July 2, 2024
Osteopathic Philosophy and Science
Osteopathic philosophy and science are based upon principles from the natural world. Jim Jealous, DO, says that because of this,...
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Manual medicine
May 19, 2024
Koshi Balancing, a Gentle Manual Therapy at Abacus
Koshi Balancing is a Japanese manual therapy that uses gentle pressure on points along the spine known as Koshi points....
May 12, 2024
Self-Healing and Manual Medicine Therapies at Abacus
Manual medicine practitioners emphasize the interconnectedness of bodily systems. While the musculoskeletal system may be the primary focus of a...
May 4, 2024
Manual Medicine and Osteopathic Principles at Abacus
Osteopathic principles contribute significantly to the manual medicine practices of Jeffrey Russell at Abacus Chinese Medicine. Manual medicine uses a...
April 20, 2024
Manual Medicine with Jeffrey Russell
Manual medicine, also known as manual therapy, is a specialized form of treatment using hands-on techniques to diagnose, treat, and...
March 29, 2024
Comparing Osteopathic Practice and Chiropractic
Comparing osteopathic practice and chiropractic, both hands-on manual medicine approaches, we find that each has roots in folk traditions like...
January 11, 2023
Fascia and Principles of Osteopathy
Fascia and principles of osteopathy are intricately entwined. Treatment of the body’s fascial system is at the core of Jeffrey...
January 10, 2023
Muscle Energy Technique and Osteopathic Principles
Muscle Energy Technique, or MET, is a hands-on treatment protocol using osteopathic principles. It was developed in 1948 by Fred...