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The DO

Honoring a legacy: 5 key figures in the history of osteopathic medicine

In June, the osteopathic profession marked the 150th anniversary of A.T. Still, MD, DO, introducing the principles of osteopathic medicine. Since that fateful day in 1874, osteopathic medicine has evolved into a unique and influential part of U.S. health care. Over the next several months, The DO will continue to honor Dr. Still’s visionary contributions, … Read More

The DO Staff

10.06.24

The DO

Managing long-distance relationships in med school and beyond

Healthy relationships are often a source of support and provide a sense of worth and belonging. They allow us to learn new things about ourselves and others.

The DO Staff

10.05.24

JOM

Effect of manual manipulation on mechanical gait parameters

A variety of manual manipulation techniques are utilized in clinical practice to alleviate pain and improve musculoskeletal function. Many manual practitioners analyze gait patterns and asymmetries in their assessment of the patient, and an increasing number of gait motion capture studies are taking place with recent improvements in motion capture technology. This study is the … Read More

JOM Staff

10.05.24

The DO

White House DO shares lessons learned, advice for a fulfilling career

President Joe Biden’s physician, Kevin O’Connor, DO, is a decorated military physician who first served as a White House physician during the George W. Bush administration before becoming the physician for then-Vice President Biden and Physician to the President in 2021. Dr. O’Connor recently spoke to DOs and osteopathic medical students at OMED24, where he … Read More

The DO Staff

10.04.24

The DO

NASA DO shares updates on AI in space

James D. Polk, DO, NASA’s chief health and medical officer, recently spoke at OMED24 about the second renaissance currently occurring in the space industry and shared details about how artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to help researchers make certain things easier for astronauts.

The DO Staff

10.03.24

JOM

Investigating Fryette’s mechanics in computed tomography scans: an analysis of vertebrae spinal physiology using open-sourced datasets and three-dimensional vertebral orientation

Fryette’s mechanics is taught as a simplistic model of coupled vertebral movement, fundamental in osteopathic practice. This study seeks to better understand the likelihood of Fryette’s model by calculating vertebral orientation in computed tomography (CT) scans. Given previous findings of low angular coupled movements during overall spinal motion, static calculations provide a unique perspective on the … Read More

JOM Staff

10.03.24

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