Journal of Osteopathic Medicine August 2026: Osteopathic manipulative medicine among injured emergency department patients: a nationwide study

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OVERVIEW
Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) encompasses a wide range of diagnostic and treatment techniques for many conditions, but few studies have evaluated OMT use on injured patients. This study aimed to describe the use of OMT on injured patients from a nationwide sample of emergency department (ED) encounters.

Authors: Hanna Harris, MS; Aviya DiStefano; Kaitlin M. Bowers, DO; Dhimitri A. Nikolla, DO, MS

OBJECTIVES

Review the frequency with which an osteopathic diagnosis or treatment is utilized in the Emergency Department
Outline the body regions most often diagnosed and treated in the Emergency Department
Discuss the type of patient and injury most likely to receive an osteopathic diagnosis or treatment in the Emergency Department

Expiration Date: July 30, 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.