The use of high-velocity, low-amplitude techniques in paediatric osteopathic care: two multinational cross-sectional surveys on clinical practice and educational curricula [PDF]
Chiropractic & Manual TherapiesBackground Up to one osteopathic consultation out of four involve infants and children. Although the clinical effectiveness of osteopathic care in paediatric populations remains inconclusive, available evidence suggests that it is generally safe.
Patrick L. S. van Dun +6 more
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Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 2021 Background: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a frequent cause of disability and it represents a medical, social and economic burden globally. Therefore, we assessed effectiveness of osteopathic interventions in the management of NS-CLBP for pain and ...
Fulvio Dal Farra, Luca Vismara
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A hands-on approach to personalizing palliative care: the role of osteopathic manipulative treatment [PDF]
Frontiers in MedicineOsteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is an integrative modality that has proven benefits for patients suffering from physical and psychological ailments. Though the impact of OMT has been preliminarily studied in various patient populations, research
Megan Bryant +2 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 +2 more
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Comparative effectiveness of acupuncture and Tuina for cervical vertigo: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials [PDF]
Frontiers in NeurologyObjectiveThis study conducted a network meta-analysis to systematically evaluate and compare the effectiveness of acupoint-based stimulation and manual therapies for cervicogenic vertigo.
Zhijun Yang +10 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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Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment in 564 Children with Congenital Heart Disease: A Project Report [PDF]
ChildrenBackground: Congenital heart diseases are the most common congenital malformations, affecting 4 to 9 per 1000 children, with increasing global prevalence. As surgical mortality rates decline, the focus has shifted toward improving the quality of life and
Marco Petracca +8 more
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Intracranial Hypotension Following Spinal Manipulation: A Case Report and Scoping Review of the Literature [PDF]
Brain and BehaviorPurpose Spinal manipulative therapies, including chiropractic and osteopathic maneuvers, are widely practiced for musculoskeletal complaints. However, rare but serious complications such as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak with subsequent intracranial ...
Marina Romozzi +6 more
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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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