Balanced Ligamentous (or Membranous) Technique (BLT)
Related Authors: Howard Lippincott DO & Rebecca Lippincott DO
"The physician uses his or her hands to evaluate motion in the soft tissue. If decreased or asymmetrical motion is detected the physician will follow the tissue in the direction opposite the restriction until the area feels balanced. That position is maintained until a softening or release is felt. The tissue is then slowly returned to its normal position." Source
"The physician uses his or her hands to evaluate motion in the soft tissue. If decreased or asymmetrical motion is detected the physician will follow the tissue in the direction opposite the restriction until the area feels balanced. That position is maintained until a softening or release is felt. The tissue is then slowly returned to its normal position." Source
Facilitated Positional Release
Related Authors: Stanley Schiowitz DO
"The facilitated positional release techniques described here introduce motion into the direction of freedom of movement. Achievement of neutral position is made easier by modifying sagittal posture, and a facilitating force is then applied. The treatment is directed at normalizing tissue texture changes but can be modified to influence the deep muscles involved in joint mobility. This modality is easily applied, nontraumatic, and efficient."
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"The facilitated positional release techniques described here introduce motion into the direction of freedom of movement. Achievement of neutral position is made easier by modifying sagittal posture, and a facilitating force is then applied. The treatment is directed at normalizing tissue texture changes but can be modified to influence the deep muscles involved in joint mobility. This modality is easily applied, nontraumatic, and efficient."
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Chapman Technique
Related Authors: Frank Chapman D.O.
"Principles: The body has a topography of 49 anterior and posterior subcutaneous points known as “loci” substantially associated with certain organs and viscuses. A malfunction in an organ triggers off a neuro-lymphatic reflex. As the malfunction persists, a small nodule appears in the “loco”, corresponding to a ganglion-shaped contraction accompanied by phlogosis deep in the fascia.
Method: Initially, the osteopath searches for the “loci” that are present. S/he then assesses if the localisation should be correlated with the patient’s organic or locomotor disorder. Lastly, s/he treats the anterior and posterior points with a specific manual technique. Treatment of the “loci” leads to an improvement in the remotely created disorders.
Indications: There are three major syndromes: endocrine, gastro-intestinal and infective. The endocrine group includes the prostate, the wide ligament, the uterus, the gonads, the thyroid and surrenal glands. The gastro-intestinal group includes the colon, pancreas, duodenum, small intestine, liver, and it is correlated to the thyroid, too. The third group includes the spleen, liver, and is correlated to the surrenal glands."
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"Principles: The body has a topography of 49 anterior and posterior subcutaneous points known as “loci” substantially associated with certain organs and viscuses. A malfunction in an organ triggers off a neuro-lymphatic reflex. As the malfunction persists, a small nodule appears in the “loco”, corresponding to a ganglion-shaped contraction accompanied by phlogosis deep in the fascia.
Method: Initially, the osteopath searches for the “loci” that are present. S/he then assesses if the localisation should be correlated with the patient’s organic or locomotor disorder. Lastly, s/he treats the anterior and posterior points with a specific manual technique. Treatment of the “loci” leads to an improvement in the remotely created disorders.
Indications: There are three major syndromes: endocrine, gastro-intestinal and infective. The endocrine group includes the prostate, the wide ligament, the uterus, the gonads, the thyroid and surrenal glands. The gastro-intestinal group includes the colon, pancreas, duodenum, small intestine, liver, and it is correlated to the thyroid, too. The third group includes the spleen, liver, and is correlated to the surrenal glands."
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