Emission of Biophotons and Adjustable Sounds by the Fascial System: Review and Reflections for Manual Therapy

This article reviews the literature on the emission of biophotons and adjustable sounds by the fascial system, because these biological changes could be a means of local and systemic cellular communication and become another assessment tool for manual (therapy) practitioners … MORE

Manual therapy for unsettled, distressed and excessively crying infants: a systematic review and meta-analyses

The objective of this study was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analyses to assess the effect of manual therapy interventions for healthy but unsettled, distressed and excessively crying infants and to provide information to help clinicians and parents inform decisions about care … MORE

The immediate effects of two manual therapy techniques on ankle musculoarticular stiffness and dorsiflexion range of motion in people with chronic ankle rigidity: A randomized clinical trial

The objective of this study was to compare the immediate effects of efficacy of Mulligan Mobilization with Movement and Osteopathic Mobilization for improving ankle dorsiflexion range of motion and musculoarticular stiffness in people with chronic ankle dorsiflexion rigidity … ABSTRACT

Developing a new approach to persistent pain management in osteopathic practice. Stage 1: A feasibility study for a group course

Persistent pain is a complex biopsychosocial problem which can be challenging to manage in clinical practice. This paper reports the first in a series of studies exploring ways to enhance care for patients with persistent pain using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). In this study, six week ‘Living Well with Persistent Pain’ groups were co-facilitated by a clinical psychologist and an osteopath … ABSTRACT

Compression of the Fourth Ventricle Using a Craniosacral Osteopathic Technique: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence

Compression of the fourth ventricle (CV4) is a well-known osteopathic procedure, utilized by osteopaths, osteopathic physicians, craniosacral therapists, physical therapists, and manual therapists as part of their healthcare practice based on some evidence suggesting impact on nervous system functions. The main objective of the study was to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the clinical benefits of CV4 and to show the evidence supporting clinical prescriptions, guides, and advice in treating … MORE

Influence of perceived difficulty of cases on student osteopaths’ diagnostic reasoning: a cross sectional study

Diagnostic reasoning refers to the cognitive processes by which clinicians formulate diagnoses. Despite the implications for patient safety and professional identity, research on diagnostic reasoning in osteopathy remains largely theoretical. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of perceived task difficulty on the diagnostic reasoning of students osteopaths … MORE

‘Sometimes I don’t feel like an osteopath at all’- a qualitative study of final year osteopathy students’ professional identities

Six years and a thousand patients: Retrospective study of the osteopathic experience in a rehabilitation center

The Pôle Saint-Hélier decided to include osteopathy as an analgesic treatment in its multidisciplinary rehabilitation care for their patients since January 2011. This decision was made after a medical committee debate and an assessment by the CLuD. The treatment is done only with a prescription from a certified osteopath. A decision tree was set up with a list of osteopathic indication for the treated population. This is an assessment after 6 years in place … ABSTRACT

Descriptive study of interprofessional collaboration between physicians and osteopaths for the pediatric population in Quebec, Canada

Osteopathy is an increasingly popular healthcare approach that uses a wide variety of therapeutic manual techniques to address pain and somatic dysfunction. In Quebec, Canada, osteopathy is the complementary medicine most often recommended by family physicians. However, factors fostering the development of interprofessional collaboration (IPC) between physicians and osteopaths are unknown. This study aimed to describe the current situation in terms of IPC among practitioners working with pediatric patients … MORE

Outpatient Satisfaction With Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment in a Hospital Center: A Survey.

Although osteopathy is not yet certified as a health profession in Italy, many people choose osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) for pain relief. Nevertheless, no study evaluating patients’ degree of satisfaction after OMT and the perceived quality of the treatment has occurred in Italy. The objectives of this study intended to assess outpatients’ satisfaction with OMT carried out at a hospital … ABSTRACT