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Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy Potentiates Motor Cortical Plasticity.
The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
|May 30, 2018
Summary
Osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMTh) enhances motor cortical excitability and plasticity. This study found OMTh increased cortical excitability more than muscle stretching or sham interventions.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Physiology
- Osteopathic Medicine
Background:
- Osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMTh) is recognized for its efficacy in pain management across various conditions.
- The underlying physiological mechanisms driving clinical improvements from OMTh remain largely unexplored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of OMTh, muscle stretching, and soft touch on motor cortical excitability.
- To utilize a rapid-rate paired associative stimulation (PAS) protocol to assess these effects.
Main Methods:
- A crossover study design was employed, involving OMTh, muscle stretching, and soft touch interventions.
- A rapid-rate PAS transcranial magnetic stimulation protocol was administered post-intervention.
- Motor evoked potentials were measured in specific hand muscles before and after PAS.
Main Results:
- Osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMTh) demonstrated a significant, sustained increase in motor cortical excitability.
- This effect was more pronounced 15 minutes post-OMTh compared to muscle stretching or sham interventions.
- The abductor pollicis brevis muscle showed the most notable changes in cortical excitability.
Conclusions:
- The findings support the role of OMTh in modulating cortical plasticity.
- OMTh influences neural pathways, contributing to its therapeutic benefits.
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