osteopathy follow the logic of + an applied knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology. +

+

The principles of Osteopathy are as follow:

+
    +
  1. that the body is a unit
    2. +
  2. structure and function are reciprocally interrelated
    3. +
  3. the body possesses self regulating mechanisms
    4. +
  4. + the body rationale therapy is based upon knowledge and use of the + above three principles. +
    5. +
+

+ The osteopathic concept includes surgery which osteopathic physicians + practice and recommend as indicated. Osteopathy is not drug-less + profession in the strict sense of the word. It uses drugs which have + specific scientific value and proven effectiveness. The osteopathic + physician is a skilled engineer of the vital human mechanism influencing + by manipulation and other osteopathic measures the activity of the nerve + cells, glands and organs and the distribution and the distribution of + fluids and the discharge of nerve impulses therefore, normalizing tissue + fluid and function. +

+
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+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
Osteopathic Physicians (DO)Allopathic Physicians (MD’s)Chiropractors (DC’s)
+ Undergraduate Training Required + 4 years4 years4 years
+ Postgraduate Training Required + 5-8 years5-8 years3-4 years
+ Hospital Residency Required + YesYesNo
+ Able to Prescribe Drugs + YesYesNo
+ Able to Perform Surgery + YesYesNo
+ Training in Bodily Manipulation + + Receives 300-500 hours extensive training in bodily manipulation + including cranial, extremity, spinal joints, and connective tissue + + Receives no formal training in manipulation, spinal or otherwise + Receive up to 600 hours in the use of spinal manipulation
+ Founders + + A.T. Still, physician whose philosophy is a “whole person” approach + and whose emphasis was on disease prevention as well as cure. A.T. + Still was an American original. + + German trained physicians who viewed the body as being comprised + primarily of parts and who emphasized treating symptoms through + drugs and surgery. + + D. D. Palmer who felt that spinal manipulation could effectively + address 95% of all illness. Briefly studied with A. T. Still, then + developed his own techniques. +
+
+ ); +}; + +export default ArticleOsteopathComparisonTable; diff --git a/website/app/(pages)/articles/(actual_article_content)/osteopathic-manipulation-in-pregnancy/page.tsx b/website/app/(pages)/articles/(actual_article_content)/osteopathic-manipulation-in-pregnancy/page.tsx new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5486ac1 --- /dev/null +++ b/website/app/(pages)/articles/(actual_article_content)/osteopathic-manipulation-in-pregnancy/page.tsx @@ -0,0 +1,142 @@ +import Article from "@/components/Article"; + +const ArticleOsteopathicManipulationInPregnancy = () => { + return ( +
+

Overview

+

+ 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 low back and pelvic pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, headache, + nausea, vomiting, and edema. Approximately 2/3 of women with rheumatoid + arthritis will have improvement in their symptoms during pregnancy but + may suffer a flare-up in the post partum period. Many women with + ankylosing spondylitis may have an exacerbation of symptoms. Women with + scoliosis have no increased risk over non pregnant women for + progression. [1,2] +

+ +

+ Most of the symptoms encountered can be attributed to the development + and growth of the fetus and are often specific to the different + trimesters of the pregnancy. Osteopathic manipulation can play an + important role in providing relief for the common complaints throughout + the various stages of pregnancy, delivery, and the post partum period. +

+ +

First Trimester

+

+ Common conditions in the first trimester include heartburn as well as + nausea and vomiting (“morning sickness”). Structural dysfunction is + often found at the spinal levels related to the nervous system supply to + the organs involved. Osteopathic manipulation to the cervical and + thoracic spine can be used to influence these nervous system inputs, + providing relief for gastrointestinal complaints. [3] +

+ +

Second Trimester

+

+ As the uterus increases in size, pain may be felt through the round + ligaments and the pubic symphysis. Once it expands from the pelvis in to + the abdomen, the diaphragm becomes elevated affecting breathing. Fascial + release through the abdomen, ribcage, and diaphragms may improve + respiration and prevent or alleviate backache, sciatica, cramps or + posterior pelvic pain. The second most common complaint in the second + trimester is hand and wrist pain resulting from localized swelling. + Anywhere from 1% -25% of all pregnant women may exhibit the classic + carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms of numbness, tingling, and night-time + pain. Since it almost always resolves after delivery, conservative + treatment is recommended. This would include night time splinting and + manipulative treatment aimed at improving lymphatic flow and releasing + tension at the wrist. [1,3] +

+ +

Third Trimester

+

+ Mechanical and structural changes are at their greatest in the third + trimester. These result in changes in gait, loss of balance, and low + back pain. Gravitational effects from the uterus in the abdomen and + pelvis cause pressure that decreases lymphatic and venous return from + the lower extremities leading to edema and hemorrhoids. Constipation and + reflux are also common. Osteopathic manipulation to the pelvic floor and + mid thoracic and lumbar spine helps to mobilize fluid and relieve these + complaints. +

+ +

Labor & Delivery

+

+ During labor, Osteopathic manipulation focused at the lower thoracic and + lumbar areas can influence the nerves that supply the pelvic organs. + Soft tissue and myofascial treatment of the pelvis and sacrum can help + to maintain good mobility of the sacrum, allow for proper rotation and + descent of the fetal head, and influence cervical dilation. Osteopathy + in the Cranial Field has been shown in studies to influence uterine + contractility and help to overcome uterine inertia by its effect on the + pituitary secretion of oxytocin. [4, 5] +

+ +

Post Partum

+

+ 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 + the serum levels of relaxin return to near normal three days post + partum, treatment immediately after delivery can help to re-align the + sacropelvic structures that have just undergone the stress of pushing + and positioning in stirrups. Later follow-up with osteopathic + manipulation is useful for the treatment of any persistent pain in the + low back or pelvis. +

+ +

Contraindications

+

+ In most cases, the use of Osteopathic manipulation in pregnancy is both + safe and effective. Conditions where it should not be used include: + premature labor, abruption placentae, rupture of membranes without + labor, incompetent cervix, eclampsia, and ectopic pregnancy. 5 +

+ +

Summary

+

+ 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 + and circulation, and supporting labor and delivery, pregnancy can be a + more comfortable and enjoyable experience. +

+ +

References

+

+ 1. Ireland M, Ott S. The Effects of Pregnancy on the Musculoskeletal + System. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 2000. 372:169-179. +

+

+ 2. Jones A, Lockwood M. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment in Pregnancy + and Augmentation of Labor: A Case Report. AAO Journal. 18:1 March 2008: + 27-29. +

+

+ 3. Ward R. Foundations for Osteopathic Medicine. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, + PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2003: 450-461. +

+

+ 4. McAfee S, Chila A. Occipital Compression and its Potential Uses in + Obstetrics. AAO Journal. 17:3 September 2007: 27-29. +

+

+ 5. DiGiovanna E, Schiowitz S, Dowling D. An Osteopathic Approach to + Diagnosis and Treatment 3rd ed. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams + & Wilkins; 2005: 651-659. +

+
+ ); +}; + +export default ArticleOsteopathicManipulationInPregnancy; diff --git a/website/app/(pages)/articles/(actual_article_content)/osteopathic-manipulative-treatment/page.tsx b/website/app/(pages)/articles/(actual_article_content)/osteopathic-manipulative-treatment/page.tsx new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7c9f033 --- /dev/null +++ b/website/app/(pages)/articles/(actual_article_content)/osteopathic-manipulative-treatment/page.tsx @@ -0,0 +1,230 @@ +import Article from "@/components/Article"; + +const ArticleOsteopathicManipulativeTreatment = () => { + return ( +
+

+ In an era marked by medical advances, from state-of-the-art surgery to + the newest prescription medication, what unique tool will osteopathic + physicians use? Their hands. +

+ +

+ Osteopathic physicians (D.O.s) provide you with all the best that + medicine has to offer. They can specialize in any recognized area of + medicine, from pediatrics to neurosurgery. However, their knowledge and + use of the latest medical technology is complemented by their + application of a hands-on treatment tool known as osteopathic + manipulative treatment, or OMT. +

+ +

+ Using OMT, D.O.s bring an added dimension to healthcare, in the form of + a non-invasive treatment. D.O.s use OMT to diagnose, treat and even + prevent illness or injury. When appropriate it can be used in + conjunction with, or in place of, medication or surgery. +

+ +

Unique Philosophy

+ +

+ D.O.s are widely recognized for their incorporation of manipulative + medicine into their spectrum of care. OMT is just one element of the + unique philosophy of osteopathic medicine. +

+ +

The Big Picture

+ +

+ 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 + home, work and family life when making a diagnosis. +

+ +

Patient, Heal Thyself

+ +

+ D.O.s recognize that the body is inherently capable of healing itself, + though it must constantly fight physical, emotional and nutritional + “stressors” to maintain a state of wellness. D.O.s believe in educating + you about good health and prevention of disease. +

+ +

The Musculoskeletal System

+ +

+ D.O.s place particular emphasis on the musculoskeletal system, which + 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. +

+ +

The ABC’s of OMT and How It Can Work for You

+ +

+ 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 + commonly associated with physical ailments such as low back pain, this + modality can also be used to relieve the discomfort or musculoskeletal + abnormality associated with a number of disorders, including: asthma, + sinus disorder, carpal tunnel, migraines and menstrual pain. +

+ +

+ The osteopathic approach to treating many diseases includes medication + and/or surgical intervention, plus OMT. OMT can relieve muscle pain + associated with a disease and can hasten your recovery from illness by + promoting blood flow through tissues. +

+ +

Diagnosis

+ +

+ Your structural exam will begin with an assessment of your posture, + spine and balance. Your D.O. will then use his fingers to palpate your + back and extremities. Your D.O. will then use his fingers to palpate + your back and extremities. He will also check your joints for + restriction and/or pain during motion as well as check your muscles, + tendons and ligaments where tenderness can signal a problem. Through + extensive osteopathic training in manipulative medicine, D.O.s can + detect changes in tissue, however small, that signal injury or + impairment. +

+ +

+ Once the structural exam is complete, your D.O. will integrate this + information with your medical history and a complete physical exam. + After that point, a treatment plan can be established. +

+ +

Treatment

+ +

+ Using a variety of OMT techniques, your D.O. will apply manual forces to + 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. +

+ +

Case 1

+ +

+ Mary visited her D.O. complaining of a sharp pain in her side. The + physician asked a series of questions about her pain: its intensity, + onset and duration. They also discussed her medical history. The + physician then ordered a series of tests to determine whether the pain + was caused by disease (i.e. gallbladder or appendix). Tests revealed + that it was not. Since the patient indicated that she worked in an + office with a “surround style” desk, the D.O. considered that Mary might + be suffering from postural/mechanical strain. Based upon his + examination, interview with the patient and negative test results, the + physician decided to employ OMT to relieve motion restrictions and + muscle strain caused by improper sitting and movement. He also + recommended changes in the set-up of her workstation to alleviate + further pain. +

+ +

Case 2

+ +

+ 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. Michael’s congestion was markedly reduced + after just one OMT session. Upon completion of his antibiotic therapy + two weeks later, his infection was eliminated. +

+ +

Who Can Benefit

+ +

+ People of all ages and backgrounds have found relief from pain and + dysfunction as well as improved mobility through OMT. D.O.s incorporate + this modality into their treatment plans for top athletes and + performance artists, workers with on-the-job injuries and thousands of + people, just like you. +

+ +

Proof Positive

+ +

+ 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 + works. In this case, researchers examined the effectiveness of OMT for + treating low back pain. +

+ +

+ 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, + researchers learned that the patients receiving OMT required less + medication and physical therapy, resulting in less side effects and + lower health care costs. +

+ +

+ 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 study’s completion, it was determined that + administering OMT significantly reduced patients’ needs for pain + medication. +

+ +

+ By incorporating OMT into their practice of complete medicine, D.O.s are + providing the most comprehensive care available today. +

+ +

History

+ +

+ The earliest medical writings from centuries past describe the efficacy + 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 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. Still’s founding tenets have + withstood the test of time and scientific scrutiny. +

+ +

Education

+ +

+ 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 + combined with the osteopathic principles of holistic care, prevention + and primary care makes osteopathic medicine unique. +

+ +

+ Upon graduation from medical school, D.O.s complete a one-year rotating + internship through all the areas of primary care. Afterwards, they may + complete a residency in any of more than 120 specialty and subspecialty + areas of medicine. However, sixty-four percent of all D.O.s remain in + primary care practices. +

+
+ ); +}; + +export default ArticleOsteopathicManipulativeTreatment; diff --git a/website/app/(pages)/articles/(actual_article_content)/osteopathy-faq/page.tsx b/website/app/(pages)/articles/(actual_article_content)/osteopathy-faq/page.tsx new file mode 100644 index 0000000..37e0ac0 --- /dev/null +++ b/website/app/(pages)/articles/(actual_article_content)/osteopathy-faq/page.tsx @@ -0,0 +1,208 @@ +import Article from "@/components/Article"; + +const ArticleOsteopathyFaq = () => { + return ( +
+

+ Q. What is Osteopathy? +

+

+ A. Osteopathy is a complete school of medicine in the United States. It + is a separate and distinct medical profession with unlimited practice + rights in the field of medicine and surgery. It is a medical art and + science with a unifying holistic philosophy of body, mind and spirit. +

+ +

+ Q. What is an osteopathic doctor in the USA? +

+

+ A. In the USA, an osteopathic doctor is a fully licensed and trained + physician and surgeon like an MD but with the addition of osteopathic + manipulation. Each DO is licensed by each individual state to practice + Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery. An English DO to practice in the US + would have to take 4 years of Osteopathic Medicine at a US college plus + 3 years of residency/internship, then pass a national or state board + exam. He would then be able to apply and receive a state license. +

+ +

+ Q. What is Osteopathic Manipulation? +

+

+ A. Osteopathic manipulation is a manual medical procedure that the + physician applies to a patient. This manual hands-on technique involves + putting joints and tissues through a range of motion, releasing + membranous articular strain, muscle spasm and tight joint capsules and + ligaments. Osteopathic manipulation alleviates somatic dysfunction. +

+ +

+ Q. What is Somatic Dysfunction? +

+

+ A. Somatic dysfunction is impaired or altered function of related + components of the somatic (body framework) system. This includes + skeletal, arthrodial, myofascial structures, and their related vascular, + lymphatic, and neural elements. +

+ +

+ Q. What is the Osteopathic profession like? +

+

+ A. The osteopathic profession is a group of over 36,000 physicians and + surgeons throughout the United States that are involved in unlimited + medical practice providing diagnosis and treatment in all standard + medical specialties including family practice, internal medicine, + neurosurgery, cardiovascular surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, general + surgery, cardiology, neurology, internal medicine, etc. +

+ +

+ Q. What is Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine? +

+

+ A. It is a primary care specialty emphasizing in-depth application of + the osteopathic philosophy and special proficiency in osteopathic + diagnosis and treatment. +

+

+ Q. What is Osteopathic manipulative treatment? +

+

+ A. It is a diagnosis followed by therapeutic application of manually + guided forces by an osteopathic physician to alleviate somatic + dysfunction. This is accomplished by a variety of techniques. +

+ +

+ + Q. What are some techniques used in Osteopathic manipulative + treatment? + +

+

A. Some techniques include:

+ +

+ 1. Articulatory treatment - low velocity, moderate to high amplitude + technique that carries a joint through a full range of motion to + increase freedom of movement. +

+

+ 2. Counterstrain - inhibits inappropriate strain reflex by applying mild + strain opposite to the reflex. +

+

+ 3. Cranial treatment - diagnosis and treatment using the primary + respiratory mechanism. +

+

+ 4. Directed treatment - engages the restrictive barrier and carries the + dysfunctional component towards the restricted barrier. +

+

+ 5. Exaggeration treatment - moves the dysfunctional component away from + the restricted barrier through and beyond the range of motion. +

+

+ 6. Facilitated positional release - myofascial release treatment + involving activating force compression or torsion. +

+

+ 7. Muscle energy treatment - patient moves as directed by the physician + against defined resistance. +

+

+ 10. Myofascial treatment - continuous palpatory feedback to achieve + release of myofascial tissues. +

+

11. Ligamentous articular strain - myofascial release techniques.

+

+ 12. Traction treatment - stretching or separating parts along the + longitudinal axis. +

+

13. Visceral manipulation - positioning viscera to fascial balance.

+

+ Q. What is the Osteopathic philosophy? +

+

+ A. Osteopathic medicine is a philosophy of healthcare and a distinctive + art supported by expanding scientific knowledge. Its philosophy embraces + the concept of the unity of the living organism's structure and + function. It applies science and art to establish and maintain health, + prevent and alleviate disease. Osteopathic concepts emphasize principles + like the body's self-regulatory mechanisms, interrelation of structure + and function, and rational treatment based on these principles. +

+

+ Q. What is an Osteopathic structural examination? +

+

+ A. An examination of the patient by an osteopathic physician with an + emphasis on the neuromuscular skeletal system. It includes palpatory + diagnosis of somatic dysfunction in the context of total patient care. +

+

+ Q. What is palpatory diagnosis? +

+

+ A. It is the process of palpating the patient to evaluate the + neuromuscular skeletal and visceral systems. +

+

+ Q. What is the primary respiratory mechanism? +

+

+ A. It refers to the interdependent function among five body components: + brain and spinal cord motility, cerebral spinal fluid fluctuation, + intracranial and intraspinal spinal membrane mobility, articular + mobility of cranial bones, and sacral mobility between ilia or pelvic + bones. +

+

+ Q. What is postural decompensation? +

+

+ A. It's the distribution of body mass away from the ideal when postural + homeostatic mechanisms are overwhelmed, resulting in changes like + scoliotic, rotational, kyphotic, or lordotic changes. +

+

+ Q. What is the somato visceral reflex? +

+

+ A. It's an involuntary nervous system response to sensory input that + produces reflex responses in segmentally related visceral structures. +

+

+ Q. What is a visceral somatic reflex? +

+

+ A. It's a localized visceral stimuli producing patterns of reflex + response in segmentally related somatic structures. +

+

+ Q. What is the cranial sacral mechanism? +

+

+ A. It refers to the connection between the occiput and sacrum by the + spinal dura mater as described by William G. Sutherland D.O. +

+

+ Q. What is spinal facilitation? +

+

+ A. It's the maintenance of a pool of neurons, motor neurons, or + preganglionic sympathetic neurons in a state of partial or subthreshold + excitation in the spinal cord, requiring less afferent or presynaptic + stimulation to trigger impulse discharge. +

+
+ ); +}; + +export default ArticleOsteopathyFaq; diff --git a/website/app/(pages)/articles/(actual_article_content)/what-is-a-do/page.tsx b/website/app/(pages)/articles/(actual_article_content)/what-is-a-do/page.tsx new file mode 100644 index 0000000..58879f5 --- /dev/null +++ b/website/app/(pages)/articles/(actual_article_content)/what-is-a-do/page.tsx @@ -0,0 +1,136 @@ +import Article from "@/components/Article"; + +const ArticleWhatIsADo = () => { + return ( +
+

+ 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. +

+

+ The fact is, that both D.O.s and M.D.s are fully qualified physicians + licensed to perform surgery and prescribe medication in all 50 states. + Is there any difference between these two kinds of doctors? Yes. And no. +

+

DOs and MDs

+
    +
  1. + Applicants to both D.O. and M.D. colleges typically have a four-year + undergraduate degree with an emphasis on scientific courses. +
    2. +
  2. + Both D.O.s and M.D.s complete four years of basic medical education. +
    3. +
  3. + After medical school, both D.O.s and M.D.s can choose to practice in a + specialty area of medicine–such as psychiatry, surgery or + obstetrics–after completing a residency program which requires an + additional two to six years of training. +
    4. +
  4. + Both D.O.s and M.D.s must pass comparable state licensing + examinations. +
    5. +
  5. + D.O.s and M.D.s both practice in fully accredited and licensed health + care facilities. +
    6. +
  6. + D.O.s comprise a separate, yet equal branch of American medical care. + Together, D.O.s and M.D.s enhance the state of care available in + America. +
    7. +
+

Something Extra

+
    +
  • + Osteopathic medical schools emphasize training students to be primary + care physicians. +
    • +
  • Osteopathic physicians focus on preventive health care.
    • +
  • + D.O.s receive extra training in the musculoskeletal system — your + 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. +
    • +
+

+ 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 + 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. +

+

More than a Century of Care

+

+ Osteopathic medicine is a unique form of American medical care that was + developed in 1874 by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still. Dr. Still was dissatisfied + with the effectiveness of 19th Century medicine. He believed that many + of the medications of his day were useless or even harmful. Dr. Still + was one of the first in his time to study the attributes of good health + so that he could better understand the process of disease. +

+

+ In response, Dr. Still founded a philosophy of medicine based on ideas + 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 + body’s ability to heal itself and stressed preventive medicine, eating + properly and keeping fit. +

+

+ Dr. Still pioneered the concept of “wellness” more than 125 years ago. + In today’s terms, personal health risks–such as smoking, high blood + pressure, excessive cholesterol levels, stress and other lifestyle + factors–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. +

+

+ For more about the history of the profession, visit The History of + Osteopathic Medicine Virtual Museum. +

+

+ Just as Dr. Still pioneered osteopathic medicine on the Missouri + frontier in 1874, today osteopathic physicians serve as modern day + medical pioneers. +

+
    +
  • + Over half of all osteopathic physicians practice in primary care areas + such as pediatrics, family practice, obstetrics/gynecology and + internal medicine. +
    • +
  • + Many D.O.s fill a critical need for doctors by practicing in rural and + medically underserved areas. +
    • +
+

+ Today osteopathic physicians continue to be on the cutting edge of + 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. +

+

+ “As an osteopathic physician, I believe in prevention. I am committed to + educating my patients so they can take the necessary steps to live and + maintain healthier lifestyles.” +

+

Tyler C. Cymet, D.O., Internal medicine, Baltimore

+
+ ); +}; + +export default ArticleWhatIsADo; diff --git a/website/app/(pages)/articles/views/ArtsForPatients.tsx b/website/app/(pages)/articles/views/ArtsForPatients.tsx index b1b0867..113be75 100644 --- a/website/app/(pages)/articles/views/ArtsForPatients.tsx +++ b/website/app/(pages)/articles/views/ArtsForPatients.tsx @@ -4,24 +4,36 @@ const ArtsForPatients = () => { return (
-

Osteopathy Basics

- - Digestive Problems +

What is Osteopathy?

+ + Cranial Osteopathy - - Down Syndrome + + Cranial Osteopathy FAQ - - Orthopedic Problems + + Introduction to Osteopathy - - Respiratory Health + + Osteopath Comparison Table - Treatment for the Newborn + Osteopathic Manipulation in Pregnancy + + + Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment + + + Osteopathy FAQ + + + What is a D.O.?