Effects of osteopathic treatment on people with psoriatic arthritis: a pilot study
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Wall, Rebecca, Ryan, Edwina and Kiatos, Jim (2004) Effects of osteopathic treatment on people with psoriatic arthritis: a pilot study. Coursework Master thesis, Victoria University.
Abstract
Background and objectives: People with psoriatic arthritis seek complementary medical treatment, such as osteopathy, as a sole form of treatment, or as a complement to conventional treatment. The aim of this case series design was to determine the effects of osteopathic treatment on the symptoms, and health related quality of life (HRQOL) in people with psoriatic arthritis. The results demonstrate that osteopathic treatments are capable of producing symptomatic relief and improvements in HRQOL. The limited number of participants in the study limits generalization of the findings, but gives impetus to further research in this area. This minor thesis was written by post-graduate students as part of the requirements of the Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) program.
| Additional Information | Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) |
| Item type | Thesis (Coursework Master thesis) |
| URI | https://vuir.vu.edu.au/id/eprint/729 |
| Subjects | Historical > RFCD Classification > 320000 Medical and Health Sciences Historical > Faculty/School/Research Centre/Department > Centre for Ageing, Rehabilitation, Exercise & Sport Science (CARES) Historical > Faculty/School/Research Centre/Department > School of Sport and Exercise Science |
| Keywords | Psoriatic arthritis, osteopathic medicine, manual therapy, spondyloarthropathy, health related quality of life, Osteopathy Masters Projects |
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