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Structural Integration: Based on the work of Dr. Ida P. Rolf, structural integration is based on the idea that the entire structural order of the body needs to be realigned and balanced with the gravitational force . . . View Full Definition

Rolfing Structural Integration: A method to reorder the major body segments, Rolfing was founded by American biochemist Dr. Ida Rolf in the 1940s. Rolfing utilizes physical manipulation and movement awareness to bring head . . . View Full Definition

Soma Neuromuscular Integration: A ten-session system of bodywork, SOMA neuromuscular integration works the fascial network to release chronic, stored structural aberrations; to effectively realign the entire body; and to f . . . View Full Definition

Structural Energetic Therapy: Developed in 1983, Structural Energetic Therapy (SET) is a deep-tissue, body-restructuring therapy that addresses chronic and acute pain and dysfunction. SET integrates cranial/ structural t . . . View Full Definition

Business Integration: The unification of one or more separate business (nonclinical) functions into a single function.

Postural Integration: Postural integration and energetic integration were developed by Jack Painter in the late 1960s and have spread to Western Europe, Canada, Mexico, and Australia. These approaches focus on th . . . View Full Definition

Structural Floor: A framed lumber floor that is installed as a basement floor instead of concrete. This is done on very expansive soils.

Structural Genomics: The effort to determine the 3d structures of large numbers of proteins using both experimental techniques and computer simulation

Vertical Disintegration: Used to describe organizations that over time shed layer after layer of full-time permanent employees and replace them with temporary workers until their workforce primarily consists of temp . . . View Full Definition

Vertical Integration: The integrating of successive stages of the production and marketing functions under the ownership or control of a single management organization. For example, much of the broiler industry i . . . View Full Definition