Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX USA) Practice

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What technique did Van Buskirk help to rediscover?

Myofascial Release
Still technique
Soft Tissue Approach
Counterstrain

The correct answer is: Still technique

Van Buskirk played a significant role in the rediscovery and promotion of the Still technique, which is foundational in osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT). This technique emphasizes the importance of the practitioner using their hands to evaluate and treat the patient’s body by finding the restrictions in motion and then gently ensuring freedom of motion through a combination of positioning, palpation, and movement. The Still technique involves taking the affected area through a range of motion and using a specific, gentle, and rhythmical approach to help restore normal physiology and promote healing. This technique is particularly important in osteopathy as it underscores the holistic approach of treating the whole person rather than just isolated symptoms. While myofascial release, soft tissue approaches, and counterstrain are all significant techniques within the realm of osteopathic manipulative therapy, it is the Still technique that Van Buskirk is most recognized for helping to rediscover in the context of osteopathic practices.