Effect of osteopathic manipulation on pain, disability, range of motion and reposition sense in subjects with postural neck pain: a systematic review protocol [PDF]
BMJ OpenIntroduction Postural neck pain is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition associated with discomfort, disability and impaired quality of life. Osteopathic manipulation has emerged as a potential intervention for managing postural neck pain, but a ...
Sharath Hullumani +3 more
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Mechanical stimulation simulating osteopathic pressing manipulation inhibits nociceptive hypersensitivity and synovial inflammation in knee osteoarthritis rats by modulating trafficking dynamics of transient receptor potentials via complexin2 [PDF]
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and ResearchNociceptive hypersensitivity and synovial inflammation promote the progression of knee osteoarthritis (KOA) and joint pain, yet effective therapeutic strategies remain limited.
Li Zhang +5 more
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Effect of osteopathic manipulation on neck kinematics using X-Sens motion capture in non-specific neck pain: a protocol for randomised controlled trial [PDF]
BMJ Open Sport & Exercise MedicineNon-specific neck pain (NSNP) is a common musculoskeletal disorder causing functional limitations and reduced quality of life. Conventional physiotherapy provides symptomatic relief but often yields inconsistent improvements in cervical kinematics ...
Sharath Hullumani +2 more
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Insights into the Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Soft Tissue Manipulation [PDF]
BiologySoft tissue manipulation (STM) is widely used by physical therapists, massage therapists, athletic trainers, and osteopathic physicians to manage musculoskeletal pain, yet its biological mechanisms remain poorly understood.
Jonathan W. Lowery +12 more
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Exploring Manual Interventions for Infantile Colic: A Scoping Review of the Evidence [PDF]
ChildrenBackground: Infantile colic affects up to 40% of otherwise healthy infants and can severely distress caregivers. Manual therapies are increasingly employed as non-pharmacological options, yet their effectiveness and safety remain uncertain.
Roberto Tedeschi, Federica Giorgi
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Objectivation of an Educational Model in Cranial Osteopathy Based on Experience
Medicina, 2021 Background and Objectives: The techniques directed to the cranial field in osteopathy are the most questioned due to the lack of scientific evidence.
Jesús Requena-García +2 more
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Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 2022 Abstract Context Sixty thousand people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) each year, making it the second most common neurodegenerative disorder. PD results in a variety of gait disturbances, including muscular rigidity and decreased range of motion (ROM), that increase the fall risk of those
Zachary T, Terrell +3 more
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Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment in Tension Headaches [PDF]
Cureus, 2020 Tension-type headaches, associated with young age, poor health, sleep disturbances, anxiety, stress, and poor posture, account for 90% of all headaches diagnosed by healthcare professionals. Diagnosis and treatment of the various headache subtypes are often aimed at determining the underlying cause but commonly involve over-the-counter pain medication.
Chin, Justin +3 more
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Medicines, 2022 Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is used in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Evidence suggests that OMT can reduce both patients’ recovery time and the financial cost of their acute medical treatment and rehabilitation.
Hannah Roland +6 more
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Osteopathic medicine for fibromyalgia: a sham-controlled randomized clinical trial
Therapeutic Advances in Musculoskeletal Disease, 2021 Background: Patients with fibromyalgia (FM) frequently resort to osteopathic or chiropractic treatment, despite very weak supporting evidence. We aimed to assess the efficacy of osteopathic manipulation in FM in a properly controlled and powered ...
Joël Coste +5 more
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