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Qualitative Evaluation of Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy in a Patient With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Brief Report
Leonardo Rios Diniz, DO (Brazil); Jacson Nesi, DO (Brazil); Ana Christina Curi, DO (Brazil); Wagner Martins, OMS V (Brazil), PhDCurriculums:
Abstract
Context: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
is a chronic condition that affects a growing number of people and is currently
among the most common disorders seen in clinical practice.
Objective: To develop a protocol for the management
of GERD with osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMTh) applied to the diaphragm
and esophagus, and to evaluate the protocol's effectiveness using the quality
of life scale (QS-GERD) for the disease.
Methods: In this single-blinded prospective
study, an OMTh protocol focusing on the diaphragm and esophagus was applied to
a single patient, who had received a diagnosis of GERD 4 years previously.
Outcomes were measured using the QS-GERD, which has a total possible score
ranging from 0 to 45 (the lower the score, the better the quality of life) and
a level of satisfaction from very satisfied to incapacitated. The OMTh protocol
was applied at 3 sessions (initial session, second session 1 week after the
first, and third session 2 weeks after the second), and the patient completed
the QS-GERD 4 times (before the first session, before the third session, and 2
and 4 weeks after the third session).
Results: The OMTh protocol was administered
without adverse events, and the patient reported positive outcomes after the
third session. The QS-GERD showed a score improvement from 13 of 45 to 4 of 45.
Conclusion: The results in the present report show
that OMTh applied to the diaphragm and esophagus may improve symptoms of GERD
and should be added to the somatovisceral approach to the care of patients with
this condition.
How chronic stress predisposes brain to mental disorders
University of CaliforniaCurriculums:
University of California, Berkeley, researchers have shown that chronic stress generates long-term changes in the brain that may explain why people suffering chronic stress are prone to mental problems such as anxiety and mood disorders later in life.
Case Study - The effect of CranioSacral Therapy on a premature boy who stutters.
Leah Mahadeo M.S., CCC-SLPCurriculums:
This case study relates the effect of CranioSacral Therapy (CST) on a premature boy who started stuttering around 2 1/2 years of age, along with nervous systems such as facial contortions and eye blinks . Results of multiple sessions of CST showed a decrease in tension, cessation of developmental types of stuttering, and a calmer cranialsacral system.
A Comparison of Still Point Induction to Massage Therapy in Reducing Pain and Increasing Comfort in Chronic Pain
Carolyn S. Townsend, DNP, RN, WHNP-BC, CNE; Elizabeth Bonham, PhD, RN, PMHCNS, BC; Linda Chase, PhD, RN; Jennifer Dunscomb, MSN, RN; Susan McAlister, DNP, RNCurriculums:
A quantitative study was completed to determine whether complementary techniques provide pain relief and comfort in patients with chronic pain. Subjects participated in sessions including aromatherapy and music therapy. Massage or cranial still point induction was randomly assigned. Statistically significant improvement in pain and comfort was noted in both groups.
Common Questions regarding CranioSacral Therapy
John E. Upledger, DOCurriculums:
This is an excerpt from the book Entitled Your Inner Physician and You written by Dr. John E. Upledger. Several common questions regarding CranioSacral Therapy (CST) are addressed.
Treatment of refractory irritable bowel syndrome with visceral osteopathy: Short-term and long-term results of a randomized trial
Attali TV, Bouchoucha M, Benamouzig RCurriculums:
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: In light of the low efficiency of available drugs in treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), there has been a growing interest in its alternative therapies. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of visceral osteopathy for IBS. CONCLUSION: This study suggests that visceral osteopathy improves short-term and long-term abdominal distension and pain, and also decreases rectal sensitivity in IBS patients.
Get Pain Relief With Craniosacral Therapy
Kate MackinnonCurriculums:
In this article Kate Mackinnon relates a story of a mult-hands on CranioSacral Therapy session with Dr. Wayne Dyer. This session is also described in her book titled, From my Hands and Heart: Achieving Health and Balance with CranioSacral Therapy.
Why Cant you just pay attention
Carolyn SusamnCurriculums:
This article in a local newspaper describes ADD and ADHD and some alternative types of therapies used to help this syndrome including CranioSacral Therapy (CST). Dr. Upledger is quoted as saying that CST looks for "the origins of the disorder in the craniosacral system." And when "such origins are found-often stemming from trauma at birth or head injury - the therapist works on removing restriction in the system through non-invasive, hands on treatment.