Edward Via Virginia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

This study looked at whether giving people a personalized walking plan and a series of emails could help them start a regular weekday outdoor walking routine. About 150 adults who were not very active took part. Some received just the plan and emails, others got extra coaching vi…

This study looked at how a 5-minute self-massage of the upper neck muscles might influence the chain of muscles and tissues along the back. Thirty healthy adults took part, and researchers measured changes in muscle stiffness, pain sensitivity, ankle movement, and foot pressure. …

This completed pilot study looked at how osteopathic manual therapy (OMT) changes the brains of 31 people with migraines, tension, or cluster headaches. Researchers used MRI scans to see if OMT alters brain structure and activity related to pain. The goal was to understand why OM…