The role of manual therapy for osteopaths in the management of temporomandibular disorders: A qualitative study
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McComish, Nathan
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Master of Osteopathy
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Unitec, Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Date
2023
Supervisors
Anderson, Helen
Zoellner, Anja
Zoellner, Anja
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Masters Thesis
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New Zealand
temporomandibular disorders (TMD)
manual therapy
osteopathic medicine
temporomandibular disorders (TMD)
manual therapy
osteopathic medicine
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McComish, N. (2023). The role of manual therapy for osteopaths in the management of temporomandibular disorders: A qualitative study (Unpublished document submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Osteopathy). Unitec, Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology https://hdl.handle.net/10652/6071
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Temporomandibular disorders are common and can affect people’s health-related quality of life in many ways. Often, managing the condition can be complex and many strategies are utilised to provide positive outcomes for patients. This qualitative study aims to explore the role of osteopathic manual therapy in the management of this condition.
METHODS
Osteopathic clinics and practitioners in New Zealand that advertise the management of temporomandibular disorders were targeted for recruitment to the study. Participants that met the inclusion criteria participated in semi structured interviews, where their opinions, experiences and beliefs on the topic were explored, transcribed and analysed.
FINDINGS
Of the 54 clinics and practitioners contacted, 6 met the inclusion criteria and participated in the study. The rich data provided by the participants led to the development of three overarching themes; Osteopathic Role, Management and Collaboration which explicate where and why osteopathic manual therapy may be indicated as effective for the management of temporomandibular disorders.
CONCLUSION
Osteopaths can and do play a role in the management of temporomandibular disorders. This study highlights areas where further research should be conducted in order to understand where the role of osteopathic manual therapy can be most effective in the management paradigm.
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