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The objective of this review is to systematically investigate trustworthiness (methodological rigor, transparency, good governance, research integrity, and absence of misconduct) in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of osteopathic manual therapy … MORE
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Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a prevalent inflammatory disease of the paranasal sinuses that may significantly impair quality of life. CRS may also benefit from the application of manual techniques through osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), which aims to improve venous and lymphatic circulation, sympathetic and parasympathetic outflow, and cervicothoracic somatic dysfunction. This study aimed to assess […]
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Research on the effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) on visual functions and conditions is very limited. This study continues the exploration on the application of OMT with the intent of lowering intraocular pressure (IOP). A pilot randomized clinical trial was conducted to assess the impact of one OMT session on patients diagnosed with suspected […]
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Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) has emerged as a therapeutic approach for chronic low back pain (cLBP). Previous Magnetic Resonance (MR) studies have demonstrated that four weeks of OMT alter resting-state functional connectivity (rs-FC) in the somatosensory cortex, prefrontal regions, and frontal operculum/insula. However, it remains unclear whether a single session of OMT can immediately affect […]
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This methodological study aimed to assess the design, reporting, and risk of bias in effectiveness trials in manual therapy, comparing pragmatic with non-pragmatic trials and trials with and without placebo controls … ABSTRACT
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Placebo effects are measurable changes in health outcomes arising from treatment context, driven by learning and expectancy mechanisms. While increasingly well documented and understood, their role in osteopathic and other manual therapies remains underexplored. Given the inherently complex and interpersonal nature of these interventions, understanding placebo and nocebo effects is essential for refining clinical practice, […]
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The objective of this overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses is to investigate the efficacy and safety of manipulative osteopathic techniques in persons of all ages with various medical indications … MORE
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Standard osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT) is used as a supportive care for pain management in cancer patients. The present study aimed to compare the efficacy of OMT with that of a sham treatment to attenuate pain in cancer patients in a palliative care unit … MORE
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Chronic back pain conditions are highly prevalent worldwide. Osteopathic treatment seems to improve pain and function in this population. However, the mechanisms underlying osteopathic diagnosis and treatment of the spine are mainly unknown. Arguably, both inflammatory and autonomic processes may be involved, which should entail changes in skin temperature. Primarily, the feasibility of the study […]
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Infantile asymmetries of posture, movement and/or shape are common. Coincidence in the presentation of asymmetrical features can lead to a broad spectrum of descriptors. Published guidelines on prevention strategies are not currently available. The objective of this systematic review was to find, evaluate, and synthesise the available evidence regarding the effectiveness of prevention strategies for […]
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