Standardization of osteopathic manipulative treatment in telehealth settings to maximize patient outcomes and minimize adverse effects

By JOM Staff

08.04.22

We commend Kramer and De Asis for their findings indicating the utilization of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) via telemedicine for pediatric patients. Their results demonstrated significant decreases in pain for the majority of their patients, addressing their chief complaints. These findings are incredibly insightful for further research and have the potential to help many patients in the future if replicated properly. However, Kramer and De Asis discovered that some patients in the study noted mild temporary worsening of pain that was slightly higher than the rate reported in the literature for in-person OMT visits, which could possibly be attributed to parental misapplication of technique or force.

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