Final: Complementary Therapies Flashcards

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Complementary therapies

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used in conjunction with standard rehabilitation care

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Alternative medicine

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practices used in place of conventional medical treatments

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Complementary medicine

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practices used in conjunction and cooperation with conventional medicine, to assist

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4
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Integrative medicine

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combining mainstream medical therapies and complementary therapies

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Complementary Therapies

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holistic view of the person and include physical, mental, spiritual well-being

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Alternative healing systems

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based on an underlying model of the healing process which is often different than the conventional medical model

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Examples of Alternative Systems

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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Ayurveda – medical tradition from India
Native American Medicine

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8
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Traditional Chinese Medicine

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unique system to diagnose and cure illness.

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9
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Yin and Yang

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complementary and oppositional

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Five Element Theory

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Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and Metal

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Acupuncture:

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Earliest were stones with sharp edges known as Bian

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Effects of Acupuncture

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focuses on the release of endorphins and regulatory effect on the autonomic nervous system

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Homeopathy:

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attempt to regain homeostasis

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14
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Feldenkrais- Method:

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  • Theory that If body’s large muscles and bone perform as much movement as possible then smaller muscles are free to perform precise movements easily.
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Alexander Technique:

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Bases on bodies posses a natural poise, that is disrupted by unconscious habits

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Craniosacral Therapy:

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Disruption of flow of the CSF and altered craniosacral rhythm

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Rolfing technique:

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approach body as group of units

Friction massage focusing on releasing restrictions in deep planes of body

18
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2 main categories in Pilates

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Winsor

Scott

19
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Yoga

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Restraint 
Tolerance 
Physical exercises Breath 
Preparation for meditation 
Concentration 
Meditation 
Absorption