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A national cross-sectional survey of the attitudes, skills and use of evidence-based practice amongst Canadian osteopaths Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 René Pelletier, Chantal Morin, Monica Noy, Oliver P. Thomson, Tobias Sundberg, Matthew J. Leach
Health care professions face increasing pressure to integrate research evidence into practice to improve patient outcomes. For many professions, the uptake of evidence-based practice (EBP) remains poorly understood, including for osteopaths in Canada. The primary aim of this study was to determine the perceptions, training, self perceived skills, use, barriers, and facilitators of EBP amongst Canadian
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Evidence of anchoring bias in novice (first year) osteopathic French students in the context of the primary respiratory mechanism: A randomized-experimental study Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Clara Driaï, Fanny Coste, Clara Olmière, Marilyne Grinand, Aymeric Le Nohaïc, François Romanet, Géraud Gourjon
Cognitive biases appear to be one of the most common causes of incorrect medical diagnosis. It affects students during their training and could persist after post-graduation. This could deteriorate patient care. Among them, anchoring bias can impair haptic perception and lead to a biased diagnosis. Our study assessed the anchoring bias of first-year osteopathic students by determining whether information
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Pseudoscience - A skeleton in osteopathy's closet? Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Oliver P. Thomson, Carlo Martini
Pseudoscience has harmful effects on individual patient care, professions and society more broadly. The use of pseudoscience and spread of misinformation by a healthcare discipline raises questions as to their legitimacy and ethical standing as a profession. Osteopaths and osteopathic physicians are regulated by law as healthcare professionals in many parts of the world with an expectation that relevant
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‘It's all connected, so it all matters' - the fallacy of osteopathic anatomical possibilism Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Diego F. Hidalgo, Andrew MacMillan, Oliver P. Thomson
Anatomy has been a cornerstone of osteopathic theory, practice and identity from the discipline's emergence in the 1800s and continues to be viewed as core knowledge to the present day. The domain of anatomical knowledge has provided seemingly endless rationales and explanations to justify osteopathic diagnosis, assessment and treatment. Moreover, It has been foundational for osteopaths' professional
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New Zealand osteopaths’ use of patient-reported outcome measures with patients who have chronic low back pain: A cross-sectional survey Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Evania Vallyon, Saeideh Aminian, Samantha Heath
Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) are instruments that capture patients' perspectives of their own health status and quality of life. As part of rising advocacy for their use in clinical practice, PROMs are said to hold promise for the management of long-term conditions. This study aimed to describe and explore New Zealand osteopaths’ use of PROMs for patients with chronic low back pain. An
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A 25-year-old woman with 7 years of intractable hiccups treated with OMT – A case report Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-10 Derek E. Bowman, Christopher Pohlod
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The double facets of osteopathy's identity Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Pierre-Luc L'Hermite
Questions relating to osteopathic identity are likely to be characterised by a double facets made up of both traditional and contemporary elements. The analysis that we aim to conduct seems to us robust by presenting these components as elements able to dialogue. It is through Paul Ricoeur's concept that we propose to approach it: the idem identity concerns the elements that provide a certain temporal
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The effectiveness of manipulation in combination with exercise for patients with coccydynia: Six months follow-up of a randomized controlled trial Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-27 Osman Tufekci, Kamil Yilmaz, Hasan Gercek, Bayram Sonmez Unuvar
Background Limited evidence exists concerning the long-term follow-up of pain management in individuals with coccydynia. Objective This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of combining manipulation and exercise as a treatment approach for patients with coccydynia, while also assessing its long-term outcomes. Design Six months follow-up of a randomized controlled trial. Setting This study was conducted
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Different exposure times of flexion distraction technique in the L5-S1 distance and local pain of patients with chronic low back pain: A feasibility study Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Maria Alice Mainenti Pagnez, Maria Silveira Mello, Juliana Valentim Bittencourt, François Ricard, Leandro Alberto Calazans Nogueira
Introduction Low back pain (LBP) is a worldwide public health problem. The flexion-distraction technique (FDT) has been considered to treat LBP. However, the adequate dosage and the treatment effects are not clearly understood. This feasibility study aimed to assess the effects of different exposure times with 5 and 10 min of the FDT on the L5-S1 distance and pressure pain threshold (PPT) of patients
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A pilot study to assess medical students' perception of their osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT) education Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-21 Nathaniel J. Leavitt, Rachel S. Sundman, Jessica R. Mazzi, Johannie M. Spaan, Glen E. Kisby
Objective The aim of this pilot study was to determine which factors (both positive and negative) of a medical students' OMT training influenced their perception of OMT and their intent to use it in the future. Methods A computer-based survey was distributed to medical students (years 1–4) at two different campuses of an Osteopathic Medical School based in the United States. Multiple factors affecting
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Inter-rater and intra-rater reliability of manual assessment of respiratory motion in patients with unilateral cervical radiculopathy: A cross-sectional study Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-07 Amin Kordi Yoosefinejad, Raziyeh Yousefiyan, Raziyeh Nazari, Iman Rezaei
Background Altered breathing pattern is a consequence of dysfunctional breathing. The respiratory pattern might be impaired in patients with cervical radiculopathy due to the involvement of common nerve roots with the phrenic nerve (C3– C5). Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the inter-rater and intra-rater reliability of a technique for evaluating the breathing pattern known as manual
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Usual light touch osteopathic treatment versus simple light touch without intent in the reduction of infantile colic crying time: A randomised controlled trial Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Dawn Carnes, Philip Bright, Kevin Brownhill, Karen Carroll, Roger Engel, Sandra Grace, Steven Vogel, Paul Vaucher
Background Many parents seek osteopathic care for their infants with colic. Our aim was to test the effectiveness of usual light touch osteopathic treatment on crying time for infants with ‘colic’. Methods A superiority, two arm, single blinded (parent) multi-centre (UK, Australia and Switzerland), randomised controlled trial, included healthy infants between 1 and 69 days of age who excessively cried
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The inter- and intra-rater reliability of the manual diaphragm assessment scale in healthy participants Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2024-01-04 Inês Viegas, Catarina Francisco, Edgar Farinha, Alexandre Nunes
Objective The main aim of this study was to test the inter and intra-rater reliability of the Manual Diaphragm Assessment (MED) scale and compared with chest expansion (CE) in healthy participants. Methods A reliability study, with a sample of 45 healthy participants, composed of 30 women and 15 men. Participants were evaluated by two raters. The MED assesses seven different points on the diaphragm
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Osteopathic management of non-specific neck pain: Preliminary findings from a cross sectional study of Australian osteopaths Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-30 Michael Fleischmann, Pat McLaughlin, Brett Vaughan, Alan Hayes
Objective Neck pain is a highly prevalent condition that leads to considerable pain and disability. There is an economic cost to neck pain at both a personal and broader health system level. Neck pain may be classified as ‘non-specific’ neck pain (NSNP) when there is an absence of identifiable underlying disease or abnormal anatomical structure. Osteopaths play a role in the management of NSNP, but
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Relational clinical practice: A hermeneutic, enactive, intersubjective model of osteopathy Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Amanda Banton, Steven Vogel
This commentary proposes a framework for considering the philosophical foundations that support osteopathic practice, using the metaphor of ‘tectonic plates’. It is argued that reflective osteopathic practitioners, and the organisations they make up, would benefit from engaging with the differing ontological and epistemological traditions that underpin healthcare theory, evidence and practice. It is
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Introduction to running analysis in the clinical setting: A masterclass Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Nicholas Tripodi, Jack Feehan, Daniel Corcoran, Brett Vaughan, Patrick McLaughlin
Running is a widely-adopted exercise modality, with relatively low financial barriers to access, and is associated with a host of health benefits. However, with this high participation rate, comes a high risk of running related injury (RRI)—with rates of up to 85 % being reported. There are many drivers of RRI such as training load, genetic and anthropometric factors, with biomechanical factors being
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Advancing osteopathic education in Canada: New offerings, new direction Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-19 Monica Noy
In September 2023, the first degree program for osteopathy, an Honours Bachelor of Science from Sheridan College in the province of Ontario welcomed its first cohort [1]. This is the first full-time academic degree in Canada that offers a career opportunity in osteopathy directly from high school. The degree will include two new full semester courses that have not been offered in osteopathy in Canada
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The role of touch in osteopathic clinical encounters – A scoping review Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-18 Alessio Gessa, Ian Greaves, Jerry Draper-Rodi
Objectives This study aimed to scope the current scientific evidence about the role, use and effects of touch in the form of assessment and manual therapy intervention during osteopathic clinical encounters, in order to provide an up-to-date understanding of the use of hands-on modalities in the field of musculoskeletal (MSK) treatment. The primary research question was “what is the role of touch during
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Osteopathic manipulative treatment for autism spectrum disorder: Three case reports Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-16 Kimberly Wolf, Felicia Widjaja, Whitney O'Keefe, Yingtong Chen, Michael Breard, China Parenteau, Jordan Keys, Richard Riemer, Robert L. Hendren
Context Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder with a prevalence that is on the rise. Despite a growing body of research, definitive etiology or universally beneficial treatments have not been identified. Patients and providers try therapeutic modalities beyond the conventional interventions, including osteopathic manipulative treatment or OMT. Reports on OMT as therapy
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Comparing the remote effects of dry needling and ischemic pressure on pain intensity and threshold of the myofascial trigger points in women: A Single Blinded Randomized Clinical Trial Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-16 Tabassom Ghanavati, Hakimeh Adigozali, Mandana Rezaei, Neda Gilani, Jalal Ahadi
Objective The current study aimed to investigate the remote effects of upper trapezius (UT) Dry needling (DN) and ischemic pressure (IP) on the pain intensity and threshold of the MTrPs in the extensor carpi radialis longus (ECRL) and the first dorsal interosseous (FDI) muscles. Methods Twenty-eight subjects were allocated into two groups in a randomized clinical trial study undergoing DN and IP interventions
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Meta-epidemiologic review: Blinding and sham treatment in clinical trial design for osteopathic manipulative treatment research Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-14 Richard Irving, Emma Schmidt, Michaela Stone, Regina K. Fleming, Jennifer Yanhua Xie
Objective To analyze the consistency of study designs in osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) research, focusing on blinding protocols and the use of sham treatments. Data source and study selection PubMed and CINAHL were searched in January 2022. A total of 83 research studies between 2009 and 2021 were selected based on the presence of a double- or single-blind study design and/or sham treatment
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Osteopathic manipulative treatment for pediatric Long-COVID headache: A case report Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-13 Samantha E. Danto, Jay B. Danto
Background SARS-CoV-2 is a disease with global impact, and in the United States alone, approximately 20 % of children have had SARS-CoV-2. Long-COVID affects a significant number of children and adults with an incidence reported as high as 57 % for a SARS-CoV-2 sequelae. Currently, a gold standard treatment has not been identified for long-COVID. There have been pathologic mechanisms of action proposed
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Perceptions of Australian osteopaths on the use of telehealth for patient care: Barriers and enablers for implementation Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-13 Sandra Grace, Roger Engel, Chanelle Mastronardo, Lee Muddle, Michael Fleischmann, Brett Vaughan, Azharuddin Fazalbhoy
Background Telehealth is increasingly becoming a significant strategy for the delivery of healthcare in Australia in a wide range of professions. Recent physical distancing requirements were a catalyst for professions such as osteopathy (where the dominant care model is manual therapy) to make significant changes to adapt their approach for telehealth platforms. Objective To explore the perceptions
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A tailored training based on students’ and teachers’ needs to improve palpation skills: A quantitative part of a mixed-method study Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-13 Carolina Lavazza, Giacomo Zangoni, Federico Sozzi, Alessandra Abenavoli, Matteo Barenghi
Background Palpation is a fundamental and complex skill for manual practitioners, it is a very difficult task to teach and to learn. Trials suggest that training might increase the reliability of palpation in detection of bony landmarks, nevertheless the poor dependability of the examined tests suggests that teaching methods must be reviewed. Different training methodologies have been implemented to
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Interrater agreement and reliability of a palpation method for locating C1 transverse process in the cervical spine Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Ana Paula Antunes Ferreira, Maria Letizia Moraes Maddaluno, Ana Christina Certain Curi, Arthur de Sá Ferreira
Objectives To examine the agreement and interrater reliability of a palpation method for locating the C1 transverse processes (C1TP) and the association between personal characteristics with the observed agreement. Methods Single-blinded, inter-rater reliability study. Ninety-nine participants (58 women, age 44 ± 10 years, body mass index 26.1 ± 4.3 kg/m2, neck disability index = 8.4 ± 7.3 points)
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What is wrong with osteopathy? A response to Thomson and MacMillan Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-11-04 David A. Nicholls
Thomson and MacMillan's paper What's wrong with osteopathy? has understandably caused some consternation within the profession. In this commentary I want to support the intent of their argument, but also suggest they do not go far enough. Western healthcare is entering a post-professional era which will profoundly affect every profession's identity and social purpose. The effects of late capitalism
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Combating Modern DO Stigmatization Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-29 A. Cooney, L. Vega, B.J. Goodwin, J. Adams, F. Mangrola, L.P. Mslis, L.P. Do
In the age of social media, the qualifications and capabilities of osteopathic professionals have been brought into question on a national scale due to the lack of awareness and misconceptions held by many Americans with social platforms. This article investigates the misperceptions behind the recent media coverage of osteopathic physicians. This article highlights the history of osteopathic medicine
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Saying it doesn't make it so - a reply to Espírito Santo et al Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Oliver P. Thomson, Andrew MacMillan
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Letter to the Editor: Underlining there is nothing wrong with osteopathy Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-11 João Espírito Santo, João Moita, Buno Campos, Alexandre Nunes
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A biopsychosocial approach as a part of an osteopathic intervention in the management of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain: A case report Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-10-02 Jacob Marten Switters
Introduction The aetiology behind chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) remains unknown, which makes treatment challenging, while the diagnostic uncertainty related to CP/CPPS creates confusion and frustration for both patients and clinicians. As CP/CPSS may be persuaded by nociplastic pain mechanism and is associated with psychosocial and lifestyle factors, interventions should
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Spinal manipulation combined with exercise therapy could be more effective than exercise therapy alone for shoulder pain and disability: A systematic review and meta-analysis Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-30 Francisco Fleury Uchoa Santos-Júnior, Denise Martineli Rossi, Letícia Jonas de Freitas, Jaqueline Martins, Anamaria Siriani de Oliveira
Objective To investigate whether exercise therapy associated with spinal manipulation is more effective than exercise therapy alone in patients with shoulder pain. Data sources Studies were identified by searching MEDLINE/PubMed, Embase, CENTRAL, PEDro, and clinical trial registers. Included studies were written in English without date restrictions. Study selection We selected controlled trial studies
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Application of high-velocity low-amplitude technique in cervicothoracic junction produces cardiovascular responses in subjects with C7-T1 dysfunction: Randomized crossover trial Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-28 Julio Zago, Bruna Urueña Lopes de Souza, Fellipe Amatuzzi, Tatiana Zacarias Rondinel, Rogério Queiroz, Gerson Cipriano, Graziela França Bernardelli Cipriano
Background Neural structures of cardiac sympathetic and parasympathetic conduction emerge from the segments of the cervicothoracic spine. The application of high-velocity low-amplitude (HVLA) techniques at this segment can generate responses in heart rate (HR), blood pressure and sympathetic nervous activity of the skin. However, it is not known whether these responses occur in subjects with C7-T1
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Australian private health insurer attitudes towards osteopathy: A qualitative study Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-23 Roger Engel, Sandra Grace, Nicole Duncan, Brooke Wade, Josh Paterson-Allsop, Bryce O'Hara, Brett Vaughan
Background Australian osteopaths predominately work in private practice. The vast majority of patients who present to osteopaths fund their own care, with many receiving a rebate through their private health insurance cover. While there is little that describes the relationship between the Australian osteopathy profession and private health insurers, such information could provide an opportunity for
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Uniting a shared history: Bringing osteopathic and evolutionary medicine (back) together Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-09-17 Aaron J. Place, Alexander J. Eddy, Natasha N. Bray
Throughout its history, osteopathic medicine has struggled to define its professional identity and distinguish itself from its allopathic counterpart. In this paper, we suggest that osteopathic medicine has an opportunity to define its unique professional identity by embracing the emerging science of evolutionary medicine. We outline the similarities between osteopathic and evolutionary medicine and
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Power and capital: In osteopathy Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-08-13 Andrew MacMillan
This paper is an exploration regarding how power is used and enacted within osteopathy, a UK healthcare profession. Bourdieu's theory of capital and a Foucauldian lens are used to view and critique the sociocultural norms within osteopathy and specifically address issues of inequality and oppression of non-dominant social groups within the UK osteopathic context. The UK osteopathic profession is largely
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Osteopathic manipulative treatment in improving symptoms and quality of life in patients with Graves’ ophthalmopathy: A case report Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-07-01 Quyen Luong, Matthew Evitts, Katrina C. Rakowsky
Background Graves' Disease (GD) is an autoimmune disorder, with ∼50% of GD patients developing Graves’ Ophthalmopathy (GO). Common presentations include lid retraction, exophthalmos, disfigurement, ocular pain, and pressure. Treatment of GD depends on disease severity, ranging from artificial tears to ocular surgeries. Patients with GO symptoms experience a decreased quality of life (QoL) and could
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Is there really nothing wrong with osteopathy? A reply to van Dun Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-06-30 Oliver P. Thomson, Andrew MacMillan
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Effects of combined taping of quadriceps and hamstring muscles on pain and disability in patients with knee osteoarthritis: Randomized assessor-blinded controlled study Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-06-28 Yassmin Essam Mohamed, Dina Samy Abd-Alkareem, Alaa-Eldin Abd-Alhakem Balbaa, Magdolin Mishel Samy, Reda Sayed Ashour
Background The ability of patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis to carry on routine daily activities is a significantly valuable target. Objectives This study aimed to assess the effect of quadriceps and hamstring taping using kinesio tape on knee pain, function and range of motion (ROM) in patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis. Methods Twenty-four patients, ages ranging between 50 and
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Making sense of cranial osteopathy: An interpretative phenomenological analysis Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-06-28 Amanda Banton, Steven Vogel, Geraldine Lee-Treweek
Objective This study arose from a praxial problem: how best to communicate with patients about the mechanism of cranial osteopathy. The research question was rooted in the phenomenological concept of ‘sense-making’, and was expressed as: ‘What sense do osteopaths and their patients make of the phenomenon of cranial osteopathy?’ Method Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was used to explore
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Manual therapy on the diaphragm is beneficial in reducing pain and improving shoulder mobility in subjects with rotator cuff injury: A randomized trial Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-06-26 Isidro Fernández-López, David Peña-Otero, María Eguillor-Mutiloa, Carmen Bravo-Llatas, María de los Ángeles Atín-Arratibel
Background Rotator cuff dysfunction is the main cause of shoulder pain. The shoulder and the diaphragm have an important relationship through the myofascial system and through its innervation. Objectives To analyse the effect of diaphragm manual therapy on the symptoms of patients with rotator cuff injury compared to manual treatment on shoulder muscles. Design A randomized, controlled, single-blind
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Views from Australian osteopaths and industry stakeholders about the profession: A qualitative study Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-06-25 C. Mastronardo, L. Muddle, A. Fazalbhoy
Background The future health and longevity of the osteopathy profession relies heavily on its practitioners and industry stakeholders to support it. Possessing a deeper understanding of practitioner and stakeholder views of the profession may provide crucial insights into the wellbeing of the workforce and their perceived skills and expertise in the wider healthcare landscape. Objective To provide
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Evaluation of the effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment associated with transcranial direct current stimulation in chronic nonspecific low back pain. A protocol for a randomised controlled trial Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-06-25 Danilo Armbrust, Carlos Luques Fonseca, Arislander Jonathan Lopes Dumont, Andrei Machado Viegas da Trindade, Hugo Pasin Neto, Claudia Santos Oliveira
Objective This study aimed to investigate the effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) combined with transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in individuals with chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNSLBP). Methods This will be a randomized controlled clinical trial of three groups with blinded evaluators and participants. The study will be conducted at the at the Rehabilitation Center
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Letter to the Editor regarding: Thomson OP, and MacMillan A. What’s wrong with osteopathy? Intern J Osteopath Med. 2023;48:100659 Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-06-20 Monica Noy
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Regards ‘What is wrong with osteopathy’ Oliver P Thomson, Andrew MacMillan, IJOM, 13th March 2023 Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-06-14 Sophia Barlow
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Letter to the Editor: There is nothing wrong with osteopathy Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-06-14 Patrick L.S. van Dun
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‘More harm than good’ – A qualitative study exploring the attitudes and beliefs of a group of Italian osteopaths about spinal imaging in the management of patients with chronic low back pain Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-06-14 Luca Ogliari, Andrea Formica, Lorenzo Bettelli
Objectives Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide and its related healthcare costs are constantly increasing. Imaging studies have limited clinical utility in managing this condition and their overuse can lead to negative effects on patients. Clinicians' and patients' misconceptions seem to be one of the main drivers of such unnecessary use. However, there
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Use of osteopathic manipulative treatment in management of intractable singultus and associated symptoms Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-06-04 Rosalyn R. Bloch, Megan R. Kempa, J'Aimee Lippert
Background & objective A 23-year-old female, with ongoing hiccups for five years, known as intractable singultus, was managed with osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) to decrease her hiccup bouts and decrease the following associated symptoms: mid-thoracic back pain, nausea, vomiting, reflux, eructation, and abdominal pain. Unlike other documented OMT-managed singultus cases, this patient had
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Dose-response of talus mobilizations in weight bearing ankle dorsiflexion ROM of the older adults with limited ankle mobility: A randomized clinical trial Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-05-30 Catalina Tolsada-Velasco, David Hernández-Guillén, Irene Borja-de-Fuentes, Elena Costa-Moreno, Carmen García-Gomáriz, José-María Blasco
Background Although manual therapy is an effective technique for increasing ankle range of motion, the dose-response required is unclear. Objective To find out what number of sessions of talus mobilizations will induce a detectable change in weight bearing ankle dorsiflexion range of motion of older adults with limited ankle mobility. Design Four-arm randomized clinical trial. Setting Community-dwelling
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The profile of French osteopaths: A cross-sectional survey Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-05-29 Agathe Wagner, Mathieu Ménard, Erwann Jacquot, Gianni Marangelli, Olivier Merdy, Cyril Clouzeau, Paola Tavernier, Johan Verbeeck, Paul Vaucher, Jorge E. Esteves, Francesco Cerritelli, Patrick LS. van Dun
Background Osteopathy is not a health profession in France but it was regulated in 2007. However, the profession is very popular, and the number of osteopaths is the largest in Europe. Since there is limited published data on the profile and characteristics of osteopaths practising in France, this study aimed to survey the current situation of osteopathic practitioners in France. Methods A voluntary
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Construct validity and reliability of a test for sacroiliac dysfunction: Downing test Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-05-28 Rafael P. Ribeiro, Filipe G. Guerrero, Eduardo N. Camargo, Luiza R. Pivotto, Mateus A. Aimi, Cláudia T. Candotti, Jefferson F. Loss
Background Low back pain is the main cause of global disability, with 13–30% of patients with low back pain reporting pain in the sacroiliac joint (SIJ). One of the clinical tests available for assessing SIJ mobility is the Downing test. However, information about the reliability and validity of this test is scarce in the scientific literature. Objectives To evaluate the construct validity and intra
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Six practical tips to prepare for the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) USA level 1 Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-05-25 Samuel Kadavakollu, Jared Ham-Ying, John W. Graneto, Tanner G. Van Es, Rouby Mavyan, Mahboob Qureshi, Eddie J. Merino
Sophisticated high-stakes licensure and specialty certification maintenance examinations are educational requirements in osteopathic medicine. Passing the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) USA Level 1 is one of the crucial milestones that osteopathic medical students (DO students) must achieve while starting clinical rotations and before applying to residency programs
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Adductor magnus: Extending the knowledge – A short review of structure and function Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-05-24 Daniel Corcoran, Tim McNamara, Jack Feehan, Nicholas Tripodi
Adductor Magnus, the largest single contributor to the adductor group of the medial thigh, is a broad functioning muscle with significant contribution to not only adduction, but extension and rotation at the hip. The aim of this review is to investigate the terminology, anatomical and functional characteristics of AM, particularly its role as an extensor and stabiliser at the hip. AM is anatomically
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The effect of lumbopelvic manipulation on electromyography parameters of gluteus medius and vastus medialis in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome: A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-05-24 Tahere Zafarian, Mohammad Taghipour, Soraya Khafri, Masoud Bahrami, Khodabakhsh Javanshir
Background Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome is the most common cause of anterior knee pain, especially in active young people. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of lumbopelvic manipulation on electromyography parameters of gluteus medius and vastus medialis in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Methods In this double-blind placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial study, 26 patients with
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Investigating the current published literature where osteopathic manual therapy is used as an intervention: A scoping review Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-05-24 Harmony Ryan, Tim Friedlander, Helen Anderson, Jesse Mason
Background and objective Research is a fundamental component of evidence-based practice. This scoping review will explore what peer reviewed empirical studies have been published between January 2010–March 2021 where osteopathic manual therapy (OMT) is used as an intervention. A deeper understanding of what research comprises the osteopathic body of literature may support osteopaths in their clinical
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To the editor, we would like to inform readers of the International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine about the development and availability of a new specialized bibliographic database focused on osteopathic literature Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-05-12 Helge Franke
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The extent and quality of evidence for osteopathic education: A scoping review Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-03-28 Andrew MacMillan, Patrick Gauthier, Luciane Alberto, Arabella Gaunt, Rachel Ives, Chris Williams, Dr Jerry Draper-Rodi
Objectives Standards of osteopathic training and regulation differ by geographical location, and little is known regarding the evidence base for education within osteopathy. This review is the first to chart and appraise the osteopathic pedagogical literature and presents recommendations for further research and practice. Methods A scoping review was conducted using the Arksey and O'Malley framework
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Comparison of affected lumbar proprioception due to different injuries with healthy controls: An observational study Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-03-17 Sule Simsek, Feyza Altindal, Bilal Kilicarslan
Background There is limited evidence about spinal proprioception deficiency due to different injuries. Objective To compare spinal proprioception in patients with Lumbal Spinal Stenosis (LSS) and healthy controls. Secondary objective is to investigate the effect of pain intensity and Thoracolumbar fascia (TLF) flexibility on spinal proprioception deficiency. Design Cross-sectional and healthy controlled
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OSCAR (Osteopathic Single CAse Research) – Assessing the effect of standard and biopsychosocial osteopathic management for patients with non-specific low back pain: Protocol for a Single Case Experimental Design (SCED) Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-03-07 Jerry Draper-Rodi, Hilary Abbey, Kevin Brownhill, Steven Vogel
Background Osteopathy has been shown to be effective in the management of chronic low back pain (LBP). Guidelines recommend biopsychosocial care for chronic, complex musculoskeletal conditions, including non-specific LBP. Objectives This study has four aims: 1/to assess how patients with LBP improve after osteopathic treatment, both before and after an osteopath has completed a Biopsychosocial Pain
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Osteopathic treatment for cam-type Femoroacetabular impingement syndrome: A case report Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-03-04 Rabia Tugba Kilic, Hayri Baran Yosmaoglu, Volga Bayrakci Tunay
Background Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome treatment is initially conservative, but the number of studies is limited. Objectives To examine the results of an osteopathic treatment approach in a patient with FAI. Clinical features The evaluation and osteopathic treatment of an 18-year-old male athlete diagnosis of left hip cam-type FAI are presented. Intervention and outcomes Exercises and
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What's wrong with osteopathy? Int. J. Osteopath. Med. (IF 1.9) Pub Date : 2023-02-23 Oliver P. Thomson, Andrew MacMillan
This commentary critically examines the foundational assumptions, practices and claimed distinctiveness upon which osteopathy was built and continues to be structured. Five areas which are considered to be highly problematic for osteopathy, namely its weak theoretical basis, inherent biomedicalism, monointerventionism, default practitioner-centredness and predilection for implausible mechanisms. It