Research
Currently, the Osteopathic Research Center is engaged in a wide range of research studies. As a nationally recognized center, we strive to develop well-designed, solidly funded, innovative research studies to evaluate the efficacy of osteopathic manipulative treatment and to better understand the underlying mechanisms of action. The growth and acceptance of U.S.-trained osteopathic physicians in recent years has elevated the need to demonstrate the evidence-base for diagnostic and therapeutic manipulative techniques that osteopathic physicians have used to heal patients for more than a century. With our team of experts, we have committed to expand the knowledge and understanding of this unique field of medicine. Please click here or on the active research link to learn more about or current studies.
Research Modalities :
The Osteopathic Research Center coordinates a wide variety of studies that utilize various research modalities. Some of these include:
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) is hands-on care. It involves using the hands to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness or injury. During OMT, an osteopathic physician (D.O.) moves the muscles and joints using techniques including stretching, pressure, and resistance.
Ultrasound Physical Therapy is a technique in which a doctor uses an ultrasound machine that transmits sound waves (above the range we can hear) with the intention of heating the back and relieving the tension in any stiff muscles or joints.
Neurometer Testing evaluates sensory nerves conduction threshold. This procedure allows testing at the most distal and sensitive cutaneous sites. Currently, we use this testing for the carpal tunnel syndrome research study.
Nerve Conduction Studies test peripheral nerves by stimulating the nerve at one point and measuring the action potential either at another point along the nerve (sensory conduction) or of the muscle innervated by the nerve (motor conduction).
Physiological Testing is currently being done in the pregnancy sub-study. Tests such as electrocardiogram recordings, blood pressure analysis, and subject gait analysis are conducted.
Laboratory Testing is being utilized is a select few of our current research studies. This type of testing includes a scientific analysis of a variety of collected research matter.
For a complete list of all active, completed, pending and unfunded ORC research and research training grants, please email your request to ORC@hsc.unt.edu.
