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Movement and loading asymmetry are associated with an increased risk of musculoskeletal injury, disease progression, and suboptimal recovery. Osteopathic structural screening can be utilized to determine areas of somatic dysfunction that could contribute to movement and loading asymmetry. Osteopathic manipulation treatments (OMTs) targeting identified somatic dysfunctions can correct structural asymmetries and malalignment, restoring the ability […]

Muscle energy technique (MET) is a therapeutic technique involving active muscle contraction by the patient. The selection of particular techniques by osteopaths is underexplored. The aim of the study was to explore the practice profile of those Australian osteopaths who use MET often in their practice compared to those who do not use the technique […]

Limited research exists regarding nonpharmacologic management of pulmonary arterial hypertension, except for exercise training. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment alone and combined with respiratory training on fractional exhaled nitric oxide, and cardiopulmonary function in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension … ABSTRACT

This randomized, controlled, double-blinded study related the effect of osteopathic manipulative treatment of the temporomandibular joint and the orthostatic posture using the molar shim as a postural adjustment factor … ABSTRACT

Neck pain (NP) affects as much as 70% of individuals at some point in their lives. Systematic reviews indicate that manual treatments can be moderately effective in the management of chronic, nonspecific NP. However, there is a paucity of studies specifically evaluating the efficacy of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT). The objective of this study was […]

Sacroiliac dysfunction is characterized by a hypomobility of the range of motion of the joint, followed by a positional change regarding the relationship between the sacrum and the iliac. In general, the clinical tests that evaluate the sacroiliac joint (SIJ) and its dysfunctions lack validity and reliability values. This article aims to evaluate the construct validity […]

Long-term Proton Pump Inhibitor use is associated with low response rates and the risk of adverse events. The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of Osteopathic Treatment in patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) … ABSTRACT

The role of touch in managing psychiatric patients is controversial. The purpose of this pilot study was to determine the effectiveness of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) in patients with anxiety and or depression … ABSTRACT

Restoration of blood flow is critical to a blocked coronary blood vessel. With respect to the heart, two main procedures, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) revascularize the area to prevent future blockages. Post-procedurally, bed rest iatrogenically produces non-life-threatening back pain. No exact guideline for the duration of post-procedural bed rest […]