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Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) and peripheral arterial disease (PAD) are associated with significant morbidity, often manifesting as edema, pain, and nonhealing ulcers. The objective of this study is to systematically evaluate the evidence regarding the effectiveness of osteopathic manipulative medicine lymphatic drainage techniques on wound healing, symptoms, and quality of life in patients with CVI and PAD.

Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) has been recognized as a conservative management option for patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), although limited research exists to validate its ability to effect posttreatment changes in the median nerve or the surrounding soft tissues. The objectives of this study are to evaluate and quantify changes in the elasticity of the median nerve, transverse carpal ligament, and intracarpal tunnel soft tissues in patients treated for CTS with traditional conservative therapy (e.g., steroid injection and splinting), OMT, or OMT plus conservative therapy.

Acute neck and low back pain are common emergency department presentations, generally treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is a hands-on treatment modality utilized to treat a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. The authors sought to evaluate the relative efficacies and side effects of hands-on OMT vs. one dose of oral ibuprofen, in the treatment of adult patients presenting with acute neck or back pain.

Whiplash is common after road traffic accidents and affects millions of people worldwide. The incidence of whiplash-associated disorders has risen to at least 300 per 100,000 in Western countries, with global emergency room visits estimated at 235–300 per 100,000 annually. The aim of this study was to evaluate an osteopathic intervention for whiplash and determine whether pain, mobility, and quality of life improve with respect to conventional treatment.

Overhead throwing in elite baseball pitchers is a rapid, highly coordinated motion that culminates in extreme action from the upper extremity. Injuries to throwing athletes stereotypically occur to the shoulder and elbow; however, throwing is not solely an upper-extremity task. Previous studies have sought to improve pitch performance and shoulder function utilizing the Muscle Energy Technique or Spencer’s technique. This study is the first to measure the effects of OMT among key points of the kinetic chain, measuring range of motion of the shoulder and the hip, as well as pitch metrics beyond release velocity.

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. The authors aimed to describe the use of OMT on injured patients from a nationwide sample of emergency department encounters.

This study was undertaken to build upon the work of J. Gordon Zink, DO, FAAO, by developing a novel screening examination (Expanded Zink screen) that can correlate with proper identification of somatic dysfunction, the area of greatest restriction, and effective treatment in soccer players.

This study aims to assess the reliability of a novel, systematic musculoskeletal examination model — called the Functional Pathology of the Musculoskeletal System (FPMSS) model, which assesses the musculoskeletal system as an integrated organ system — to identify somatic dysfunction after stroke or transient ischemic attack in healthy participants.

Osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) has gained attention as a complementary therapy for cerebral palsy-related symptoms. Techniques such as muscle stretching, gentle pressure, and joint manipulation have been shown to reduce muscle stiffness, alleviate stress, and enhance mobility in neuromuscular disorders. This narrative review synthesizes current evidence on OMM’s role in cerebral palsy management, with a focus on its application within the five models of osteopathic approach: behavioral, biomechanical, neurologic, metabolic, and respiratory-circulatory

While previous review articles investigated the effectiveness of manual therapies for treating headaches, they did not focus specifically on OMT or perform a pooled meta-analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of outcomes. The aim of this study was to systematically evaluate the effectiveness of OMT for managing headaches associated with musculoskeletal dysfunction and to assess the associated harm outcomes.