Teaching is something that is in my blood. My grandfather, father and brother have all dedicated their lives to education. When the opportunity to make my own mark on the next generation came, I couldn’t say no. During my gap year before my medical education started, I accepted the title of Mr. Slade and taught … Read More
Osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) is a hands-on approach utilized by physicians to diagnose, treat, and prevent various conditions through the application of muscle manipulation techniques. It has been applied in managing chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) pain, headaches, migraines, Parkinsonian gait, and psychological conditions such as stress, anxiety, and depression.
I still remember the feeling of stepping into Washington, D.C., surrounded by a sea of white coats. It was my first time attending the American Osteopathic Association’s DO Day advocacy conference, and as a recipient of the AOA Bureau of Emerging Leaders Scholarship, I carried both excitement and a quiet sense of responsibility.
This spring, I joined osteopathic physicians and medical students from across the country for DO Day in Washington, D.C., as a representative of the American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI) and Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM). I was proud to be joined by outstanding students from RVUCOM along with my colleagues from the ACOI, CEO … Read More
Traumatic musculoskeletal injuries may result in chronic pain and mobility limitations, decreasing quality of life, and increasing predisposition to comorbid disorders. Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) utilizes palpatory assessment and application of manual forces as an adjunct intervention for musculoskeletal disease. Multiple studies have demonstrated OMT’s potential benefits for a range of disease states, but data … Read More
Retirement is a dramatic lifestyle change that can be wonderful, but needs to be managed. Ideally, physicians will plan for retirement for years prior to jumping in. However, even with the best of plans, many of us are unprepared for this change.
The etiology of cranial base strains (CBS) in newborns is poorly elucidated in historical and current literature. There have only been a handful of studies examining the prevalence of CBS in newborns or vaginal birth presentation prevalence individually, let alone their relationship. Defining this link could help to further the applications of osteopathic manipulative medicine in … Read More
Most adult mental health conditions begin in early childhood and adolescence, the most common being anxiety and behavioral disorders. Early intervention can improve outcomes and may reduce the risk of developing a clinical disorder in the future.
The following list of recently deceased osteopathic physicians includes links to obituaries and online memorials if they’re available. Readers can notify the AOA of their deceased colleagues by sending an email to [email protected]. You may also view a list of past In Memoriam columns.