The ICD-11 and opportunities for the osteopathy profession

As the global osteopathic profession continues to evolve, so does our understanding of the clinical presentations managed in osteopathic practice. We now have a clearer understanding that osteopaths predominantly manage musculoskeletal complaints [1 –4]. Spinal pain is the most common presenting complaint in osteopathic practice in Australia [5], consistent with practice profiles in other regions [1,2,4]. There is also an emerging picture of the prevalence of chronic pain presentations in osteopathy practice [1,2,6].

Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - November 28, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Kylie Fitzgerald, Brett Vaughan, Michael Fleischmann, Daniel Orchard Source Type: research