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Osteopathic Philosophy and Principles

Osteopathic Philosophy and Principles. College of Osteopathic Medicine. 200 University Parkway a Yakima WA 98901 a Ph (509) 452-5100 a Fax (509) 452-5101 a www.pnwu.org. Osteopathic Philosophy and Principles (OPP ).

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Osteopathic Philosophy and Principles

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  1. Osteopathic Philosophy and Principles College of Osteopathic Medicine 200 University Parkway a Yakima WA 98901 a Ph (509) 452-5100 a Fax (509) 452-5101 a www.pnwu.org

  2. Osteopathic Philosophy and Principles (OPP) • Osteopathic: A system of medicine based on the theory that disturbances in the musculoskeletal system affect other bodily parts, causing many disorders that can be corrected by various manipulative techniques in conjunction with conventional medical, surgical, pharmacological, and other therapeutic procedures. • American Heritage Dictionary • Philosophy: clarifies and justifies • Principles: prescribe action based upon philosophy

  3. WHY? Understanding and Accreditation • Enhance your ability to explain the foundations and distinctiveness of osteopathic medicine AOA Commission on OsteopathicCollegeAccreditation (COCA) Standard 4.4.1. The faculty development program must include the knowledge and understanding of osteopathic philosophy and principles.Guideline:All faculty, on-campus and off-campus, should participate in a comprehensive osteopathic philosophy and principles faculty development program.

  4. Presentation Goals & Objectives • Define/describe: • Osteopathic Distinctiveness • Osteopathic Medicine • OMM • OMT • Explain the foundations of osteopathic medicine • Find and Explore some select resources about osteopathic medicine

  5. Osteopathic Distinctiveness • D.O.s and M.D.s are fully qualified physicians licensed to practice all areas of medicine and surgery • D.O.s and M.D.s can choose to practice in any specialty area of medicine

  6. Osteopathic Distinctiveness (cont.) • D.O.s, however, receive extra training in the musculoskeletal system and it’s relationship to health and disease • D.O.s practice osteopathic manipulative treatment when indicated to improve musculoskeletal function, tissue health, and promote maximum fluid motion: arterial, venous, and lymphatic; while chiropractic doctors (D.C.s) perform adjustments for the vertebrae, spinal cord, and spinal nerves

  7. Definition: Osteopathic Medicine • A complete system of medical care combining patient needs with current practice of medicine, surgery and obstetrics, emphasizing the interrelationship between structure and function with an appreciation of the body’s ability to heal itself. Paraphrased from: Glossary of Osteopathic Terminology Usage Guide http://www.aacom.org/om/Glossary.pdf • “… the Osteopath is trained to palpate (feel) the body's "living anatomy" (i.e. flow of fluids, motion and texture of tissues, and structural makeup). From: WebRing, About Osteopathy: http://www.osteohome.com

  8. Definition: OMM “Osteopathic Manipulative (or Manual)Medicine (OMM): The application of osteopathic philosophy, structural diagnosis and use of OMT in the diagnosis and management of the patient.” From: Glossary of Osteopathic Terminology Usage Guide http://www.aacom.org/om/Glossary.pdf

  9. Definition: OMT “Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT): The therapeutic application of manually guided forces by an osteopathic physician (US usage) to improve physiologic function and/or support homeostasis that has been altered by somatic dysfunction.” From: Glossary of Osteopathic Terminology Usage Guide http://www.aacom.org/om/Glossary.pdf

  10. Goals & Objectives, cont. • Define/Describe: • Osteopathic Distinctiveness • Osteopathic Medicine • OMM • OMT • Explain the foundations of osteopathic medicine • Find and Explore some select resources about osteopathic medicine

  11. Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine • Andrew Taylor Still, M.D., D.O. (1828-1917) – Lost 3 children to spinal meningitis – Immersed in study of the nature of health, illness and disease –Believed the human body is designed to heal itself if aligned –Combined philosophical with scientific theories = Osteopathy

  12. A.T. Still • “Find the abnormal and return it to the normal.”

  13. Foundations, cont. Dr. Still: • Found traditional patient care inadequate • Created new diagnosis and treatments with major emphasis on: • The impact of circulatory, neurological and musculoskeletal interactions on the health of a patient • The normalization of the altered structure and function related to the above named systems

  14. Goals & Objectives, cont. • Define/Describe: • Osteopathic Distinctiveness • Osteopathic Medicine • OMM • OMT • Explain the foundations of osteopathic medicine • Find and Explore some select resources about osteopathic medicine

  15. Osteopathic Medicine Resources • American Osteopathic Association (AOA) http://www.osteopathic.org • American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) http://www.aacom.org • DO-Online.org https://www.do-online.org • Washington Osteopathic Medical Association http://www.woma.org

  16. Summary • Definition/Description: Osteopathic Distinctiveness, Osteopathic Medicine, OMM, OMT • History: Foundations of osteopathic medicine • Resources: Selected osteopathic medicine web resources

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