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Osteopathy

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Updated April 23, 2005

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Definition:

The American Academy of Osteopathy says it best when they define their profession as:

"...a complete system of medical care. The philosophy is to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms. It emphasizes the interrelationships of structure and function, and the appreciation of the body's ability to heal itself."

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