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Osteopathy: Italian professional profile. A professional commentary by a group of experts of the European community of practice
Osteopathy became recently regulated as a healthcare profession in Italy. The Italian legislation classifies osteopathy as a healthcare profession, which focuses on health prevention and maintenance with a role in rehabilitation and functional psychosocial recovery. The legislative framework also lays down the osteopathic professional profile. Osteopaths are described as healthcare practitioners who deliver osteopathic person-centered care focused on the musculoskeletal system and the concept of somatic dysfunction. (Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - March 27, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: F. Cerritelli, C. Lunghi, J.E. Esteves, P. Vaucher, P.L.S. van Dun, G. Alvarez, M. Biberschick, A. Wagner, O. Merdy, M. Menard, P. Tavernier, C. Clouzeau, A. Risch, Nuria Ruffini, A. Nunes, R. Santiago, P. Marett, R. Grech, O.P. Thomson Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

Osteopathy: Italian professional profile. A Professional Commentary by the European community of practice
Osteopathy became recently regulated as a healthcare profession in Italy. The Italian legislation classifies osteopathy as a healthcare profession, which focuses on health prevention and maintenance with a role in rehabilitation and functional psychosocial recovery. The legislative framework also lays down the osteopathic professional profile. Osteopaths are described as healthcare practitioners who deliver osteopathic person-centred care focused on the musculoskeletal system and the concept of somatic dysfunction. (Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - March 27, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: F. Cerritelli, C. Lunghi, J.E. Esteves, P. Vaucher, P.L.S. van Dun, G. Alvarez, M. Biberschick, A. Wagner, O. Merdy, M. Menard, P. Tavernier, C. Clouzeau, A. Risch, N. Ruffini, A. Nunes, R. Santiago, P. Marett, R. Grech, O. Thomson Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

Masterclass: Axial Spondyloarthritis for Osteopaths and Manual Therapists
Axial Spondyloarthritis (axial SpA) is an inflammatory arthritis primarily affecting the sacroiliac joints (SIJ) and spine and a spectrum of disease which includes the more commonly known Ankylosing Spondylitis. Axial SpA is often missed in musculoskeletal assessments and mismanaged/treated as chronic low back pain. Early diagnosis and intervention is essential to improve outcomes and so is it essential that people presenting with back pain are screened for axial SpA.This masterclass aims improve clinicians ’ understanding and awareness of axial SpA, including screening, recognition and when to refer to rheumatology. (So...
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - March 27, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Andrew MacMillan, Alex Corser, Zoe Clark, Dr Carol McCrum, Karl Gaffney Source Type: research

Inclusivity and accessibility in undergraduate osteopathic education for students with disability: a scoping review
Osteopathy is a statutorily regulated health profession in the UK and osteopaths regularly encounter patients from a wide range of backgrounds including people with disabilities. Little is known regarding the experience of learners with disabilities in osteopathic education. The extent of the available literature regarding students with disabilities and osteopathy remains unknown. (Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - March 2, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Andrew MacMillan, Alex Corser, Zoe Clark Tags: Review Source Type: research

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

Non-surgical management and return to play of an anterior cruciate ligament rupture: A case report
The rates of athletic anterior cruciate ligament rupture (ACLRu) and subsequent surgical reconstructions are on the rise. Given the associated sub-optimal return to play (RTP) and re-injury rates, alternative management strategies, such and non-operative management, are being increasingly explored. Research demonstrates that there may be a subset of patients with ACLRu, who will benefit from non-surgical management. (Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - February 25, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Louise Bibby, Nicholas Tripodi Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

The development and application of a remediation process in an osteopathic curriculum
Remedial education is crucial to help struggling students meet the complex requirements of health sciences curriculum. For this reason, a remediation process was developed by the Centre ost éopathique du Québec (COQ) for students enrolled in its osteopathic training program. This remedial process focuses on four axes that represent the foundations of an effective clinical practice. (Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - February 21, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Andr ée Aubin, Claudine Boulanger, Karine Gagnon, Chantal Morin Tags: Review Source Type: research

Opposing Vaccine Hesitancy During the Covid-19 Pandemic - A Critical Commentary and United Statement of an International Osteopathic Research Community
The covid-19 pandemic has resulted in an unprecedented impact on the social, mental and physical health of the global population [1 –3]. It is only now, more than a year since the beginning of the pandemic, that through remarkable medical and scientific innovation there are several safe and effective vaccines for covid-19, and more are being developed [4,5]. Vaccines have now been approved by regulators across the world and mu ch hope rests on these to bring a return to a degree of pre-pandemic life, saving lives by preventing the illness in the most vulnerable and speeding up the course of the pandemic until large propo...
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - February 18, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Oliver P. Thomson, Andrew MacMillan, Jerry Draper-Rodi, Paul Vaucher, Mathieu M énard, Brett Vaughan, Chantal Morin, Gerard Alvarez, Kesava Kovanur Sampath, Francesco Cerritelli, Robert Shaw, Tyler C. Cymet, Philip Bright, David Hohenschurz-Schmidt, Stev Source Type: research

A blame game and sticky labels: A qualitative study of osteopaths ’ experiences of managing patients with pain catastrophising
Background and aims: there is growing interest in how catastrophising negatively impacts patient outcomes, but little research on how osteopaths perceive and manage catastrophising within the realities of clinical practice. The aim of this study, therefore, was to explore osteopaths ’ understanding and attitudes towards the construct of catastrophising in patients and the strategies they employ to manage it.Methods: this qualitative study used in-depth semi-structured interviews with a sample of 9 UK registered osteopaths. (Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - January 6, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Reno Pelekanou, Oliver P. Thomson Source Type: research

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Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - December 1, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Predictors of Research Self Efficacy in First-year Osteopathic Medical Students
There has been a decline in the number of physician-scientists which has promoted interest in developing research initiatives for students in medical school. While it is unclear what might promote student success in research endeavors, it has been postulated that research self-efficacy (RSE) may be contribute to student engagement in research. It is thus important to consider what factors contribute to student engagement in research in the early years of medical training. (Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - November 10, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Robin J. Jacobs, Michael Kane Source Type: research

The validity of lumbo-pelvic landmark palpation by manual practitioners: a systematic review
Lumbo-pelvic landmark palpation is widely used by manual practitioners as part of a clinical assessment. However, research has not clearly described or established the validity of landmark palpation as a diagnostic tool; we aimed to analyse and synthesise data on the validity of lumbo-pelvic landmark palpation compared to an imaging modality reference standard. (Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - October 27, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Natalie Alexander, Alan Rastelli, Tamsyn Webb, D évan Rajendran Source Type: research

“I do it my way” - Italian osteopaths’ beliefs and attitudes about five osteopathic models: A qualitative study
Recent debates inside the osteopathic community have underlined the need to revise and to implement osteopathic traditional clinical concepts in relation to the process of clinical reasoning. Nevertheless, clinical reasoning has to base on models and evidence to enhance the quality and to maximise the effectiveness of the therapeutic act. Among models, the five osteopathic models (OMs) are supposed to be the guide of the osteopathic clinical reasoning. However, there is a lack of studies on how OMs characterise the clinical practice. (Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - October 24, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Lorenzo Bettelli, Viviana Pisa, Andrea Formica Source Type: research

A piece of the puzzle: Response to Esteves et al
We read with great interest the editorial titled “Models and theoretical frameworks for osteopathic care – a critical view and call for updates and research” by Esteves et al.1. We also congratulate and thank the number of researchers/authors2-6 for responding to the call by Esteves et al.1, all of whom responded eloquently. The original edi torial1 and the ensuing responses2-6 provide evidence for a commonly shared vision within the profession, that is, to critically view and evaluate osteopathic practice. (Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - October 24, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Kesava Kovanur Sampath, Emma Fairs Source Type: research

Clinical characteristics of osteopaths treating work-related injuries in Australia: a cross-sectional study
This study was designed to determine the practitioner and practice characteristics of osteopaths who treat people with work-related injuries and to identify the impact of workers’ compensation scheme status on the use of osteopathic medicine. (Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - October 22, 2020 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jon Adams, Wenbo Peng, Amie Steel, Brett Vaughan, Michael Fleischmann, Kylie Fitzgerald, David Sibbritt Source Type: research