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Review
. 2010 Mar;37(1):49-64.
doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2009.09.001.

An introduction to clinical research in osteopathic medicine

Brian E Earley  1 , Helen Luce
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An introduction to clinical research in osteopathic medicine

Brian E Earley et al. Prim Care. 2010 Mar.

Abstract

Osteopathic medicine is a profession that has existed for more than 130 years. However, the profession is poorly understood by many health care professionals. This article introduces osteopathic medicine, including similarities and differences between osteopathic physicians (DOs) and allopathic physicians (MDs). It describes osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), including the risks and many of the challenges faced while doing clinical research on OMT. Finally, the article reviews the research that has evaluated the effect of OMT on various medical conditions, including musculoskeletal, neurologic, respiratory, obstetric, gynecologic, and pediatric conditions.

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