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Osteopathic approach to injuries of the overhead thrower’s shoulder

Overhead sports place a significant amount of stress on the shoulder. There are a variety of activities and sports with overhead athletes including both throwing (baseball, softball, football, cricket) and nonthrowing (tennis, swimming, volleyball) sports. Although all of these overhead motions can lead to pathology, a large focus has been on the consequences of overhead … Read More

JOM Staff

06.03.25

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Statement from leading physician groups on Senate reconciliation package

The statement below is issued by the American Osteopathic Association, American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American College of Physicians and American Psychiatric Association: “Our organizations, representing more than 600,000 physicians, share an unwavering belief that everyone deserves access to quality, affordable health care. As … Read More

Group of Six

06.02.25

JOM

Trends in osteopathic medical education: a scoping review

Following the transition to a single graduate medical education (GME) accreditation system in 2020, leaders at American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) were interested in learning more about the research being done about osteopathic medical education leading up to that point in time.

JOM Staff

06.01.25

JOM

June 2025 issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine now available

In the June issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM), you’ll find a lineup of articles across various subspecialty areas and topics, including a call for a multidisciplinary approach in the management of endometriosis, the effect of OMT on chronic rhinosinusitis, an osteopathic approach to injuries of the overhead thrower’s shoulder and more!

JOM Staff

05.30.25

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AOA and AOIA issue statement on Israeli embassy staff shooting

The following statement is attributable to AOA President Teresa A. Hubka, DO, FACOOG (Dist.), CS, and Kathleen S. Creason, MBA. The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) joins with the American Osteopathic Information Association (AOIA) to express our profound sorrow in response to the tragic shooting deaths of two Israeli embassy staff members outside the Capital Jewish … Read More

AOA staff

05.22.25

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