A learning disability is not a single disorder. It is a term that refers to a group of disorders. A learning disability is a neurological disorder that affects the brainâs ability to receive, process, store, and respond to information. The term âlearning disabilityâ is used to describe the seeming unexplained and unexpected difficulty a person has in acquiring basic academic skills.
What is osteopathic medicine? Osteopathic medicine emphasizes overall health and the relation among the body's nerves, muscles, bones, and organs. Osteopathic physicians (also called doctors of osteopathic medicine, or DOs) base diagnosis and treatment on the idea that the body's systems are interconnected.
Osteopathic medicine emphasizes the relationship between all organ systems of the body, including the musculoskeletal system (your bones and muscles) and the function of your entire body. Osteopathic physicians are licensed to prescribe medication and perform surgery.