Core Curriculum
- BASIC PRINCIPLES OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE (30 Hours)
Description: This is the prerequisite course for all other SFIMMS offerings. Basic Principles presents a detailed overview of Osteopathic diagnosis and treatment approaches using didactic lecture and hands-on laboratory sessions. Historic, scientific, and conceptual aspects of Osteopathic Medicine are addressed and a sampling of manipulative techniques is applied to the spinal, costal, pelvic and appendicular regions.
Required Text: Principles of Manual Medicine 2nd edition, Greenman P.E., Williams & Wilkins, 1996
- MUSCLE ENERGY I-A, Below the Diaphragm (22 Hours)
- MUSCLE ENERGY I-B, Above the Diaphragm (22 Hours)
Description: This course expands upon material presented in Basic Principles addressing the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches of Fred Mitchell Sr. D.O. Muscle physiology and patho-physiology are presented and screening approaches to the whole patient reviewed. Diagnostic problem-solving is covered, in depth, conceptually and clinically and post-isometric relaxation techniques are used to treat the entire body. Part I-A is a prerequisite to Part I-B.
Required Text: Principles of Manual Medicine 2nd edition, Greenman P.E., Williams & Wilkins, 1996
- CRANIAL SACRAL OSTEOPATHY I-A (30 Hours)
Description: This course introduces the historical and philosophical aspects of cranial osteopathy detailing the anatomic and physiologic components that comprise the Primary Respiratory Mechanism as described by William Sutherland D.O. Diagnostic palpatory skills development receive extensive focus. Articular, membranous and fluid treatment approaches are presented. Part I-A is a prerequisite to Part I-B.
Required Text: Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Approaches to the Primary Respiratory Mechanism, Friedman H.D., Gilliar W.G., Glassman J.H., SFIMMS Press, 2000
- CRANIAL SACRAL OSTEOPATHY I-B (36 Hours)
Description: This course presents a complete review and integration of materials presented in I-A, as well as additional aspects concerning breathing and diaphragm function, pediatrics, facial trauma, and TMJ syndrome. Intra-oral and two operator techniques are introduced.
Required Text: Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Approaches to the Primary Respiratory Mechanism, Friedman H.D., Gilliar W.G., Glassman J.H., SFIMMS Press, 2000
- MYOFASCIAL RELEASE I (22 Hours)
Description: This course presents diagnostic and treatment approaches to myofascial dysfunction as it relates to each region of the body, and the inter-relationships between body regions. Functional anatomy, neuromuscular and connective tissue physiology are presented and integrated into the multiple hands-on sessions. A myofacial screening exam is introduced along with Release Enhancing Maneuvers (REM's) and multiple operator techniques.
Required Text: Myofascial and Fascial-Ligamentous Approaches in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Friedman H.D., Gilliar W.G., Glassman J.H., SFIMMS Press, 2000
- FUNCTIONAL APPROACH 1-A (22 Hours)
- FUNCTIONAL APPROACH 1-B (22 Hours)
Description: This intensive tutorial explores the diagnostic and therapeutic application of functional (indirect) technique as developed by William Johnston D.O. Principles of passive motion testing and subsequent tissue responses are used as the basis for designing treatments which move away from the restrictive barrier, creating a sense of ease and tissue relaxation. This approach is applied to the vertebral axis, costal cage, pelvis, and extremities.
Required Text: Functional Methods, Johnston WL, Friedman HD, AAO, 2nd ed 2005
- COUNTERSTRAIN I-A (22 Hours)
- COUNTERSTRAIN I-B (22 Hours)
Description: This course presents the indirect approach of Lawrence Jones D.O. 'Tender points' located in muscles and musculotendonous junctions reflect specific dysfunctions , which are treated by placing the patient in a position of maximal ease. All areas of the spine, head, costal cage, pelvis and extremities are covered. Part I-A is a prerequisite to Part I-B.
Required Text: Counterstrain Approaches in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Friedman H.D., Gilliar W.G., Glassman J.H., SFIMMS Press, 2000
- VISCERAL OSTEOAPTHY I, Abdomen (22 Hours)
Description: Attachments of internal organs, vessels and nervous structures may be related to musculoskeletal and other clinical conditions. Extensive anatomic relations are integrated with palpatory assessments of organ (ligamentous) mobility and inherent (embryologic) motility. Postural and clinical correlations are presented for each organ and treatment approaches include direct, indirect, recoil and induction techniques.
Required Text: Course syllabus
- OSTEOPATHIC CONSIDERATIONS IN DISEASE (22 Hours)
Description: This course focuses on Osteopathic evaluation and treatment of homeostatic mechanisms in health and disease. Autonomic balance, respiratory/circulatory mechanics, and lymphatic function are essential elements of this approach. Chapman's reflexes and abdominal ganglia points are also covered.
Required Text: Course syllabus
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