Comparison of manipulation with standard treatment for low back pain
New England Journal of Medicine article suggests that manual medicine may be just as good or better than medication for some types of low back pain.
Still National Osteopathic Museum
History of the profession as a reform movement in the American medical establishment from its founding in Kirksville, Missouri and the original American School of Osteopathy.
History of Osteopathic Medicine
Includes key definitions and discussion of principles and practices, sponsored by the Association of American Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine.
AAO Journal
The American Academy of Osteopathy Journal features research and review articles on manual medicine.
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Discussion of diagnosis of four major syndromes, presented by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians.
All about OMT: Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
Presentation by the American Osteopathic Association, written for patients.
Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
Official publication of the American Osteopathic Association, contains orginal research, case studies, and historical reprints from its archives.
What is cranial osteopathy?
Brief discussion by a registered British practitioner describes the technique, its underlying principles, and who may benefit from it.
The Osteopathic Home Page
Contains a description of the profession in the U.S., including cranial therapy.
FAQ on Osteopathy
Frequently asked questions are answered by two D.O.'s and a medical student, sponsored by the Student Doctor Network.
Osteopath Online
General resource providing information for students, graduates and patients. It covers the history of the profession, education, journals, links and a database of registered practitioners.
Osteopathic medicine and back pain
How a Doctor of Osteopathy diagnoses and treats back pain, by Spine-health.com.
The DO
Official news magazine of the American Osteopathic Association. On-line version contains full-text articles.
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