How do Australian osteopaths manage migraines? Outcomes from a national practice-based research network.

Fleischmann, M; Vaughan, B; Campbell, C; Ekberg, J; Evans, M; Green, M; Ong, A; Pitrone, G; Lane, R; Adams, J

How do Australian osteopaths manage migraines? Outcomes from a national practice-based research network.

Fleischmann, M Vaughan, B

Campbell, C Ekberg, J Evans, M Green, M Ong, A Pitrone, G Lane, R Adams, J

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Citation:: J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2024, 38, pp. 489-497
Issue Date:: 2024-04

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dc.contributor.author	Fleischmann, M
dc.contributor.author	Vaughan, B https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8623-4558
dc.contributor.author	Campbell, C
dc.contributor.author	Ekberg, J
dc.contributor.author	Evans, M
dc.contributor.author	Green, M
dc.contributor.author	Ong, A
dc.contributor.author	Pitrone, G
dc.contributor.author	Lane, R
dc.contributor.author	Adams, J https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9901-5717
dc.date.accessioned	2024-09-19T02:38:50Z
dc.date.available	2024-03-13
dc.date.available	2024-09-19T02:38:50Z
dc.date.issued	2024-04
dc.identifier.citation	J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2024, 38, pp. 489-497
dc.identifier.issn	1360-8592
dc.identifier.issn	1532-9283
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/180863
dc.description.abstract	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.
dc.format	Print-Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	ELSEVIER
dc.relation.ispartof	J Bodyw Mov Ther
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.03.041
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject	1104 Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 1106 Human Movement and Sports Sciences
dc.subject.classification	Orthopedics
dc.subject.classification	4207 Sports science and exercise
dc.subject.classification	4208 Traditional, complementary and integrative medicine
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Migraine Disorders
dc.subject.mesh	Australia
dc.subject.mesh	Cross-Sectional Studies
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Male
dc.subject.mesh	Middle Aged
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Manipulation, Osteopathic
dc.subject.mesh	Osteopathic Medicine
dc.subject.mesh	Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
dc.subject.mesh	Practice Patterns, Physicians'
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
dc.subject.mesh	Manipulation, Osteopathic
dc.subject.mesh	Cross-Sectional Studies
dc.subject.mesh	Osteopathic Medicine
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Middle Aged
dc.subject.mesh	Australia
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Male
dc.subject.mesh	Migraine Disorders
dc.subject.mesh	Practice Patterns, Physicians'
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Migraine Disorders
dc.subject.mesh	Australia
dc.subject.mesh	Cross-Sectional Studies
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Male
dc.subject.mesh	Middle Aged
dc.subject.mesh	Adult
dc.subject.mesh	Manipulation, Osteopathic
dc.subject.mesh	Osteopathic Medicine
dc.subject.mesh	Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
dc.subject.mesh	Practice Patterns, Physicians'
dc.title	How do Australian osteopaths manage migraines? Outcomes from a national practice-based research network.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	38
utslib.location.activity	United States
utslib.for	1104 Complementary and Alternative Medicine
utslib.for	1106 Human Movement and Sports Sciences
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CHSP - Health Services and Practice
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/School of Public Health
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/Strength - ARCCIM - Australian Research Centre in Complementary & Integrative Medicine
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/UTS Groups
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/UTS Groups/UTS Ageing Research Collaborative (UARC)
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/UTS Groups/Australian Research Centre in Complementary & Integrative Medicine (ARCCIM)
pubs.organisational-group	University of Technology Sydney/UTS Groups/Australian Research Centre in Complementary & Integrative Medicine (ARCCIM)/Associate Member
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dc.date.updated	2024-09-19T02:38:48Z
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	38

Abstract:

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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