AACOMASIn medicine 147manipulation148 is de31ned as the therapeutic application of manual pressure or force OMM also called Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment OMT is a form of manipulation that Is ID: 893652
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AACOMAS @AACOMASPreMed In medicine, “manipulation” is de ned as the therapeutic application of manual pressure or force. OMM, also called Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT), is a form of manipulation that: Is the generic term used to refer to many different manipulation techniques Can be used to treat structural and functional issues in the bones, joints, Uses the relationship between the neuromusculoskeletal system and the rest of Achieves and maintains patient health as part of a whole system of evaluation Provides a non-invasive and medication free treatment option for patients Training enhances a physician’s overall diagnostic skills Can be administered safely in combination with other medical treatments OMM is a required and foundational element of osteopathic medical school curricula. Comprehensive OMM training occurs throughout an osteopathic medical student’s curriculum, as well DO graduates may a
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lso choose to pursue residency training to To learn more, connect with us online!OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATIVE MEDICINE (OMM) EXPLAINED aacomas.aacom.org the AACOM Glossary of Osteopathic Terminology.Articulatory TechniqueBalanced Ligamentous TensionCompression of the Fourth VentricleExaggeration TechniqueFacilitated Oscillatory Release TechniqueHigh Velocity/Low Amplitude TechniqueInhibitory Pressure TechniqueIntegrated Neuromusculoskeletal Lymphatic PumpMandibular Drainage TechniqueMesenteric Release TechniquePercussion Vibrator TechniquePositional TechniqueRange of Motion TechniqueSoft Tissue TechniqueStill TechniqueToggle TechniqueTraction TechniqueV-Spread TechniqueVisceral Manipulation OMM TECHNIQUES APPLICATION OMM is used to treat many forms of bodily dysfunction including pain, discomfort, and limited range of motion caused by illness or injury. The goal of OMM is to remove these barriers in order to achieve wellness. @AACOMASPreMed AACOMA