To the Editor: I read the article by Susan E. Bockenhauer, DO, et al, “Quantifiable effects of osteopathic manipulative techniques on patients with chronic asthma” (J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2002;102:371-375), with interest and concern. Although I commend the authors for attempting to investigate a potential link between manipulation and asthma, I must say that the article and the study itself are ...

In this volume, an article by Hruby and Hoffman titled "Avian influenza: an osteopathic component to treatment" proposes the use of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) as an adjunct to other forms of therapy in the management of a potential pandemic of avian influenza or "bird flu" [1]. This article is certainly timely and presents a much-needed reminder of the potential use of OMT in the ...

Pregnant women experience extensive physiologic and structural changes during pregnancy that affect their daily functioning. The addition of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) to the standard care of pregnant women has been hypothesized to enhance homeostasis and improve quality of life as the body adapts to these changes. Specifically, it has been postulated that OMT can ease pain in pre...

OBJECTIVE This study examines the effect of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy on salivary cortisol levels. DESIGN Prospective case series over six weeks duration. The trial consisted of establishment of each individual's baseline cortisol level, a two week treatment period (4 treatments), and a two week post treatment period. SETTING Macquarie University Chiropractic Research Centre....

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STUDY DESIGN A multicenter, randomized controlled trial with unblinded treatment and blinded outcome assessment was conducted. The treatment period was 6 weeks with follow-up assessment after treatment, then at 3, 6, and 12 months. OBJECTIVES To determine the effectiveness of manipulative therapy and a low-load exercise program for cervicogenic headache when used alone and in combination, as ...

BACKGROUND Despite conflicting evidence, chest physiotherapy has been widely used as an adjunctive treatment for adults with pneumonia. OBJECTIVES To assess the effectiveness and safety of chest physiotherapy for pneumonia in adults. SEARCH METHODS We searched CENTRAL 2012, Issue 11, MEDLINE (1966 to November week 2, 2012), EMBASE (1974 to November 2012), Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PE...

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