OMM vs. OMT

[okayplayer]

Sorry if there is a thread somewhere for this previously. Can someone set me straight on the difference between OMM and OMT? Are they interchangeable (because I've seen both), or completely different terms?

Thanks!

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[DrMom]

They're interchangeable.

OMM = Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
OMT = Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy

 

[mx_599]

They're interchangeable.

OMM = Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
OMT = Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy

What about OPP...

 

[Shodddy18]

What about OPP...

OPP = Osteopathic Principles and Practices

 

[-Goose-]

you down wit' OPP?

 

[okayplayer]

Yeah, you know me.

 

[Docgeorge]

FYI according to our head of OMM...OMT = Osteo. Manipulative Treatment. Physicians provide treatment and ancillary staff provide thearpy. Lame huh? But I'm visting the folks in Los Banos and I'm bored so you get to suffer through posts like this.

 

[mx_599]

OPP = Osteopathic Principles and Practices

hahaha

sharp thinking! 👍

 

[Kubed]

OPP = Osteopathic Principles and Practices

Ha! nice

 

[drdave2be]

OMM OMT NMM OPP... what's the difference?

I found this thread from 2005 and it really doesn't answer the question.
It seems that Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy are interchangable terms?

I've come across the term NMM but can only guess its meaning.

Osteopathic Principles and Practice is the title of a text book, but does it also refer to the 4 tenets of Osteopathic medicine, redefined in 1954?

Any insight would be appreciated😉

 

[nascardoc]

As stated before, OMM = OMT = OPP

As for NMM, that is for Naturopathic medicine, or something like that, and is not the same as OMM/OMT/OPP, or osteopathic medicine.

 

[307Doc]

As stated before, OMM = OMT = OPP

As for NMM, that is for Naturopathic medicine, or something like that, and is not the same as OMM/OMT/OPP, or osteopathic medicine.

NMM= Neuromuscular medicine. At KCOM there is a combined FP/NMM residency. So in the non medical world it is OMM and Family practice.

 

[swamprat]

why do ppl bump such old threads .. theres been alot of this lately 🙄

 

[drdave2be]

why do ppl bump such old threads .. theres been alot of this lately 🙄

The reason I bumped this old thread is b/c SDN users are encouraged to search for threads that relate to their question before posting a new one. This thread fit the bill, but I'm still uncertain as to the difference between OMM OMT OPP NMM. I realize that is my fault, b/c I did not state my question correctly.

So let me try this again. I understand that OMM OMT are interchangable terms and have a fair idea as to their meaning. OPP is the same thing as OMM? Really? And for NMM - great, it stands for neuromuscular medicine, but what does it all mean?

Pardon me for wasting everyone's time, I just want to gain some insight.

 

[Melicopter]

FYI according to our head of OMM...OMT = Osteo. Manipulative Treatment. Physicians provide treatment and ancillary staff provide thearpy. Lame huh? But I'm visting the folks in Los Banos and I'm bored so you get to suffer through posts like this.

I was at a conference where one DO corrected another one (who had just introduced him as a specialist in Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy) on stage! Harsh!

 

[nascardoc]

NMM= Neuromuscular medicine. At KCOM there is a combined FP/NMM residency. So in the non medical world it is OMM and Family practice.

Cool, thanks for the correction. Didn't realize that one was out there too 🙂

 

[bleeker10]

Here's what I have deduced heading into week 3 of med school. OPP is the lecture portion where you learn about the history of osteopathic medicine, the reasoning for the techniques you use in lab, the theories of osteopathic medicine, etc. OMM/OMT is the actual lab portion where you put these techniques into practice. This is where you get the hands on training to be able to perform OMM. Our first lab was to locate palpable landmarks on the upper extremities, vertebral column, and torso

 

[drdave2be]

Thanks for your perspective! Still not sure what NMM actually entails vs OMT/OMM though.

 

[engineeredout]

Here's what I have deduced heading into week 3 of med school. OPP is the lecture portion where you learn about the history of osteopathic medicine, the reasoning for the techniques you use in lab, the theories of osteopathic medicine, etc. OMM/OMT is the actual lab portion where you put these techniques into practice. This is where you get the hands on training to be able to perform OMM. Our first lab was to locate palpable landmarks on the upper extremities, vertebral column, and torso

And you got to feeeeel the grain.

 

[bleeker10]

oopps

 

[bleeker10]

Haha yea that was a little weird. Also the one where we were rubbing our partners left arms to feel the tissue layers. I had a guy who I'm friends with and we made sure not to look into each others eyes

 

[Queenofspades]

According to PCOM's site here's a differentiation:

• Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM)
• Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT)

What is OMM/OMT?
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) is a specific type of medicine utilized by osteopathic physicians (D.O.) which uses the hands to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness. The techniques are successful due to the close association of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system (neuromusculoskeletal system) and can be used in conjunction with or in place of surgery or prescription medications. OMT includes many different techniques ranging from a light pressure being applied to an impulse being used for joint mobilization. The main purpose of OMT is to restore the body's natural balance (homeostasis) to promote health and healing. All osteopathic physicians are taught these diagnostics and therapeutic palpatory skills and may use them in their practice.
The Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) practice at PCOM consists of physicians who specialize in OMT and Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine. Many common complaints such as low back pain, neck pain, headache, shoulder problems and knee problems may be helped with this treatment. It may also be helpful in patients with other medical problems affecting the gastrointestinal, cardiac, pulmonary, etc. systems as an adjunct to their existing medical treatment.
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[jphwki82]

According to PCOM's site here's a differentiation:

• Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM)
• Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT)

What is OMM/OMT?
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) is a specific type of medicine utilized by osteopathic physicians (D.O.) which uses the hands to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness. The techniques are successful due to the close association of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system (neuromusculoskeletal system) and can be used in conjunction with or in place of surgery or prescription medications. OMT includes many different techniques ranging from a light pressure being applied to an impulse being used for joint mobilization. The main purpose of OMT is to restore the body's natural balance (homeostasis) to promote health and healing. All osteopathic physicians are taught these diagnostics and therapeutic palpatory skills and may use them in their practice.
The Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) practice at PCOM consists of physicians who specialize in OMT and Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine. Many common complaints such as low back pain, neck pain, headache, shoulder problems and knee problems may be helped with this treatment. It may also be helpful in patients with other medical problems affecting the gastrointestinal, cardiac, pulmonary, etc. systems as an adjunct to their existing medical treatment.
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A little late on contributing to that conversation, but congrats on figuring out how to use the internet to look up things. The OP has probably survived medical school, and figured out first hand what OMM and OMT stand for.

 

[FutureDrB]

A little late on contributing to that conversation, but congrats on figuring out how to use the internet to look up things. The OP has probably survived medical school, and figured out first hand what OMM and OMT stand for.

Yeah, aparently.

okayplayer
Status: Resident

Oh well, made this mistake before too...

 

[jphwki82]

Yeah, aparently.

okayplayer
Status: Resident

Oh well, made this mistake before too...

I just saw the opportunity to insert a sarcastic remark. I'm definitely not one of those SDN members that rages about reviving an old post. Just had the day off and a little sarcasm left over from after the Christmas holiday.