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.
Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is a chronic condition characterized by musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, cognitive impairments, sleep disturbances, anxiety, depression, and stiffness, among other symptoms. It is
A study by Klinge et al. (2022) used light microscopy to find tiny peripheral nerves that penetrate the pia mater of the FT and enter
From: Liem T. Craniosacral Osteopathy, 2018; 7th rev. ed. Thieme, Stuttgart, 420ff. Patient in side-lying position, hips and knees slightly bent. Hand position: index or
By Torsten Liem Miriam Havel Summary This article discusses the importance of the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) for the diurnal regulation of the intrinsic timing programme
BY TORSTEN LIEM & MAXIMILIAN MOSER Summary Rhythmicity is a universal organizational principle in nature. A central pacemaker could not be identified; however,
1 Patient Presentation Sophie, born on April 20, 2002 1.1 Diagnoses Spastic diparesis, predominantly right-sided, primarily affecting the lower extremity Periventricular leukomalacia (=PVL:
A recent study from 2022 examined patient perceptions of osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT) and its impact as an additional intervention to palliative
A recent study investigated the effect of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) of the temporomandibular joint on orthostatic posture and found a statistical correlation. Those interested
A recent systematic review, including a total of 47 studies, concluded that OMT leads to the relief of pediatric complaints. For those
The classic treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease is medication-based, using proton pump inhibitors. The response rate to this treatment option is usually low, and long-term
Konstantinos VATHRAKOKOILIS, Torsten LIEM, Ioannis AETOPOULOS, Konstantinos ANTONIADIS, Ekaterini TRIANTAFYLLIDOU Hellenic Archives of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 19 (1): 35–42, 2018. Case Study ABSTRACT: Temporomandibular
A retrospective case-control study from 2021 examined the significance of the application of OMT in infants. For this purpose, the hospital records of the first
