The Virtues of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatments in Patients with Opioid Use Disorder

Rachel Shmuts, Rowan University
Heather Soled, Rowan University
Kyle Street, Rowan University
David Abend, Rowan University

Poster Abstract

o The opioid epidemic continues to rise in the United States

o Numerous treatments are available for opioid use disorder (OUD)

o Multiple factors play a role in the development of a substance abuse disorder, considering them all is essential for guiding treatment

o Osteopathic manipulative treatments (OMT) can be widely used in patients with OUD

o OMT can be found to decrease the time and discomfort associated with OUD recovery

o OMT in combination with traditional pharmacology was associated with reduction of somatic pain, higher success with MAT, as well as lowered costs.

o Special considerations for patients with trauma history associated with OUD are established

o Importance of hands on patient interaction in the COVID-19 era

o OMT in conjunction with pharmacological methods reduces the overall burden of OUD

 
May 4th, 12:00 AM

The Virtues of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatments in Patients with Opioid Use Disorder

o The opioid epidemic continues to rise in the United States

o Numerous treatments are available for opioid use disorder (OUD)

o Multiple factors play a role in the development of a substance abuse disorder, considering them all is essential for guiding treatment

o Osteopathic manipulative treatments (OMT) can be widely used in patients with OUD

o OMT can be found to decrease the time and discomfort associated with OUD recovery

o OMT in combination with traditional pharmacology was associated with reduction of somatic pain, higher success with MAT, as well as lowered costs.

o Special considerations for patients with trauma history associated with OUD are established

o Importance of hands on patient interaction in the COVID-19 era

o OMT in conjunction with pharmacological methods reduces the overall burden of OUD