Artigos científicos
Osteopathic manipulative treatment for low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is a distinctive modality commonly used by osteopathic physicians to complement their conventional treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Previous reviews and meta-analyses of spinal manipulation for low back pain have not specifically addressed OMT and generally have focused on spinal manipulation as an alternative to conventional treatment.
The “iliacus test”: New information for the evaluation of hip extension dysfunction
This study confirms the clinical value of investigating the “iliacus complex” during evaluations of the low back. A new “iliacus test” isolates this iliacus complex component of limited hip extension.
Use of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment for Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome
Iliotibial band friction syndrome (ITBFS) has long been recognized as one of the most common lower-extremity injuries in athletes, especially in long-distance runners. Conservative therapy, including rest, ice, heat, stretching, and the use of anti-inflammatory medications, has been effective in helping athletes return to full competition, but athletes still miss much time in their sports because of ITBFS.