Some of the top reasons cited by DOs who do not use OMT in their practice include lack of time, lack of confidence, and inadequate...

I was exposed to the Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) right after I was accepted to an osteopathic medical school. While I did not take my...

Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) was elucidated and developed by Steven Typaldos, DO. It describes six separate fascial pathologies that...

As summer wraps up and fall approaches we know “Winter is coming”. With the fall and winter comes the time for teaching FDM. Taking a bit...

Osteopathic Medicine was founded by Andrew Taylor Still MD in Kirksville, Missouri. His principles of Osteopathy shook the foundation of...

Looking back at my life, there are several points that have distinctly changed the trajectory of my life’s path. Call it luck, fate,...

Our latest blog post provides a vivid example of a medical student incorporating the Fascial Distortion Model into their clinical...

This time last week, the planets aligned, kicking off a solid week of FDM goodness. The week began with the AFDMA offering the...

"Well, you're the doctor." says the patient, now silently staring into your eyes waiting expectantly for an answer. I don't know how...

Greetings, fellow students! Unsure about attending FDM training? Is it worth the time and money? As fellow students, we believe the short...

FDM at AAO Convocation

Some behind-the-scenes of some of the care for the bodies of the amazing performance athletes of Ballet Idaho.

Every week in my clinic me and my partners see cases that excite us. Cases that seem to challenge traditional medical thought. We...

FDM is so much more the a collection of techniques. Anyone who has followed Dr. Typaldo's work understands the idea that FDM is a medical...

I have the privilege of volunteering with the local dance company here in Fairbanks. This is a great opportunity to work with performers...

This week in the clinic I saw a very fit and active lady who has been struggling with shoulder pain for 15 years. When I asked her who...

I am very excited for our upcoming east coast trip. We will be bringing the FDM to a leading Osteopathic Medical School on the east...

There is some exciting news from the FDM world. The agreement formalizing the formation of FDMGO has been signed by the three principle...

You wouldn't think that Orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists would be at a manual therapy conference together. But that's exactly...

We all know DO's that don't use their manual treatment training. There are many reasons for this issue. FDM gives DO's the opportunity to...