Research Archives - Osteopathic Cranial Academy Foundation

Plagio Retrospective Study

May 31, 2024 | Research

Effects of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment on Children with Plagiocephaly in the Context of Current Pediatric Practice: a Retrospective Chart Review Study – Journal of Osteopathic Medicine Context: Deformational plagiocephaly (DP) is on the rise in pediatric...

OCAF Research Funding Policy

Jul 27, 2023 | Research

OCAF Research Funding Policy The goal of the OCAF research funding initiative is to support quality research leading to greater understanding of the mechanisms of action for the effects of the application of Osteopathic Cranial Manipulative Medicine (OCMM), also...

Direct measurement of the rhythmic motions of the human head identifies a third rhythm

Oct 13, 2020 | Research

Abstract Introduction Central to the osteopathic cranial field, and at the same time controversial, is the concept of a unique rhythmic movement believed to originate from a primary respiratory mechanism (PRM). Further, the PRM is reported to manifest as a cranial...

Assessment of calvarial structure motion by MRI

Sep 4, 2009 | Research

Abstract BackgroundPractitioners of manual medicine/manual therapy (MM/MT) who utilize techniques thought to have some impact upon and move the solid structures of the human head have been criticized for lack of evidence of cranial bone motion. The present study...