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‘Tell me your story’ - How osteopaths apply the BPS model when managing low back pain - A qualitative study
This study aimed to understand osteopaths' experiences of the practical application of the BPS model to patients with LBP, and to describe any challenges in operationalisation. (Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - December 1, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Monica Abrosimoff, D évan Rajendran Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Psychological context effects of participant expectation on pain pressure thresholds as an adjunct to cervicothoracic HVLA thrust manipulation: A randomised controlled trial
Chronic pain is a growing global and economically costly problem leading the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK to actively search for novel strategies to improve health outcomes. Some trials have shown a benefit when practitioners use a positive communication style, however, much of the available literature investigating the use of positive language to alter patient expectation utilises subjective reports from patients. (Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - November 29, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Ellie Shackelton, Craig Toutt, Darren J. Edwards Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Pre-professional reflective practice: Strategies, perspectives and experiences
Reflective practice (RP) is a crucial component of health professions practice. For students, RP is a way to increase their professional competence and improve patient care. To facilitate RP in students and meet their learning needs, educators need an understanding of their students' knowledge and experiences of RP. The aims of this research were to explore senior student osteopaths ’ experiences of RP and develop recommendations for improving student engagement with RP. (Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - November 29, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Gopi Anne McLeod, Brett Vaughan, Isabel Carey, Tess Shannon, Emma Winn Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

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

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Surely one of the biggest problems facing clinicians today is not just ‘information overload’ but also the problem of trusting information sources in the first place. This is just one of the reasons that texts such as this deserve to be warmly welcomed on to the shelves and into the ‘eReader’ devices of clinicians worldwide. (Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - November 23, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Chris Worsfold Tags: Book Review Source Type: research

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This is an extremely detailed and comprehensive treatise of every aspect of clinical reasoning and which I understand has been extensively updated from its previous 2008 edition. It provides a rich tapestry of knowledge and cannot be but the ultimate resource on this subject at this time. Every page provides a wealth of significant philosophical content, which can be hard going, but at the same time stimulates contemplative thought about the fuller picture of clinical reasoning and its place in every field of health care practice. (Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - November 19, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Corina Breukel Tags: Book Review Source Type: research

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When teaching the history of osteopathy and students ask, ‘Why does osteopathy differ between the UK and US, my simple answer is, ‘Read Gevitz!’ Since the first edition was published in 1982, it has become the authoritative work on the subject. This edition is a considerable revision and includes more recent developments. (Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - November 13, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Martin Collins Tags: Book Review Source Type: research

The Native American heritage of the body-mind-spirit paradigm in osteopathic principles and practices
The purpose of the current commentary was to document how Native American healing traditions may have influenced A.T. Still in the development of osteopathic principles and how current neuroscience models describing shamanic healing practices of Native American healers may have applicability for osteopathic manipulative practices. Recent materials from the Museum of Osteopathic Medicine document when Still was living among the Shawnee and suggest he was familiar with their healing traditions. Although he introduced the body-mind-spirit paradigm, derived from a key Native American healing concept, into Western medicine, thi...
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - November 6, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Rafael Zegarra-Parodi, Jerry Draper-Rodi, Mr Jason Haxton, Francesco Cerritelli Source Type: research

Interoception, mindfulness and touch: A meta-review of functional MRI studies
Interoception is defined as the sense of physiological condition of the whole body, not only the visceral inputs posited by Sherrington [1] but including skin and musculoskeletal inputs, as demonstrated in more recent neuroanatomical studies [2,3]. Ongoing perception of physiological state supports homeostatic regulation and allostatic adaptation, ensuring survival by motivating behaviour through the dynamic interplay between bodily sensations, subjective feelings and cognitive appraisals [4,5]. (Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - October 31, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Sergi Casals Guti érrez, Hilary Abbey D Tags: Review Source Type: research

The effects of a 4-week barefoot exercise intervention on plantar pressure, impact, balance and pain in injured recreational runners: A pilot study
With recreational running's continued popularity and incidence of lower extremity injuries increasing, it is important from an osteopathic practitioner perspective, to be aware of treatment/interventions that may enhance recovery or prevent injury. With an osteopathic lens we postulate that improving function leads to symptomatic benefit in not only structure but throughout the kinetic chain. (Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - October 30, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Carlton Rowlands, Mandy S. Plumb Source Type: research

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Since its first innovative edition Kapandji's “The Physiology of the Joints” has been a key reference text for those seeking to better understand the intricacies of human structure and function. The author is an internationally renowned orthopedic surgeon whose original work in biomechanics and functional anatomy has informed generations of students and practitioners. (Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - September 13, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Patrick Gauthier Tags: Book Review Source Type: research

Is visceral manipulation beneficial for patients with low back pain? A systematic review of the literature
Visceral dysfunction (e.g., mobility or motility restriction) may be an underlying cause or contributing factor for some non-specific LBP and can be treated by osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT). The aim of this registered systematic review (CRD42018100633) is to determine the effectiveness of visceral mobilization for non-specific LBP and explore associations between changes in range of motion of the viscera and LBP symptoms. (Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - September 4, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jacob Marten Switters, Stefan Podar, Luke Perraton, Zuzana Machotka Tags: Review Source Type: research

Engaging with evidence-based practice in the osteopathy clinical learning environment: A mixed methods pilot study
Evidence-based medicine (EBM) requires that patient management decisions include deliberations on the best available evidence. However, engagement with EBM appears to be inconsistent. This pilot study used a mixed-methods approach to evaluate clinical educator and learner engagement with evidence in the clinical learning environment (CLE) through the SNAPPS-Plus clinical supervision model. (Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - September 3, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Brett Vaughan, Sandra Grace, Bimbi Gray, Andre Kleinbaum Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

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Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - August 31, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research

Developing teamwork skills in pre-registration osteopathy education: A qualitative pilot investigation
Teamwork in healthcare provides better outcomes for patients and contributes to job satisfaction and autonomy. Graduate capabilities of teaching institutions require educators to assess teamwork skills. The TeamUP Short-Form (TeamUP-SF) was developed as a self- and peer-assessment tool of teamwork skills following feedback from the previous version. This pilot study evaluated the utility of the TeamUP-SF in developing and assessing teamwork skills in a cohort of senior osteopathy students undertaking group assignments. (Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)
Source: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine - July 23, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Brett Vaughan, Sandra Grace, Jacqui Yoxall Tags: Original Article Source Type: research