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Fundamental Differences between Allopathic and Osteopathic Education

Cain JG

The structure of a body part governs its function, and thus abnormal structure manifests as dysfunction. Function also governs structure. In addition, if the body’s overall structure is suboptimal, it’s functioning and capacity for selfhealing will be inhibited as well. Rational treatment is based on an understanding of these three aforementioned principles. These basic osteopathic tenets permeate all aspects of health maintenance and disease prevention and treatment.