Table 3 Osteopathy methods. Numbers indicate the frequencies (percentages) of osteopaths on an often basis
Techniques/Methods | n (%) |
|---|---|
Strain/Counterstain | 420 (42.4) |
Muscle energy techniques | 788 (79.5) |
High velocity low amplitude/Spinal manipulation | 632 (63.8) |
Peripheral joint manipulation | 393 (39.7) |
Soft tissue | 848 (85.7) |
Myofascial release | 612 (61.8) |
Cranial techniques | 233 (23.5) |
Facilitated positional release | 166 (16.8) |
Needling techniques (eg. dry needling, acupuncture) | 234 (23.6) |
Visceral techniques | 98 (9.9) |
Lymphatic pump | 84 (8.5) |
Autonomic balancing | 157 (15.9) |
Biodynamic techniques | 155 (15.6) |
Functional techniques | 270 (27.3) |
Balanced ligamentous tension/Ligamentous articular strain | 349 (35.2) |
Exercise prescription | 733 (74.0) |
Chapmans reflexes | 24 (2.4) |
Shockwave therapy | 18 (1.8) |
Ultrasound therapy | 27 (2.7) |
TENS or other electrotherapy | 19 (1.9) |
Instrument-assisted manipulative techniques | 2 (0.2) |
Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilisation | 12 (1.2) |
Trigger point therapy | 258 (26.1) |
Sports taping | 122 (12.3) |