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Osteopathic management of non-specific neck pain: Preliminary findings from a cross sectional study of Australian osteopaths

Journal: International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine Date: 2024/03, 51Pages: 100706. doi: Subito , type of study: cross sectional study

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Keywords:

Australia [151]
cervical spine [210]
cross sectional study [597]
neck pain [132]
osteopaths [138]

Abstract:

Objective Neck pain is a highly prevalent condition that leads to considerable pain and disability. There is an economic cost to neck pain at both a personal and broader health system level. Neck pain may be classified as ‘non-specific’ neck pain (NSNP) when there is an absence of identifiable underlying disease or abnormal anatomical structure. Osteopaths play a role in the management of NSNP, but it is unclear how osteopaths specifically manage this condition. This study explores what osteopaths do for patients with NSNP. Methods Cross sectional design. Via an online survey. Results All participants in this study reported applying soft tissue techniques, using exercise prescription, discussing physical activity levels, physical fitness, stress management, pain education and posture and ergonomics for patients with NSNP. Less than half of the osteopaths in this study reported using PROMs in clinical practice for the management of non-specific neck pain and only a small number completed continuing professional development (CPD) related to the clinical management of NSNP. Conclusion This study demonstrates Australian osteopaths use a range of manual therapy techniques and education strategies in clinical practice for the management of NSNP in line with clinical practice guidelines. Implications for clinical practice •All osteopaths in this study reported applying soft tissue techniques, using exercise prescription, discussing physical activity levels, physical fitness, stress management, pain education and posture and ergonomics for patients with NSNP.•Less than half of the osteopaths in this study reported using PROMs in clinical practice for the management of non-specific neck pain.•Only a small number of Australian osteopaths completed continuing professional development (CPD) related to the clinical management of NSNP.


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