Episode 38 - Osteopathic Pathophysiology: The Osteopathic Facilitated Segment Theory
From Osteopathy Unplugged by Steve Paulus, DO & Bonnie Gintis, DO
February 6, 2026 · 15 min · Episode 38
About this episode
This episode explores the Osteopathic Theory of the Facilitated Segment and introduces the concept of Global Facilitation and its clinical implications.
This episode explores the focal Osteopathic Theory of the Facilitated Segment and we are expanding this influential Osteopathic concept with a new theory of Global Facilitation. Global Facilitation and Hyperfacilitation affect the whole body and mind and drive a persistent fight-or-flight response. We propose ways to clinically address these states with Osteopathic Manipulation. ~~~ We’ve created several foundational episodes, which are free and are available anywhere you get your podcasts. The complete collection is only available at https://www.patreon.com/OsteopathyUnplugged Please sign up for our mailing list news about our podcast by entering your email in the "Subscribe to our mailing list" section at the bottom of each page at www.OsteopathyUnplugged.com
People in this episode
Hosts: Steve Paulus, DO, Bonnie Gintis, DO
Topics covered
- Osteopathic Theory
- Facilitated Segment
- Global Facilitation
- Hyperfacilitation
- Osteopathic Manipulation
- Fight-or-Flight Response
Keywords
- Osteopathy
- Facilitated Segment Theory
- Global Facilitation
- Hyperfacilitation
- Osteopathic Manipulation
- Fight-or-Flight Response
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Osteopathy Unplugged, Patreon, OsteopathyUnplugged.com
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