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[Osteopathy in neonatology].

R Colli1, I Biagiotti, A Sterpa

  • 1UO Pediatria e Neonatologia P.O. Carate-Giussano, Azienda Ospedaliera Ospedale Civile di Vimercate.

La Pediatria Medica E Chirurgica : Medical and Surgical Pediatrics
|August 15, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Osteopathic manipulative treatment is a safe and effective option for newborns, offering non-invasive relief for birth trauma and pediatric issues. This study found no adverse effects in infants receiving osteopathic care.

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Area of Science:

  • Osteopathic manipulative medicine
  • Neonatal care
  • Pediatric health

Context:

  • Neonatal units frequently encounter infants with birth trauma and pediatric issues.
  • Osteopathy provides non-invasive treatments utilizing a highly developed sense of touch for palpation.
  • The core principle involves facilitating the body's self-healing mechanisms and restoring normal function.

Purpose:

  • To determine the safety and efficacy of osteopathic treatments in a neonatal population.
  • To evaluate osteopathic treatment for conditions such as birth trauma, difficult deliveries, and hyperactivity in infants.
  • To assess symptom relief as the primary outcome measure.

Summary:

  • A study observed 4558 babies in a Neonatology Unit between 1999 and 2001.
  • 488 cases were assessed by an osteopath, with 155 selected for osteopathic treatment.
  • The treatment involves gentle, precise force to enhance fluid movement, tissue function, and release joint restrictions.

Impact:

  • Osteopathic treatment demonstrated safety with no adverse effects reported in the studied infants.
  • The gentle nature of osteopathy makes it particularly suitable for treating babies, reducing distress and trauma.
  • Effective for infants experiencing issues from difficult deliveries, forceps use, or diagnosed with colic or hyperactivity.

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