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Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine In Pregnancy, Xinhua Chen Md, Msce, Maria Nguyen Do, Sophia Vogiatzidakis Do
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine In Pregnancy, Xinhua Chen Md, Msce, Maria Nguyen Do, Sophia Vogiatzidakis Do
Rowan-Virtua Research Day
Women experience physiologic and structural changes during pregnancy. Osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) involves the examination of the whole patient, including body, mind, and spirit. This involves treatment of any stresses placed on the body, including the structural changes in the maternal body. Clinical studies thus far on OMM in pregnancy have shown when used during pregnancy, it improves musculoskeletal pain such as low back pain, and may positively affect some labor and delivery outcomes. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of OMM during pregnancy in reducing the rate of cesarean section and several other labor and …