6 Main Principles of Osteopathy
A) Write an account of how the topics below integrate and influence your understanding of Osteopathy.
The AOA defined 6 Osteopathic Principles
Concepts of Health
3 stage diagnosis and treatment plans
General systems theory
Holism
Word count 1,998
This essay focuses on the integration of the 6 main principles outlined by the American Osteopathic Association with my consideration of them at a deeper level during the osteopathic approach.
From the days of Still we are reminded that structure and function are a primary focus reciprocally interrelated-so much so that the basic structure of the skeleton and the parts that make it up are designed to operate a certain mechanical way. The physiological and deeper functional aspects are also governed by the dynamic interplay of human thought and actions. Imbalances have an effect on health and it is the mechanical activity within tissues that create barriers to communication. Using the sacrum as an example, sacral inclination can influence spinal mechanics in at least two planes but also the rest of the body. The sacrum needs to be relatively level to work as one with the spine’s flexibility in managing locomotion. Any deviation from the norm may mean changing the inclination of the sacrum motion between the ilia or by the motion of the pelvis on the hip joints to restore balance.
The arrangement of soft tissues around the sacroiliacs, the LS junction and the pelvic are complex and ensure a highly integrated mechanism to orientate sacral motion between the spinal column, the trunk, pelvis and lower limb.
We therefore consider the body is a unit, and the components which make up the whole. At this point it is valid to place overall examination of the spine, the extremities, the body cavities, and the viscera to appreciate how the physical restrictions in any of these parts or tissues are interfering with normal circulation and subsequently the emotional well being of the patient.
In this case the
The AOA defined 6 Osteopathic Principles
Concepts of Health
3 stage diagnosis and treatment plans
General systems theory
Holism
Word count 1,998
This essay focuses on the integration of the 6 main principles outlined by the American Osteopathic Association with my consideration of them at a deeper level during the osteopathic approach.
From the days of Still we are reminded that structure and function are a primary focus reciprocally interrelated-so much so that the basic structure of the skeleton and the parts that make it up are designed to operate a certain mechanical way. The physiological and deeper functional aspects are also governed by the dynamic interplay of human thought and actions. Imbalances have an effect on health and it is the mechanical activity within tissues that create barriers to communication. Using the sacrum as an example, sacral inclination can influence spinal mechanics in at least two planes but also the rest of the body. The sacrum needs to be relatively level to work as one with the spine’s flexibility in managing locomotion. Any deviation from the norm may mean changing the inclination of the sacrum motion between the ilia or by the motion of the pelvis on the hip joints to restore balance.
The arrangement of soft tissues around the sacroiliacs, the LS junction and the pelvic are complex and ensure a highly integrated mechanism to orientate sacral motion between the spinal column, the trunk, pelvis and lower limb.
We therefore consider the body is a unit, and the components which make up the whole. At this point it is valid to place overall examination of the spine, the extremities, the body cavities, and the viscera to appreciate how the physical restrictions in any of these parts or tissues are interfering with normal circulation and subsequently the emotional well being of the patient.
In this case the
References: Davey and Popy, 1993 Dilemmas in Health Care Frankl George, The Unknown Self Open Gate Press