AOCOPM 2023 Midyear Educational Conference-259668

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The presentation discusses a study conducted by John Campbell, a retired U.S. Army colonel, on the effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) on motion sickness in military aviation contexts. Campbell outlines his extensive military background and his current work at the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory. The study involved 12 subjects and evaluated the potential of OMT as a non-pharmacological method to mitigate motion sickness. Subjects underwent a series of motion sickness susceptibility assessments, followed by either real or sham OMT, before being exposed to conditions meant to induce motion sickness in a Barany chair. The preliminary results indicated that OMT, focusing on the upper thoracic region, provided relief of gastrointestinal and sleepiness symptoms associated with motion sickness in 80% of participants. The study aims to address motion sickness challenges in aviation, particularly for military personnel, and to conserve resources by reducing pilot washout rates. The findings highlight the need for further research to confirm these results, explore broader populations, and consider the persistence of symptom relief. The study's significance emphasizes the potential benefits of integrating OMT into flight training to maintain operational readiness and save training costs.

Keywords

osteopathic manipulative treatment

motion sickness

military aviation

John Campbell

U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory

non-pharmacological method

pilot washout rates