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Reconceptualizing Principles and Models in Osteopathic Care: A Clinical Application of the Integral Theory

Journal: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine Date: 2023/07, 29(5):Pages: 192-200, type of study: article

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Keywords:

osteopathic medicine [1540]
Integral theory [3]
osteopathic principles [62]
article [2076]

Abstract:

The cornerstone of osteopathic care lies in the osteopathic tenets-first of all, the idea of a self-regulating, dynamic unit made of body-mind-spirit. The clinical application of the osteopathic principles mainly relies on the structure-function models, but the practitioners' community is still trying to reach a consensus on the fundamental theoretical framework. Mostly, the debate swings between the biomechanical-structural pole and the biopsychosocial pole. However, there is a compelling need for a robust conceptual framework in osteopathic care. It is necessary to draw up a more consistent interprofessional framework, emphasizing the distinctive focus of the osteopathic intervention in health care. In the present hypothesis paper, the different osteopathic care models are integrated into the 4-quadrant model of the Integral Theory. In light of the Integral Theory, osteopathic care can be construed to improve the individual mind-body function and spiritual behavior integrated with the environment.


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