The son of a doctor and a pastor, Andrew Still (1828-1917) believed that the human being was the perfect being, of divine origin. This belief went on to be a key component for the basis of his research in the establishment of osteopathy. Dr. Still believed that the medical treatments and practices available to him at the time were highly unorthodox, ineffective and that they had the potential to be harmful. In 1864 shortly after the conclusion of the civil war, Still lost his 3 children due to spinal meningitis and it was this incident that further fortified Still to seek an alternative way of treatment. Dr. Still went on to spend the next 10 years of his life analysing and examining the human body exploring alternate ways to treat pain and disease. In addition to Still theorising his own …show more content…
Still’s research and analysis led him to the conclusion that the muskoskeletal system played a vital role in one’s individual health, moreover that a properly aligned muskoskeletal system was the explanation for good health. With this information Still had realised the relationship between structure and function and he theorised that the disease process arises when the flow of life is interrupted (Still, 1908). Thereafter Still formulated a hands-on approach to treatment; now commonly known as osteopathic manual therapy (OMM). This non-invasive treatment method was believed by Still to cure disease, treat pain and re-establish flow within the body. Rather than just focusing on the manifestations of injury or illness in a patient, Still would instead seek to explore and understand the cause. “You wonder what Osteopathy is; you look in the medical dictionary and find as its definition "bone disease." That is a grave mistake. It is compounded of two words, osteon, meaning bone, pathos, pathine, to suffer. Greek lexicographers say it is a proper name for a science founded on a knowledge of bones. So instead of "bone disease" it really means "usage." (Still, 1987,
I decided to become an osteopathic physician mainly because I want to learn more about osteopathic manipulation technique (OMT), which will provide me an invaluable tool to treat patients. As an alternative treatment option to drugs and surgeries, it often works quicker and has fewer side effects. During my shadowing with Dr. Truong, a graduate from VCOM, he demonstrated me OMT, such as muscle energy, counter-strain, high-velocity low-amplitude. He used OMM and acupuncture to help his patients relieve pain. I witnessed how he used acupuncture on patients and brought immediate relief to suffering patients during
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.
Osteoporosis is a bone disease due to calcium loss. As a result the bones lose strength and density. People are usually unaware that they have the condition until they experience a fracture.
If you watch the popular TV show ‘Bones’, you may be particularly interested in a recent lawsuit filed in California. The Bones stars, Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz, joined their executive producer (and author), Kathy Reichs, and Barry Josephson, producer, in officially turning to the courts for resolution of the dispute regarding tens of millions of dollars in Fox profits. Bones is not only one of the many popular TV shows, but it is officially the longest-running drama series in the history of Fox. On November 25, 2015, Barry Josephson, a show executive producer, filed a suit pointing at Fox’s accounting for the series. Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz, the two major stars in the Fox TV show, joined with Kathy Reichs to file a similar
Osteoporosis is a progressive bone disease that is characterized by structural deterioration of bone tissue and reduced bone mineral density(BMD). Consequences include increased pain, increased risk of fracture, loss of mobility, and death (Osteoporosis Canada 2014).
I want to become a service oriented, competent, and compassionate physician who upholds the founding philosophies of Osteopathy while healing the community. With its rich history, willingness to serve, and emphasis on spirituality, KCU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine will be the perfect place to reach my career goals.
As a young child, I witnessed underserved communities in India and America that truly needed health care, but were deprived of it, due to high poverty. I was a casualty of this situation when I moved to America. I lived in a neighborhood that was poor, and there was a lack of proper healthcare, especially if one did not have health insurance. The neighborhood had only one hospital in its vicinity, and the wait hours were long. My experiences were never pleasant, for the staff and doctors were often rude. These experiences made me realize that my passion for helping would be most helpful in a health care career. However, I knew that if I were to become a doctor, I had to maintain my grades, as it is a highly competitive field. This desire to become a doctor led me to take classes at a community college while attending high school.
A2. As I discussed above, there are different models of health and healing after which we have patterned our care and practice. Dr. Dossey (n.d.) wrote about three models or Eras, and how the understanding of health and healing, and the practice of medicine, has developed and changed over the last several hundred years. Although Era I was a very important time of medical growth when dealing with the physical part of our human body, I feel that Era III has brought a much more complete way of helping the patient reach a higher state of health and wellness.
Although, in the medical field you need to have education during and after high school. An Osteopathic Physician needs to first attend an osteopathic medical school. It’s also good to have a 4-year bachelor's degree and include subjects for Math and English. You must also have to pass the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). Medical Schools look for applicants who are well rounded in activities and demonstrate leadership abilities. They also must take 4 years of medical school along with specialized instruction in osteopathic practices, including manipulative medicine. At the end of the 4 years students are award Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree and last step which is to complete a 1-year internship, which involves rotating through
Have you ever gotten hurt before and had to visit a specialist to get you back on your feet? Well, I have. As a dancer, it is a known fact someone you know is going to get hurt at some point in their career. It is important as dancers to understand what our options are. Dancers should see specialist for many different reasons and at different points of their injuries as well, which it is why it is important to understand what specialist do what.
Dr. Andrew Taylor Still is considered to be the founder of osteopathic medicine. Dr. Still practiced as an orthodox medical doctor until spinal meningitis claimed the lives of three of his children in 1864. Convinced that using drugs for the treatment of ailments was not necessarily a scientific form of therapy, Still searched for alternatives (Gevitz 125). Through interactions with his peers, he began to see the human body as a "vital mechanical organism, with all its parts structurally and functionally coordinated" (Berchtold 2). Consequently, health was maintained when all body parts could interact in a harmonious manner and the flow of bodily fluids was unobstructed (Gevitz 127). Unlike his allopathic counterparts, Still tended to look at the body as a whole while emphasizing the body's inherent ability to produce remedies against disease. However, the human body could only take care of itself if "structural relationship was normal, environmental conditions favorable, and nutrition satisfactory" (Berchtold 2).
From the research I’ve done, I think a lot of COMP’s goals for its students parallel with my own. Not only was the distinctive osteopathic philosophy my primary reason for choosing this path, but I also am excited about the built in volunteering activities as well as research opportunities in the COMP curriculum. I think COMP could provide me with the osteopathic medical training that I seek, help hone my leadership and teamwork skills with the interprofessional education curriculum, all while providing a friendly environment. COMP’s dedication to diversity, lifelong learning, and service are analogous to the values that drew me to the medical profession in the first place. Additionally, based off of COMP’s expectations of matriculating medical
Femur can be diagnosis by X-ray. When femur is fractured, there is always significant blood loss from the bone. According to encyclopedia of Science, “the fracture is repaired by an operation in which the two ends of the bone are realigned and fastened together with a long metal pin.” Fracture bones can be treated but it takes longer for it heals. Sometimes bones maybe not heal because it is broking permanently. Femur is one the most important bone and fracturing femur can cause lifetime pain and hardships.
Sunny days were filled with tropical weather adventures and blissful curiosity, satisfied through exploration. Being raised in Haiti, gave me the chance to interact within a diverse culture. This has shape my optimistic outlook on the future. Growing up in a deprived community, tough times existed, so it was easy to become discouraged, but with a closer look, I soon realized that tougher people existed there too. The caring heart and resilient characteristic that I exude serves as a testament to the values that were carved from a diverse background. I intend to use these qualities to guide me to the realization of my dream, which is practicing medicine as an Osteopathic physician. My family and I later moved to the United States. While adjusting
I first learned about osteopathic medicine through admissions workshop in graduate school. Osteopathic medicine’s emphasis on primary care and helping medically underserved communities truly appealed to me. As I delved further about its philosophy in the books, I am also interested by the fact that osteopathic physicians are trained to focus on health, not the disease. This will improve the overall well-being of a patient and prevent diseases. In Burma, I faced the challenges of substandard health care and education, without clean water, food or public sanitation. All these experiences, complicated by my bouts of tuberculosis and typhoid taught me at a young age to appreciate the value of a healthy life.