‘Don't focus on the finger, look at the moon’ - The importance of contextual factors for clinical practice and research
Osteopathic care, like all forms of healthcare, is formed of complex human interactions, the effects of which are more than just the sums of the individual social, biological and psychological parts [1]. The way in which these aspects manifest in health and disease are influenced by the unique inter-activity, inter-subjectivity and context-sensitivity which characterises the inherent complexity of person-centred clinical practice [2]. For example, intuitively and experientially we know that in practice performing the same manual therapy treatments for different ‘low back pain patients’ can often lead to different outco...
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - June 11, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Oliver P. Thomson, Giacomo Rossettini Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

‘Don’t focus on the finger, look at the moon’ - The importance of contextual factors for clinical practice and research
Osteopathic care, like all forms of healthcare, is formed of complex human interactions, the effects of which are more than just the sums of the individual social, biological and psychological parts 1. The way in which these aspects manifest in health and disease are influenced by the unique interactivity, inter-subjectivity and context-sensitivity which characterises the inherent complexity of person-centred clinical practice 2. For example, intuitively and experientially we know that in practice performing the same manual therapy treatments for different ‘low back pain patients’ can often lead to different outcomes. ...
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - June 11, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Oliver P. Thomson, Giacomo Rossettini Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

The Challenges of Implementing a Joint Interprofessional Education Program Between a Pharmacy College and an Osteopathic Medical College: A Case Study
We describe the process of creating an IPE team, developing a workshop and gathering feedback. The key elements for a successful IPE program are identified as: administrative support, faculty engagement, and long-term planning. (Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - June 4, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Charnicia Huggins, Paramita Basu, Batoul Senhaji-Tomza, Shelly Warwick, M. Esquire Anthony Source Type: research

The legacy and implications of the body-mind-spirit osteopathic tenet: a discussion paper evaluating its clinical relevance in contemporary osteopathic care
A current osteopathic tenet inherited from Native American principles involves viewing each person as a dynamic interaction of body-mind-spirit (BMS). Because of its traditional medicine heritage and current evidence-based approach, the osteopathic profession is, arguably, uniquely positioned to promote evidence-informed person-centered approaches that transcend improvements in pain and musculoskeletal function. It may be particularly relevant in the context of integrating the BMS tenet into osteopathic care according to the diversity of patients ’ values and sociocultural assumptions towards health, symptoms, and subseq...
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - June 2, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Rafael Zegarra-Parodi, Jorge E. Esteves, Christian Lunghi, Francesca Baroni, Jerry Draper-Rodi, Francesco Cerritelli Source Type: research

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Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - June 1, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Exploring the Utility of Motion Analysis in Osteopathic Clinical Trials; a School-Based Pilot Study on Jaw and Cervical Range of Motion
This study explores the interest of using motion analysis to evaluate cervical and jaw ROM on students with or without bruxism when comparing Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) to sham in school settings. (Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - May 29, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: T. Bagory, P. Vaucher, H. Mhadhbi, M. M énard Source Type: research

Osteopaths ’ Perspectives on Patient Adherence to Self-Management Strategies: A Qualitative Content Analysis
Self-management strategies (SMS) have been found to positively affect healthcare outcomes. However, clinicians often encounter patients with differing levels of adherence to SMS, making it an imperative to recognise and manage the factors underpinning patient adherence to such strategies. To this end, this study explored practitioner-perceived barriers and enablers that affect patient adherence to SMS. (Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - May 28, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Nicholas Tripodi, Tommy Krajina, Nicholas Lea, Hamish Giudice, Steven Eskaf, Michael Ojea, Tristan D ’Souza, Gopi McLeod, Jack Feehan Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Effects of myofascial release applied to neck muscles and craniocervical flexor training in patients with chronic myofascial TMD: A single arm study
To evaluate the effects of myofascial trigger point release applied to superficial neck muscles and strengthening of the deep flexor muscles in subjects with myofascial temporomandibular disorders (mTMD). (Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - May 28, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Let ícia Bojikian Calixtre, Monica Ambiel Rezende, Danilo Harudy Kamonseki, Ana Beatriz de Oliveira Source Type: research

Kinematic consistency in the knee manipulation learning: A comparison between expert and beginner therapists
The objective of this study is to analyse the kinematic parameters performed during knee manipulation in order to improve the manipulative learning in future students: the kinematic differences and the consistency of the manipulations. (Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - May 27, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Wholohan A, C. Rold án-Jiménez, M. Ruiz-Muñoz, Bennett P, M. Trinidad-Fernández, M. Gonzalez-Sanchez, A. Cuesta-Vargas Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

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Movement is clearly of importance to osteopaths, but objective measurement of human movement does not always play a central part in the profession. This textbook, now in its 7th edition may help bridge that gap. It is primarily aimed at physiotherapy and sports science undergraduates, but osteopaths might gain something from it. (Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - May 19, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Kevin Brownhill Tags: Book Review Source Type: research

Digital health technologies for osteopaths and allied healthcare service providers: A scoping review
Digital health technologies are poised to revolutionise the healthcare industry by improving accessibility to services and patient outcomes. The novel coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges for the delivery of allied healthcare and has catalysed rapid adoption of telehealth. As such, allied healthcare consumers and providers stand to benefit from the capabilities of the digital health movement, ultimately justifying a scoping review of current and emerging technologies. (Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - May 16, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: C. Mastronardo, L.S. Muddle, S. Grace, R.M. Engel, A. Fazalbhoy Tags: Review Source Type: research

“Understanding patients' narratives” A qualitative study of osteopathic educators’ opinions about using Medical Humanities poetry in undergraduate education
Medical Humanities (MH) and Narrative Medicine (NM) programmes have become increasingly recognised as valuable and innovative educational strategies that use literature, poetry and art to teach healthcare students about person-centred care (PCC). Osteopaths aim to provide PCC, but research into educational strategies that promote PCC in undergraduate curricula is lacking. (Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - March 30, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Sanja Maretic, Hilary Abbey Source Type: research

"Understanding patients ’ narratives” A qualitative study of osteopathic educators’ opinions about using Medical Humanities poetry in undergraduate education
Medical Humanities (MH) and Narrative Medicine (NM) programmes have become increasingly recognised as valuable and innovative educational strategies that use literature, poetry and art to teach healthcare students about person-centred care (PCC). Osteopaths aim to provide PCC, but research into educational strategies that promote PCC in undergraduate curricula is lacking. (Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - March 30, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Sanja Maretic, Hilary Abbey Source Type: research

An international profile of the practice of osteopaths: a systematic review of surveys
Osteopathic healthcare exists globally but is not well described. We aimed to provide an overview to describe international osteopathic practice delivered by osteopaths. (Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - March 29, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Julie Ellwood, Dawn Carnes Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

“Who am I to disagree?” A qualitative study of how patients interpret the consent process prior to manual therapy of the cervical spine
This study aimed to explore patient perceptions of the consent process in a student-led osteopathy clinic. (Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - March 29, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Meghan B. Reed MOst, Oliver P. Thomson Tags: Original Article Source Type: research