How do Australian osteopaths manage migraines? Outcomes from a national practice-based research network
Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies(2024)
摘要
Background
Individuals who experience migraines often seek out a variety of treatment options including manual or physical therapy. Evidence suggests that manual therapy, including osteopathy, can play a role in the management of migraines. Whilst there is some literature on the role osteopathy therapy plays in migraine management, none describes the treatment approaches used by practitioners.
Objectives
To explore the demographic, practice and clinical management characteristics of Australian osteopaths who report treating migraine ‘often’ in clinical practice.
Methods
Secondary analysis of a cross-sectional survey of 988 osteopaths from the Osteopathy Research and Innovation Network (ORION), an Australian practice-based research network. Regression analysis was used to identify demographic, practice and clinical management characteristics of Australian osteopaths who reported ‘often’ treating migraine patients.
Results
Over 40% of respondents (n = 400) indicated treating patients with migraines ‘often’. These osteopaths were less likely to be involved in research and be co-located with a dietician compared to osteopaths who do ‘not often’ treat migraine. Osteopaths who reported ‘often’ treating migraine were: five times as likely to treat non-English speaking ethnic groups; 2.5 times as likely to treat chronic pain, temporomandibular joint disorders and hand musculoskeletal complaints; compared to those that do not treat migraines ‘often’.
Conclusion
Australian osteopaths who treat migraine are five times more likely to treat non-English speaking ethnic groups; twice as likely to treat chronic pain; temporomandibular joint disorders, and hand musculoskeletal complaints. More research is needed to identify the practices and patient outcomes associated with osteopathy care for those experiencing migraines.
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关键词
Osteopathic medicine,practice-based research network,Migraine,Cephalalgia,Mmanual therapy,physical therapy
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