Philosophy of Osteopathy

Body is a functioning unit.

The body possess a self regulatory mechanism, having the inherent capacity to heal itself.

Structure and Function are reciprocally interrelated.

As The Twig Bends The Tree Grows

As The Twig Bends The Tree Grows

Team Approach to Facial Development

Myofunctional Therapy

Natures Intent

Dynamics that Develop the Face

•Brain Growth

•Swallow

•Breathing

•Chewing

•Vision

Swallowing

Infantile Swallow

Mature Swallow

Breathing

Breathing

Mastication

Mandibular Changes

Etiology•Trauma

•Breathing dysfunction

•Non-functional Orthodontic treatment

•Myofunctional dysfunctions

•Dysfunctional occlusions

•Nutritional Deficiencies

•Sleep positions

Epidural Births

First Breath

Mouth Breathing

Cross Bite

•Under developed maxilla resulting in a cross bite.

Nursing

Birth Trauma

Chin Trauma

Whiplash

Hyoid Strain

Myofunctional Dysfunctions

Finger Sucking

Anterior Tongue Thrust

Open Bite

Stimulation of Mandibular Growth

Nonfunctional Orthodontic Intervention

Braces

Palate Expander

Birth History•tell me about your child’s birth

•epidural and/or pitocin

•forceps or vacuum extraction

•how much molding and describe where

•any trouble nursing

•colicky baby

Trauma History

•concussions

•fractures

•whiplash injuries

•stitches

picture of 6-7 year old