The effectiveness of visceral osteopathic treatments on individuals with anxious symptoms
Item
- Title
- The effectiveness of visceral osteopathic treatments on individuals with anxious symptoms
- Author(s)
- Lovett, Fiona
- Abstract
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BackgroundIndividuals with anxiety often have autonomic nervous system hypersensitivity resulting in somatic symptoms, including gut related issues. In recent years links between mood disorders such as anxiety and gut function have been reported. Visceral Osteopathic Treatment utilises techniques suggested to improve the function of the gut and the autonomic nervous system.
ObjectivesIn the present pilot study, a randomized controlled trial was carried out to evaluate the effects of visceral osteopathic treatment on subjects with anxious symptoms. MethodsNine eligible patients, both male and female between the ages of 24 and 38 were randomised into Visceral Osteopathic Treatment (VOT), Progressive Relaxation Treatment and Wait List Treatment Control groups. Outcomes were measured using 3 validated questionnaires: Beck Anxiety Inventory, Generalised Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale and Patient Health Questionnaire - 15.
ResultsResults from a repeated 2-way ANOVA reported no statistical significant change (p > 0.05) between the three groups or within each group’s time scores. ConclusionVOT on subjects presenting with anxious symptoms did not result in a statistical significant change. However, there was some observed change noted in both treatment groups to warrant further research with larger sample sizes.
- presented at
- British College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Date Accepted
- 2017
- Date Submitted
- 12.11.2018 13:56:07
- Type
- osteo_thesis
- Language
- English
- Number of pages
- 31
- Submitted by:
- 4457
- Pub-Identifier
- 16239
- Inst-Identifier
- 1076
- Keywords
- Anxiety, Gut-Brain Axis, Osteopathic treatment, Visceral Osteopathic Treatment
- Recommended
- 0
- Item sets
- Thesis
Lovett, Fiona, “The effectiveness of visceral osteopathic treatments on individuals with anxious symptoms”, Osteopathic Research Web, accessed May 4, 2024, https://www.osteopathicresearch.com/s/orw/item/2116