Osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) is a hands-on approach utilized by physicians to diagnose, treat, and prevent various conditions through the application of muscle manipulation techniques. It h...

Context Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) encompasses a wide range of diagnostic and treatment techniques for many conditions, but few studies have evaluated OMT use on injured patients. Object...

Neck pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder, with a prevalence rate (age-standardized) of 27.0 per 1000 in 2019. Approximately 50–85% of individuals with acute neck pain do not experience complete resolution of symptoms, experiencing chronic ...

Results of our systematic review and meta-analysis suggested that a combination of multiple types of OMT techniques effectively reduced the frequency and severity of headaches and improved quality of life. However, high-quality RCTs with large sample sizes utilizing a variety of technique modalities …

Myofascial release technique (MFR) is frequently used in the treatment of patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP), but there are limited studies on the acute effects of this technique. It was aimed...

The muscle energy technique for a superiorly subluxed rib, introduced by Fred Mitchell Sr., DO, and later adapted by Philip Greenman, DO, is an effective treatment for a superior rib one somatic dysfu...

Context Research on the effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) on visual functions and conditions is very limited. This study continues the exploration on the application of OMT with the ...

Because the practice of osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) put practitioners at risk of contracting COVID-19, they had to adjust treatment practi…

Purpose Despite growing recognition of osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) as an effective treatment for chronic pain, little is known about the real-world barriers clinicians face when attempting...

To determine the clinical utility of osteopathic manipulative treatments (OMT) and related manual therapies for improving gastrointestinal distress in patients with neurological disorders (ND).

Background: Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that is commonly exacerbated during pregnancy. Many patients suffer from emotional distress as a result of their rosacea, but the standard ...

Context Fascia is a ubiquitous and continuous connective tissue containing receptors involved in nociception, proprioception, and the autonomic nervous system. In conjunction with muscle, the myofasci...

Context Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is utilized by clinicians to diagnose and treat a variety of musculoskeletal conditions including acute and chronic pain, and other medical conditions....

People with chronic ankle instability (CAI) have insufficient ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (DFROM) and decreases proprioception and muscle strength. Foam roller with and without vibration as a w...

Context Sixty thousand people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) each year, making it the second most common neurodegenerative disorder. PD results in a variety of gait disturbances, includin...

Context The practice of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) varies substantially across nations. Much of this variability may be attributed to disparate international educational, licensing, and ...

Context Movement and loading asymmetry are associated with an increased risk of musculoskeletal injury, disease progression, and suboptimal recovery. Osteopathic structural screening can be utilized t...