Name:
Shannon Crout, D.O.
Title:
Clinician/Assistant Professor
Clinic:
Osteopathic Manual Medicine Clinic
Undergraduate School:
Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Medical School:
Des Moines University, Des Moines, Iowa
Internship:
Mercy Health Partners, Muskegon, Michigan
Residency:
Mercy Health Partners, Muskegon, Michigan
What Attracted Me to Osteopathic Manual Medicine (OMM):
It’s a simple, common sense concept that can quickly and easily make a difference in someone’s life without using extra resources.
Specialty:
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (NMM/OMM)
Conditions I Treat:
It’s more accurate to say that I treat the individual. Osteopathy’s principles and OMM can be applied to any person’s situation. Sometimes it is the primary modality for healing, other times it is one among a few. With that in mind, this is NOT an exhaustive list:
- Trauma (MVA, sports injuries, falls)
- Post-surgical issues
- Headaches
- Gut or lung problems
- Neurologic disorders
- Ocular disorders
- Babies born via C-section, vacuum, forceps, induction or long labor
- Peri or postnatal women
- Kids with acute or chronic illness
- Reproductive concerns
- Musculoskeletal pain/problems
How OMM Can Benefit Patients:
Loaded question! Simply put, it helps the body to function better down to the cellular level, with changes that can (generally) be noticed by the patient.
How I Spend My Free Time:
I like to spend time with family and friends, play outdoors, experience new cultures and read.
Fun Fact:
I LOVE Latin dancing (salsa, merengue, bachata)!
Health Advice to Live By:
Drink half your body weight in ounces a day. BE ACTIVE! My 88-year-old grandma went to Alaska last summer and still works out at the gym three times a week.
