The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association

Falls, many of which are caused by balance problems, are a leading cause of injuries in elderly persons. Few studies have investigated osteopathic manipulative treatment for patients with balance problems. The objective of this study was to test whether an OMT protocol with an emphasis on cranial manipulation can improve vestibular balance control structures and postural stability in a healthy elderly population.

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Clinical Rheumatology

Musculoskeletal pain is a major health problem, accounting for approximately one-quarter of general practice consultations in the United Kingdom. The objective of this systematic review was to assess the effectiveness of osteopathy as a treatment option for musculoskeletal pain.

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Cochrane Reviews

Spinal manipulative therapy is an intervention that is widely practiced by a variety of health care professionals worldwide. The effectiveness of this form of therapy for the management of chronic low back pain has come under dispute.

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The Journal of Headache and Pain

Migraine usually is managed by medication, but some patients do not tolerate acute and/or prophylactic medicine because of the side effects, or contraindications because of co-morbidity of myocardial disorders or asthma among others. Some patients wish to avoid medication for other reasons. Thus, non-pharmacological management such as massage, physiotherapy and chiropractic may be an alternative treatment option.

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