The conceptual, scientific, diagnostic and treatment aspects of the somatic dysfunction are
analysed in the light of the evidence-based medicine which drives all medical practice in the
21st century.

Chapter of the book: Sitaras, N.M. (2012) Evidence Based Medicine - Closer to Patients or Scientists?

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The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association

Somatic dysfunction is diagnosed by the presence of any of 4 TART criteria: tissue texture abnormality, asymmetry, restriction of motion or tenderness. The objective of this cross-sectional study nested within a randomized controlled trial, was to measure the prevalence of somatic dysfunction in patients with chronic low back pain and to study the associations of somatic dysfunction with LBP severity, back-specific functioning and general health

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Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy

Although much has been written about the efficacy of manual therapy interventions for adults with headaches or spinal pain, little research has focused on the use of these interventions in pediatric patients. The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the evidence for spinal manual therapy interventions in patients ages 4‐17 with headaches and/or mechanical spinal pain.

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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 and symptoms.

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