What's New in December 2021? |
In the December 2021 edition of Sidelines you will find the following content:
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Ideas to Stay Active This Winter
Brent Lambson, DO
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The weather out here in Utah is getting colder and as winter sets in, most of our valley seems to be in hibernation mode. Hopefully you're one of the lucky ones who lives in a warmer climate and can still get outside, but if you're in a place like Utah where the sidewalks, trails, and pickleball courts are covered in snow, you may need a few suggestions on how to keep your activity level up during the winter months.
Everyone needs a motivation to stay active and if you need a little group motivation or peer pressure, you may like to know that there are multiple opportunities to join in personal or group challenges via social media. Through these challenges you can log your workouts and be rewarded for completing the challenge. For example, here in Provo, Utah, we have a stellar recreation center that, through social media, offered a challenge where you can log the miles ridden on an exercise bike. Once you meet the minimum goal of 300 miles, you were awarded a custom t-shirt for free! This particular challenge has been a great one for me and my wife as we recently purchased an affordable exercise bike on Amazon and are able to complete our miles in the warmth of our own home. Other social media challenges are virtual 5k, 10k, 1/2 or full marathon races. Through these races you run your miles either on a treadmill or outside, and then log your miles online. Once the challenge is completed, you are awarded a participation medal that is sent to your home. In order to find these races simply, perform a search online for "virtual races" and investigate ones that may interest or motivate you.
Other options to stay active this winter include paid workout services like those offered by Peloton® and iFIT. These are subscription services that give you online access to thousands of workout videos and classes that you can complete within the walls of your own home. Some of my favorite workouts include the bike rides through the Alps, treadmill runs along the beach, and the stretching and strength training routines. Within these paid services there are leader boards where you can compete against other subscribers or participate in classes where a live trainer will engage the group during their workout. I have no financial gain by supporting either of those services, but through personal experience, I think they are an excellent option for motivating us to perform winter workouts indoors.
The above options have been great for me to personally stay active during these winter months, but it can be hard to compete in various virtual challenges or do online workouts if your equipment at home is limited. If that's the case there is still hope for staying active in the winter! Some activities that can raise your heart rate at home are jumping jacks, jumping rope, high knees, water bottle weights, lunges, stair stepping, or dancing. YouTube is also an excellent resource where one can find anything from a 5-minute ab workout to marathon training tips.
So if you aren’t one of the lucky few who live in a warm weather paradise where outdoor activities abound all year, I hope some of the above resources are able to get your imagination running and your body moving this winter season.
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DOs in the Field: Nathan Fitton |
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AOASM member Nathan Fitton, DO was recently interviewed by MSU Health Care about leading his practice in completing 40,600 virtual visits in the height of the pandemic. |
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AOASM Award of Fellow (FAOASM) |
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Upon fulfillment of the requirements as set by the Award of Fellow Review Committee, an active member may apply to the Board of Directors of the AOASM to receive the designation of Fellow of the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine.
The FAOASM is held in the highest esteem by the sports medicine community and its recipients are counted on to mentor and foster development of the Academy. Proudly, the AOASM encourages and supports professional advancement of these worthy candidates by bestowing this award upon them. The FAOASM signifies the recognition of the applicant member’s experience, dedication, service, and contribution of the highest order to the advancement of sports medicine.
2022 applications are due in early January.
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2022 AOA Osteopathic Research Funding Available |
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The AOA is pleased to announce that the 2022 research grant application cycle is now open. Research funding is available to DO and PhD researchers conducting studies that address one of four Request for Applications (RFAs) in three overall areas of foci approved by the AOA Board of Trustees. Grants are also available for new investigators, residents, and medical students.
The AOA will support the development of research projects grounded in osteopathic medicine that have the most promising potential to impact individual patient outcomes and evidence-based medicine, facilitate collaboration within and outside the osteopathic community, and enhance the visibility of the osteopathic profession. PLEASE NOTE: Under direction from the AOA Board of Trustees, the AOA will no longer fund basic science research projects. AOA-funded research will address the tenets of osteopathic medicine and advance the distinctiveness of the osteopathic profession through patient-focused research projects.
The four RFAs include:
- Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMM/OMT).
- Acute and Chronic Pain Management.
- The Impact of the Osteopathic Approach on Chronic Disease and Elderly Care.
- Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) Observational & Explorative Focused Hypotheses Research Studies which address one of 14 research hypotheses designed to investigate the successful effects of OMM on specific diseases.
For more detailed information on the grants available, please visit the AOA website.
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2022 AAO & AOASM Joint Convocation
Trauma: An Osteopathic Perspective of Body, Mind, and Spirit
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SAVE THE DATE:
March 23-27, 2022, at Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida
Shawn R. Kerger, DO, FAOASM, Program Chair for AAO
Priscilla Tu, DO, FAOASM, Program Chair for AOASM
A person is a unit of body, mind, and spirit – this is a core tenet of osteopathic philosophy. This year’s conference will review the latest updates of each of these aspects and their impacts on our patients with a history of trauma. For the first time, the American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO) and the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine (AOASM) are teaming up to explore these relationships, particularly in the athletic population. The conference will kick off with a day of sports medicine topics; the following day will be the “Body” day, examining the physical and musculoskeletal responses to trauma. Then, the “Mind” day will focus on the neuropsychological and neuroanatomic response to trauma with a special emphasis on pain perception. The “Spirit” day will discuss the psychological aspects of trauma. The final day will incorporate all these considerations into an improved practice approach for us all.
More registration and hotel information to come!
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2022 Calls for Abstracts are Now Open! |
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The Program Committee for the 37th Annual Clinical Conference of the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine would like to promote the 2022 AAO & AOASM Joint Convocation scheduled for March 23-27, 2022, with Pre-conference Workshops taking place March 20-22.
Case submissions and research abstract submissions must be received by January 31, 2022. All submissions must be submitted via the forms below by 11:59 p.m. PST. Submissions received after this deadline will not be considered.
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LBORC Research Forum:
Research Proposal and Mentorship Grand Rounds
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As part of the joint American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO) and American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine (AOASM) Convocation, on Thursday, March 24, the Louisa Burns Osteopathic Research Committee (LBORC) in concert with AOASM, will host its annual research forum Research Proposal and Mentorship (RPM) Grand Rounds, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EDT. The purpose of this program is to assist physicians and osteopathic medical students in assessing research proposals and to facilitate the outcome of osteopathic research and osteopathic research in sports medicine.
The format for this evening is similar to the TV show “Shark Tank” where aspiring investigators at any stage of their careers present their research proposals to the audience and a panel of experienced researchers. The audience directly engages both the investigators and the panelists to help audience members gain numerous pearls to refine their own research questions and identify ways to improve osteopathic research projects. Presenters will receive advice on their projects to increase the rigor of their study, and they have the opportunity for one of the experts to help mentor them during their study. Previous RPM Grand Rounds presenters will provide status updates on their projects at the beginning of this event.
Researchers interested in presenting proposals should download and submit an application no later than January 31, 2022, to [email protected]. Proposals should clearly define the clinical relevance, research question, and testable hypothesis. They should include an overview of the study design, cohort to be studied, recruitment strategy, methodology, and projected timeline and budget. Learn more at academyofosteopathy.org/lborc-researchforum.
Please sign up for this session when you register online for Convocation. You are encouraged to join the members of the LBORC and AOASM for a very interactive, entertaining session to experience the process of research project development.
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OMED 2021 PowerPoints Now Available! |
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Once again, many thanks go out to our AOASM 2021 OMED Program Chair, Rance McClain, DO, FAOASM, for his excellent joint session collaborations, fantastic speaker lineup, and excellent program planning this year.
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Sports and Medical Organizations Encourage
COVID-19 Vaccine Conversations Be Part
of All Sports Physicals
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AOASM 2021 Virtual Conference Recordings for Category 1-A CME |
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Still need to file for your CME credits from this year’s AOASM virtual conference? You still have time! Recordings will be available through December 31, 2021, and the last day to complete the CME reporting form for recorded sessions is January 7, 2022.
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SAOASM Update and Upcoming Events |
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Happy Holidays from the SAOASM!
This month we wanted to feature our two new chapters. We asked them why they wanted to start a SAOASM Chapter at their schools and here is what they had to say.
Zachary Their, OMS II, President of the Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine Knoxville campus SAOASM Chapter, shares why they started a SAOASM chapter and some of their plans for this year.
"Our executive members created an Orthopedics & Sports Medicine club as OMS1s to be able to offer information and resources to the student body on the incredible fields of orthopedics and sports medicine. The interest in these fields since the start of our club has grown tremendously and we wanted to offer our members a National resource to guide them during their medical education. SAOASM has many great opportunities for students to get involved in the sports medicine community and fantastic resources to learn more about the field. Some upcoming events our club has planned include a splinting workshop and 5k charity fundraiser."
Brittany Burns, OMS II, President of the Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine SAOASM Chapter, explains why she and the other executive members of the SHSUCOM SAOASM Chapter wanted to start a chapter at their school.
"As the first cohort at a new institution, our class has been able to have a part in shaping the student life and experience for future classes. With a class with diverse interests, many organizations have been formed, but the officers of SHSUCOM’s SAOASM desired to start an organization where students who were interested in sports medicine could gather and pursue the opportunities of the field. Having an organization that cultivates our understanding and application of the osteopathic principles to our prospective field was important to us. When we learned about AOASM, we felt that joining the national organization would provide more opportunities for growth and support leading us to pursue chapter status. As officers, we each share interest in sports medicine, but differ in our “why?” Travis Hyatt, VP, shares, “I have always loved watching and playing sports, and I knew when I came to medical school that I wanted to ultimately spend my days working with my hands as much as my mind. Sports medicine excites me because of the potential to work closely with patients who are highly motivated to better themselves while also providing plenty of variety. I am excited to see new treatment modalities being developed and look forward to helping the field advance in the future.” While it's true sports medicine works closely with teams and athletes, there are many people/groups that benefit from the field. “Sports medicine offers the opportunity to work with many people who suffer from ailments regarding their musculoskeletal system. Not only do current athletes benefit from the field, but former athletes, individuals who work manual labor, and those who suffer in general. I want to be able to help individuals reduce pain, prevent future injury, and become stronger versions of themselves both physically and mentally; sports medicine seems to be the field that will allow me to reach this goal.”
We would also like to ask for your help in finding a few speakers for the student lectures and workshops at the AOASM Conference this March. If you know of someone who is planning to attend the AOASM Conference in March and is interested in helping us out by being a speaker for a lecture or workshop, please encourage them to reach out to us at [email protected].
Please look for upcoming information about our next webinar and the SAOASM Regional Sports Medicine Conference that will be taking place in February and early March 2022!
Athletically,
Cara & Trent
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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 [email protected]
We love hearing from you and providing you with the best opportunities to learn and have fun in sports medicine!
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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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American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Position Statement: Principles for the Responsible Use of Regenerative Medicine in Sports Medicine
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Derivation of the Buffalo Concussion Physical Examination risk of delayed recovery (RDR) score to identify children at risk for persistent postconcussive symptoms |
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Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine
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Journal of Osteopathic Medicine |
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Impacts of COVID-19 on Mental Health and Training in US Professional Endurance Athletes |
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A comparative study of the effectiveness of an osteopathic primary care sports medicine led intervention on performance in men’s collegiate lacrosse players
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