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WHAT IS MANUAL OSTEOPATHY?

Manual Osteopathy is a non-invasive, manual therapy where cause and effect are observed and treated within the body. Manual Osteopaths are considered engineers of the body to help the body restore self-regulation.

 

"All structures perform best when midline" (Hartman, 1983).

 

The goal of treatment is to balance the alignment, movement, and communication throughout. The body systems treated during manual osteopathic sessions include traditional systems like the cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, and endocrine systems and others systems like the primary respiratory system, postural system, fascial system, cranio-sacral system, and others. Manual Osteopaths blend science and art, they 'find the health and beauty within each patient and organize a treatment from there' (Druelle, 2015).​

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Some conditions treated with manual osteopathy include:​​

  • Allergies

  • Asthma

  • Back pain

  • Birth trauma

  • Bronchitis

  • Bruxism (aka clenching)

  • Digestive problems: bloating, constipation, diarrhea, gas, reflux...

  • Colic

  • Concussions

  • Headaches

  • Migraines

  • Nausea

  • Neck pain

  • Newborn latching difficulties 

  • Problems associated with pregnancy​

  • Respiratory difficulties

  • Sciatica

  • TMJ problems

  • Sports injuries

  • Sinus infections​

  • Whiplash injuries 

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF OSTEOPATHY
In 1874, Dr. Andrew Taylor Still described a form of natural therapy he was uncovering after spending much time living and practicing with Native American Aboriginals. Dr. Still was guided by Nature, the law of cause and effect, and the principle that we are connected to a greater whole.
 
THE FOUR FOUNDATIONS OF OSTEOPATHIC TREATMENT:
1) The Role of the Artery is Absolute;
2) Structure and Function are Reciprocally Related;
3) The Inherent Auto-Regulation of the Body;
4) The Body Functions as a complete unit. 
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IN CANADA:
Philippe Druelle, D.O., brought Osteopathy from France to Canada in the 1980's. Philippe is the pioneer of Osteopathy in Canada as the founder of Colleges (CEO/CCO) in Canada and Internationally.

Philippe is a Manual Osteopath, physiotherapist, professor, researcher and homeopath from France. He opened the first Osteopathic College in Quebec in 1981 ( Le Collège d'Etudes d'Ostéopathie) and founded 'The Canadian Foundation for Education and Research in Osteopathy' in 1982. Since then, Mr Druelle has opened Osteopathic Colleges coast to coast as well as Internationally, offering the highest level of Manual Osteopathic training and research. 
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TWO TYPES OF OSTEOPATHS IN CANADA:

1) Manual Osteopathic Practitioners: Four to 8 years of education plus some have additional research experience. Manual Osteopathic Practitioners are not regulated by the Federal government. 

 

2) Doctors of Osteopathy (D.O's): Four or more years of Education in the United States and are regulated by the Federal government as Doctors. They can administer pharmaceuticals, perform surgery, and some use 

manual therapy.

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Graduates from the CCO have 2 designations: 

  • DOMP (Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice) and

  • DScO (Diploma in the Science of Osteopath

Graduates in Quebec have the designation: D.O. (Diplôme d'Ostéopathie).

 

Many health insurance companies provide coverage for Manual Osteopathy in the same way they do for Physiotherapy and Massage. Check with your provider to verify if a referral is required from your Doctor prior to treatment.

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