Theory Still Fundamentals 9-12 Flashcards
(21 cards)
What type of surgery does osteopathy pride itself on?
Osteopathic surgery, which never uses a knife for tumor removal
What must occur before osteopathic surgery can proceed?
The arterial supply and venous drainage must fail to restore vitality
What percentage of tumors in the abdomen and breast can vanish through osteopathic treatment?
A large percent of tumors
What qualities should an osteopathic doctor possess?
Trustworthy and philosophical
What should osteopaths not fear in their practice?
The climatic or the diseases of the four seasons
What knowledge should osteopaths utilize to combat fevers?
Knowledge of physiology and anatomy
List some diseases an osteopath should not fear to treat.
- Diphtheria
- Scarlet fever
- Tonsillitis
- Sore throat
- Measles
- Pneumonia
- Typhoid fever
- Erysipelas
What is the role of arterial blood in osteopathy?
To build
What is the role of venous blood in osteopathy?
To carry off
What should an osteopath hold themselves to at all times?
The tenets of osteopathy
What should an osteopath prevent from accumulating in glands?
Fluids
How should an osteopath combat conditions affecting patients?
By relieving and curing without adjuncts other than cleanliness
What does an osteopath explore to find the cause of disease?
The human body
An osteopath recognizes the complexity and perfection of the human body.
What must an osteopath master to effectively reason from effect to cause?
Anatomy, physiology, and a fairly good knowledge of chemistry
Mastery of these subjects enables the osteopath to identify the causes of abnormal conditions.
How does an osteopath cure disease?
By correcting all hindering causes to the normal flow of blood and other fluids
This approach focuses on restoring balance in the body’s systems.
What does an osteopath compare to understand abnormal conditions?
The work of the abnormal body with the work of the normal body
This comparison helps in diagnosing and treating conditions.
Are adjuncts necessary for an osteopath?
No
An osteopath should not rely on adjuncts like wet sheets or temperature treatments.
What does an osteopath depend on instead of adjuncts?
His hand
The osteopath uses his hand as a thermometer and syringe to assess and treat conditions.
What is the significance of the phrase ‘his hand is his thermometer’?
It emphasizes the osteopath’s reliance on tactile assessment
This suggests that the osteopath uses hands-on techniques to evaluate patient conditions.
What does an osteopath use to ‘kill diphtheria worms’?
The club of reason dipped in pure arterial blood
This metaphor illustrates the use of logical reasoning and physiological knowledge in treatment.
