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How do Australian osteopaths manage migraines? Outcomes from a national practice-based research network
Michael Fleischmann1, Brett Vaughan2, Callum Campbell3
1Rebabilitaiton Sciences, Osteopathy, RMIT University Australia, Melbourne, Australia; School of Public Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
|May 19, 2024
Summary
Australian osteopaths frequently treat migraines, often seeing patients from non-English speaking backgrounds and those with chronic pain. Further research is needed to understand osteopathic migraine management and patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Manual Therapy
- Osteopathy
- Migraine Management
Background:
- Migraine sufferers explore various treatments, including manual and physical therapy.
- Osteopathy shows potential in migraine management, but treatment approaches are not well-documented.
- This study addresses the gap in understanding osteopathic treatment for migraines.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the characteristics of Australian osteopaths who frequently treat migraine patients.
- To identify demographic, practice, and clinical management factors associated with treating migraines often.
Main Methods:
- Secondary analysis of a cross-sectional survey of 988 osteopaths.
- Data collected from the Osteopathy Research and Innovation Network (ORION) in Australia.
- Regression analysis identified characteristics of osteopaths treating migraines frequently.
Main Results:
- Over 40% of osteopaths surveyed reported treating migraines often.
- These practitioners were less involved in research and less likely to be co-located with dietitians.
- Osteopaths treating migraines often were more likely to treat non-English speaking groups, chronic pain, TMJ disorders, and hand complaints.
Conclusions:
- Australian osteopaths treating migraines often have distinct practice profiles.
- They are more likely to treat diverse patient groups and complex conditions.
- Further research is essential to elucidate osteopathic practices and outcomes for migraine patients.
