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

Michael Fleischmann; Brett Vaughan; Callum Campbell; Josh Ekberg; Maya Evans; Mike Green; Adeline Ong; Gabriel Pitrone; Rebecca Lane; Jon Adams

doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.03.041

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

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

Michael Fleischmann, Brett Vaughan, Callum Campbell, Josh Ekberg, Maya Evans, Mike Green, Adeline Ong, Gabriel Pitrone, Rebecca Lane and Jon Adams

Journal of bodywork and movement therapies, Vol.38, pp.489-497

04/2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.03.041

PMID: 38763598

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Cephalalgia

Migraine

Mmanual therapy

Osteopathic medicine

physical therapy

practice-based research network

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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Title: How do Australian osteopaths manage migraines? Outcomes from a national practice-based research network
Creators: Michael Fleischmann - University of Technology Sydney
Brett Vaughan - Southern Cross University
Callum Campbell - Victoria University
Josh Ekberg - Victoria University
Maya Evans - Victoria University
Mike Green - Victoria University
Adeline Ong - Victoria University
Gabriel Pitrone - Victoria University
Rebecca Lane - Victoria University
Jon Adams - University of Technology Sydney
Publication Details: Journal of bodywork and movement therapies, Vol.38, pp.489-497
Publisher: Elsevier Ltd
Identifiers: 991013179812202368
Academic Unit: Allied Health and Midwifery; Faculty of Health
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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

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