Osteopathic Research
The past decades have seen a significant increase in research on Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT). The body of research on OMT has now reached the point where Osteopathy has become an accepted part of the medical literature.
As with other common medical procedures (such as surgery, pain procedures or interventional cardiology and radiology), OMT study design has different challenges with blinding, sample size, controls, and the skill of the physician, when compared with pharmaceutical research. Osteopathic manipulation must be evaluated in comparison with research on other procedures in medicine, and it compares favorably in terms of safety, efficacy, and overall study design.
The studies linked below cover the use of OMT for low back pain, the discomforts and complications of pregnancy and surgery, its use and safety with children and other topics. These build on the the work of earlier Osteopathic researchers such as Louisa Burns, Wilbur Cole, Irvin Korr, John Denslow, and Viola Frymann, to name a few.
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Research Articles - organized by topic
(last updated 01.29.20)
Lowback Pain
Back Pain is one of the most common conditions for which osteopathic treatment is used. These articles study its use in both acute and chronic settings.
(see also Obstetrics/Gynecology)
LBP Clinical Trials:
Martí-salvador M, Hidalgo-moreno L, Doménech-fernández J, Lisón JF, Arguisuelas MD. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Including Specific Diaphragm Techniques Improves Pain and Disability in Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Trial. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2018;99(9):1720-1729. PMID: 29787734
Richter D, Karst M, Buhck H, Fink MG. Efficacy of Fascial Distortion Model Treatment for Acute, Nonspecific Low-Back Pain in Primary Care: A Prospective Controlled Trial. Altern Ther Health Med. 2017;23(5). PMID: 28646809
Licciardone JC, Gatchel RJ, Aryal S: Recovery from Chronic Low Back Pain after Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Am Osteopath Assoc. March 2016 Vol 116, e144-155. DOI: 10.7556/jaoa.2016.031. PMID: 26927908
Martins WR, Diniz LR, Blasczyk JC, Lagoa KF, Thomaz S, Rodrigues ME, de Oliveira RJ, Bonini-Rocha AC: Immediate changes in electroencephalography activity in individuals with nonspecific chronic low back pain after cranial osteopathic manipulative treatment: study protocol of a randomized, controlled crossover trial. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2015 Jul 13;15:223. doi: 10.1186/s12906-015-0732-2.
PMID: 26165865
LBP Meta-Analyses and Reviews:
Thomas E, Cavallaro AR, Mani D, Bianco A, Palma A. The efficacy of muscle energy techniques in symptomatic and asymptomatic subjects: a systematic review. Chiropr Man Therap. 2019;27:35.
Franke H, Franke JD, Belz S, Fryer G. Osteopathic manipulative treatment for low back and pelvic girdle pain during and after pregnancy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2017;21(4):752-762. PMID: 29037623
LBP Pilot and Feasibility Studies:
Carrasco-martínez F, Ibáñez-vera AJ, Martínez-amat A, Hita-contreras F, Lomas-vega R. Short-term effectiveness of the flexion-distraction technique in comparison with high-velocity vertebral manipulation in patients suffering from low-back pain. Complement Ther Med. 2019;44:61-67. PMID: 31126577
Gao J, Caldwell J, Mclin K, Zhang M, Park D. Ultrasound Shear Wave Elastography to Assess Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment on the Iliocostalis Lumborum Muscle: A Feasibility Study. J Ultrasound Med. 2019; PMID: 31271461
Verhaeghe N, Schepers J, Van dun P, Annemans L. Osteopathic care for low back pain and neck pain: A cost-utility analysis. Complement Ther Med. 2018;40:207-213. PMID: 30219451
Polidori G, Kinne M, Mereu T, Beaumont F, Kinne M. Medical Infrared Thermography in back pain osteopathic management. Complement Ther Med. 2018;39:19-23. PMID: 30012388
Clark BC, Russ DW, Nakazawa M, et al. A randomized control trial to determine the effectiveness and physiological effects of spinal manipulation and spinal mobilization compared to each other and a sham condition in patients with chronic low back pain: Study protocol for The RELIEF Study. Contemp Clin Trials. 2018;70:41-52. PMID: 29792940
Seffinger MA, Hurwitz E, Quiamas J, Kitch A, Mervyn-cohen V, Lin E. Correlation of Personal Experience and Acquired Knowledge With Intent to Recommend Adjunctive Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment or Yoga for Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018;118(11):738-745. PMID: 30398571
Galbraith W, Smith M, Seffinger MA. Treating Patients With Low Back Pain: Evidence vs Practice. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018;118(7):486-487. PMID: 29946671
LBP Case Reports, Case Series and Other Studies:
Alexandre K, Channell MK. Osteopathic Approach to the Treatment of a Patient With an Atypical Presentation of Coccydynia. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2019;119(6):395-400. PMID: 31135868
Kanze D. An Osteopathic Approach to Uterine-Induced Low Back Pain: A Case Report. The AAO Journal. 2019; 29(3): 23-26.
Origo D, Tarantino AG, Nonis A, Vismara L. Osteopathic manipulative treatment in chronic coccydynia: A case series. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2018;22(2):261-265. PMID: 29861217
Lewis D, Summers G. An Osteopathic Approach to Low Back Pain and Short Leg Syndrome in a Patient with Traumatic Brain Injury Following Motor Vehicle Crash: A Case Report. The AAO Journal. 2018; 28(3):12-17.
Smith M, Galbraith W, Blumer J. Reducing Low Back and Posterior Pelvic Pain During and After Pregnancy Using OMT. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018;118(7):487-488. PMID: 29946672
Jazayeri S, Seffinger M. Myofascial Release Therapy Beneficial for Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018;118(5):350-351. PMID: 29710362
Wilson D, Gorham J, Lamb T, Lui S, T Daniel. Osteopathic Manipulation Improves Functional Status in Patients With Non-Specific Chronic Back Pain in a Rural Outpatient Setting. The AAO Journal. 2018; 28(2): 29-33.
King HH. Addition of Osteopathic Visceral Manipulation to OMT for Low Back Pain Decreases Pain and Increases Quality of Life. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2017;117(5):333-334. PMID: 28459483
Asahi MG, Seffinger MA. Noninvasive Interventions Efficacious in Reducing Symptoms of Low Back Pain. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2017;117(5):335-336. PMID: 28459485
Bohr C, Seffinger MA. Cost-Effective Management of Low Back and Joint Pain by Specialty. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2017;117(5):332. PMID: 28459481
Pediatrics
Children respond very well to osteopathic treatment and will benefit from a treatment without side effects.
Hendriksz T, Pierce-talsma S. Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Use in Pediatric Patients With Pertussis. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2019;119(2):e9-e10. PMID: 30688357
Marinelli B, Pluchinotta F, Cozzolino V, et al. Osteopathic Manipulation Treatment Improves Cerebro-splanchnic Oximetry in Late Preterm Infants. Molecules. 2019;24(18) PMID: 31487945
Noto-bell L, Vogel BN, Senn DE. Effects of Post-Isometric Relaxation on Ankle Plantarflexion and Timed Flutter Kick in Pediatric Competitive Swimmers. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2019;119(9):569-577.
Barni A, Zecchillo D, Uberti S, Ratti S. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment in a Paediatric Patient with Oesophageal Atresia and Tracheo-Oesophageal Fistula. Case Rep Gastroenterol. 2019;13(1):178-184. PMID: 31123444
Vismara L, Manzotti A, Tarantino AG, et al. Timing of oral feeding changes in premature infants who underwent osteopathic manipulative treatment. Complement Ther Med. 2019;43:49-52. PMID: 30935554
Brurberg KG, Dahm KT, Kirkehei I. Manipulation techniques for infant torticollis. Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 2019;138(1). PMID: 30644674
Tobey A, Kozar A. Frequency of Somatic Dysfunction in Infants with Tongue-Tie: A Retrospective Chart Review. The AAO Journal. 2018; 28(4):10-14.
Heineman, K. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment in the Management of Pediatric Headache and Orthodontic Intervention: A Case Report. 2018; 28(1): 15-18.
Cuevas KM, Balbo J, Duval K, Beverly EA. Neurobiology of Sexual Assault and Osteopathic Considerations for Trauma-Informed Care and Practice. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018;118(2):e2-e10. PMID: 29227505
James SJ, Hudnall J. Use of the Fascial Distortion Model to Evaluate a Limp in a Child. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2017;117(6):399-402. PMID: 28556863
Carls C, Krajacic P. Bridging the Gap: An Osteopathic Primary Care-Centered Approach to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2017;117(6):377-385. PMID: 28556860
Feely RA, Kapraun HE. Progressive Infantile Scoliosis Managed With Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2017;117(9):595-599. PMID: 29946659
Pierce-talsma S, Peña N. Condylar Decompression Technique for Infants. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2017;117(11):e136. PMID: 29084327
Lanaro D, Ruffini N, Manzotti A, Lista G. Osteopathic manipulative treatment showed reduction of length of stay and costs in preterm infants: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore). 2017;96(12):e6408. PMID: 28328840
OB-GYN
Pregnant patients often experience significant pain which can indicate pelvic problems which could lead to longer deliveries or c-sections. Osteopathic manipulation is a non-pharmaceutical intervention that will not harm the fetus.
Martingano D, Ho S, Rogoff S, Chang G, Aglialoro GC. Effect of Osteopathic Obstetrical Management on the Duration of Labor in the Inpatient Setting: A Prospective Study and Literature Review. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2019;119(6):371-378. PMID: 31135865
Cabrera K, Darwish A, Lurz K, McClain R, McClain E, Cox J, Segars L. Osteopathic Structural Findings in Women During Menstruation. The AAO Journal. 2019; 29(1): 7-13.
Martingano D, Ramírez LC, Bjurlin MA. Osteopathic Evaluation of Urinary Retention Caused by Atypical Presentation of Invasive Cervical Cancer Mimicking Primary Urothelial Tumor. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018;118(10):685-688. PMID: 30304339
Ruffo A, Blumer J. Reducing Cesarean Delivery Rates and Length of Labor by Addressing Pelvic Shape. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018;118(7):489-490. PMID: 29946674
Smith M, Galbraith W, Blumer J. Reducing Low Back and Posterior Pelvic Pain During and After Pregnancy Using OMT. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018;118(7):487-488. PMID: 29946672
Sheraton A, Streckfuss J, Grace S. Experiences of pregnant women receiving osteopathic care. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2018;22(2):321-327. PMID: 29861226
Martingano D, Canepa H, Fararooy S, et al. Somatic Dysfunction in the Diagnosis of Uncommon Ectopic Pregnancies: Surgical Correlation and Comparison With Related Pathologic Findings. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2017;117(2):86-97. PMID: 28134961
Russo G, Remonato A, Remonato R, Zanier E. Hypnosis and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment for Visual Disorders During Pregnancy: A Case Report. Adv Mind Body Med. 2017;31(3):23-27. PMID: 28987037
Daraï C, Bendifallah S, Foulot H, Ballester M, Chabbert-buffet N, Daraï E. [Impact of osteopathic manipulative therapy in patient with deep with colorectal endometriosis: A classification based on symptoms and quality of life]. Gynecol Obstet Fertil Senol. 2017;45(9):472-477. PMID: 28869181
Goyal K, Goyal M, Narkeesh K, et al. The effectiveness of osteopathic manipulative treatment in an abnormal uterine bleeding related pain and health related quality of life (HR-QoL) – A case report. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2017;21(3):569-573. PMID: 28750966
Licciardone JC. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment During the Third Trimester of Pregnancy. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2017;117(5):289-290. PMID: 28459477
Marx S. [Chronic pelvic pain syndrome : Treatment options using osteopathy]. Urologe A. 2017;56(8):1008-1016. PMID: 28401276
Osteopathic Cranial Manipulative Medicine
Further discussion of research into Cranial Osteopathy here
Mcaree M, Dunn A, Furtado J, et al. Osteopathic Cranial Manipulative Medicine and the Blood-Brain Barrier: A Mechanistic Approach to Alzheimer Prevention. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2019: PMID: 31081865
Easterbrook S, Keys J, Talsma J, Pierce-talsma S. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment for Temporomandibular Disorders. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2019;119(6):e29-e30. PMID: 31135870
Mcaree M, Dunn A, Furtado J, et al. Osteopathic Cranial Manipulative Medicine and the Blood-Brain Barrier: A Mechanistic Approach to Alzheimer Prevention. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2019; PMID: 31081865
Patel KG, Sabini RC. Safety of Osteopathic Cranial Manipulative Medicine as an Adjunct to Conventional Postconcussion Symptom Management: A Pilot Study. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018;118(6):403-409. PMID: 29710088
Warren C, Keys J, Pierce-talsma S. Osteopathic Cranial Manipulative Medicine in the Setting of Concussion. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018;118(6):e41-e42. PMID: 29809262
Zwibel H, Leder A, Yao S, Finn C. Concussion Evaluation and Management: An Osteopathic Perspective. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018;118(10):655-661. PMID: 30242340
King HH. CSF Flow Has a Significant Respiratory Component. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018;118(1):52-53. PMID: 29309096
Gesslbauer C, Vavti N, Keilani M, Mickel M, Crevenna R. Effectiveness of osteopathic manipulative treatment versus osteopathy in the cranial field in temporomandibular disorders – a pilot study. Disabil Rehabil. 2018;40(6):631-636. PMID: 28029069
Shanahan LK, Raines SG, Coggins RL, Moore T, Carnes M, Griffin L. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment in the Management of Isaacs Syndrome. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2017;117(3):194-198. PMID: 28241332
Sherman T, Qureshi Y, Bach A. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment to Manage Ophthalmic Conditions. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2017;117(9):568-575. PMID: 28846123
Bach A, Bach M, Frankel S. Effect of Osteopathic Cranial Manipulative Medicine on Visual Function. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2017;117(11):681-682. PMID: 29084319
Tang MY, King HH. Effectiveness of OMT and OCMM for Temporomandibular Disorders. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2017;117(5):334-335. PMID: 28459484
Pierce-talsma S, Peña N. Condylar Decompression Technique for Infants. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2017;117(11):e136. PMID: 29084327
King HH. Manual Craniosacral Therapy May Reduce Symptoms of Migraine Headache. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2017;117(1):59. PMID: 28055092
Tang MY, King HH. Manual Therapy Lowers Psychological Aggravations in Patients WIth Tension-Type Headache. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2017;117(1):59-60. PMID: 28055093
D’ippolito M, Tramontano M, Buzzi MG. Effects of Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy on Pain and Mood Disorders in Patients With High-Frequency Migraine. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2017;117(6):365-369. PMID: 28556858
King HH. Recognizing the Value of Manual Therapy Interventions for Head Pain. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2017;117(1):60-62. PMID: 28055094
Halimi M, Leder A, Mancini JD. Integration of Osteopathic Manual Treatments in Management of Cervical Dystonia with Tremor: A Case Series. Tremor Other Hyperkinet Mov (N Y). 2017;7:435. PMID: 28119789
Upledger JE, Karni Z: Mechano-Electric Patterns During Craniosacral Osteopathic Diagnosis. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 1979 Jul;78(11):782-91. PMID: 582820
Pulmonology
Breathing is dependent on biomechanical factors including diaphragm and rib function, along with lympathic drainage of the lung parenchyma.
Liem T. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment for Pertussis in the 19th and 20th Centuries: A Structured Historical Literature Review. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2019;119(2):116-125. PMID: 30688349
Lorenzo S, Nicotra CM, Mentreddy AR, et al. Assessment of Pulmonary Function After Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment vs Standard Pulmonary Rehabilitation in a Healthy Population. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2019. PMID: 30741314
Bordoni B. Doming the Diaphragm in a Patient With Multiple Sclerosis. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2019;119(5):282a-283. PMID: 31034063
Chin AJ, Fischione AD, Shilian R, et al. Tolerance of Rib Raising Among Hospitalized Patients: A Pilot Study. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2019;119(1):19-23. PMID: 30556829
Buscemi A, Pennisi V, Rapisarda A, Pennisi A, Coco M. Efficacy of osteopathic treatment in patients with stable moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized controlled pilot study. J Complement Integr Med. 2019. PMID: 31442204
Bordoni B. Lymphatic Pump Manipulation in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Cureus. 2019;11(3):e4232. PMID: 31123654
Mancini D, Cesari M, Lunghi C, Benigni AM, Antonelli incalzi R, Scarlata S. Ultrasound Evaluation of Diaphragmatic Mobility and Contractility After Osteopathic Manipulative Techniques in Healthy Volunteers: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blinded Clinical Trial. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2019;42(1):47-54. PMID: 30955907
Lorenzo S, Nicotra CM, Mentreddy AR, et al. Assessment of Pulmonary Function After Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment vs Standard Pulmonary Rehabilitation in a Healthy Population. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2019; PMID: 30741314
Liem T. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment for Pertussis in the 19th and 20th Centuries: A Structured Historical Literature Review. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2019;119(2):116-125. PMID: 30688349
Chin AJ, Fischione AD, Shilian R, et al. Tolerance of Rib Raising Among Hospitalized Patients: A Pilot Study. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2019;119(1):19-23. PMID: 30556829
Uysal SC, Tüzün EH, Eker L, Angın E. Effectiveness of the muscle energy technique on respiratory muscle strength and endurance in patients with fibromyalgia. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2019;32(3):411-419. PMID: 30475751
Pierce-talsma S, Talsma J, Ferrill H. An Osteopathic Approach to Rib Somatic Dysfunction in Respiratory Disorders. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018;118(10):e94-e95. PMID: 30335880
King HH. Osteopathic Manipulation Shown to Improve Upper Airway Stabilization. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018;118(5):348a-349. PMID: 29710360
Pierce-talsma S, Talsma J, Ferrill H. An Osteopathic Approach to Rib Somatic Dysfunction in Respiratory Disorders. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018;118(10):e94-e95. PMID: 30335880
Lewis D. Osteopathic Evaluation and Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Approach in a Patient With Myelopathy and Tetraparesis Related to Cervical Ependymoma: A Case Report. The AAO Journal. 2018; 28(2): 39-43.
Jacq O, Arnulf I, Similowski T, Attali V. Upper airway stabilization by osteopathic manipulation of the sphenopalatine ganglion versus sham manipulation in OSAS patients: a proof-of-concept, randomized, crossover, double-blind, controlled study. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2017;17(1):546. PMID: 29262824
Goyal M, Goyal K, Narkeesh K, et al. Efficacy of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Approach in the Patient with Pulmonary Fibrosis in Critical Care Outpatient Department. Indian J Crit Care Med. 2017;21(7):469-472. PMID: 28808371
Post-Operative Recovery
Osteopathy can reduce pain and support recovery by reducing complications, showing its utility in combination with conventional interventions.
Chvetzoff G, Berthier A, Blanc E, et al. [Osteopathy for chronic pain after breast cancer surgery: A monocentric randomised study]. Bull Cancer. 2019;106(5):436-446. PMID: 31005246
Fong K, Rummel T. Rescued Root Canal: A Case Report on OMT for Jaw Pain Following Repeat Root Canal Procedure. The AAO Journal. 2019; 29(1): 15-17.
Gray RE, Kasper K. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment as a Novel Way to Manage Postvasectomy Pain Syndrome. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018. PMID: 30383152
Peña N, Prieto H, Pierce-talsma S. OMT for Cancer Patients After Bowel Resection. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018;118(1):e1. PMID: 29309103
Gray RE, Kasper K. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment as a Novel Way to Manage Postvasectomy Pain Syndrome. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018; PMID: 30383152
King HH. Benefit of OMT in Patients Who Underwent Heart Surgery. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2017;117(5):332-333. PMID: 28459482
Ignatowicz A, Berkowitz M. Imaging Evidence Demonstrating Effectiveness of Osteopathic Visceral Manipulation Techniques in Treating Pseudo-Obstruction. The AAO Journal. 2017; 27(1): 7-10.
Hess N. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment for Nausea and Vomiting Following Fine Needle Aspiration of the Neck. The AAO Journal. 2017; 27(1): 12-16.
Sposato NS, Bjerså K. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment in Surgical Care: Short Review of Research Publications in Osteopathic Journals During the Period 1990 to 2017. J Evid Based Integr Med. 2018;23:2515690X18767671. PMID: 29637792
Lymphatic Function
These basic science articles look at models for lymphatic function and osteopathic approaches to augment drainage.
King HH. Lymphatic Vessels Found in the Brain-Osteopathic Considerations, Part 2: Now in Humans and Monkeys. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018;118(1):53. PMID: 29309097
Kilgore T, Malia M, Di giacinto B, Minter S, Samies J. Adjuvant Lymphatic Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment in Patients With Lower-Extremity Ulcers: Effects on Wound Healing and Edema. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018;118(12):798-805. PMID: 30476991
Castillo R, Schander A, Hodge LM. Lymphatic Pump Treatment Mobilizes Bioactive Lymph That Suppresses Macrophage Activity In Vitro. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018;118(7):455-461. PMID: 29946663
Franzini D, Cuny LA, Pierce-talsma S. Osteopathic Lymphatic Pump Techniques. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018;118(7):e43-e44. PMID: 29946678
Castillo R, Schander A, Hodge LM. Lymphatic Pump Treatment Mobilizes Bioactive Lymph That Suppresses Macrophage Activity In Vitro. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018;118(7):455-461. PMID: 29946663
Anderson Z, Nuño V, Pierce-talsma S. An Osteopathic Approach to Stasis Dermatitis and Chronic Venous Insufficiency. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018;118(12):e204-e205. PMID: 30476998
Lewis D. Advancing the Understanding and Treatment of the Thoracic Inlet and Incorporation of a New Still Technique—Part 2. The AAO Journal. 2018; 28(1): 9-14.
Castillo R, Schander A, Hodge LM. Lymphatic Pump Treatment Mobilizes Bioactive Lymph That Suppresses Macrophage Activity In Vitro. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018;118(7):455-461. PMID: 29946663
King HH. Lymphatic Vessels Found in the Brain-Osteopathic Considerations, Part 2: Now in Humans and Monkeys. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018;118(1):53. PMID: 29309097
Lewis D. Advancing the Understanding and Treatment of the Thoracic Inlet and Incorporation of a New Still Technique—Part 1. The AAO Journal. 2017; 27(3):19-24.
Neurology
Osteopathy shows much promise in TBIs and other areas of neurology.
Deodato M, Guolo F, Monticco A, Fornari M, Manganotti P, Granato A. Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy in Patients With Chronic Tension-Type Headache: A Pilot Study. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2019;
Gyer G, Michael J, Inklebarger J, Tedla JS. Spinal manipulation therapy: Is it all about the brain? A current review of the neurophysiological effects of manipulation. J Integr Med. 2019;17(5):328-337. PMID: 31105036
Origo D, Tarantino AG. Osteopathic manipulative treatment in pudendal neuralgia: A case report. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2019;23(2):247-250. PMID: 31103103
Tamburella F, Piras F, Piras F, Spanò B, Tramontano M, Gili T. Cerebral Perfusion Changes After Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment: A Randomized Manual Placebo-Controlled Trial. Front Physiol. 2019;10:403. PMID: 31024346
Rist PM, Hernandez A, Bernstein C, et al. The Impact of Spinal Manipulation on Migraine Pain and Disability: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Headache. 2019;59(4):532-542.
Porcari B, Russo M, Naro A, et al. Effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment on patients with multiple sclerosis: A pilot study. Complement Ther Med. 2019;43:154-156. PMID: 30935523
Whalen J, Yao S, Leder A. A Short Review of the Treatment of Headaches Using Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment. Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2018;22(12):82. PMID: 30291550
Rizkalla MN, Henderson KK, Huntington-alfano K, et al. Does Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Make a Neuropsychological Difference in Adults With Pain? A Rationale for a New Approach. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018;118(9):617-622. PMID: 30178052
Anderson Z, Hiserote RM, Pierce-talsma S. Doming the Diaphragm in a Patient With Multiple Sclerosis. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018;118(8):e83. PMID: 30073345
Cordano C, Armezzani A, Veroni J, et al. Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy and Multiple Sclerosis: A Proof-of-Concept Study. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018;118(8):531-536. PMID: 30073336
Whelan G, Johnston R, Millward C, Edwards DJ. The immediate effect of osteopathic cervical spine mobilization on median nerve mechanosensitivity: A triple-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2018;22(2):252-260. PMID: 29861216
Ponzo V, Cinnera AM, Mommo F, Caltagirone C, Koch G, Tramontano M. Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy Potentiates Motor Cortical Plasticity. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018;118(6):396-402. PMID: 29809257
Patel KG, Sabini RC. Safety of Osteopathic Cranial Manipulative Medicine as an Adjunct to Conventional Postconcussion Symptom Management: A Pilot Study. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018;118(6):403-409. PMID: 29710088
Espí-lópez GV, Ruescas-nicolau MA, Nova-redondo C, Benítez-martínez JC, Dugailly PM, Falla D. Effect of Soft Tissue Techniques on Headache Impact, Disability, and Quality of Life in Migraine Sufferers: A Pilot Study. J Altern Complement Med. 2018;24(11):1099-1107. PMID: 29708766
Papa L, Amodio A, Biffi F, Mandara A. Impact of osteopathic therapy on proprioceptive balance and quality of life in patients with dizziness. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2017;21(4):866-872. PMID: 29037641
Fornari M, Carnevali L, Sgoifo A. Single Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy Session Dampens Acute Autonomic and Neuroendocrine Responses to Mental Stress in Healthy Male Participants. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2017;117(9):559-567. PMID: 28846122
Cerritelli F, Lacorte E, Ruffini N, Vanacore N. Osteopathy for primary headache patients: a systematic review. J Pain Res. 2017;10:601-611. PMID: 28352200
Shanahan LK, Raines SG, Coggins RL, Moore T, Carnes M, Griffin L. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment in the Management of Isaacs Syndrome. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2017;117(3):194-198. PMID: 28241332
Difrancisco-donoghue J, Apoznanski T, De vries K, Jung MK, Mancini J, Yao S. Osteopathic manipulation as a complementary approach to Parkinson’s disease: A controlled pilot study. NeuroRehabilitation. 2017;40(1):145-151. PMID: 27814309
Geriatrics (see also Pulmonology)
Older patients often benefit from gentler bodywork approaches available to osteopathic physicians.
Brown ZJ, Martin SP, Carman R. Integrating Osteopathic Philosophy in Cancer Care. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2019;119(6):391-394. PMID: 31135867
Forte ML, Maiers M. Differences in Function and Comorbidities Between Older Adult Users and Nonusers of Chiropractic and Osteopathic Manipulation: A Cross-sectional Analysis of the 2012 National Health Interview Survey. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2019;42(6):450-460.
Arienti C, Bosisio T, Ratti S, Miglioli R, Negrini S. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Effect on Pain Relief and Quality of Life in Oncology Geriatric Patients: A Nonrandomized Controlled Clinical Trial. Integr Cancer Ther. 2018;17(4):1163-1171. PMID: 30168356
Cardiovascular
Yuschak E, Haq F, Chase S. A Case of Venous Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Primary Care Review of Physical Exam Provocative Tests and Osteopathic Manipulative Technique Considerations. Cureus. 2019;11(6):e4921. PMID: 31233114
Belash VO, Mokhov DE, Tregubova ES. [The use of the osteopathic correction for the combined treatment and rehabilitation of the patients presenting with the vertebral artery syndrome]. Vopr Kurortol Fizioter Lech Fiz Kult. 2018;95(6):34-43. PMID: 30499484
Anderson Z, Nuño V, Pierce-talsma S. An Osteopathic Approach to Stasis Dermatitis and Chronic Venous Insufficiency. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2018;118(12):e204-e205. PMID: 30476998
Thomaz SR, Teixeira FA, De lima ACGB, Cipriano júnior G, Formiga MF, Cahalin LP. Osteopathic manual therapy in heart failure patients: A randomized clinical trial. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2018;22(2):293-299. PMID: 29861222
Galindez-ibarbengoetxea X, Setuain I, Andersen LL, et al. Effects of Cervical High-Velocity Low-Amplitude Techniques on Range of Motion, Strength Performance, and Cardiovascular Outcomes: A Review. J Altern Complement Med. 2017;23(9):667-675. PMID: 28731832
Racca V, Bordoni B, Castiglioni P, Modica M, Ferratini M. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Improves Heart Surgery Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Ann Thorac Surg. 2017;104(1):145-152. PMID: 28109570
Gastroenterology
Lagrange A, Decoux D, Briot N, et al. Visceral osteopathic manipulative treatment reduces patient reported digestive toxicities induced by adjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer: A randomized controlled clinical study. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2019;241:49-55.
Modlin SE, Borofka K, Franzini D, Klene-bowns AC, Nuño VA. OMT for the Prevention and Management of Chronic Constipation and Distal Intestinal Obstructive Syndrome in Cystic Fibrosis: A Pilot Study. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2019;119(7):e31-e35.
Espí-lópez GV, Inglés M, Soliva-cazabán I, Serra-añó P. Effect of the soft-tissue techniques in the quality of life in patients with Crohn’s disease: A randomized controlled trial. Medicine (Baltimore). 2018;97(51):e13811. PMID: 30572544
Silva ACO, Biasotto-gonzalez DA, Oliveira FHM, et al. Effect of Osteopathic Visceral Manipulation on Pain, Cervical Range of Motion, and Upper Trapezius Muscle Activity in Patients with Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain and Functional Dyspepsia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2018;2018:4929271. PMID: 30534176
Shadiack E, Jouett N, Van den raadt A, et al. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Alters Gastric Myoelectric Activity in Healthy Subjects. J Altern Complement Med. 2018; PMID: 30376351
Aquino A, Perini M, Cosmai S, et al. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Limits Chronic Constipation in a Child with Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome. Case Rep Pediatr. 2017;2017:5437830. PMID: 28251008
Belvaux A, Bouchoucha M, Benamouzig R. Osteopathic management of chronic constipation in women patients. Results of a pilot study. Clin Res Hepatol Gastroenterol. 2017;41(5):602-611. PMID: 28215390
Other Areas of Research
Sherman T, Qureshi Y, Bach A. Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment to Manage Ophthalmic Conditions. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2017;117(9):568-575. PMID: 28846123