- Industry: Alternative therapy
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The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) is a non-profit organization that supports the United States' colleges of osteopathic medicine and serves as a unifying voice for osteopathic medical education. Governed by its Board of Deans and led by President Stephen C. ...
Refers to right rotation on a left oblique axis. Findings: The right superior sacral sulcus is posterior or shallow, and the left ILA is anterior or deep. The seated flexion test is positive on the right. L5 is nonneutral SLRL. The right superior sacral sulcus is restricted when springing. The lumbosacral spring test is positive. The sphinx test is positive.
Industry:Alternative therapy
Relative palpable freedom of motion of an articulation or tissue. Synonyms: compliance, resilience. Antonyms: bind, resistance.
Industry:Alternative therapy
Represents a ratio of the measurements determined from postural radiograph: One (y) beginning from a vertical line originating at the sacral promontory to the intersection with the horizontal line from the anteriorsuperior position of the pubic bone. The second measurement (x) is along this same horizontal line. Normal values are age-related and increase in subjects with sagittal plane postural decompensation. Pelvic index (PI) equals x/y.
Industry:Alternative therapy
Represents the angle of the lumbosacral junction as measured by the inclination of the superior surface of the first sacral vertebra to the horizontal (this is actually a sacral angle); usually measured from standing lateral x-ray films; also known as Ferguson’s angle.
Industry:Alternative therapy
Rhythmic compression applied over the liver for purposes of increasing blood flow through the liver and enhancing bile and lymphatic drainage from the liver.
Industry:Alternative therapy
Rib motion of ribs 11 and 12 characterized by single joint motion; analogous to internal and external rotation.
Industry:Alternative therapy
Rotational motion of one innominate bone relative to the sacrum on the inferior transverse axis.
Industry:Alternative therapy
Sense of resistance to light traction applied to the skin. Related to the degree of moisture and degree of sympathetic nervous system activity.
Industry:Alternative therapy
Sensory skills used in performing palpatory diagnosis and osteopathic manipulative treatment.
Industry:Alternative therapy
Separation of the origin and insertion of a muscle and/or attachments of fascia and ligaments.
Industry:Alternative therapy
