Consent for Osteopathic Manual Treatment at OSTEO43 THERAPY SL

Please be sure you have read and understood the following information before accepting this consent. If you have any questions, allow us to answer them to your satisfaction before giving your consent for treatment.

What is Osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a drug-free, non-invasive manual medicine treatment that focuses on total body health by treating and strengthening the musculoskeletal framework, which includes the joints, muscles and spine. Its aim is to positively affect the body’s nervous, circulatory and lymphatic systems. This therapy is a holistic (whole-body) approach to health care. Osteopaths do not simply concentrate on treating the problem area, but use manual techniques to balance all the systems of the body, to provide overall good health and wellbeing.

High-velocity thrusts are part of the treatment and always performed with extreme precaution.

Benefits of Osteopathy

Potential benefits of osteopathic manipulation include reduction of pain or discomfort, greater flexibility and strength, restoration of symmetry, improvement in numbness or tingling, reduction of swelling, enhancement of the body’s natural healing mechanisms, and improvement in the function of the body’s organs systems.

Possible Side Effects

Osteopathic manipulation is generally well-received and painless, without complication. Mild soreness lasting one to two days after treatment is possible and is usually considered a normal part of the healing process. Most commonly drowsiness or lightheaded feeling may occur temporarily. Risks are extremely rare in skilled hands but could include fracture, disc herniation, of a blood vessel. As in the practice of any form of medicine, other unexpected risks or complications may occur. If during the course of treatment, unforeseen conditions are discovered it may be necessary to alter or discontinue osteopathic manipulative treatment.

Acknowledgement

I acknowledge that I have read the above description about osteopathic manipulative treatment, and understand the possible risks and benefits of osteopathic manipulative treatment. I have informed the physician of any previously diagnosed conditions that may affect the treatment outcome. I am informed that the OSTEO43 THERAPY SL therapist will not be providing routine internal medicine care for me and I am advised to have a primary care provider to provide my acute and chronic medical care. No guarantee has been made by anyone as to the results that may be obtained by osteopathic manual treatment procedure. I voluntarily give my authorization and consent to the performance of osteopathic manipulative treatment to OSTEO43 THERAPY SL.

AS A PATIENT, I DECLARE :                                                                               AS A PROFESIONAL, I DECLARE :

That I received and understand                                                                        That I answer patients questions

all information about the treatment,                                                                to her/his satisfaction

I VOLUNTARY GIVE MY ONLINE AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT TO PERFORM OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATIVE TREATMENT