OSTEOPATHY

the treatment of disease chiefly by manipulation of the bones and muscles. Osteopathy also includes all types of medical and physical therapy. Osteopathy is based on the concept that the structure and functions of a body and its organs are interdependent and any structural deformity may lead to functional breakdown. —9th ACC Volume 2 Approved Glossary

the treatment of disease chiefly by manipulation of the bones and muscles. Osteopathy also includes all types of medical and physical therapy. Osteopathy is based on the concept that the structure and functions of a body and its organs are interdependent and any structural deformity may lead to functional breakdown.