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Acute lateral ankle sprain (ALAS) is responsible for short-term disability, increased risk for future acute ankle sprain, and chronic ankle instability. Several studies highlighted that manipulative therapy may reduce pain and increase the range of motion (ROM) of the injured ankle, but not all of them targeted acute injuries. Some studies focused their interest on … Read More
Dr. Greger’s keynote will explore the latest evidence-based nutrition research and its impact on lifelong health.
Dr. Wallace previously held many leadership roles within the Iowa Osteopathic Medical Association (IOMA) and the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP).
The United States is facing a persistent physician shortage, particularly in rural and tribal regions. Oklahoma ranks 43rd nationally for primary care provider (PCP) availability, with rural and tribal communities experiencing some of the most severe health workforce shortages. The Indian Health Service (IHS) Oklahoma City service area reports a 16 % physician vacancy rate, with national … Read More
Ahead of National Latino Physician Day (Oct. 1), Lourdes Bahamonde, DO, MS, explores how clinical judgment can be lost in standardized healthcare pathways and why meaningful representation requires the agency to recognize what is missing and change what happens next.
“Planning for retirement is in large part about money, as many of us worry about how much saved is enough to retire on,” writes Wendi Lovenvirth, DO, who shares how she prepared for retirement financially and her best tips for others.
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