Hello everyone and welcome to our sixth episode of the OMM Research Podcast!
Our panelists for this episode are Dr. Stephen Stacey and Dr. Alfred Amendolara.
In this episode, we are an article titled ” Chronic pain outcomes among patients treated by osteopathic vs. allopathic physicians: a 36-month follow-up study ” by Licciardone et al. published in the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. The article can be viewed at this link: https://www.degruyterbrill.com/docume…
We are also looking at an article titled “Osteopathic manipulative treatment for enhanced pitch performance in collegiate baseball players: a feasibility study on shoulder and hip interventions” by Rosten et al. published in the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. The article can be viewed at this link: https://www.degruyterbrill.com/docume…
You can also see what is happening in the DO-Touch.NET practice-based research network by visiting our website, which are both linked in this sentence. Hope you enjoy and feel free to reach out to us at dotouchnet@atsu.edu!
Hello everyone and welcome to our fifth episode of the OMM Research Podcast!
Our panelists for this episode are Dr. Stephen Stacey and Dr. Alfred Amendolara.
In this episode, we are an article titled “Manual physical therapy for neck disorders: an umbrella review” by Reynolds et al. published in the Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy. The article can be viewed at this link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles…
We are also looking at an article titled “Clinically significant lung function improvement for collegiate soccer players after OMT with restrictive ribcage motion correlated with Expanded Zink screen” by Leung & Stiles published in the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. The article can be viewed at this link: https://www.degruyterbrill.com/docume…
You can also see what is happening in the DO-Touch.NET practice-based research network by visiting our website, which are both linked in this sentence. Hope you enjoy and feel free to reach out to us at dotouchnet@atsu.edu!
The Pediatric SIG is live with their study titled “The Use of OMT in the Treatment of Anxiety in Adolescents: An Observational Study.” You can sign up for this study using the QR code below. This study:
investigates the frequency in which osteopathy clinicians currently use OMT in the treatment of adolescent anxiety; and
determines which OMT modalities and techniques are used in that treatment of anxiety.
Hello everyone and welcome to our second episode of the OMM Research Podcast!
Our panelists for this episode are Dr. Stephen Stacey and Dr. Alfred Amendolara.
In this episode, we are an article titled “Osteopathic manipulative treatment in the management of headaches associated with musculoskeletal dysfunction: systematic review and meta-analysis” by Rehman et al. published in the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. The article can be viewed at this link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41196934/
We are also looking at an article titled “Assessment of the Effectiveness of Fascial Manipulation in Patients with Degenerative Disc Disease of the Lumbosacral Spine” by Mikołajczyk-Kocięcka et al. published in Life. The article can be viewed at this link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11766588/
You can also view this podcast episode on the DO-Touch.NET YouTube Channel and see what is happening in the DO-Touch.NET practice-based research network by visiting our website, which are both linked in this sentence.
Hope you enjoy and feel free to reach out to us at dotouchnet@atsu.edu!
Hello everyone and welcome to our second episode of the OMM Research Podcast!
Our panelists for this episode are Dr. Stephen Stacey and Dr. Alfred Amendolara.
In this episode, we are an article titled “Effect of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment vs Sham Treatment on Activity Limitations in Patients With Nonspecific Subacute and Chronic Low Back Pain” by Nguyen et al. published in JAMA Internal Medicine. The article can be viewed at this link: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2777527
We are also looking at an article titled “Evaluating the acute effect of osteopathic manipulative treatment on sprint performance in young adults” by Quackenbush et al. published in the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. The article can be viewed at this link: https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.1515/jom-2025-0035/html
You can also view this podcast episode on the DO-Touch.NET YouTube Channel and see what is happening in the DO-Touch.NET practice-based research network by visiting our website, which are both linked in this sentence.
Hope you enjoy and feel free to reach out to us at dotouchnet@atsu.edu!
Hello everyone and welcome to our second episode of the OMM Research Podcast!
Our panelists for this episode are Dr. Stephen Stacey and Dr. Alfred Amendolara.
In this episode, we are an article titled “Autonomic correlates of osteopathic manipulative treatment on facial functional mapping: an innovative approach based on thermal imaging” by Cerritelli et al. published in Scientific Reports. The article can be viewed at this link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-92092-8
We are also looking at an article titled “COVID-19 mRNA vaccine immune response to the addition of osteopathic manipulative treatment with lymphatic pumps: a randomized controlled trial” by Martinez et al. published in Virus Research. The article can be viewed at this link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40669693/
You can also view this podcast episode on the DO-Touch.NET YouTube Channel and see what is happening in the DO-Touch.NET practice-based research network by visiting our website, which are both linked in this sentence.
Hope you enjoy and feel free to reach out to us at dotouchnet@atsu.edu!
Hello everyone and welcome to our first episode of the OMM Research Podcast!
Our panelists for this episode are Dr. Stephen Stacey and Dr. Alfred Amendolara.
In this episode, we are an article titled “Effects of a single osteopathic manipulative treatment on intraocular pressure reduction: a pilot study” by King et al. published in the Journal of Osteopathic medicine. The article can be viewed at this link: https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.1515/jom-2024-0206/html
We are also looking at an article titled “Efficacy Comparison of Osteopathic Muscle Energy Techniques and Cervical Mobilization on Pain, Disability, and Proprioception in Cervical Spondylosis Patients” by B. Sezerel & I. Yüksel published in the Medical Science Monitor. The article can be viewed at this link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11308731/
You can also view this podcast episode on the DO-Touch.NET YouTube Channel and see what is happening in the DO-Touch.NET practice-based research network by visiting our website, which are both linked in this sentence.
Hope you enjoy and feel free to reach out to us at dotouchnet@atsu.edu!
Dr. Arlene Dijamco is a passionate physician with a mission to help bring the mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of health back to medicine in practical and tangible ways.
A graduate of Harvard College and Emory University School of Medicine, she completed her pediatric residency at Albert Einstein. After finishing her residency, she began a two-year integrative medicine fellowship through Dr. Andrew Weil’s program at the University of Arizona. Here, she explored a vast array of powerful modalities beyond conventional Western medicine; the one that moved and impacted her future most was cranial osteopathy. With a holistic approach to health and emphasis on the soul’s journey, Dr. Dijamco serves on board of Dr. Gladys McGarey’s Foundation for Living Medicine.
She is the host of The Osteopathic Cranial Academy’s Book Club. Together with Dr. James Gaydos, she co-founded “The Dig On Series” of osteopathic courses to help integrate the Loving Heart, Innovative Mind, and Stillness of Spirit into osteopathy. She also collaborates with Edgar Cayce’s Association for Research and Enlightenment (A.R.E.) as a co-host of the parenting podcast Edgar Cayce’s Creating Calm: Parenting with Mind, Body, and Spirit with Corinne Cayce. In addition, Dr. Dijamco has a weekly YouTube livestream called The MultiDimensional MD. One of her greatest interests is addressing emotional trauma release. In that vein, she teaches Trauma Release Exercises (TRE) both in-person and online. Her book “I AM Intuitive: A MultiDimensional Guide to Embrace Your Inner Light” is now available on Amazon and other booksellers.
Dr. Dijamco founded the All Worlds Health family, which includes her practice in Roswell, GA, nonprofit, and online school. You can learn more about Dr. Dijamco’s practice, background, and philosophy at www.allworldshealth.com.
The article will look at the use and benefits to the treatment of anxiety when OMT is included in patient care. The article citation and link are:
Course Description Sessions will include presentations of the latest scientific evidence regarding osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) and topics related to OMM research and practice within the field. Sessions are designed to encourage discussion about evidence and topics presented.
Alan Yee, DO, is a Vascular Neurologist and Associate Professor of Neurology at the University of California Davis School of Medicine. He received his osteopathic medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residencies in Internal Medicine and Neurology at the Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic, respectively, followed by fellowship training in Neurocritical Care and Stroke at the University of California San Francisco. He serves as the Associate Program Director for the Neurology Residency and Vascular Neurology fellowship programs. As a core medical educator, he developed interprofessional and post-graduate training curricula to improve neurological care among health professionals. Dr. Yee’s previous research focused on neurologic prognostication in patients with critical brain disease. His current research focuses on osteopathic examination rater reliability and the impact of musculoskeletal health (e.g., somatic dysfunction) on quality-of-life after stroke.
The Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) Practice-Based Research Network
