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Falls on an outstretched hand, overuse, and restriction of motion at the wrist can all contribute to the formation of a radial head somatic dysfunction. Radial head somatic dysfunctions may contribute to or cause painful conditions of the forearm, elbow, and wrist and impact the proper balance of muscular, neural, and circulatory influences. The radial head range of motion technique is a simple and effective osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) that can be utilized to address discomfort of the lateral elbow, proximal forearm, and wrist.

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Seated counterstrain techniques for the treatment of posterior rib tenderpoints are common and can be found in literature. At times, it can be extremely inconvenient or impossible to treat certain patients in a seated position. A supine treatment position could easily address these concerns; however, there is no literature that illustrates how to utilize a counterstrain technique in a supine position for posterior rib tenderpoints. This article describes how to diagnose and treat posterior rib tenderpoints with a patient in the supine position through the application of a counterstrain technique. The importance of addressing posterior rib tenderpoints is discussed along with a brief list of additional somatic dysfunctions that should be addressed in a supine patient experiencing a thoracic cage somatic dysfunction.

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This article traces the appearance and frequency of use of the term biogen (vital force or life force) in the corpus of osteopathic literature from Andrew Taylor Still and the early days of the American School of Osteopathy (ASO) through the early 20^th century to the 21^st century. The meaning and use of biogen is placed within its historical context and contemporaneous philosophical influences are explored. Early definitions of osteopathy as both a bio-mechanical and a bio-energetic method of healing are revealed. The work of William Garner Sutherland is discussed in terms of his acceptance and use of bio-energetic terminology and concepts. The influence of Walter Russell on Sutherland’s work is also discussed. Still’s personal traits of imagination, memory and intuition are discussed as the foundation of his lived experience of osteopathy.

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Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common yet complicated clinical presentation. The first objective of this paper is to review the literature related to the pathogenesis and diagnostic testing for evaluating for PFPS. The second objective is to investigate how the five models of osteopathic medicine relate to the development and treatment of PFPS. The last objective is to outline several effective osteopathic manipulative techniques that can aid in the treatment of PFPS.