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August 2025 Vol. 125, No. 8

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NMM/OMT

The mechanism of muscle energy for a superiorly subluxed rib one

Katherine Teixeira, DO; Nicole Russell, DO; and Teodor Huzij, DO, FACN
The goal of this paper is to understand the true mechanism of the muscle energy technique for a superiorly subluxed rib treatment by outlining the treatment technique, involved structures, and other possible proposed mechanisms.
Medical Education

The impact of a summer research internship program on research engagement of osteopathic medical students

Anupam Bishayee, MPharm, PhD; Michael A. Wallace, MMS, MS; Adam K. Bobak, BS; Tianna L. Sasher, BS; Luis A. Alvarez, DO; and Tania S. Flink, PhD
A summer research internship program was established in 2023 to improve research self-efficacy, facilitate research participation, and encourage lifelong research engagement in Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) students. The purpose of this study was to evaluate participant research experience and self-efficacy through pre- and postprogram surveys.
NMM/OMT

Effects of a myofascial and lymphatic osteopathic manipulative treatment protocol on mood and body connection: a randomized pilot study

Erika C. Levy, MS, DO; and Min-Kyung Jung, PhD
The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of a standardized myofascial and lymphatic OMT protocol on body awareness, dissociation, and mood symptoms related to anxiety, depression, and stress.

Proposed Amendment to the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Bylaws

View the proposed amendment to the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Bylaws, which will be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the House of Delegates (July 18–20, 2025).

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