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Integrating osteopathic approaches based on biopsychosocial therapeutic mechanisms. Part 2: Clinical approach by Fryer, Gary, B.Sc(Osteopathy), PhD

“…Abstract The biopsychosocial mechanisms for therapeutic effect in an osteopathic treatment encounter for people with somatic pain were reviewed and discussed…”
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Somatic Dysfunction: An Osteopathic Conundrum by Fryer, Gary, Associate Professor

“…Abstract Somatic dysfunction is considered a central concept for the theory and practice of osteopathy, but its relevance to the modern profession is…”
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Osteopathic manipulative treatment for nonspecific low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Franke, Helge, Franke, Jan-David, Fryer, Gary

“…Nonspecific back pain is common, disabling, and costly. Therefore, we assessed effectiveness of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) in the management of…”
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Integrating osteopathic approaches based on biopsychosocial therapeutic mechanisms. Part 1: The mechanisms by Fryer, Gary, B.Sc.(Osteopathy), Ph.D

“…Abstract This article reviews and discusses the biological and psychological mechanisms that may be responsible for therapeutic effect in an osteopathic…”
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Osteopathic manipulative treatment for low back and pelvic girdle pain during and after pregnancy: A systematic review and meta-analysis by Franke, Helge, D.O, Franke, Jan-David, B.Sc, Belz, Sebastian, M.Sc D.O, Fryer, Gary, PhD., B.Sc(Osteopathy)

“…Abstract Background To examine the effectiveness of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) for low back pain (LBP) in pregnant or postpartum women. Methods…”
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An investigation of Australian osteopaths' attitudes, skills and utilisation of evidence-based practice: a national cross-sectional survey by Leach, Matthew J, Sundberg, Tobias, Fryer, Gary, Austin, Philip, Thomson, Oliver P, Adams, Jon

“…Osteopaths are an integral member of the health care team, playing a pivotal role in the provision of care for patients with musculoskeletal disorders…”
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Attitudes, skills and use of evidence-based practice among UK osteopaths: a national cross-sectional survey by Sundberg, Tobias, Leach, Matthew J, Thomson, Oliver P, Austin, Philip, Fryer, Gary, Adams, Jon

“…Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a clinical decision-making framework that supports quality improvement in healthcare. While osteopaths are key providers of…”
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Skills, attitudes and uptake of evidence-based practice: a cross-sectional study of chiropractors in the Swedish Chiropractic Association by Leach, Matthew J, Palmgren, Per J, Thomson, Oliver P, Fryer, Gary, Eklund, Andreas, Lilje, Stina, Adams, Jon, Skillgate, Eva, Sundberg, Tobias

“…Evidence-based practice (EBP) is integral to the delivery of high-quality health care. Chiropractic has been a licensed health profession in Sweden since 1989,…”
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Attitudes, skills and implementation of evidence-based practice: a national cross-sectional survey of licensed naprapaths in Sweden by Sundberg, Tobias, Leach, Matthew J, Lilje, Stina, Thomson, Oliver P, Fryer, Gary, Palmgren, Per J, Adams, Jon, Skillgate, Eva

“…Evidence-based practice (EBP) is fundamental to the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective health care. Naprapaths, manual therapy providers that…”
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Acute electromyographic responses of deep thoracic paraspinal muscles to spinal manual therapy interventions. An experimental, randomized cross-over study by Fryer, Gary, B.Sc.(Osteopathy), Ph.D, Bird, Michael, Ph.D, Robbins, Barry, D.O, Johnson, Jane C., M.A

“…Abstract This single group, randomized, cross-over study explored whether manual therapy alters motor tone of deep thoracic back muscles by examining resting…”
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The Effect of Lumbosacral Manipulation on Corticospinal and Spinal Reflex Excitability on Asymptomatic Participants by Fryer, Gary, PhD, BSc (Osteo), ND, Pearce, Alan J., PhD, BSc (Spt Sci) Hons, Grad Dip

“…Abstract Objective The aim of the study was to examine the effects of a high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) manipulation to the lumbosacral joint on…”
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A comparison of two muscle energy techniques for increasing flexibility of the hamstring muscle group by Smith, Madeleine, B.Clin.Sc., M.H.Sc.(Osteo), Fryer, Gary, Ph.D., B.App.Sc.(Osteo.), N.D

“…Summary Variations in the application of muscle energy technique (MET) for increasing the extensibility of muscles have been advocated, but little evidence…”
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Magnetic resonance imaging of subjects with acute unilateral neck pain and restricted motion: a prospective case series by Fryer, Gary, PhD, BSc(Osteopathy), Adams, James Hughes, DO

“…Abstract Background context Zygapophyseal joint injury and inflammation have been proposed as causes of acute benign spinal pain, but this etiology has not…”
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The effect of muscle energy technique on corticospinal and spinal reflex excitability in asymptomatic participants by Fryer, Gary, PhD, BSc (Osteopathy), ND, Pearce, Alan J., PhD, BSc Hons, Grad Dip

“…Summary The aim of the current study was to investigate, using a controlled, repeated measure design, the neurophysiological responses following an acute bout…”
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Invited response by Fryer, Gary, PhD, BSc(Osteopathy), ND

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Paraspinal Muscles and Intervertebral Dysfunction: Part One by Fryer, Gary, Morris, Tony, Gibbons, Peter

“…One of the diagnostic characteristics of the manipulable spinal lesion—a musculoskeletal disturbance detected by manual palpation and corrected with…”
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The effect of Osteopathic Treatment on Chronic Constipation – A Pilot Study by Brugman, Rebecca, Fitzgerald, Kylie, Fryer, Gary

“…Abstract Background Conventional medical treatment for constipation typically consists of dietary modification, increased fluid intake and exercise frequency,…”
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The effects of high-velocity, low-amplitude manipulation and muscle energy technique on suboccipital tenderness by Hamilton, Luke, Boswell, Caitlin, Fryer, Gary

“…Abstract Background and objectives High-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) manipulation and muscle energy technique (MET) are commonly advocated by manual…”
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Assessing fitness-to-practice of overseas-trained health practitioners by Australian registration & accreditation bodies by Vaughan, Brett, Sullivan, Vivienne, Gosling, Cameron, McLaughlin, Patrick, Fryer, Gary, Wolff, Margaret, Gabb, Roger

“…Assessment of fitness-to-practice of health professionals trained overseas and who wish to practice in Australia is undertaken by a range of organisations…”
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Muscle energy technique: An evidence-informed approach by Fryer, Gary

“…Summary This article describes the principles of evidence-based medicine and how these principles may be implemented in osteopathic practice and applied to the…”
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