Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy versus Osteopathy

A Comparative Review of Conceptual Frameworks, Clinical Effectiveness, and Evidence-Based Integration in Musculoskeletal Care

Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (OMPT) and osteopathy are widely used hands-on approaches in musculoskeletal healthcare. Although both employ similar manual techniques, they arise from distinct professional traditions and regulatory frameworks. The purpose of this review was to compare OMPT and osteopathy with respect to definitions, conceptual models, clinical effectiveness, and integration within contemporary evidence-based practice.

Details

• Hochschule: Independent University (Independent Research)
• Note: 1,0
• Autor: Tobias Giesen (Autor:in)
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2026
• Seiten: 8
• Katalognummer: V1702831
• ISBN (eBook): 9783389179451
• Sprache: Englisch
• Schlagworte: orthopaedic manual physical therapy osteopathy comparative review conceptual frameworks clinical effectiveness evidence-based integration musculoskeletal care