Why don’t more physicians use osteopathic manipulative medicine? A cross-sectional study of utilization and referral barriers

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19 August 2026

Why don’t more physicians use osteopathic manipulative medicine? A cross-sectional study of utilization and referral barriers

Evidence supports osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) as an effective manual therapy, although it remains underutilized by Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs). The objectives of this study are to understanding barriers preventing the broader adoption of OMM is essential to expanding access to it as a noninvasive treatment option. We set out to survey both DOs and non-DO clinicians to identify perceived barriers to OMM … MORE

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