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OSG: The Basics
OSG: Philosophy
OSG: You, The Client
OSG: Treatment and Techniques
OSG: Classes and Courses
OSG: Publications and Products

OSG: The Basics
What is a "human motion educator"?
Why should I see a "human motion educator"?

OSG: Philosophy
What makes OSG unique among physical therapy practices?
What makes OSG's treatment approach natural?
Guiding premise

OSG: You, the Client
Who is your ideal client?
I'm skeptical. How can you help me?
I was injured in an accident recently.
I was injured at my job recently.
I have a "bad back".
My friends say I slouch.
I am uncomfortable at my workstation.
I have an injury that is three years old. Is it too late to improve?
I've had a stroke. How might you help me?
I am three months pregnant.
I have a newborn. I need to care for my baby as well as myself.
What age-range do you treat?
Will you see me at home?

OSG: Treatment and Techniques
What specific problems have you treated in the past?
Treatment techniques
How long will I be in treatment?
How long do OSG's treatment sessions last?
How often should I see you?
What happens during a treatment session?
What happens during the initial intake session?
How will I know if I am getting better?
Are treatments ever painful?
Which exercises do you recommend?
Will I be given a home exercise program?
How long will my home program take?
What should I wear to my appointments?

OSG: Classes and Courses
What classes does OSG offer?
How do I register for a class?

OSG: Publications and Products
Click here for publications.
Does OSG sell products?

OSG: The Basics

What is a "human motion educator"?
A "human motion educator" is a health professional who uses the scientific principles governing human balance and motion to assist individuals improve their body's structural organization and move with greater proficiency.

Why should I see a "human motion educator"?
A human motion educator will assess your concerns according to their knowledge and view of posture and movement of human form and function. At OSG we will identify postural and movement characteristics resulting from a compromised relationship with Gravity. We determine if they, in fact, either cause or exaggerate your difficulties. We then employ movement study, exercise and bodywork techniques to help you optimize your health naturally.

OSG: Philosophy

What makes OSG unique among physical therapy practices?
OSG has outlined a unique system for understanding the body in balance and motion--the S.W.E.E.T.SM System. We use this model to assess your body and its relationship with Gravity. Next we assist you to achieve your health goals through learning to interact accurately with Gravity.
See about OSG.

What makes OSG's treatment approach natural?
At OSG we support the desire to be healthy and comfortable. In evaluation and treatment, we consider the body an integrated whole rather than a collection of isolated parts or symptoms. We use an educational process in which experience, touch, motion, sensation, attention, inquiry and exploration are powerful treatment modalities.

Guiding premise
OSG holds the premise that establishing a sensitive and knowledgeable relationship with Gravity will result in noticeable improvements in our clients¹ state of well-being.

OSG: You, the Client

Who is your ideal client?
We enjoy working with the curious individual who wants to learn about his/her body and how Gravity might be of assistance. He/she is willing to be challenged and explore new sensations and movement alternatives. This individual wants to go beyond what it would take to "fix" the current problem to create an increased quality of life.

I'm skeptical. How might you help me?
We encourage you to be adventurous and try something new. As you experience Gravity work its magic from within, you may find that your skepticism slowly abates. You may discover that Gravity is quite an effective and convincing teacher.

I was injured in an accident recently.
We have helped many people recover from accidents, including car accidents and falls. We assist them to gradually diminish the effects of the impact(s) sustained by their musculo-skeletal system. We find that frequently they recover their resiliency and mobility concurrently. OSG hopes to help people feel "like themselves again".
See case studies.

I was injured at my job recently.
We have helped many people recover from work-related injuries. We assist them to re-establish structural integrity, regain strength, and recover the ability to succeed at those activities that were once difficult. We often visit you at your worksite to assure the availability of a safe working environment.

I have a "bad back".
The spine needs to receive the support of Gravity. OSG will assist you to lessen the restrictions that prevent Gravity's flow through your spine. Opening these barriers often facilitates spinal stability, mobility and lasting comfort.

My friends say I slouch.
Postural analysis, movement study and bodywork techniques combined will help you attain your true stature. You will discover that you can stand securely and confidently when supported internally by Gravity.

I am uncomfortable at my workstation.
OSG conducts numerous ergonomic consultations. We will first help you tailor your workstation design to your individual need. We will help you improve your postural alignment and work habits for increased comfort.

I have an injury that is three years old. Is it too late to improve?
It is never too late to feel better and find lasting solutions to problems that are lingering. With tutoring, bones and muscles can become increasingly responsive to Gravity; with patience and education, problem(s) that have previously seemed insurmountable can improve.

I've had a stroke. How might you help me?
OSG has helped many people maximize their recovery from a stroke. Our staff has found that aligning with Gravity often stimulates a recovery of balance and movement skills.

I am three months pregnant.
OSG has assisted many mothers-to-be from their first-trimester to the birth of their baby. We will help you enjoy your pregnancy by helping you keep pace with your body's changes in the months ahead.

I have a newborn. I need to care for my baby as well as myself.
Proper body usage is the undiscovered secret to staying energized and grounded in the daily necessities of motherhood. You will learn how to pick up, hold, feed and carry your baby in a way that is good for you and nourishing for your child. See case study.

What age-range does OSG treat?
All ages. For instance, we have seen newborn babies and we have seen people over 90 years of age.

Will you see me at home?
Possibly, depending upon circumstances and location. Please call the office for details.

OSG: Treatment and Techniques

What specific problems have you treated in the past?
OSG has treated many muscular-skeletal problems including fractures, muscular strains and sprains, postural misalignment, joint replacements, ligament and tendon tears, scoliosis, headaches, jaw pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, lower back pain, and herniated spinal discs. We have treated many on-the-job injuries including repetitive strain injuries and carpal tunnel syndrome. We have treated individuals injured in automobile accidents, including whiplash and broadside impact injuries. We have worked with people with neurological problems such as Parkinson¹s disease, multiple sclerosis and strokes. Additionally, OSG has experience treating individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome and breathing difficulties. Please call with any questions and reference the case studies for some examples.

What treatment techniques do you use?
See bodywork techniques section for a detailed explanation.

How long will I be in treatment?
Situations vary. OSG has assisted clients to make dramatic changes in a single session. We have also been with some individuals for many years. Most likely, we will initiate a treatment plan with a series of 3 6 sessions. This gives you an opportunity to assess your progress and schedule future appointments accordingly.

How long do OSG's treatment sessions last?
Sessions can be 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 1 hour, 90 minutes, or 2 hours in length. Frequently, initial sessions last 90 minutes.

How often should I see you?
Often we begin treatment with a frequency of once or twice a week depending on your needs. We will alter it according to your abilities and progress.

What happens during a treatment session?
We will use movement sequences to identify a goal and the most beneficial treatment focus. We choose the treatment methods that will effect the desired change, be it structural intervention, movement study or exercise design. At the close of treatment, we assess your results. You may be given a movement assignment and/or exercises to extend the work of your treatment session.

What happens during the initial intake session?
We will first discuss your physical history and your presenting difficulties. We will assess your postural alignment relative to your injury or problem. We will take "before" pictures to assess your relationship with Gravity. We will evaluate your movement characteristics and identify unproductive movement habits as you walk. While you lay on a treatment table, we will evaluate the restrictions within your muscles and skeletal system through touch. We will discuss these findings and develop a treatment plan suited to your particular needs and goals.

How will I know I am getting better?
There are many ways to identify improvements. Of course one hopes that their pain will diminish. However, there are many indicators of increasing health. Common signs include a sense of relief and a release of restriction. Often one feels an improvement in balance, strength and ease. Frequently these changes precede increases in comfort.

Are treatments ever painful?
Not usually. We want to be informed if for some reason you are uncomfortable. See bodywork models.

Which exercises do you recommend?
We teach exercises that mobilize the skeleton as well as tone and stretch muscles. OSG teaches exercises that are simple, practical and potent. They are designed to assist you to identify and sustain an optimal relationship with Gravity.
Link to more on exercise techniques.

Will I be given a home exercise program?
Most likely yes. At its simplest, your home program will be to attend to the changes that developed in your treatment session and incorporate them into your daily activities such as breathing, sitting and walking. Additionally, you may be given activities to practice or exercises that compliment the results of your session.

How long will my home exercise program take?
An exercise program need not take long. Many of our home exercise programs take twenty minutes or less, yet are designed to accurately address your goals.

What should I wear to my appointments?
Wear comfortable clothes that allow a full range of motion. For the intake photograph during the first session, women may choose to wear undergarments, bathing suit or leotard. Men may bring their own gym shorts or wear one from OSG's selection.

OSG: Classes and Courses

What classes does OSG offer?
See schedule of StayWell Classes.

How do I register for a Class?
Staywell Class Registration Form

OSG: Publications and Products

Does OSG have any publications?

Smidt, G.L., and Mommens, M.A. (aka Molnar, M.A.),
System of Reporting and Comparing Influence of Ambulatory Aids on Gait, Physical Therapy 60: 5:551-558, 1980

Aston, J.A., Molnar, M.A., Krier, L.,
In your best shape with Gravity's assistance, Physical Therapy Today, Fall 1992, 15:3:50-59.

Does OSG sell products?
The SWOPPER, an ergonomic seat. See in products section.


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