5 Models of Osteopathy
GIT Preganglionic Sympathetic Fibers
Celiac Ganglia
Superior Mesenteric Ganglia
Inferior Mesenteric Ganglia
GIT Parasympathetic Nerves
Visceral afferent neurons carry sensory information to the CNS along the pathways of the vagus and pelvic splanchnic nerves
*includes sensory and nociceptive input
Esophageal Innervation
GERD, Esophageal Spasm OMM Treatment
Hiccups OMM Treatment
- Proximal clavicle pressure to inhibit phrenic nerve
Gastric Viscerosomatics
Cholecystitis Referred Pain
Viscerosomatic findings for Gall Bladder Disease
Viscerosomatic findings for Appendicitis
Effect of OMT on post-op ileus study findings
Post-op Ileus somatic findings
IBS Viscerosomatic findings
Esophagus GI Reflexes
Stomach GI Reflexes
Duodenum GI Reflexes
Pancreas GI Reflexes
Liver GI Reflexes
Gallbladder GI Reflexes
Small Intestines GI Reflexes
Appendix GI Reflexes
- Chapman’s point = tip of 12th rib