In the June 2019 edition of
Sidelines
you will find the following content:
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From the President: Shawn Kerger, DO, FAOASM
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It’s a month of firsts. As of this writing, the US Women’s national soccer team defeated Thailand soundly in their first round, 13-1, creating new US records in: most scorers in one game, most goals scored by a team (men’s or women’s) in a World Cup match, largest margin of victory in a World Cup Match, and a tie for the most goals scored by a single player. The St. Louis Blues walked away with their first Stanley Cup after being rated dead-last in January. The Raptors in their first-ever NBA championship series beat the Golden State Warriors
—and did so outside the United States for the first time.
As for the AOASM, we’re also making a number of firsts this month. A committee has been created for defining the criteria for awarding the FAOASM (distinguished) category, as well as revising/updating the criteria for the FAOASM award. Thanks in advance to Drs. Steele, Lambert, Feldner, and Saenz for their effort in this direction!
Following up on being the first osteopathic medical association to sign on as one of the 100 inaugural members of the Societies Consortium on Sexual Harassment in STEMM (an organization devoted to advancing professional and ethical conduct, climate, and culture in this aspect of human relations), our representatives have been named. Thanks go to our Drs. Mary Solomon and Rance McClain for agreeing to represent the AOASM with this organization. The first meeting of STEMM is this September in Washington, DC.
We’re also setting a goal to do our first revision of the Clinical Joint Exam text as initially put together by Alan Stockard, DO, FAOASM. Dr. Gunnar Brolinson has agreed to be lead editor on this project, and we’ll keep you up-to-date on its progress!
Moving from firsts to fifths, the 5
th Pre-participation Physical Monograph will
now be available online via our website for those who are interested. Be sure to get your copy as there has been quite a bit of interest in the utility of PPEs in the media lately.
Finally, I’ll leave you with one of my favorite sports quotes by Bobby Unser: “Success is where preparation and opportunity meet….” We’re always preparing the AOASM for success through preparations for opportunities that haven’t yet come our way. I hope that you all find a way to help strengthen our team up to be ready for whatever comes next
—and if you don’t know how to do so, please reach out to me!
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AOASM 2020
Join Us in Anaheim, California!
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Save the Date:
April 27-May 2, 2020
Pre-Conference Workshops:
April 27-28
Annual Conference:
April 29-May 2
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ACGME Common Program Requirements (One-Year Fellowship)
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"Last year, the ACGME Board approved common program requirements that explicitly recognize AOA specialty board certification as an acceptable credential for program directors and faculty. Under the new rules, which become effective on July 1, programs are also required to provide information on AOA board certification to program applicants and residents.
"The new requirements also formally state that AOA-trained residents are eligible to complete ACGME fellowships. At the same time, references to the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) were removed from the specialty program requirements."
For the full article from
The DO,
click here. For the new requirements, see below.
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Athletes and the Arts
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Improve Your Dancing Agility with Cross-Training
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Written By Melanie Grey, DO
A dancer who can fly across the stage as if they were moving on water displays an aspiring skill for many professionals and training students. It is easy to get stuck thinking one can only be the best at a certain facet of dance (i.e., turns, big jumps, or adagio), but cross-training is an excellent tool to improve overall speed and agility. Appropriate modalities include Pilates, yoga, swimming, cycling, gym weight and cardio machines, popular workouts such as Insanity or Cross-Fit, and other sports or dance styles. The benefits of building muscle strength, balance, and quicker reflexes will not only improve technique, reduce injuries, and enhance performance but also likely make dance careers longer and more versatile.
Speed, agility, and endurance are desirable traits to many athletes, so working with a coach, physical therapist, or healthcare team can help target specific training needs. These areas generally focus on core strength, spine stabilization, and small push-off movements that refine hip and lower extremity motor skills. Petite allegro dances usually incorporate jumping, turning, and complicated footwork in a single sequence, which make several different types of cross-training exercises important. Other aspects, such as visualizations, breath training, dynamic stretching, and recovery routines, will provide long-term benefits. Many pro athletes, such as football players, are known for taking ballet classes to improve their flexibility and grace
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so dancers should be encouraged to move out of their comfort zone as well!
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Hi SAOASM!
I hope that all of our Student AOASM members are having a great start to their summer! Whether it's relaxing after first year, studying for COMLEX Step 1/2/PE, or preparing for audition rotations, we hope that everyone finds time for some well-deserved rest and relaxation.
For the upcoming year, Dan and I would like to feature an active student member of SAOASM in the monthly issue of
Sidelines. Below is a link to the Google form where you can submit your information and answers to a few brief interview questions. We look forward to reading all your responses and are excited to feature all the amazing things SAOASM students are doing at their respective COMs.
Megan Boyer
Liberty University College of Osteopathic
Medicine || Class of 2021
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If there is ever anything you would like to learn about or see happen through the SAOASM, please reach out to our Executive Board at
studentAOASM@gmail.com
We love hearing from you and providing you with the best opportunities to learn and have fun in sports medicine!
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Click the logo to the left to start planning for
OMED 2019!
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Journal Article Spotlight:
Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine
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Journal Article Spotlight:
British Journal of Sports Medicine
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Isometric Exercise to Reduce Pain in Patellar Tendinopathy In-Season
Is It Effective "on the Road"?
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Is interval training the magic bullet for fat loss? A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing moderate-intensity continuous training with high-intensity interval training (HIIT)
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