Why do physicians practice osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT)? A survey study

These findings emphasize the importance of exposing our medical students to some type of 'real-life' experience early in their careers; the data show that these experiences can be very beneficial in expanding the interest in utilizing osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) in future practice. COMs can consider the implementation of programs that provide this experience to students, including extracurricular activities dedicated to the use of OMT.