Most Recent Posts
- June 9, 2025
In this summary of a retrospective chart review study, we analyze the effectiveness of Osteopathic manual treatment (OMT) on children with Deformational Plagiocephaly. We briefly review the concept of plagiocephaly along with its grading and discuss how OMT benefitted the 26 patients in the study who received it.
- May 22, 2025
In this article based on an interview with Robert Johnston, principal of the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy (CAO), we discuss the political and educational environment of Osteopathy around the world and in Canada. We further discuss how the CAO applies a principles-based education and challenges CAO students to meet the high expectations that go along with understanding Osteopathic principles.
- May 14, 2025
In is article we explain the relationship between Osteopathic Manual Therapy and the Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS). The treatment goal of calmness or relaxation is then discussed in its capacity to benefit the body through the action of the PNS.
- April 26, 2025
In this article featuring Kristen Jarvis, M.OMSc. we discuss and illustrate an effective hold on the Cervical and Occipital regions. This hold permits the practitioner to move the region with specificity, minimal effort, and in a way that happens to feel quite nice for the patient.