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Osteopathy Research Studies

Jen’s Osteopathy Research Study

In 2015/2016, Jen conducted a study on the effects of Global Osteopathic Manual Treatment on the symptoms associated with dysmenorrhea, menstrual pain. The osteopathic techniques used consisted of a non-invasive manual approach, involving the entire body with a focus on the pelvic and gynecologist region as well as hormonal implications.

Dysmenorrhea is a common medical condition that is characterized by uterine pain or cramping in the lower abdomen that occurs near the time of menstruation. Gynecological health is multi factorial and will undoubtedly create a number of treatment options.

The statistical analysis of the results of study confirmed that using global osteopathic treatment with a focus on the gynecological sphere and hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal axis improved menstrual distress and reduced pain associated with dysmenorrhea. Statistical significance was detected for both questionnaires: Menstrual Distress Questionnaire (MDQ) and Short-form McGill Pain-Short Questionnaire-2 (SF-MPQ-2). The results were significant for the following subscales of the MDQ total score, and subscales: pain, water retention, autonomic reaction, control, behavioural change, and arousal. The following subscale parameters of the MDQ questionnaire proved not significant: negative affect and impaired concentration.

For more information about Jen’s thesis, please contact her directly at 604-732-8490 or email jen@anantaosteopathy.com. Or schedule your initial assessment for assistance in managing your gynecological health.

Becky’s Osteopathy Research Study

Becky has recently completed her Osteopathic Thesis on the effects of Global Osteopathic Manual Treatment on hamstring flexibility. Flexibility is one of the four components of health related fitness along with cardio-respiratory fitness, body composition and muscular strength. Lack of hamstring flexibility has been associated with gait limitations, susceptibility for musculoskeletal injuries, postural deviations and some believe hamstring flexibility is a predictive marker for lumbar spine health. The study focused on manual treatment involving the entire body to determine if this will positively impact hamstring extensibility.

For more information about Becky’s thesis, please contact her directly at 604-732-8490 or email becky@anantaosteopathy.com. Or schedule your initial assessment for assistance in managing your tight hamstrings.

Anouk’s Osteopathy Research Study

Since she started studying osteopathy, Anouk has always has a special interest in the perinatal care, especially in the treatment of babies. However, she felt that she wasn’t fully prepared to treat babies after completing her diploma so she decided to study the cause and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux in newborn by interviewing, observing and assisting osteopaths from across Canada who specialized in pediatrics. Gastroesophageal reflux or GER is a very common ailment in the newborn affecting up to 85% of this population. Its effects range for mild but passive regurgitation to painful conditions such as Barrett’s esophagus but also in more difficult to detect discomforts translating in visible postural attitudes such as excessive posterior or lateral arching in the infant.
This study allowed Anouk to understand all the different factors involved in the cause of GER, to gain experience in the clinical evaluation and differential diagnosis of not only gastroesophageal reflux but other infantile conditions, to learn how to treat them osteopathically while working as a team with other health care providers such as pediatric doctors, lactation specialists, and more.

For more information about Anouk’s thesis, the treatment of the pediatric population, or to schedule yours or your child initial assessment, you can reach Anouk directly at (604) 732-8490 or email anouk@anantaosteopathy.com. Or schedule your initial assessment