| What to expect at your visit: |
After a thorough history and an osteopathic physical exam, the patient, preferably dressed in loose comfortable clothing, lies down on the treatment table. Typically, Dr. Foley will place his hands underneath or over some part of the body to evaluate tissue function and structural dynamics.
A thorough diagnosis connects the patient’s history and physical exam to the structural evaluation. Treatment involves a gentle hands-on approach to free the areas of the body in which motion has become restricted. By cradling the head, the sacrum (tailbone), or other areas of the body, gentle pressures and repositioning movements are applied to free the bones, tissues, and fluids that have become restricted. During treatments, some patients only sense a gentle touch while others feel their body change immediately. Some simply feel a deep sense of relaxation, and others feel nothing at all.
An initial osteopathic consultation is 60 minutes with follow up visits scheduled for 30 minutes. The osteopathic manipulative treatment itself is usually 20 minutes in duration. |
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William M. Foley DO, MS
Dr. William Foley is an Osteopathic family physician board certified in Family Medicine, Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. With these credentials, he combines his knowledge of conventional and alternative medicine with traditional osteopathic manipulation to offer his patients the most comprehensive care possible. |
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| Dr. Foley is an Assistant Professor of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at the University of New England, and an Instructor of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He has also been the Director of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at St. Vincent’s Hospital, the University of Massachusetts, and the Great Brook Valley Health Center. |
| Dr. Foley has lectured at local and national medical conferences for such groups as the Massachusetts Academy of Family Medicine, the American Academy of Osteopathy and Harvard Medical School and has conducted research in using osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) for carpal tunnel syndrome and TMJ syndrome. |
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Post Graduate Training |
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - Philadelphia, PA
Fellowship – Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) |
University of Massachusetts Fitchburg Family Practice - Worcester, MA
Residency – Family Medicine |
| Mercy Hospital/UNECOM - Portland, ME; Internship |
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Education |
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine; Philadelphia, PA
Masters of Science – Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and OMM |
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine; Biddeford, ME
Doctor of Osteopathy |
College of the Holy Cross; Worcester, MA
Bachelors of Arts – Chemistry/Pre-Medicine |
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Board Certifications |
| American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/OMM |
| American Osteopathic Board of Family Practice and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment |
| American Board of Family Practice |
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Publications - sampling |
| Foley WM (2008). Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) in chronic pain. Worcester Medicine, 72/3, 8-9. Read Online Article |
| Feathers TA, Foley WM, Panzone J, Lyons JB, Stewart PE, Kuchera ML (2006). The effect of OMT on median nerve size and function in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 106/8, 477. |
| Foley WM, Kuchera ML, Lyons JB, Panzone J, Yahnert J, Stewart PE, (2006). The effect of OMT on myofascial somatic dysfunction and objective parameters in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 106/8, 477. |
| Lyons JB, Foley WM, Panzone J, Stewart PE, Kuchera ML (2006). The use of diagnostic ultrasound for diagnosis of carpal tunnel as completed to nerve conduction studies. Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 106/8, 491-492. |
| Feathers TA, Foley WM, Panzone J, Lyons JB, Stewart PE, Kuchera ML (2006). The use of musculoskeletal ultrasound in carpal tunnel syndrome to detect response to conservative treatment. Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 106/8, 492. |
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Memberships |
| Massachusetts Osteopathic Society, Board of Directors, 2006-present |
| Cranial Academy |
| American Academy of Osteopathy |
| American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians |
| American Osteopathic Association |
| Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians, Education Committee, 2005-present |
| American Academy of Family Physicians |
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