Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
This is a pilot study to determine if osteopathic manipulation can alter the concentration of proteins and lipids in human tears.
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals older than 18 years of age at the time of enrollment * Individuals that understand the study procedures and provide voluntary, informed consent * Individuals willing and able to receive Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals younger than 18 years of age * Individuals who are pregnant or lactating * Individuals with infection or inflammatory conditions * Individuals physically unable to receive Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment
Sequential Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment of suboccipital 4-step release, occipital mastoid suture release, and sphenopalatine ganglion release.
Sham protocol including holding of the occiput and thoracic area and cranial vault hold without interaction with the motion.
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