30 November 2022
Pain and functional recovery from chronic low back pain over 12 months: implications for osteopathic medicine
Although low back pain is a common medical condition that often progresses to become a chronic problem, little is known about the likelihood of recovery from chronic low back pain (CLBP). This study aimed to measure the risk of recovery from CLBP based on low back pain intensity and back-related functioning measures reported by participants within a pain research registry over 12 months of observation and to consider the implications for osteopathic medicine … MORE
28 November 2022
The Austrian Osteopathic Practitioners Estimates and RAtes (OPERA): A cross-sectional survey
Since the previous survey of the osteopathic profession in Austria was almost a decade ago, an update was necessary. The Osteopathic Practitioners Estimates and RAtes (OPERA) project was developed as a Europe-based survey, whereby an updated profile of the profession not only provides new data for Austria, but also allows for a clear comparison with other European countries … MORE
10 November 2022
Osteopathic manipulative treatment in cardiac surgery patients. A systematic review
Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) in surgical patients aims at reducing postoperative pain and enhancing recovery. The effects of OMT have not been extensively studied in cardiac surgery patients, mostly owing to the fact that a limited number of osteopathic physicians are trained in thoracic surgery … ABSTRACT
10 November 2022
Diagnosis and management of headache disorders in osteopathic practice: A qualitative study
Recurring headache disorders are prevalent conditions that have a substantial impact on both individuals’ daily lives and national health systems. Despite being a treatable condition, they remain underdiagnosed and undertreated. Currently, there is little qualitative research that has explored practitioner experiences of diagnosing and managing these disorders. The aim of this study is to provide novel insight into osteopathic practitioners’ qualitative experiences of diagnosing and managing primary headache disorders …
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10 November 2022
Concussion-related visual memory and reaction time impairment in college athletes improved after osteopathic manipulative medicine: a randomized clinical trial
Concussion is an acute, transient disruption in brain function due to head injury. Previous studies suggest osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) improved recovery from concussion. The hypothesis was that new-onset impairments (NOI) of neurological functions identified by Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT) will improve more so after OMM than after concussion-education … MORE
10 November 2022
Pain and functional recovery from chronic low back pain over 12 months: implications for osteopathic medicine
Although low back pain is a common medical condition that often progresses to become a chronic problem, little is known about the likelihood of recovery from chronic low back pain (CLBP). This study aimed to measure the risk of recovery from CLBP based on low back pain intensity and back-related functioning measures reported by participants within a pain research registry over 12 months of observation and to consider the implications for osteopathic medicine … MORE
8 November 2022
The effectiveness of visceral osteopathy in pain, disability, and physical function in patients with low-back pain. A systematic review and meta-analysis
The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the effectiveness of visceral osteopathy in improving pain intensity, disability and physical function in patients with low-back pain (LBP) … ABSTRACT
27 October 2022
The Profile of Belgian Osteopaths: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Abstract: Background: This study gives an update on the characteristics of Belgian osteopaths five years after the Benelux Osteosurvey. Additional new data were collected on their professional identity and views on the profession. Methods: All Belgian osteopaths who could be contacted (n = 1473) were invited to complete a voluntary, online-based, closed-ended survey distributed between May and September 2018. The survey, composed of 52 questions and seven sections, was formally translated from English to Dutch and French and adapted from the original version. Adult, self-defined osteopaths working in Belgium were eligible. Recruitment of participants was performed through all professional associations and the InterMutualistic Agency. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data. Results: The survey was completed by 332 osteopaths. Thirty-one per cent of the respondents were female. Almost all the respondents were self-employed (99.4%); half of them worked as part of a team (47.6%). Most respondents had a 5-year part-time training, and the majority had a previous academic degree, mainly in physical therapy (65.8%). According to respondents, most patients seek care for lumbar non-specific low back, pelvis and neck pain. Most respondents strongly define themselves as osteopaths and advertise themselves exclusively as osteopaths. Conclusions: This survey provided an update of the current characteristics of Belgian osteopathic practitioners and added new information on their professional identity and views on the profession. The information provided could contribute to the body of evidence used by stakeholders and policymakers in the future regulation of the profession in Belgium … MORE
23 October 2022
Impact of osteopathic manipulative techniques on the management of dizziness caused by neuro-otologic disorders: systematic review and meta-analysis
Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) has been utilized by osteopathic clinicians as primary or adjunctive management for dizziness caused by neuro-otologic disorders. To our knowledge, no current systematic reviews provide pooled estimates that evaluate the impact of OMT on dizziness. This study aimed to systematically evaluate the effectiveness and safety of OMT and analogous techniques in the treatment of dizziness … MORE
8 October 2022
Accuracy of Palpation Procedures for Locating the C1 Transverse Process and Masseter Muscle as Confirmed by Computed Tomography Images
The purpose of this study was to examine the accuracy of palpation methods for locating the transverse processes of the first cervical vertebra and masseter muscle using radiographic images as the gold-standard method and the association between personal characteristics with the observed accuracy … MORE
