International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine


There is ongoing debate over the existence of cranial motion resulting from manual manipulation during Cranial Osteopathy (CO). The purpose of this study was to review and summarize the literature regarding cranial mobility and human cranial stiffness in order to evaluate the validity of cranial movement in humans due to manual manipulation.

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International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine

Osteopathic principles guide treatments, one of which is the rule of the artery is absolute. Objectives of this study were to determine if selected osteopathic techniques (fascial releases along the arterial pathway and balancing of diaphragmatic tensions) were able to influence the vascular supply, dynamic balance, knee range of motion (ROM) and symptoms..

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Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies

The evidence of effectiveness of chiropractic is controversial. The objective of this study was to summarize all Cochrane reviews of chiropractic spinal manipulation. Cochrane reviews, generally considered to be the most reliable evidence, provide limited evidence that chiropractic may be effective for low back and neck pain, but failed to support the use of chiropractic for non-spinal conditions.

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Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy

Myofascial trigger points are considered the principal clinical feature of myofascial pain syndrome. An MTrP consists of spot tenderness within a taut band of muscle fibers and its stimulation can produce both local and referred pain. The clinical diagnosis of MPS depends on correct history taking and a physical examination aimed at identifying the presence of MTrP. The purpose of this study was to investigate the intra-rater reliability of a palpation protocol used for locating an MTrP in the upper trapezius muscle.

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