With the current situation regarding COVID-19, schools are closed and extracurricular activities are cancelled, but this doesn’t mean we can’t find ways to encourage our children and teens to soak up the sun and stay physically active! Keep yourself and […]
Keeping your kids active during COVID-19 Read More
As a student in DMU’s osteopathic medical program, Logan Kolb, D.O.’16, recalls listening to EM Basic, a podcast about emergency medicine by Steve Carroll, D.O., an assistant professor at Emory University’s School of Medicine. That was one of the experiences
Alumnus creates dermatology podcast Read More
Summer sun is here, and as we lather on the sunscreen to keep our skin safe, we can also reap the benefits of giving ourselves a little more Vitamin D. Why is Vitamin D important for your health? Vitamin D
Catch some rays: The role of Vitamin D in a healthy lifestyle Read More
Amid all the disturbing news relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, here’s some good news: Members of Des Moines University’s osteopathic medicine and podiatric medicine and surgery Class of 2020 achieved very high placement rates in the national residency match this
DMU D.O., D.P.M. students are ready to serve as nation’s new residents Read More
Alex Harms says it took him “a long time to find physical therapy”; as an undergraduate, he expected to pursue a career in mental health clinical work. Now, however, the second-year student in DMU’s doctor of physical therapy (D.P.T.) program
DMU D.P.T. student awarded IPTA scholarship Read More
During this uncertain, scary, and stressful time it is important to stay physically active and stick to a healthy routine. The Government currently recommends that adults get 2.5-5 hours of moderate physical activity per week, including cardio. With gyms closed
Staying Fit While Staying at Home Read More
As an undergraduate at Oregon State University, Ben Bogert majored in athletic training. He loved the field but realized it might not fit well with his hopes to have a family and optimal work-life balance. He began eyeing a career
Ben Bogert named DMU CPMS Student of the Year Read More
As a physical therapist, it’s natural that I would promote exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle. This isn’t because I really like exercise (which I do), but because exercise affects every system of the body in a positive way—it
Exercises for Osteoporosis–My Favorite Topic! Read More
DMU is in debt to two graduates who were steadfast advocates of the osteopathic profession and their medical alma mater. Gilbert Bucholz was a 1958 graduate of Des Moines University’s osteopathic medical program and a steadfast advocate for his profession.
DMU mourns alumni and longtime trustees Drs. Bucholz and Kotz Read More
As mentioned in my previous post, self-care management can help with osteoporosis prevention and assist in maintaining bone mass. Quitting smoking and consuming less alcohol are important for the health of all your body’s systems, including bone health, but diet
Nutrition and Osteoporosis: Listen up young men and women! Read More