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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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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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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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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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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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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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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BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2017 Background Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) of the sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) is used empirically for the treatment of rhinitis and snoring and is thought to increase pharyngeal stability.
Olivier Jacq +3 more
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Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, 2022 Background Despite controversy regarding its validity and clinical usefulness, manual examination findings still have an important role for manipulative therapies. As an example, somatic dysfunction (SD) remains central to osteopathic practice.This study
Lorenzo Arcuri +5 more
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Clinics and Practice, 2023 Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally. Morbidity and disability related to non-fatal events are increasing exponentially.
Bruno Bordoni, Allan Escher
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