Unifying research in osteopathy
The 12th International Osteopathic Symposium in Nantes organized by IdHEO will take place on the 15th-16th of March 2019. The topic will be “Management of chronic pain: emerging concepts and multidisciplinarity”
The scientific committee will chose studies that present innovative research that can have an impact on the osteopathic profession. Read more
The authors of this paper aimed to investigate the contention that consumption of whole-fat dairy products adversely affects blood lipids, and hence increases risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality. Their study enrolled 136,384 individuals aged 35–70 years from 21 countries in five continents. Read more
This free symposium is aimed at clinicians who are considering or already engaged in a research career in healthcare. The schedule includes a keynote speech, research presentations, research career journey stories, interactive workshops and poster viewing/networking opportunities. It is aimed at clinicians with 4-8 years of experience. Read more
PAIN Journal recently published an article that addresses the accusation that “a substantial amount” of scientific publications are biased, distorted, and non-reproducible. This article examines examples from pain science and related research to explore issues of non-replicability, and gives an overview of potential solutions. Read more
40 participants (20 with cervical headache, 20 asymptomatic) were assessed in this single-blinded trial. Tenderness was assessed in the suboccipital, temporal, frontal, masseter, upper trapezius, levator scapula, and sternocleidomastoid muscle insertions. Passive cervical mobility was also assessed, and headache pattern (intensity, frequency, and duration) were noted. Read more
A systematic review of 2 research articles suggests that Pilates is not effective at modifying pelvic floor muscle function in healthy women. The authors highlight the lack of consensus in measuring pelvic floor muscle function, pointing to the subjectivity of digital palpation in the vaginal canal. Read more
370 respondents completed a version of the JQ37 questionnaire adapted for the osteopathic profession. Generally UK osteopaths were interested in improving the skills needed to implement evidence-based practice. However, respondents did not search databases for current literatue, or use available practice guidelines, believing guidelines to be inapplicable to osteopathic patients. Read more
Dynamic glenohumeral kinematics were analysed in 11 rotator cuff tear patients and 10 healthy control subjects, using 3D images derived from X-rays and computed tomography. During scapular plane abduction, the rotator cuff tear group had significantly smaller acromiohumeral distance than the control group. Read more
NCOR will be delivering a day-long conference on 2nd of March 2019 which is aimed at issues faced by all osteopaths and allied health practitioners. The conference is titled “Clinical Conundrums”, and will feature the latest research on managing and exploring uncertainty in a variety of clinical situations. Read more
The authors of this systematic review included studies that assessed the impact of frailty and sarcopaenia on adults undergoing spinal surgery. They explored predictors of several poor outcomes including morbidities, prolonged hospital stay, referral to centres of “higher care”, and death. Read more