Rethinking Structure and Function in Osteopathy: Breaking Free of Outdated Beliefs
May 5, 2024
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Spanish physiotherapist and osteopath, Diego Hidalgo, discusses anatomical possibilism in osteopathy and PT, addressing concerns over over-diagnosing and chronic pain challenges. They talk about the fallacy of osteopathic beliefs, holistic pain management, evidence-based practices, and the transition to modern approaches. The podcast explores the impact of psychosocial factors on pain, self-management in healthcare, navigating challenges in modernizing practices, and fostering respectful dialogue in the field.
Challenges in osteopathy due to anatomical possibilism and over-diagnosing.
Importance of holistic, evidence-based approach in pain management beyond anatomy.
Deep dives
Challenges in Osteopathic, Physical Therapy, and Chiropractic Practices
The podcast episode discusses challenges faced by osteopathic clinicians, physical therapists, and chiropractors highlighted in recent osteopathic journals. The main concerns revolved around anatomical possibilities and lacking scientific plausibility. Diego Hidalgo, a trained osteopath and physiotherapist, questioned the reliance on anatomy to explain complex pain issues.
Pathologizing Imperfections and Biases in Treatment
There was a conversation regarding the tendency to pathologize imperfections and anomalies in anatomy, leading to unnecessary treatments. The discussion highlighted the impact of labeling normal variations as problematic and the subsequent overemphasis on structural interventions to alleviate pain.
Psychosocial Factors in Pain Management
The podcast delved into the importance of considering psychosocial factors in pain management, emphasizing the prevalence of medically unexplained symptoms. The conversation highlighted the need to move beyond solely anatomical perspectives towards a more holistic approach that addresses a patient's entire life context.
Professional Evolution and Open Dialogue
The episode concluded with a call for professional evolution and open dialogue within osteopathic, physical therapy, and chiropractic practices. It emphasized the importance of empathy, respect, and willingness to challenge traditional paradigms to enhance patient care and align practices with modern pain theories.
Diego Hidalgo a Spanish physiotherapist and osteopath discusses their recent paper - ‘It’s all connected, so it all matters’ - the fallacy of osteopathic anatomical possibilism.
In the podcast they discuss: • Anatomical Possibleism in Osteopathy and PT • Anatomy, Pathologization, and Pain Discussion • Pain Treatment and Cultural Differences • Concerns Over Over-Diagnosing and Anatomical Possibleism • Addressing Chronic Pain Challenges • Holistic Approach to Pain Management • Evidence-Based Approach and Transition to Modern Practice Challenges
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