Osteopathic manipulative treatment for pediatric Long-COVID headache: A case report

IF 1.1 4区医学 Q2 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL

International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine Pub Date : 2023-12-13 DOI:10.1016/j.ijosm.2023.100702

Samantha E. Danto , Jay B. Danto

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Abstract

Background

SARS-CoV-2 is a disease with global impact, and in the United States alone, approximately 20 % of children have had SARS-CoV-2. Long-COVID affects a significant number of children and adults with an incidence reported as high as 57 % for a SARS-CoV-2 sequelae. Currently, a gold standard treatment has not been identified for long-COVID. There have been pathologic mechanisms of action proposed for long-COVID, but this is complicated by the wide variety of symptom manifestations.

Objectives

The goal of this case report is to demonstrate and discuss the application of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) and osteopathic principles and practices (OPP) in a patient with long-COVID headache.

Clinical features

In our case report we describe a child with long-COVID headache of 12-months duration with high somatic dysfunction burden found on cranial osteopathic structural examination.

Intervention and outcomes

OMT was utilized to treat a patient with long-COVID headache and may have resulted in its resolution.

Conclusions

This case suggests that OMT and OPP may play a role in the treatment of patients with long-COVID headache.

Implications for practice

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Our case report highlights OPP as a potential treatment option that may be complimentary to other treatments for pediatric patients experiencing long-COVID headache.
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Our case report emphasizes the significance of individualized treatment plans, as osteopaths provide in a tailored fashion to each patient based upon their unique history and physical exam findings.
•
Our case report utilizing OMT promotes a non-pharmacological intervention and fosters opportunities for interprofessional collaboration.
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Our case report sparks interest in further research and clinical trials to investigate the efficacy of OMT in pediatric long-COVID cases and its potential application in a broader range of post-viral syndromes.

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小儿长COVID头痛的整骨疗法：病例报告

SARS-CoV-2是一种具有全球影响的疾病，仅在美国，大约20% %的儿童患有SARS-CoV-2。长冠状病毒影响大量儿童和成人，据报道，SARS-CoV-2后遗症的发病率高达57% %。目前，还没有确定长期covid的金标准治疗方法。已经提出了长冠状病毒病的病理作用机制，但由于症状表现的多样性，这一机制变得复杂。目的本病例报告的目的是展示和讨论整骨手法治疗(OMT)和整骨原理和实践(OPP)在长期covid头痛患者中的应用。临床特征在我们的病例报告中，我们描述了一名在颅骨骨科结构检查中发现的患有长时间covid头痛的儿童，持续12个月，伴有高躯体功能障碍负担。干预措施和结果omt用于治疗长期covid - 19头痛患者，并可能导致其解决。结论本病例提示OMT和OPP可能在治疗长时间covid - 19头痛患者中发挥作用。

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International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine 医学-医学：内科

CiteScore

2.20

自引率

36.80%

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审稿时长

3 months

期刊介绍： The International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine is a peer-reviewed journal that provides for the publication of high quality research articles and review papers that are as broad as the many disciplines that influence and underpin the principles and practice of osteopathic medicine. Particular emphasis is given to basic science research, clinical epidemiology and health social science in relation to osteopathy and neuromusculoskeletal medicine. The Editorial Board encourages submission of articles based on both quantitative and qualitative research designs. The Editorial Board also aims to provide a forum for discourse and debate on any aspect of osteopathy and neuromusculoskeletal medicine with the aim of critically evaluating existing practices in regard to the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with neuromusculoskeletal disorders and somatic dysfunction. All manuscripts submitted to the IJOM are subject to a blinded review process. The categories currently available for publication include reports of original research, review papers, commentaries and articles related to clinical practice, including case reports. Further details can be found in the IJOM Instructions for Authors. Manuscripts are accepted for publication with the understanding that no substantial part has been, or will be published elsewhere.