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Introduction to Acupuncture and
Manipulation Techniques for Pain
Management
Gautam Desai, DO, FACOFP
W. Joshua Cox, DO, FACOFP
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Gautam Desai, DO, FACOFP
Professor, Division of Primary Care/Director, Global Health Honors Track, College of
Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Missouri
Dr. Desai supervises family medicine residents who provide services to a range of patient
types in Kansas City, Missouri. He has been teaching for 16 years and is particularly
interested in osteopathic manual medicine, development of communication skills, and
academic medicine. He believes one of the greatest challenges currently facing family
medicine is providing post-graduate training. Dr. Desai has led medical mission trips to
Central America for more than a decade and is the immediate past president of DOCARE
International. In 2012, he was presented with DOCARE International's Robert A. Klobnak
Award for his work with underserved populations in Central America. In addition, he was
recognized by Ingram's magazine in 2015 with a Heroes in Healthcare Award in the Medical
Missions Category.
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W. Joshua Cox, DO, FACOFP
Interim Associate Dean of Clinical Education/Professor and Chair, Department
of Primary Care, Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Kansas
City, Missouri
Dr. Cox is a graduate of Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences,
Missouri, and is board certified in family medicine and osteopathic manipulative
treatment. He is a national faculty member and has served on several
committees for the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME)
and American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP). Dr. Cox
received the Ingram’s magazine Heroes in Healthcare Award in 2017. He has
organized and participated in numerous medical missions to the Dominican
Republic and Kenya.
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Learning Objectives1. Consider how the concept of qi (chi) and acupuncture may impact overall effective treatment for
patients with pain to improve their quality of life.
2. Analyze the indications and contraindications for acupuncture.
3. Identify anatomical locations for the bladder meridian to maximize efficacy of treatment.
4. Observe proper placement of auricular needles and demonstrate placement of needles into a
practice receptacle.
5. Demonstrate the use of observation, postural evaluation and palpation skills in assessment of
patients with chronic pain.
6. Practice basic manipulation techniques, and understand their application and contraindications.
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• Qi (chi)
• Meridians
• Evidence base
Presentation Topics
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Prevalence of Complementary/Alternative
Medicine (CAM) use in the US
Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine:
• compared CAM usage from 1997-2002➢ 1 in 3 U.S. adults (36.5 and 35.0 %, respectively) used at least 1 form of CAM.
Trend in changes in choice of CAM
• Use of therapies such as acupuncture, biofeedback, energy healing, and hypnosis essentially unchanged btw 1997 and 2002
• Use of homeopathy, high-dose vitamins, chiropractic, and massage therapy
declined slightly.
Tindle, Eisenberg, et al. January/February 2005
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AARP/NCCAM Survey (adults 50+)
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AcupunctureOrigin likely 2000 years ago in China
– 1st document = Nei Jing (Inner Classic of the Yellow Emperor)
– approx 100 BC
Many styles:– Traditional
– Japanese
– Korean
– Vietnamese
– French
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4 Pillars of Evaluation
• inspection
• auscultation
• inquiring
• palpation
Traditionally used to ID pt’s ‘constitutional pattern’
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United States
• James Reston 1971 S/P appy
• Maybe modality most recommended by
conventional med professionals
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Qi
Be familiar with the concept of qi (chi) and theories about
how it is lost, gained, and relationship to health.
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• Creation of qi
• Maintenance
• Loss
• Relationship to health
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Meridians
Know the concept of meridians and be able to identify
anatomical locations for the bladder meridian.
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Meridians
Acupuncture chart from Shisi jing fahui (Expression of the Fourteen Meridians) written by Hua Shou (fl. 1340s, Ming Dynasty). Japanese reprint by Suharaya Heisuke (Edo, 1. year Kyōhō = 1716).Hua Shou. Expression of the fourteen meridians. (Tokyo, 1716). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/historicalanatomies/Images/1200_pixels/hua_t08.jpg
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Bladder (urinary) Meridian
• longest/most complex meridian
• begins @ inner portion of eyelid and travels across front to back of
head.
• forms 2 branches that travel down back to sacrum along spine, then
to back of thigh.
• 2 branches then meet behind knee and travel between calf along
Achilles tendon to outside of foot, ending at lateral aspect of 5th toe.
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Video showing UB Meridian
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Yin/Yang
Describe all things
in nature
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• Along with yin/yang theory, comprises basis of Chinese medical theory
• Represent phases of a cycle – all related – can increase or diminish another
• Once imbalance is discovered, goal is to restore balance
• Can use acupuncture, herbs, massage, diet, t’ai chi, etc
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Acupoints
Classically, about 365 points on 14 channels
With additional points, now over 2000
• way more than typically used
• ½ on yin channels and ½ on yang
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Types of Acupuncture
• Scalp
• Auriculo
• Hand
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Acupuncture Techniques• Tonification
• Dispersion
• Moxa
• Heat lamp
• Tendinomuscular
• Principal Meridian
• 5 elements
• Yin Yang, etc
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Other modalities
• Tui Na
• Gua Sha
• Cupping
• Moxibustion
• Herbal Medicine
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Acupuncture Demo
auriculo + e stim
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Evidence Based Medicine &
Acupuncture
• NIH Consensus Development Panel 1997:
• Scientists, Researchers, Practitioners.
• Effective Tx: nausea due to surgical anesthesia & cancer chemotx, & post-op dental pain.
• Useful adjunct/acceptable alternative: Addiction, Stroke rehab, OA, HA, LBP, tennis elbow, menstrual cramps, carpal tunnel, fibromyalgia.
NIH Consensus statement on acupuncture. JAMA 280:1518-1524, 1998.
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Evidence Based Medicine &
Acupuncture
• There is sufficient evidence of acupuncture's value to expand its use into conventional medicine & to encourage further studies of its physiology and clinical value.
NIH Consensus statement on acupuncture. JAMA 280:1518-1524, 1998
NIH Consensus statement on acupuncture.JAMA 280:1518-
1524,1998.
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Of note
• Since the 1997 NIH Consensus Panel on
Acupuncture there have been 100+
Randomized Controlled Trials……
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WHO: Conditions Appropriate for
Acupuncture Therapy
• Musculoskeletal
Arthritis
Back pain
Ms cramping
Ms pain/weakness
Neck pain
Sciatica
• Digestive
Abdominal pain
Constipation
Diarrhea
Hyperacidity
Indigestion
Viewpoint on Acupuncture. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization, 1979.
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WHO cont…
• ENT
Gingivitis
Poor vision
Tinnitus
Toothache
Cataracts
• Neurological
Headaches
Migraines
Bladder dysfunction
Parkinson's disease
Postoperative pain
Stroke
WHO 1979
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WHO cont…
• Respiratory
Asthma
Bronchitis
Common cold
Sinusitis
Smoking cessation
Tonsillitis
• Gynecological
Infertility
Menopausal symptoms
Premenstrual syndrome
WHO 1979
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Evidence of Effectiveness from Systematic Reviews:
Conclusively (+) Inconclusive Conclusively (-)
Dental pain
Nausea,
esp. post-op
Asthma
Back Pain
Drug Dependency
Fibromyalgia
Migraine
Neck Pain
OA
Rheumatic ds
Stroke
Tension HA
Smoking
Weight loss
Ernst E. Editor. The Desktop Guide to CAM: an evidence-based approach. Mosby 2001, p 29.
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Results of RCT’s of Acup by Country of Research:
Favoring Acupuncture
Country Total trials Number %
USA 47 25 53
China 36 36 100
Sweden 27 16 59
UK 20 12 60
Demark 16 8 50
Germany 16 10 63
Canada 11 3 27
Russia 11 10 91After Vickers 1998. Berman B. EMB & Medical Acupuncture in the 21st Century. AAMA Symp 2003.
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Disorder Author #Trials Results
Chronic pain
Patel, 1989
TerReit, 1990
Ezzo, 2000
14
51
51
inconc
inconc
inconc
LBP Ernst, 1998
Tulder, 1999
12
12
pos
inconc
OA Ernst, 1998
Ezzo, 2000
13
14
inconc
pos/inconc
fibromylg Berman, 1999 7 pos
Dental pain Ernst, 1998 16 pos
HA Melchart, 1999 22 pos trend
Berman B. EBM & Medical Acupuncture in the 21st Century. Amer Acad Med Acup Symp. April 24-27,2003.
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Reviews of Acupuncture for Other Disorders:
Disorder Author #Trials Results
Asthma Kleijen, 1991
Linde, 1996
14
14
Inconcl
Inconcl
Nausea & Vomiting
Vickers, 1996 33 Pos
Tobacco Addiction
White, 1997 16 Neg
Berman B. EBM & Medical Acupuncture in the 21st Century. Amer
Acad Med Acup Symp. April 24-27,2003.
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Ann Intern Med. Dec 21, 2004
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Why so many inconclusive results?
• Poor methodological quality
– Small trials w/insufficient power to answer question.
• Heterogeneity in intervention, control, outcome prevents us from
analyzing studies together for a generalizable answer.
– Large # of drop outs.
– Improper blinding may lead to doubts about reliability of
assessments.
– Inadequate treatment.
Berman B. EBM & Medical Acupuncture in the 21st Century. Amer
Acad Med Acup Symp. April 24-27,2003.
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Why Acupuncture Efficacy RCTs may not capture
real-life effectiveness:
• Acupuncture studies do not always
resemble clinical practice:
• Contextualized tx approach
• Individualized tx approach
Berman B. EBM & Medical Acupuncture in the 21st Century. Amer Acad Med Acup Symp. April 24-27,2003.
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Is Acupuncture Safe?
A Systematic Review of Case ReportsLixing Lao, PhD, LAc. et al. Altern Ther Health Med 2003:9(1):72-83
• Searched 9 data-bases from 1965-1999 for all 1st hand
case reports of complications & adverse effects in
English
• 2 reviewers.
• 202 incidents identified in 98 relevant papers reported
from 22 countries.
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Lixing Lao et al. cont..
Results:
• complications included infections (hepatitis) & organ, tissue & nerve injury
• adverse effects included cutaneous disorders, hypotension/syncope
• less reported serious complications after 1988
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Lixing Lao et al. cont…
Conclusions:
“Declines in adverse reports may suggest that recent
practices, such as clean needle techniques & more
rigorous acupuncturist training requirements, have
reduced the risks associated with the procedure.
Therefore, acupuncture performed by trained
practitioners using clean needle techniques is a generally
safe procedure.”
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Safety ~ 2 Prospective Studies in UK:
MacPherson H, et al. The York acupuncture safety study: prospective survey of 34,000 treatments by traditional acupuncturists. BMJ. 2001;323:486-7.
White A, et al. Adverse events following acupuncture: prospective survey of 32,000 consultations w/doctors & physiotherapists. BMJ. 2001;323:485-6.
Both studies found no serious events in 66,000 consultations
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Safety ~ Systematic review of 9 prospective studies:
Ernst E, et al. Prospective studies of the safety of acupuncture: a systematic review. Am J Med. 2001;110:481-5.
• Almost 250,000 txs.
• Most serious adverse effects: 2 cases of pneumothorax, 2 cases of a broken needle
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How?
• Findings from basic research have begun to elucidate the mechanisms of action of acupuncture, including release of opioids & other peptides in the CNS & periphery & changes in neuroendocrine function.
• Although much needs to be accomplished, the emergence of plausible mechanisms for the therapeutic effects of acupuncture is encouraging.
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Acupuncture for Chronic PainArch Intern Med. 2012 Oct 22;172(19):1444-53. doi: 10.1001/archinternmed.2012.3654. Acupuncture for chronic pain: individual patient data meta-
analysis. Vickers AJ, Cronin AM, Maschino AC,
4 chronic pain conditions: back and neck pain, osteoarthritis, chronic headache, and shoulder pain.
METHODS:
• Systematic review to identify RCTs of acupuncture for chronic pain in which allocation concealment was determined unambiguously to be adequate.
Individual patient data meta-analyses were conducted using data from 29 of 31 eligible RCTs, with a total of 17 922 patients analyzed.
RESULTS:
• In primary analysis, including all eligible RCTs, acupuncture was superior to both sham and no-acupuncture control for each pain condition (P <
.001 for all comparisons). After exclusion of an outlying set of RCTs that strongly favored acupuncture, the effect sizes were similar across pain
conditions. Patients receiving acupuncture had less pain, with scores that were 0.23 (95% CI, 0.13-0.33), 0.16 (95% CI, 0.07-0.25), and 0.15 (95%
CI, 0.07-0.24) SDs lower than sham controls for back and neck pain, osteoarthritis, and chronic headache, respectively; the effect sizes in
comparison to no-acupuncture controls were 0.55 (95% CI, 0.51-0.58), 0.57 (95% CI, 0.50-0.64), and 0.42 (95% CI, 0.37-0.46) SDs. These results
were robust to a variety of sensitivity analyses, including those related to publication bias.
CONCLUSIONS:
• Acupuncture is effective for the treatment of chronic pain and is therefore a reasonable referral option. Significant differences between true and
sham acupuncture indicate that acupuncture is more than a placebo. However, these differences are relatively modest, suggesting that factors in
addition to the specific effects of needling are important contributors to the therapeutic effects of acupuncture.
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Evidence Base
JAMA Clinical Evidence Synopsis March 5, 2014
Acupuncture for Chronic Pain Andrew J. Vickers, DPhil;
Klaus Linde, MD
JAMA. 2014;311(9):955-956. doi:10.1001/jama.2013.285478• Acupuncture is associated with reductions in chronic pain compared with sham
acupuncture and no acupuncture. Differences between acupuncture and sham acupuncture are smaller than those between acupuncture and no acupuncture. The search for eligible trials was repeated in October 2013.
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Contraindications
Most are relative contraindications…
• an undiagnosed condition
• immunocompromised infected patient or septic patient
• malignancy at acupoint
• avoid electrical stimulation if pt has defibrillator/pacemaker
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Command Points
• currently 6 commonly accepted points used,
however some texts only contain 4 as 2
added after original 4
• these have strong effects on related body part
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Acupuncture Demo Wei Zhong
UB 40 Acupuncture Point
“bend middle”, “middle of the crook”
• Midpoint of the transverse crease of the popliteal
fossa, between tendons of biceps femoris and
semitendinosus.
• Sometimes bled to “cool” blood
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Acupuncture Demo
Auriculoacupuncture
• Beads, small
needles, rice
• Back points along
helix
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Needling Demo
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Questions
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Practice Recommendations
• Patients with chronic pain may benefit from a trial of acupuncture
• Patients should be counseled on cost, and advised to contact
insurance to see if it is a covered benefit.
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Osteopathic Manipulative Techniques for Pain Management
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Presentation Topics
• Importance of symmetry, as it relates to assessment of
the patient
• Applications for osteopathic manipulation
• Indications/contraindications to osteopathic
manipulation
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Osteopathic MedicineAT Still, MD, DO
4 Tenets of Osteopathy
1. The person is a unit of body, mind, and spirit
2. Body possesses self-regulating mechanisms
3. Structure and function are inter-related at all levels
4. Treatment is based on understanding of these 3
principles
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Osteopathic Approach
“To find health should be the object of the doctor. Anyone can find disease.”
A.T. Still, M.D.,D.O.
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Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT)
• Somatic Dysfunction:– altered or impaired function of the related components of the somatic system, including skeletal, arthroidal,
and myofascial structures and the related vascular, neural, and lymphatic components
• Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment:– Therapeutic application of manual forces used to improve function
– Variety of techniques/modalities
– Treat “somatic dysfunction”
– Communicate while treating
– Applied to more than just spine• Head, Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Ribs, Viscera, Upper Ext, Lower Ext, Innominate (Pelvis), Sacrum
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Somatic Dysfunction
• Palpation
– end-feel
• TART• Tissue texture changes/abnormalities
– (acute, chronic)
• Asymmetry (static, dynamic/motion)
• Restriction of motion (active/passive ROM)
• Tenderness to palpation
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Safety of OMT
• Adverse events:
– 1 in 400,000 treatments to 1 in 1 million
• Higher incidence of side effects from meds vs OMT
Koss RW, Quality Assurance Monitoring of OMT, JAOA. 1990;90(5):427-434
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Indications for OMT
• Somatic Dysfunction
o address any of the TART findings
• Adjunct to ‘traditional’ care for LBP and other
musculoskeletal complaints
• Treatment during pregnancy and post-partum period
• Address somatic component of visceral processes
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Potential OMT Contraindications
• Open wounds
• Fever > 102 degrees
• De novo diagnosed carcinoma
• Osteogenesis imperfecta
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Relative OMT Contraindications
• Continuous pain not improving with OMT
• Systemic signs of illness
• Neurological deficits
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Relative OMT Contraindications
Some modalities in certain circumstances:
• HVLA
• Muscle energy
• Lymphatics
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Symmetry
1. Demonstrate the use of observation, postural
evaluation and palpation skills in assessment of
patients with chronic pain, with a focus on symmetry.
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Observation:
Comparative Analysis• Compare right versus left:
– Symmetry
– Heights
– Deviation from midline
– Consider static vs dynamic
– Anterior and posterior landmarks
• Always do a structural examination in context of a complete H & P of the patient
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Observation:
Comparative Analysis• Anterior View
– head carriage
– eye level
– nose angle to midline
– ear lobe level
– shoulder height
– clavicle angle to midline
– carriage of arms
– finger tip level
– angle of rib cage
– iliac crest
– ASIS
– greater trochanter
– angle of patella
– medial malleolus
– lateral malleolus
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Observation:
Comparative Analysis– Posterior view
• carriage of head
• shoulder level
• inferior angle of scapulae
• arm carriage
• waist crease
• iliac crest heights
• PSIS
• greater trochanter
• popliteal space
• Achilles tendon
• malleoli
– Lateral view
• Lordosis – convexity anterior
• Kyphosis – convexity
posterior
– Gravitational line
• Ear lobe
• Acronmion of shoulder
• Body of L2 vertebra
• Greater tronchanter
• Lateral malleolus
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Postural Examination Practice
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Barrier Concept
Neutral
Range of
motion
Anatomic
Barrier
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Spine Examination
• Patient either prone or seated
• Anteriorly compress the right
transverse process
– Inducing a left rotation
• Then repeat for the left
– Inducing right rotation
• Concept of load/spring
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Spine Examination Demo/Practice
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OMT in Low Back Pain
OMT regimen met or exceeded the Cochrane Back Review Group criterion for medium size effect in relieving chronic low back pain. It was safe and well accepted by patients.
• Improvement in LBP
• Patient satisfaction
• Less prescription drug use
John C. Licciardone , DO, MS, MBA; Dennis E. Minotti, DO; Robert J. Gatchel, PhD; et al, Osteopathic Manual Treatment and UltrasoundTherapy for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Annals of Family Medicine✦www.annfammed.org ✦ Vol. 11, No. 2 ✦ March/April 2013
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OMT in Low Back PainStandard Medical Care (n=72) vs OMT group (n=83)• both groups improved during 12 weeks.
• no statistically significant difference between the two groups in any of the primary outcome measures.
• osteopathic-treatment group required significantly less meds (analgesics, anti-inflammatory agents, and muscle relaxants) (P< 0.001) and used less PT (0.2 percent vs. 2.6 percent, P<0.05)
Conclusions OMT and standard medical care have similar clinical results in patients with subacute low back pain. However, use of meds is greater with standardcare.
Andersson GBJ, Lucente T, Davis A, et al, A Comparison of Osteopathic Spinal Manipulation with Standard Care for Patients with Low Back Pain N Engl J Med.1999;341 (19): 1426-1431
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OMT for Acute LBP
• Meta analysis of 26 RCTs from Jan 1, 2011 through Feb 6, 2017
• 15 RCTs (1,711 pts) provided moderate-quality evidence that SMT has a statistically significant association with improvements in pain.
• 12 RCTs (1,381 pts) provided moderate-quality evidence that SMT has a statistically significant association with improvements in function.
• Minor transient adverse events including increased pain, muscle stiffness, and headache reported 50% to 67% of the time in large case series of ptstreated with SMT.
Paige NM, Miake-Lye IM, Booth MS, et al. Association of spinal manipulative therapy with clinical benefit and harm for acute low back pain. Systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA. 2017;317(14):1451-1460. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.3086.
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A Few Examples of OMT Modalities
• Soft Tissue
• Myofascial
• Lymphatics
• Muscle Energy
• High velocity, low amplitude
• Counterstrain
• Still technique
• Craniosacral
• Facilitated Positional Release
• Visceral Techniques
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Myofascial Release (MFR)
• Stretch and release restriction of fascia and muscle– direct and indirect treatments– restore symmetry
• Goals– identify and modify maladaptive patterns– assess tight and loose “end-feels”
• dynamic barriers– soft tissue/bony restriction to inherent motion
• static barriers– soft tissue, bony restriction to passive motion
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Myofascial Release
• Direct treatment
– engage restrictive barrier
– wait for tissue release (tissue creep)
• Indirect treatment
– move tissue away from restrictive barrier
– subtle release of tissue (unwinding)
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Direct Technique
NeutralRestrictive
Barrier
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Indirect Technique
Neutral
Restrictive
Barrier
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MFR Demo/Practice
• Prone traction
• Prone pressure with counter leverage
• Shoulder girdle
• Sub-occipital release
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Muscle Energy (ME)
• Pt’s muscles actively used in specific direction vs specific counterforce from specific starting position
• A direct technique
– engages restrictive barrier and then carries dysfunctional component into restrictive barrier
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Muscle Energy• Using pt’s “muscle energy” as activating force• Dr. counteracts pt’s force• Isometric = no movement in active phase
– muscles remain the same length– achieve relaxation after contraction of muscles
• Post-isometric relaxation– neuromuscular bundle is in a refractory state immediately after
contraction, allowing passive stretching to occur
• Reciprocal inhibition– as one muscle is contracting, the antagonist is relaxing (biceps and
triceps)
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Goals of ME
• Improve symmetry
• Stretch tight muscles and fascia
• Improve range of motion
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Muscle Energy
• Position body part into position of resistance
– restrictive barrier
• As pt. moves body part away from restriction, Dr. provides equal counterforce to achieve isometric contraction
• Hold for 3-5 seconds
• Pt and Dr. relax simultaneously
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Muscle Energy Simplified
• After 1 second, Dr. moves body part further towards pt’s restriction
– engages new barrier
• Repeat approximately 3-5 times, until no further restrictions are noted or a full range of motion
• Reassess
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Muscle Energy Demo/Practice
• Restriction of hip flexion
• Cervical spine
• Thoracic/Lumbar
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Still Technique
• A specific, non-repetitive articulatory method that is
indirect then direct, and is attributed to A.T. Still
• Can be used to treat regional and segmental somatic
dysfunction
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Still Technique
– place dysfunctional area where it wants to go (indirect)
– add a compressive or traction force
– articulate to where it doesn’t want to go, engaging the restrictive barrier (direct)
– remove force and place pt back in neutral position.
– reassess
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Still Technique Demo/Practice
– Cervical spine
– Thoracic spine
– SI joint/pelvis
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Demonstration Only
• High Velocity Low Amplitude (HVLA)– Treatment modality which utilizes a rapid (high velocity)
thrust, but in which the segment being treated is intended to only move a few millimeters (low amplitude)
– Thrust technique
– Thoracic Spine Demo
– Lumbar Spine Demo
• Must be aware of indications/contraindications
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Practice Recommendations
1.Consider OMT as an adjunct in the care of your
patients with chronic pain.
2.Be able to determine whether a patient has a
contraindication to OMT.
3.Be able to describe to a patient what to expect if
receiving certain OMT modalities.
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Questions
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Contact
Gautam Desai, DO, FACOFP
W. Joshua Cox, DO, FACOFP