ORLANDO, FL: The Florida Academy of Osteopathy (FAO) would like to extend a Congratulations to the following who were honored with awards during the FAO 2025 Annual Research Night!
Thanks to all who participated and to all entrants that presented their research activities.
EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH AWARD WINNERS
FIRST PLACE: “Immediate Impact of Muscle Energy on Hamstring in Comparison to Static Stretching”
Authors: Trevor Virno OMS2, Joel Hart OMS2, Nate Tomilonus OMS2, Carl van Rensberg OMS2, David Boesler DO
Affiliation: Lake Erie COM Bradenton
CASE STUDY RESEARCH AWARD WINNERS
FIRST PLACE: “Scrotal Pain with a Hidden Diagnosis: The Importance of Considering Referred Pain as a Diagnosis“
Authors: Dani Zapp DO, PGY3
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic Jacksonville
FIRST PLACE (tie): “Curing Chronic Post-Hysterectomy Pain: The Transformative Impact of OMT”
Authors: Irina Ter-Ovanesyan OMS 3
Affiliation: Kiran Patel COM – Ft Lauderdale
THIRD PLACE: “The Efficacy of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine in Pregnancy: A Systematic Review“
Authors: Brianna Vaghela OMS1, Natalia Samoylova OMS1, Marina Botros OMS1, Melanie Kwaschyn OMS1
Affiliation: Orlando COM
