Exploring the Role of Therapeutic Alliance and Biobehavioural Synchrony in Musculoskeletal Care: Insights from a Qualitative Study

Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 73, P. 103164 - 103164

Published: Aug. 14, 2024

Person-centred care underscores the therapeutic alliance (TA) as fundamental, fostering positive treatment outcomes through collaborative patient-clinician interactions. Biobehavioural synchrony within TA, essential for effective care, reflects an adaptive process where organisms align responses during Enactivism and active inference provide profound insights into human perception, reshaping musculoskeletal understanding. Touch verbal communication, integral to foster alignment of personal beliefs.

Language: Английский

Effect of Osteopathic Manipulation in an Autism Spectrum Child With Speech Impairment and Attention Deficit: A Case Report

Cureus, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 24, 2024

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition characterized by challenges in communication, social interaction, and repetitive behaviors. Children with ASD often experience comorbidities such as speech impairment attention deficit, which can significantly impact their quality of life ability to engage daily activities. This case report aims investigate the potential benefits osteopathic manipulation addressing deficit child diagnosed ASD. A four-year-old male ASD, presenting received series sessions over period 12 weeks. The treatment protocol was tailored address musculoskeletal dysfunctions, cranial restrictions, somatic digestive system dysfunctions identified through assessment. Following sessions, improvements were observed child's fluency span. demonstrated increased engagement communication activities showed enhanced focus during therapy sessions. Additionally, noted overall behavior interaction skills. suggests that may be beneficial adjunctive for children experiencing deficit. Further research larger sample sizes controlled study designs warranted validate these findings elucidate mechanisms underlying improvements. Osteopathic holds promise non-invasive, holistic approach various aspects contributing multidisciplinary management this condition.

Language: Английский

‘Thrown at twins’ - A qualitative study exploring the lived experience of Australian osteopaths who regularly treat paediatric patients

Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 57, P. 101897 - 101897

Published: Aug. 16, 2024

and purpose: Little is known about the training experience of osteopaths who treat paediatric patients, graduates report feeling unprepared for this aspect practice. The purpose study was to investigate lived Australian regularly these in order better understand their individual educational pathways management population.

Language: Английский