Section: Module 8: Lesson 1: Introduction to Osteopathic Principles in Obstetrics & Gynecology | Obstetrics and Gynecologic Clerkship for Medical Students | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this module, students you will be able to:
    • List the basic tenets of osteopathic medicine.
    • Perform a structural exam of the female.
    • Perform the different types of osteopathic manipulative treatments (OMT) commonly used in women’s health care, including:
      1. High velocity/low amplitude
      2. Muscle energy
      3. Myofacial release
      4. Osteopathy in the cranial field
      5. Strain/ counterstrain
      6. Soft tissue/ articulatory techniques
      7. Lymphatic treatment
      8. Balanced ligamentous tension
      9. Facilitated positional release
      10. Progressive inhibition of neuromuscular structures
      11. Functional technique
      12. Visceral manipulation
      13. Still technique
    • Identify evidence supporting the use of OMT in ob-gyn.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 42 minutes.