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PROGRAM Traditional Osteopathy • The Five Years of Study • Five-Year curriculum o Existing Program o Enhanced Program • Research Year The Elements of Traditional Osteopathy • Philosophy • Theory • Clinical Methodology • Practical • Palpation • Techniques • Clinical • Research Evaluation • Scores • Written Tests • Clinical Case Studies • Practical Tests • Oral Presentations • Thesis Presentation • Prizes, Awards and Scholarships Review Courses Continuing Education Graduation • Registration Fees • Tax Receipts |
The Elements of Traditional Osteopathy : Palpation |
Proficiency in palpation is the critical art and skill that determines the ability of the student and Osteopathic Manual Practitioner to assess and treat the patient effectively. For this reason palpation is considered one of the cornerstones of the CCO program. Under the guidance of the experienced faculty of the CCO, the art of osteopathic palpation is presented in an unhurried fashion, allowing students to progressively develop and refine their individual levels of ability. Much like pianists perfect their motor skills through practising their instrument, an Osteopathic Manual Practitioner's sensory skills gradually build in precision and sensitivity so that they may detect the subtleties of disturbed tissue or rhythms of the body, a skill that is fundamental to successful Traditional Osteopathic Manual Practice. Precise osteopathic palpation requires time, patience, and experienced instructors who give individual attention to the requirements of each student. The key here is sensitivity to the art of osteopathic palpation, coupled with skilled technique, knowledge in the interrelationship of the anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics of the human body, in sickness and health. This skill is absolutely crucial to the success of any osteopathic treatment. |
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