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DETECTION OF INTRAOSSEOUS STRAINS IN THE ADULT TIBIAL BONE: OSTEOPATHIC PALPATION AND THERMOGRAPHY

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DETECTION OF INTRAOSSEOUS STRAINS IN THE ADULT TIBIAL BONE: OSTEOPATHIC PALPATION AND THERMOGRAPHY

Abstract

The concept of intraosseous strains is widely accepted within the osteopathic community worldwide. Osteopaths manually detect and treat intraosseous strains on a daily basis, but to the knowledge of the author, no quantitative research has been done to prove its actual existence.






















This quantitative single-blinded non-experimental research wants to ascertain if it is possible to detect intraosseous strains in adults by comparing thermal patterns of the overlying skin of the anterior tibia. Furthermore, it wants to show statistically significant relations between osteopathic manual palpation sensations, age of the intraosseous strain and thermal information. This study uses a minimum of N=40 sample size which will give statistically significant data through cross-tables and other statistical calculations. Strict inclusion and exclusion parameters in both sample groups (intraosseous and control group) are defined to ensure valid image material.
First, all subjects will fill out a questionnaire which will supply information on the person itself, the symptoms at present time and the history of any traumatic incidents with possible dates. Second, a standardized thermal image of the anterior surface of the tibias will be taken in compliance with international standards in medical thermography. Third, the blinded examiner performs a strictly defined osteopathic palpation to locate and classify any intraosseous strains.







Palpatory parameters such as rigidity of the bone within all three dimensions and expression of Vitality will be assessed and categorized. At last, the given data will be processed and analyzed statistically.
















The purpose of this study is to assess thermography as a valid detection tool for intraosseous strains.

Abstract

The concept of intraosseous strains is widely accepted within the osteopathic community worldwide. Osteopaths manually detect and treat intraosseous strains on a daily basis, but to the knowledge of the author, no quantitative research has been done to prove its actual existence.
















This quantitative single-blinded non-experimental research wants to ascertain if it is possible to detect intraosseous strains in adults by comparing thermal patterns of the overlying skin of the anterior tibia. Furthermore, it wants to show statistically significant relations between osteopathic manual palpation sensations, age of the intraosseous strain and thermal information. This study uses a minimum of N=40 sample size which will give statistically significant data through cross-tables and other statistical calculations. Strict inclusion and exclusion parameters in both sample groups (intraosseous and control group) are defined to ensure valid image material.
First, all subjects will fill out a questionnaire which will supply information on the person itself, the symptoms at present time and the history of any traumatic incidents with possible dates. Second, a standardized thermal image of the anterior surface of the tibias will be taken in compliance with international standards in medical thermography. Third, the blinded examiner performs a strictly defined osteopathic palpation to locate and classify any intraosseous strains.






Palpatory parameters such as rigidity of the bone within all three dimensions and expression of Vitality will be assessed and categorized. At last, the given data will be processed and analyzed statistically.












The purpose of this study is to assess thermography as a valid detection tool for intraosseous strains.

presented at

Swiss School of Osteopathy

Date Accepted

2011

Date Submitted

14.12.2011 12:36:28

Type

osteo_thesis

Language

English

Number of pages

76

Submitted by:

137

Pub-Identifier

15018

Inst-Identifier

1102

Keywords

intraosseous, lesion, strain, tibia, vascularization, thermography, imaging, osteopathic, palpation, infrared, Vitality, CRI, PRM, thermal imaging

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0

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IOS_Protocol_2012.pdf

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Thesis

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IOS_Protocol_2012.pdf

“DETECTION OF INTRAOSSEOUS STRAINS IN THE ADULT TIBIAL BONE: OSTEOPATHIC PALPATION AND THERMOGRAPHY”, Osteopathic Research Web, accessed April 22, 2025, https://library.wso.at/s/orw/item/1804