FDM
What does “FDM” or “Fascia Distortion Model” (according to Stephen Philip Typaldos D.O.) actually mean?
Fascia is a widely discussed topic – but how should the term Fascia Distortion Model be understood?
1. FASCIA
Fascia are connective tissue structures which, from the perspective of the FDM, are the key to diagnosing and treating physical complaints.
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They are part of the human connective tissue system and form the basic framework of the human body.
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If these fascia are impaired by an injury, an accident, or daily strain, or if their metabolism is disturbed, pain and functional limitations can arise.
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2. DISTORTIONS
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Distortions are changes or deformations of connective tissue that can be triggered by acute stimuli or chronic complaints.
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The goal of treatment according to the Fascia Distortion Model is to correct fascial distortions through targeted treatment.
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The Fascia Distortion Model is a practically oriented, highly effective diagnostic and therapeutic approach within osteopathy, mainly applied in cases of pain and movement restrictions of the musculoskeletal system.
The starting point is that the patient can very precisely sense and describe how they perceive their complaints and pain.
In most cases, it is possible to localize exactly where the complaints are situated, what first caused them to appear, and in what ways they can be intensified or relieved.
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Through the description and demonstration of the complaints, the patient provides the first accurate “self-diagnosis.” The osteopath uses this information to determine the individual therapy for the patient.
It is often difficult to put physical perceptions into precise words, which is why body language and gestures also play an important role in the assessment.
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Thus, the patient and their individual situation take first priority.
The execution of therapy is oriented precisely to the individual person, their current condition, and their reaction to the treatment stimuli applied. Even different day-to-day conditions can lead to completely different treatments in consecutive sessions.
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The evaluation of whether a treatment stimulus has been successful takes place during the session; depending on the condition, improvement should occur immediately or shortly thereafter.
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For legal reasons, it is noted that naming the example areas of application does not constitute a promise of cure or a guarantee of relief or improvement of the listed medical conditions. The areas of application are based on many years of experience and knowledge in the therapy setting presented here. So far, there are no studies that scientifically prove the mode of action of osteopathy for these conditions.
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COSTS
The treatment costs for statutory (public) health insurance patients
FDM, as a subfield of osteopathy, is now included in the service catalog of many statutory health insurance providers. The amount of reimbursement for FDM varies from one provider to another. Please ask your health insurance company about possible subsidies. The patient must therefore initially bear the cost of treatment themselves.
The treatment costs for privately insured patients
For privately insured patients, most private health insurers cover treatment by a physician or alternative practitioner either fully or at least partially (to be certain whether your insurer covers the costs, it is advisable to ask in advance).
For privately insured patients (private full insurance, supplementary insurance, Beihilfe, and Postbeamtenkasse), billing is carried out according to the fee schedule for alternative practitioners (GebüH).
Important notice
You may cancel appointments free of charge and without giving reasons up to 24 hours in advance. Appointments that are canceled too late or not canceled must unfortunately be charged, as the time reserved for you cannot be used otherwise.