In-depth knowledge on osteopathy and psychosomatics – blog posts, academic articles, research and clinical practice by Torsten Liem for therapists and professionals worldwide.
Torsten Liem
Osteopath, author and founder of Psychosomatic Osteopathy. Over 30 years of experience in practice, teaching and research – working worldwide as speaker and trainer.
A study from Iowa, Canada examined in 20 cats how preload during HVLA manipulations (High Velocity, Low Amplitude) affects muscle spindle input in lumbar paraspinal
The peripheral sympathetic nervous system is organised into function-specific pathways that transmit activity from the central nervous system to its target tissues. The transmission of
Here is an interview with Prof. Dr. Channell King DO FAAO, Dean of the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, who published her book 5-Minute
Torsten Liem, Winfried Neuhuber. From: Liem T, Neuhuber W. Psychosomatic Osteopathy in Trauma Using the Example of Bifocal Integration. Osteop Med. 2020; 21(4): 6-13.
An 8-week study investigated the efficacy of osteopathic manipulative treatment in postpartum patients with persistent low back pain and functional limitations.
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatments (OMT) are a safe therapeutic option for children and adults, with a wide range of applications. As anatomical structures in children are
A narrative review from 2016 comprehensively examined the clinical efficacy of OMT for gynecological and obstetric conditions. Specifically, back pain
Gentle touch – profound effect. With sensitive, deeply effective manual techniques, osteopaths sense the causes of illness and release tension and blockages in muscles and
Introduction Throughout our lives, we may be exposed to different types of stressors: physical, emotional, social, biochemical, metabolic, electromagnetic, or pathogenic stressors, or toxins and
Shifts in Perspective between Active Participants and Patients by Torsten Liem and Peter Sommerfeld
Leonardo Vieira, a Brazilian professor of osteopathic medicine, recently published a review on the human fascial system, in which he presents the relationship between the
A pilot study from Italy investigated the influence of osteopathic manipulative treatment on 20 patients with chronic tension headaches and compared the results with the
