Effects of osteopathic treatment on people with psoriatic arthritis: a pilot study

Background and objectives: People with psoriatic arthritis seek complementary medical treatment, such as osteopathy, as a sole form of treatment, or as a complement to conventional treatment. The aim of this case series design was to determine the effects of osteopathic treatment on the symptoms, and health related quality of life (HRQOL) in people with psoriatic arthritis. The results demonstrate that osteopathic treatments are capable of producing symptomatic relief and improvements in HRQOL. The limited number of participants in the study limits generalization of the findings, but gives impetus to further research in this area. This minor thesis was written by post-graduate students as part of the requirements of the Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) program.

Name dc:type.qualificationname

other

Level dc:type.qualificationlevel

cmaster

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Victoria University

Year dc:date.issued

2004

Authors dc:creator

• Wall, Rebecca
• Ryan, Edwina
• Kiatos, Jim

• 320000 Medical and Health Sciences
• Centre for Ageing, Rehabilitation, Exercise & Sport Science (CARES)
• School of Sport and Exercise Science

Language dc:language

en