Osteopathy: A potential ally against anorexia?

Advances in Integrative Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 11(3), P. 171 - 174

Published: Aug. 5, 2024

Language: Английский

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Data-driven analysis of whole-brain intrinsic connectivity in patients with chronic low back pain undergoing osteopathic manipulative treatment

NeuroImage Clinical, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 43, P. 103659 - 103659

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Chronic Low Back Pain (cLBP) poses a significant health challenge, leading to functional disability and reduced quality of life. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) is emerging as therapeutic option for cLBP, but the brain mechanisms underlying its analgesic effect remain unclear.

Language: Английский

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Applying an osteopathic intervention to improve mild to moderate mental health symptoms: a mixed-methods feasibility randomised trial

Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 32(1)

Published: Nov. 6, 2024

Abstract Background The increasing prevalence of mental health disorders in the United Kingdom necessitates exploration novel treatment modalities. This study aimed to assess feasibility and acceptability conducting a randomised controlled trial (RCT) evaluating efficacy four osteopathic interventions on psychophysiological outcomes. Methods A mixed-methods with an explanatory sequential design was implemented. quantitative phase involved randomising 42 participants into intervention groups: (1) high-velocity articulation techniques (HVAT), (2) soft-tissue massage (STM), (3) craniosacral therapy (CST), (4) combination approach. Primary outcome measures encompassed recruitment rate, assessment duration, questionnaire completion, attrition, adverse events. Secondary outcomes included validated assessments depression, anxiety, stress, psychological flexibility, heart rate variability (HRV), interoception, administered pre- post-intervention. Analysis variance (ANOVA) employed evaluate pre-post changes. qualitative comprised semi-structured interviews analysed using thematic analysis. Results achieved 21 eligible per month, 54.8% respondents meeting eligibility criteria. All 33 who completed underwent within allocated one-hour timeframe, full completion. attrition 21%. No events were reported. Qualitative analysis revealed positive participant experiences, themes highlighting good practitioner communication, accessibility, increased bodily awareness. Some found battery burdensome. Exploratory analyses showed variations effects across for variability, interoceptive accuracy, measures, but these results should be interpreted cautiously due small sample size. Conclusions provides evidence supporting larger-scale RCT investigating individuals presenting mild symptoms. preliminary findings suggest potential improving outcomes, warranting further investigation. Trial registration NCT05674071, registered 06/01/2023.

Language: Английский

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Psychische Gesundheit und somatische Symptombelastung von Patient*innen

Osteopathische Medizin, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 25(1), P. 26 - 32

Published: Feb. 27, 2024

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Osteopathy as a complementary/alternative medicine for breast cancer: a Canadian case study and comprehensive review

Breast Cancer Management, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 11(2)

Published: April 20, 2022

Aim: In Canada, osteopathic medicine, a well-known branch of complementary/alternative has received minimal attention for pain management within oncology. Purpose: This review reports both the existing literature and patient experience surrounding application osteopathy as an effective treatment in breast cancer patients. Results: Both this case study support, to some degree, benefits Conclusion: Due contradictory reported findings, more studies would be required make firm conclusions, especially Canadian context. However, lack standardization procedures collaboration between osteopaths traditional healthcare professionals are challenges including standard service offered

Language: Английский

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