Osteopathy In the Cranial Field: Review for the GP


Session Objectives:

1.  To understand the history of Osteopathy in the Cranial Field and how Dr. William Garner Sutherland came to define the Primary Respiratory Mechanism (PRM), an inherent potential for whole body healing.

2. To understand the five phenomena of the PRM, as well as the anatomy and motion of its mechanism.

3. To understand the concept of the Fluid Body in the context of cerebrospinal fluid fluctuation and physiology.

4. To learn how to palpate motion of the PRM within the human body.

5. To learn noninvasive, simple techniques for balancing the cranial mechanism (PRM) in a busy office practice.

 

The Maine Osteopathic Association is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.The Maine Osteopathic Association designates this program for a maximum of 1.5 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.

 

MOA Grievance Policy: All grievances should be initially directed in writing to the MOA Executive Director by email to info@mainedo.org who will share them with the MOA's Program Committee. Grievances will receive a response within 30 days of receipt. If you do not receive a satisfactory response, you may notify the Council on Continuing Medical Education, AOA, 142 East Ontario St., Chicago, IL 60611.