Functional Technique

Functional Technique

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Contributed byKasturi Sarkar+1 moreApr 20, 2022

What is a Functional Technique?

A Functional Technique of Functional Medicine is a common practice in osteopathic medicine that involves the transition of the practice of medicine to a more patient-centered approach.

  • Traditionally, the practice of medicine is focused on the diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses. The Functional Technique is used because many healthcare professionals believe that the environment and lifestyle of individuals should be accounted for when treating chronic and acute illnesses
  • The two main elements of Functional Technique are the following:
    • Patient-centered care, and
    • A broad science-based healthcare approach.
  • Functional Technique has become more widely used in the 21st century because of the sharp increase in the number of individuals having various complex diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, and mental disorders

Overall, Functional Technique combines Western medical techniques with “alternative” medicine practices.

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