Evaluation of Osteopathic Protocol on Rachialgia, Bis

Overview

Rachialgia are among the most common reasons for consultation with the general practitioner in Europe. Most of the guidelines recommend spinal manipulation. This study attempts to propose a solution with 2 parts: tests of induced pain that have a greater sensitivity than palpatory tests of movements and a comprehensive musculoskeletal treatment protocol. The objective of this bicentric study is to reevaluate the effectiveness of the two-session osteopathic protocol (PO2S), this time by another osteopath, as part of a multicenter validation program.

Rachialgia, whether it is cervicalgia, chest pain or low back pain, are among the most common reasons for consultation with the general practitioner in Europe. In 2018, the therapeutic strategies for non-specific acute and subacute spine are diverse based on country clinical practice guidelines. Recommendations are rest or maintenance of normal activity, medications, surgery, psychological support, physiotherapy, acupuncture and manipulations. Most of the guidelines, notably from Germany, Belgium, France, England and the United States, recommend spinal manipulation. In general, it can be recommended alone, or accompanied by usual care, or integrated into a multimodal treatment program. May be recommended in acute, chronic or not recommended. The strength of osteopathy is that it tries to understand the musculoskeletal balance as a whole. However, the differences in recommendations can be explained by the weaknesses of osteopathy, which are related to a technical and methodological problem. The first technical problem is at the level of osteopathic clinical examination. While much of this clinical examination is based on palpatory tests, there is evidence that these range of motion palpatory tests have low sensitivity regardless of the examiner's experience. The second methodological problem is the use of protocols. study addresses two major challenges: first, by proposing clinical examination tests based on induced pain, which demonstrate greater sensitivity than traditional palpatory movement tests; and second, by applying a structured and reproducible musculoskeletal treatment protocol. This approach is designed to ensure both reliability and validity, in line with core osteopathic principles, while meeting the standards of Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM). The objective of this bicentric study is to reassess the effectiveness of the Osteopathic Protocol in 2 Sessions (PO2S), as part of a broader multicenter validation process, this time applied by a different osteopath.

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