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Compression of the Fourth Ventricle Using a Craniosacral Osteopathic Technique: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence
Joint Authors
Kołcz-Trzęsicka, Anna
Żurowska, Anna
Malak, Roksana
Samborski, Włodzimierz
Paprocka-Borowicz, Małgorzata
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-10-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Compression of the fourth ventricle (CV4) is a well-known osteopathic procedure, utilized by osteopaths, osteopathic physicians, craniosacral therapists, physical therapists, and manual therapists as part of their healthcare practice based on some evidence suggesting impact on nervous system functions.
The main objective of the study was to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the clinical benefits of CV4 and to show the evidence supporting clinical prescriptions, guides, and advice in treating.
A computerized search of the PubMed, CINAHL Complete, Scopus, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect databases was performed.
Two filters were used (article type: RCTs; species: humans).
The methodological quality of the trials was assessed using the Downs and Black quality checklist for healthcare intervention studies.
Only six studies met the inclusion criteria, of which four were RCTs and two were observational studies.
The Downs and Black score ranged from 17 to 24 points out of a maximum of 27 points.
The present review revealed the paucity of CV4 research in patients with different clinical problems, as five out of six included studies investigated healthy adults.
According to the results of the included studies, CV4 may be beneficial for patients with different functional problems.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Żurowska, Anna& Malak, Roksana& Kołcz-Trzęsicka, Anna& Samborski, Włodzimierz& Paprocka-Borowicz, Małgorzata. 2017. Compression of the Fourth Ventricle Using a Craniosacral Osteopathic Technique: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1153397
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Żurowska, Anna…[et al.]. Compression of the Fourth Ventricle Using a Craniosacral Osteopathic Technique: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1153397
American Medical Association (AMA)
Żurowska, Anna& Malak, Roksana& Kołcz-Trzęsicka, Anna& Samborski, Włodzimierz& Paprocka-Borowicz, Małgorzata. Compression of the Fourth Ventricle Using a Craniosacral Osteopathic Technique: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1153397
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1153397