Journal of Osteopathic Medicine June 2026: Osteopathic manipulative treatment for refractory chronic traumatic pain and mobility restrictions at a level 1 trauma center

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OVERVIEW
Traumatic musculoskeletal injuries may result in chronic pain and mobility limitations, decreasing quality of life, and increasing predisposition to comorbid disorders. Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) utilizes palpatory assessment and application of manual forces as an adjunct intervention for musculoskeletal disease. Multiple studies have demonstrated OMT’s potential benefits for a range of disease states, but data on osteopathic OMT are limited. The objective of our study was to understand the potential benefits of a novel OMT for trauma outpatient program for the care of injured patients suffering chronic pain and mobility limitations.

Authors: Gerard A. Baltazar, DO, FACOS, FACS, OMT; Michelle Cao, MD; Jared Van Vleet; Sky Hart; Andrea Jakubowski; Nathan Suree; Patrizio Petrone, MD, PhD, MPH, FACS, MAMSE; Shahidul Islam, DrPH, MPH; Francisco Machado, RN; Jerry Rubano, MD, FACS

OBJECTIVES

Review the epidemiology of traumatic injuries
Describe the effect of OMT on pain and mobility in the patient population studied
Discuss the benefits of physical therapy in the post-trauma patient

Expiration Date: June 2, 2029

The AOA designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 1-B Credit. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.