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Methods: A pilot randomized controlled trial was conducted at our institution's simulation center with 32 first year medical students from a single medical institution. Participants were randomly divided into two equal groups and completed an educational module the identification and pathophysiology of five common cardiac sounds. The control group utilized traditional education methods, while the interventional group incorporated multisensory stimuli.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEffects of somatic dysfunction on leg length and weight bearing.
J Am Osteopath Assoc
August 2014
From the departments of osteopathic principles and practice (Ms Qureshi) and sports medicine (Dr Kusienski) at the Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida; the Department of Family Medicine at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Stratford, New Jersey (Dr Luksch); and the Department of Family Medicine at Baton Rouge General Medical Center in Louisiana (Dr Knowles). Student Doctor Bemski is a third-year osteopathic medical student at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Context: Somatic dysfunctions of the pelvis, sacrum, and lumbar spine are common. Their association with leg length discrepancies has been observed; however, it is unclear which dysfunctions lead to mild changes in leg length or weight bearing distribution in asymptomatic individuals.
Objectives: To determine which somatic dysfunctions of the pelvic, sacral, and lumbar spine lead to minor leg length discrepancies and weight-bearing differences and to determine which of these dysfunctions are most common in the asymptomatic population.