{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: How do Australian osteopaths manage migraines? Outcomes from a national practice-based research network.
{Author}: Fleischmann M;Vaughan B;Campbell C;Ekberg J;Evans M;Green M;Ong A;Pitrone G;Lane R;Adams J;
{Journal}: J Bodyw Mov Ther
{Volume}: 38
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: 2024 Apr
暂无{DOI}: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.03.041
{Abstract}: <B>BACKGROUND: </B>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.<BR><B>OBJECTIVE: </B>To explore the demographic, practice and clinical management characteristics of Australian osteopaths who report treating migraine 'often' in clinical practice.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>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.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>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'.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>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.