Fascia is a ubiquitous and continuous connective tissue containing receptors involved in nociception, proprioception, and the autonomic nervous system. In conjunction with muscle, the myofascial system plays an important role in body mechanics and connectivity.
Osteopathic physicians take a whole-person approach to medical care that may be seen in their relationships with patients and may involve utilizing osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) as an alternative to opioid therapy in patients with chronic pain.
Existing studies have analyzed gender and race representation among otolaryngology – head and neck surgery (OHNS) applicants and residents in the United States. Further analysis by graduate medical degree type does not currently exist.
There is not much current literature looking at anxiety and depression in athletes transitioning out of college sports into the real world. This study identified gaps in the current mental health literature for former college athletes and what interventions are currently being offered to help them.
In the January issue of Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM), you’ll find a lineup of articles across various subspecialty areas and topics, including an investigation into chronic pain outcomes among patients treated by osteopathic physicians vs. allopathic physicians, an examination into how even a minimal amount of physical activity can be protective against Alzheimer’s disease … Read More
An 81-year-old man was referred to our nail clinic in November 2023 due to two black hard masses on his second digit toenails bilaterally. He was treated for onychomycosis with topical ciclopirox for a year.
Cesarean sections (CSs) can reduce maternal and fetal risk in medically necessary cases. However, studies show that CSs are associated with negative fetal outcomes, including birth defects, low birth weight, delayed fetal resuscitation, neonatal acidosis, and even infant mortality. Maternal comorbidities play a role in determining if a CS is necessary and may contribute to … Read More
Osteopathic assessment and osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) have been utilized in managing chronic neck pain (CNP) and neck somatic dysfunction. However, osteopathic assessments lack quantitative measures to detect muscle abnormalities and evaluate the effect of OMT.
Asymmetry of bony landmarks, such as the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) or posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS), is often utilized to identify somatic dysfunction in the pelvis. However, establishing good accuracy for these assessments can be challenging, so objective training models have been developed to enhance learning and accuracy.