Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Digest

Welcome to the Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (or OMM) Digest. Explore our research projects, clinical and medical education programs and specialties, and our extracurricular organizations and activities.

NYITCOM Faculty Present Parkinson’s Disease Research at International Conference

Feature | Jul 07, 2016

Researchers travel to Berlin to share promising results of osteopathic treatment.


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NYITCOM Student Elected Chair of National Organization

Feature | May 09, 2016

Angelo Mascia, a third-year student at NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine, has been elected chair of a national organization representing 26,000 osteopathic medical students.
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NYITCOM Program Aims to Develop “Fit Physicians”

Feature | May 05, 2016

A new program will study if exercise, activity monitors, and monthly wellness seminars help medical students improve fitness, reduce stress, and score higher on tests.
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NYIT Center for Sports Medicine Hosts Concussion Conference

Feature | Mar 15, 2016

Learn about awareness, treatment, and management of concussions for athletes and their trainers and parents.
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Sheldon Yao

Profile | Jan 19, 2016

Yao has been involved with conducting clinical research to investigate the effects of osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) on Parkinson’s Disease. Preliminary data of these studies have shown that OMM techniques targeting the spine and extremities to decrease muscle spasms and increase range of motion has been effective in helping to improve motor function and balance in subjects with more advanced Parkinson’s Disease.
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Sports Medicine for All Ages

Video | Jan 05, 2016

Joanne Donoghue explains why sports medicine benefits even non-athletes at any age.
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Football and Concussions

Video | Jan 05, 2016

Dr. Adena Leder, talks about football and the prevention of concussive diseases.
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Hockey Champ Talks Concussions

Feature | Dec 17, 2015

Bob Nystrom visited NYIT Center for Sports Medicine to raise awareness of an important health issue for athletes.
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NYIT Announces Through the Lens Photography Winners

Feature | Jan 23, 2015

A village in Bangladesh, a Boston aquarium, and a global health mission in El Salvador inspired the winners.
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