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Women’s health osteopathy is a specialized approach within osteopathic medicine that focuses on addressing the unique healthcare needs of women throughout their lifespan.
Women’s health osteopathy encompasses a range of osteopathic techniques and interventions tailored to address women’s health concerns, including reproductive health, pregnancy, postpartum care, and menopausal issues.
List of Disorders (in which Women’s health Osteopathy may help):
Mechanism of Treatment: Women’s health osteopathy employs a holistic approach to treatment, focusing on restoring balance and function to the musculoskeletal system, optimizing alignment and mobility, and addressing underlying dysfunctions contributing to women’s health issues. Osteopathic manipulative techniques, such as myofascial release, visceral manipulation, and cranial osteopathy, are utilized to address tissue restrictions, improve circulation, and support the body’s self-healing mechanisms.
Clinical Applications: Women’s health osteopathy is applied across various stages of a woman’s life, from adolescence to menopause, to address a wide range of health concerns. For example, osteopathic interventions have been shown to alleviate menstrual pain and improve menstrual regularity in women with dysmenorrhea (Licciardone et al., 2012). Additionally, osteopathic treatment during pregnancy has been associated with reduced low back pain and improved overall well-being (Licciardone et al., 2010).
Women’s health osteopathy offers a comprehensive and integrative approach to addressing women’s health concerns, focusing on optimizing musculoskeletal health, promoting physiological balance, and enhancing overall quality of life.
References:
Licciardone, J. C., Buchanan, S., Hensel, K. L., King, H. H., Fulda, K. G., & Stoll, S. T. (2010). Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment of Back Pain and Related Symptoms during Pregnancy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 202(1), 43.e1–43.e8.
Licciardone, J. C., Aryal, S., & Ndetan, H. (2012). The Epidemiology of Dysmenorrhea among University Students with Regard to Self-Care Strategies. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, 8(5), 524–529.