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Titles of Dissertations 2007 

Self-report of neck and shoulder pain by staff of The Open University: a survey

A Study Looking at the Effects Hamstring Stretches, within an Osteopathic Treatment, have upon Perceived Change to Lower Back Pain, Using an adaptation of the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities (WOMAC) Index Questionnaire

Attitudes of occupational health practitioners regarding communication with manual therapist.

A comparison of contemporary osteopathic practice in Germany and in the United Kingdom

An investigation of intraexaminer and interexaminer reliability in the measurement of cervical active range of motion using the cervical measurement system (CMS)

Title: A study into health, lifestyle and the perception of Osteopathy within the community of the City and district of St Albans, Hertfordshire

Posture at the computer workstation and its effect on musculoskeletal health

An examination of pressure-pain thresholds at myofascial trigger points, following muscle energy technique or ischaemic compression treatment

A study looking at the role of nutrition within the osteopathic profession

Title: A study to evaluate knowledge of what osteopathy is, the scope of what it can treat and the effect this has on referral rates amongst NHS consultants in rheumatology, neurology, orthopaedics, palliative care and general practitioners in England.

An investigation into the palpatory threshold of fifth year students at the London School of Osteopathy

Osteoporosis in adult males: a survey of the awareness of the predisposing factors and preventative management 

Osteopathic manipulation and exercise in the treatment of chronic neck pain: a prospective study 

A study to investigate the perceptions of osteopathy within the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)

Side-to-side weight-bearing asymmetry during standing and hip-carrying posture: a cohort study comparing parous and nulliparous females.

A study into the prevalence and type of work-related musculo-skeletal injuries (WRMSs) experienced by osteopaths and physiotherapists

Title: Informed Consent: A critical exploration of its significance and interpretation with respect to Osteopathic and Physiotherapeutic practice

Room for ‘Quality’ Improvement?

A comparative critique of osteopathy and physiotherapy with particular regard to the key issues of ‘osteopathy, private practice and the NHS

A comparative critique of the profession development of physiotherapy and osteopathy: where they have come from, where they are now and what the future holds.

Titles of Dissertations 2006 

An investigation into the use of osteopathic technique: how use has changed and the factors that may influenced this change

Effects of osteopathic treatment on emotions and pain

A Study into the Perceived Status of Osteopathy amongst Practitioners of Conventional Medicine and Patients of Osteopaths.

Exercise Prescription in the London School of Osteopathy Clinic – Considerations of Patient Compliance

Postural Related Pain and the Postnatal Mother: do the activities of childcare aggravate injury in the new mother?

The kinetic chain relationship of pes planus and segmental dysfunction at L3 level

Attitudes in Osteopathy: A Comparison of Pre and Post-Statutory Regulation Graduates of the London School of Osteopathy.

Effect of mattresses on the back and awareness of people on mattress related back pain

A study comparing pain pressure threshold differences between men and women

A Pilot Study on Osteopathic Approaches to Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Play it again (if you can): Musculoskeletal effects of playing a musical instrument, an osteopathic perspective

Comparative study of the relationship between the pain intensity of simple backache and bio-psychosocial factors including; socio-economic status, health status and locus of control

Investigation of intraexaminer and Interexaminer reliability in the Measurement of Cervical Active Range of Motion Using the Cervical Measurement System (CMS)

A Study Into How Osteopaths Attract New Business.

To determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders of the cervical spine and shoulders in office workers attending the LSO clinic against disorders in other parts of the musculoskeletal system.

Prevalence and Response to Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Reported by Dentists

Titles of Dissertations 2005

An investigation into the strategies used by osteopaths for the prevention of their own low back pain                                                                                                 

Do teachers at primary education level experience a greater prevalence of tension type headache and stress, than non-teachers             

Improving pain communication in osteopathic consultations

The effect of nutrition on dysmenorrhoea in adolescent children in southeast London

A pilot study investigating the nature of the relationship between osteopaths and the NHS:

a comparison of two socio-economically different areas of London

A retrospective study of the referral rates from osteopaths and associated pathologies at the LSO 

Past year prevalence of low back pain in nursing staff – Does it make a difference whether they work in ward based areas, or in out patient areas?

A study to investigate current trends in practice of Irish chiropractors, osteopaths and physiotherapists

A study comparing pain pressure threshold differences between men and women

An interdisciplinary survey on the methodology and interpretation of a common orthopaedic special clinical test: PSLR

Past year prevalence of low back pain in nursing staff – Does it make a difference whether they work in ward based areas, or in out patient areas?

Can personality determine the choice of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) treatment? A study into health-consumerism: and an overview of CAM therapies.

A pilot study into public perception of osteopathy amongst the general public and to investigate whether there more appropriate ways to publicise osteopathy.

What influences an LSO patient’s decision to use osteopathy and CAM therapies?

An investigation into whether osteopathy has a beneficial or effective contribution in the relief of the musculoskeletal and visceral symptoms experienced by females with endometriosis: a cross-sectional retrospective study.

An investigation comparing patient perception when applying ultrasound and manual therapy

UK osteopaths: a review of working practices & job satisfaction

A comparative study to show whether exercise, incorporating age, gender and occupation, would affect any measurable change in the levels of pain pressure thresholds

A study to investigate current trends in practice of Irish chiropractors, osteopaths and physiotherapists

Is holism practised in the osteopath’s clinic? A study examining the inclusion of holistic markers in diagnostic reasoning and treatment planning of registered osteopaths

An investigation into nerve root irritation and association with leg length discrepancy

What factors predispose idiopathic low back pain?

An analysis of patients at the London School of Osteopathy clinic

Do students of osteopathy consider the Domain Theory when formulating an osteopathic evaluation and diagnosis

The relationship between presenting complaint and occupational activity: A retrospective cohort study

Investigation of various factors that influence cervical spine pain

An investigation into the link between low back pain and transverse abdominus dysfunction

To investigate the knowledge and awareness that veterinarians have of osteopathy and their preference for patient referral to other manual therapies.

Osteopathic healthcare in the diagnosis and treatment of emotional disorders

Annual Report of Research 2005  (MS Word)

Annual Report of Research 2006 (MS Word)