Articles related toNMM/OMT

The mechanism of muscle energy for a superiorly subluxed rib one

Katherine Teixeira, DO; Nicole Russell, DO; and Teodor Huzij, DO, FACN
The goal of this paper is to understand the true mechanism of the muscle energy technique for a superiorly subluxed rib treatment by outlining the treatment technique, involved structures, and other possible proposed mechanisms.
J Osteopath Med; 126(2): 103-108

Effects of a myofascial and lymphatic osteopathic manipulative treatment protocol on mood and body connection: a randomized pilot study

Erika C. Levy, MS, DO; and Min-Kyung Jung, PhD
The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of a standardized myofascial and lymphatic OMT protocol on body awareness, dissociation, and mood symptoms related to anxiety, depression, and stress.
J Osteopath Med; 126(1): 37-46

Effect of positional asymmetry palpatory models on improvement and retention of accuracy during pelvic asymmetry assessments

Justin M. Hajicek, BS; Madelyn B. Huhn, BS; Ashley Thurgood, MS; Edelheide N. Isemann, BS; Chase B. Barnwell, BA; Zane Starks, MS; Mary Ying-Fang Wang, PhD; and Brian F. Degenhardt, DO
Asymmetry of bony landmarks, such as the anterior superior iliac spine or posterior superior iliac spine, is often utilized to identify somatic dysfunction in the pelvis. However, establishing good accuracy for these assessments can be challenging, so objective training models have been developed to enhance learning and accuracy. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of training with positional asymmetry models with objective feedback on the improvement and retention of pelvic asymmetry assessment accuracy.
J Osteopath Med; 125(12): 579-587

Ultrasound shear wave elastography to assess neck somatic dysfunction and OMT effects

Jing Gao, MD; Eliaz Lynch, BS; Michele Coleman, DO; John Moore, DO; David Park, DO; and Benjamin Wilde, DO
Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) has been utilized in managing chronic neck pain and neck somatic dysfunction. However, osteopathic assessments lack quantitative measures to detect muscle abnormalities and evaluate the effect of OMT. This study aims to investigate the feasibility of utilizing ultrasound shear wave velocity and shear wave relative anisotropy coefficient to assess neck somatic dysfunction and the effect of OMT.
J Osteopath Med; 125(12): 589-599

Osteopathic manipulation to increase lactation quantity: a prospective case series

Eileen M. Conaway, DO; and Arlene E. O’Donnell, DO
There is currently no clinical research investigating the effect of osteopathic manipulation on the milk supply of lactating patients. Herbal and prescription galactagogues are limited and have the potential for serious side effects. The objective of this study was to determine whether OMT can increase milk supply in lactating people with low milk supply.
J Osteopath Med; 125(11): 547-552

Effectiveness of osteopathic manual treatment in the elderly population: a scoping review of clinical evidence

Livio Molinari, DO; Luca Mingrone, DO; and Emanuele Novelli, DO
This scoping review evaluates the efficacy of OMT in elderly patients by analyzing selected studies that specifically explore its effects on balance, quality of life, and pain management.
J Osteopath Med; 125(10): 497-505

The epidemiology of osteopathic diagnoses and treatments in United States emergency departments from 2018 to 2021

Aviya Distefano, BS; Hanna Harris, MS; Kaitlin M. Bowers, DO; and Dhimitri A. Nikolla, DO, MS
Although a large proportion of US emergency physicians are osteopathic physicians, the frequency of osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) use in emergency departments (EDs) is unknown. The aim of this study was to estimate the frequency of OMM in EDs across the United States and describe the cohort who received OMM.
J Osteopath Med; 125(9): 449-455

Corrigendum to: Carpal tunnel dimensions following osteopathic manipulation utilizing dorsal carpal arch muscle energy: a pilot study

Lilian Zhan, BS; Juanita Brown, DO; Sharon Gustowski, DO; Patrick Davis, PhD; and Mario Loomis, MD
J Osteopath Med; 125(8): 425-426

Effects of a single osteopathic manipulative treatment on intraocular pressure reduction: a pilot study

Hollis H. King, DO, PhD; Robert N. Weinreb, MD; Evan Walker, MS; and Linda M. Zangwill, PhD
Research on the effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) on visual functions and conditions is very limited, so a pilot randomized clinical trial was conducted to assess the impact of one OMT session on patients diagnosed with suspected ocular hypertension or glaucoma.
J Osteopath Med; 125(7): 351-358

Carpal tunnel dimensions following osteopathic manipulation utilizing dorsal carpal arch muscle energy: a pilot study

Lilian Zhan, BS; Juanita Brown, DO; Sharon Gustowski, DO; Patrick Davis, PhD; and Mario Loomis, MD
This pilot project investigated the mechanism of a previously undescribed technique of nonoperative carpal tunnel treatment, dorsal carpal arch muscle energy, which focuses on the dorsal arch (trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, and hamate bones) manipulating the bones to redome the arch, round the tunnel, and increase its volume.
J Osteopath Med; 125(8): 417-423