Osteopathy Research on Back Pain

Did you know Canadians have chosen manual osteopathy as their #1 choice for low back pain relief? Did you know osteopathic manual therapy (OMT) is effective for menstrual pain, disc conditions, and pregnancy related back pain?

Below you find a list of scientific research showing effectiveness of manual osteopathy for disorders of muscles, bones, and joints (musculoskeletal disorders).

Boesler D et al (JAOA, 1993) demonstrated that OMT improved EMGs and back and menstrual pain.

Andersson GB et al (NEJM, 1999) did a randomized, controlled trial, showing OMT treated back pain as well as medication.

Burton AK et al (Eur Spine J, 1999) showed that OMT treated sciatica as well as injecting chemicals to dissolve herniated disks.

William NH et al (Fam Pract, 2003) demonstrated that a clinic providing OMT improved long-term spinal pain.

McReynolds TM & Sheridan BJ (JAOA, 2005) proved OMT was as effective as the drug ketorlac for treating spinal pain.

Degenhardt BF et al (JAOA, 2007) showed that OMT altered levels of back pain biomarkers.

Parker J et al (JAOA, 2012) compared OMT in well- and less-hydrated patients with back pain, and demonstrated that OMT works best when well-hydrated.

Vismara L et al (Man Ther, 2012) improved back pain in obese patients using OMT and an exercise regimen.

Schwerla F et al (Forsch Komplementmed, 2008 & J Altern Complement Med, 2013) used OMT to improve neck pain intensity, disability and overall quality of life.

Licciardone JC et al (Spine, 2003; Am J Obstet Gynecol, 2010; JAOA, 2012; JAOA 2013; Ann Fam Med, 2013 & Man Ther, 2013) did several well-designed studies, showing that OMT improves back pain and other symptoms among the general population, pregnant women, diabetics and depressed people both acutely and over time.

Vieira-Pellenz F et al (Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2014) did a randomized controlled, double-blind trial, proving OMT improved pain in patients with degenerative disk disease.

Hensel KL et al (Am J Obstet Gynecol, 2014) did a randomized controlled trial of OMT and pregnancy and demonstrated reduced back pain and back-related function.

Osteopathy Research on Sports Disorders

Sports Osteopathy

 

Did you know research has shown osteopathic manual therapy (OMT) improves walking, shoulder function, standing,  &foot & ankle injuries? Did you know athletes who receive OMT have decreased chance of stress fracture? 

Below is a list of clinical research showing effectiveness of manual osteopathy for a number of sports and joints mobility disorders.

Jarski RW et al (Altern Ther Health Med, 2000) demonstrated that OMT improved walking after knee or hip surgery.

Knebl JA et al (JAOA, 2002) used OMT in a randomized controlled trial to improve shoulder function in the elderly.

Eisenhart AW et al (JAOA, 2003) showed OMT improves ankle injuries in the ER.

Howell JN et al (JAOA, 2006) showed OMT improves Achilles tendinitis.

Wynne MM et al (JAOA, 2006) showed OMT improves plantar fasciitis.

Alburquerque-Sendín F et al (Man Ther, 2009) showed that OMT improves standing stability.

Moore SD et al (J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 2011) demonstrated that among collegiate baseball players, OMT lessened shoulder tightness.

Brumm LF et al (JAOA, 2013) did a cohort study and showed less stress fractures occurred in cross-country athletes who received OMT.

Barnes PL et al (J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2013) used objective measures to detect changes in neck muscle function after OMT.

National University of Medical Sciences (founded by Dr Shahin Pourgol in Madrid, Spain) teaches 33 health related degree programs including doctor of physical therapy, doctor of osteopathy, master of science in athletic therapy, and MBA in health care.

 

NUMSS is the largest & most affordable provider of osteopathic education worldwide, teaching 9 osteopathy degree programs in 45 countries. Tuition is 1,650 EURO per semester. Classes are taught in English. 

 

To receive more information about our programs, please email us at admissions@numss.com or visit our website at www.numss.com. 

 

 

Osteopathy Research on Gastrointestinal Disease

Did you know that research demonstrated that osteopathic manual treatment (OMT) lowers hospital stay for patients with pancreatitis, and for patients who had abdominal surgery, that patients have better bowel function after surgery when they receive OMT, that OMT strengthens lower esophageal sphincter in patients with acid reflex, and that it helps patients with irritable bowel syndrome? 

Below is a list of scientific clinical research indicating effectiveness of manual osteopathy on gastrointestinal disease.

Jackson KM et al (JAOA, 1998) used OMT lymphatic and splenic pump to show that hepatitis vaccines worked better with OMT.

Radjieski JM et al (JAOA, 1998) showed that OMT decreased the time patients with pancreatitis had to stay in the hospital.

Crow WT & Gorodinsky L (IJOM, 2009) studied abdominal surgery patients to show that postoperative OMT is associated with less time in the hospital.

McSweeney TP et al (J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2012) demonstrated that OMT to the colon can help treat back pain.

Baltazar GA et al (JAOA 2013) showed that OMT after gastrointestinal surgery was associated with more rapid return of bowel function and less time in the hospital.

da Silva RC et al (Dis Esophagus, 2013) demonstrated that OMT strengthens lower esophageal sphincter function in patients with GERD (improved acid reflux).

Attali TV et al (J Dig Dis, 2013) using OMT, improved short-term and long-term abdominal distension, pain and rectal sensitivity in patients with irritable bowel syndrome.

National University of Medical Sciences (founded by Dr Shahin Pourgol in Spain) teaches 33 health related degree programs including doctor of physical therapy, doctor of osteopathy, master of science in athletic therapy, and MBA in health care. 

NUMSS is the largest & most affordable provider of osteopathic education worldwide, teaching 9 osteopathy degree programs in 45 countries. Tuition is 1,650 EURO per semester. Classes are taught in English. 

To receive more info on how you can become an osteopathy, please email us at admissions@numss.com or visit our website at www.numss.com.

Osteopathy Research on Head & Nervous System Diseases

Did you know osteopathic manual therapy (OMT) can help with depression, children ear infection, infantile colic, function in children with cerebral palsy, visual function, TMJ function, & headaches?

Below is a list of research demonstrating the science behind the effectiveness of manual osteopathy. 

Plotkin BJ et al (JAOA, 2001) did a randomized study, demonstrating lessened symptoms of depression after OMT.

Mills MV et al (Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med, 2003) did a randomized trial, showing OMT led to fewer and less severe ear infections in children.

Goldstein FJ et al (JAOA, 2005) did a randomized controlled trial to show that less pain medicine was necessary after uterus surgery.

Hayden C & Mullinger B (Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2006) did a controlled, prospective study to show that OMT improved infantile colic.

Anderson RE & Seniscal C (Headache, 2006) showed OMT improved tension-type headaches when combined with relaxation techniques.

Monaco A et al (Eur J Paediatr Dent, 2008) suggested that OMT can induce changes in jaw function.

Duncan B et al (JAOA, 2008) did a randomized controlled trial, demonstrating that OMT improved function in children with cerebral palsy.

Sandhouse ME et al (JAOA, 2010) did a randomized controlled trial, showing OMT benefits visual function.

Cuccia AM et al (J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2010) performed a randomized controlled trial, revealing OMT treats jaw disease.

Cramer D et al (JAOA, 2010) found that OMT is safe for use in patients with traumatic brain injury.

Ajimsha MS (J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2011) showed OMT can treat tension-type headaches.

Voigt K et al (J Altern Complement Med, 2011) showed OMT can treat migraine-type headaches.

Miana L et al (J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2013) used EEGs to show an increase in alpha absolute power with OMT.

National University of Medical Sciences (founded by Dr Shahin Pourgol in Spain) teaches 33 health related degree programs including doctor of physical therapy, doctor of osteopathy, master of science in athletic therapy, and MBA in health care. 

NUMSS is the largest & most affordable provider of osteopathic education worldwide, teaching 9 osteopathy degree programs in 45 countries. Tuition is 1,650 EURO per semester. Classes are taught in English. 

To receive more info on how you can become an osteopathy, please email us at admissions@numss.com or visit our website at www.numss.com. 

I am a student at another osteopathy school. Can I transfer to NUMSS?

Yes, you can. While most schools of osteopathy offer excellent education, many of their students do transfer to National University of Medical Sciences for a variety of reasons. 

Program length is one reason students transfer to NUMSS. We offer accelerated programs for health professionals, such as physiotherapists. For example, a 3 years bachelor of science in osteopathy program in Europe can be taken in 2 years in most European osteopathic colleges & universities. However NUMSS offers a compact 6 months full time program for physiotherapists. 

Tuition is another reason they transfer to NUMSS. In Italy students pay up to 100,000 EURO and in Canada up to $45,000 for osteopathic education. Our BSc in Osteopathy program is a flat fee of 1,650 per semester, which is the most affordable accredited osteopathic education in the world. A physiotherapist can become an osteopath by paying 1,650 EURO in tuition for a BSc degree or 3,300 EURO for the DO (Doctor of Osteopathy) degree.

Another reason is that they can enrol in dual degree programs and graduate with two degrees in athletic therapy, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), MBA and others.

But by far the most common reason for transfer of osteopathic students of other schools to NUMSS is that we offer 100% online education. That is convenient for many health professionals as they can study from the comfort of their homes without the need to travel.

NUMSS Student Presents at American College for Advancement of Medicine

NUMSS Student Presents Seminar

Congratulations to National University of Medical Sciences student from USA, Dr Daniel Nuzum, DO, NMD for being invited to present a seminar for the American College for the Advancement of Medicine, a prestigious health organization.

Dr Nuzum is a world famous natural health expert, naprapath and manual osteopath as well as being a university professor and we are happy to have such high caliber students.

German Osteopathy Student of NUMSS Gives Testimonial

A Testimonial from Alexander Hembt, a German physiotherapist & osteopathy student of National University of Medical Sciences. Alexander practices physiotherapy in Spain. He is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Osteopathy program.

NUMSS teaches osteopathy in 45 countries including Germany.