A Survey of UK Osteopaths: Current Clinical Management of Patients with Tension Type Headache
Item
- Title
- A Survey of UK Osteopaths: Current Clinical Management of Patients with Tension Type Headache
- Title
- A Survey of UK Osteopaths: Current Clinical Management of Patients with Tension Type Headache
- Author(s)
- Dickinson Amy
- Abstract
- Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate how osteopaths currently manage patients with tension type headache (TTH), and whether this is consistent with current guidelines. Method: A cross sectional survey using a quantitative paper questionnaire. Participants: Qualified osteopaths currently practicing in the UK. Results: A response rate of 38% (76/200) was achieved. The median respondent always examines headache patients for muscle tenderness (n=76), stiffness (n=75) and crepitus (n=71) in the head and neck. Stress was considered as very important and fluid, alcohol intake, bruxism and temporomanibular joint (TMJ) problems were considered as important by the median respondent. The median respondent always identifies underlying contributory factors, uses soft tissue techniques and provides reassurance. Advice offered corresponds to the recommended measures for TTH patients. Conclusion: Current management of patients with TTH by UK osteopaths is generally consistent with current guidelines. Treatment methods utilised are supported by current research. Advice given to patients and referral patterns illustrate the role of osteopathy in the wider healthcare environment and correlates with recommendations for combinations of treatment.
- Abstract
- Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate how osteopaths currently manage patients with tension type headache (TTH), and whether this is consistent with current guidelines. Method: A cross sectional survey using a quantitative paper questionnaire. Participants: Qualified osteopaths currently practicing in the UK. Results: A response rate of 38% (76/200) was achieved. The median respondent always examines headache patients for muscle tenderness (n=76), stiffness (n=75) and crepitus (n=71) in the head and neck. Stress was considered as very important and fluid, alcohol intake, bruxism and temporomanibular joint (TMJ) problems were considered as important by the median respondent. The median respondent always identifies underlying contributory factors, uses soft tissue techniques and provides reassurance. Advice offered corresponds to the recommended measures for TTH patients. Conclusion: Current management of patients with TTH by UK osteopaths is generally consistent with current guidelines. Treatment methods utilised are supported by current research. Advice given to patients and referral patterns illustrate the role of osteopathy in the wider healthcare environment and correlates with recommendations for combinations of treatment.
- presented at
- British School of Osteopathy
- Date Accepted
- 2011
- Date Submitted
- 3.2.2012 00:00:00
- Type
- osteo_thesis
- Language
- English
- Pub-Identifier
- 15053
- Inst-Identifier
- 780
- Keywords
- Tension type headache (TTH), Osteopath, Management, Guidelines
- Recommended
- 0
- Item sets
- Thesis
Dickinson Amy, “A Survey of UK Osteopaths: Current Clinical Management of Patients with Tension Type Headache”, Osteopathic Research Web, accessed May 6, 2024, https://www.osteopathic-research.com/s/orw/item/1783