MOVING TOWARDS HEALTH: INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF MOVEMENT PRACTICES AS ADJUNCTS TO LONG TERM OSTEOPATHIC PATIENT MANAGEMENT.

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Title: MOVING TOWARDS HEALTH: INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF MOVEMENT PRACTICES AS ADJUNCTS TO LONG TERM OSTEOPATHIC PATIENT MANAGEMENT.
Title: MOVING TOWARDS HEALTH: INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF MOVEMENT PRACTICES AS ADJUNCTS TO LONG TERM OSTEOPATHIC PATIENT MANAGEMENT.
Author(s): Harrington Paul
Abstract: BACKGROUND: The term ‘movement practice’(MP) is defined for the purpose of this study as any formalised system of uncompetitive movement which can be practised in a class or alone, where a continued improvement in practice is recognised by peers and teachers and reported to be personally beneficial. Examples of such practices would be Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates. “Osteopaths must be able to demonstrate the ability to assist patients to undertake and become committed to self care activities including exercise and lifestyle adjustments.” (GOsC 1998 p.18). OBJECTIVE: To investigate the views of practicing osteopaths about the role of physical activity (PA) within health, and the extent to which osteopaths encourage their patients to pursue an active lifestyle, particularly with regard to recommending existing movement practices. METHOD: 10 semi structured interviews were carried out with qualified osteopaths working in SE England. The interviews were digitally recorded, transcribed and then analysed using elements of Grounded Theory. RESULTS: Osteopaths did report the use of MP recommendation as part of their management, but the degree of continuing support to maintain behaviour change was varied. There was a distinct difference in the way that osteopaths thought their patients perceived the relationship between health and PA, and their own. It was clear that the relationships between (PA) and health were complicated, and often presented difficulties in terms of fostering behaviour change in patients. CONCLUSION: The findings highlight the importance of osteopaths to understand the reasons for these perceived differences, in order to develop the necessary tools to effect behaviour change. There are also implications for osteopathic education, in terms of ensuring osteopaths are better equipped to support their patients outside the treatment room.
Abstract: BACKGROUND: The term ‘movement practice’(MP) is defined for the purpose of this study as any formalised system of uncompetitive movement which can be practised in a class or alone, where a continued improvement in practice is recognised by peers and teachers and reported to be personally beneficial. Examples of such practices would be Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates. “Osteopaths must be able to demonstrate the ability to assist patients to undertake and become committed to self care activities including exercise and lifestyle adjustments.” (GOsC 1998 p.18). OBJECTIVE: To investigate the views of practicing osteopaths about the role of physical activity (PA) within health, and the extent to which osteopaths encourage their patients to pursue an active lifestyle, particularly with regard to recommending existing movement practices. METHOD: 10 semi structured interviews were carried out with qualified osteopaths working in SE England. The interviews were digitally recorded, transcribed and then analysed using elements of Grounded Theory. RESULTS: Osteopaths did report the use of MP recommendation as part of their management, but the degree of continuing support to maintain behaviour change was varied. There was a distinct difference in the way that osteopaths thought their patients perceived the relationship between health and PA, and their own. It was clear that the relationships between (PA) and health were complicated, and often presented difficulties in terms of fostering behaviour change in patients. CONCLUSION: The findings highlight the importance of osteopaths to understand the reasons for these perceived differences, in order to develop the necessary tools to effect behaviour change. There are also implications for osteopathic education, in terms of ensuring osteopaths are better equipped to support their patients outside the treatment room.
presented at: British School of Osteopathy
Date Accepted: 2011
Date Submitted: 3.2.2012 00:00:00
Type: osteo_thesis
Language: English
Pub-Identifier: 15060
Inst-Identifier: 780
Recommended: 0

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Harrington Paul, “MOVING TOWARDS HEALTH: INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF MOVEMENT PRACTICES AS ADJUNCTS TO LONG TERM OSTEOPATHIC PATIENT MANAGEMENT.”, Osteopathic Research Web, accessed May 14, 2024, https://www.osteopathicresearch.com/s/orw/item/1776