IJSRP Number 4; 397-405: 2015
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Authors: Armeni M. M.F.S., D.O.1, Civitillo C. P.T., D.O.2
1 I.S.S.A.-‐EU International Sports Sciences Association of Europe
2 G.I.O.S.B.E. -‐Italian Group for Evidence Based Sport Osteopathy
Abstract
Introduction: This Case-‐Report analyses the potential efficacy of the Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) combined with caloric balance in an amateur cyclist, both in relation to pain onset and perception, and performance enhancement. Following an accurate analysis of the literature through the main biomedical data banks, the authors did not find previous studies focusing on these specific parameters in the case of amateur cyclists. Case description: This case is about Mr. M. M., an amateur cyclist with chronic Neck-‐Pain, severe anxiety, overweight, low energy and poor performance. The authors carried out an osteopathic evaluation together with a multi-compartmental body composition analysis and caloric balance, and administered specific measuring scales. The primary composite outcome was identified by the Rate of Perceived Exertion (BORG/RPE) and the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The Hamilton Anxiety Rating (HAMg-‐A) and Post-‐Race Heart Rate reduction identified the secondary outcomes. Results: After 4 test-‐based OMT sessions and the adjustment of the daily calorie intake, at 60 day follow-‐up, the subject did not show any cervical pain; anxiety was significantly reduced, the body composition analysis showed a significant decrease of fat mass and performance improved significantly. Conclusions: This Case-‐Report shows that continuous benefits can be obtained with a multifactorial approach, both in amateur and professional athletes. The authors hope that the originality
of this study might stimulate other researchers to focus on these issues with a larger cohort
Key words: Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT), Body Composition Analysis, Neck-‐Pain, Amateur Cyclist, Performance
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