Lessons from the Medical World: Osteopathic Medicine and Human-Centered Design

Lessons from the Medical World: Osteopathic Medicine and Human-Centered Design  

Meaghan Hudak  | Reading time: 4 minutes

Humans have 204 bones and 360 joints that work together following two basic methods of movement. Understanding how and why the body moves is critical to creating effective tools. The connections between the nervous system, the musculoskeletal system, and our world can be used to effectively introduce new tools that make life easier and more comfortable for the community.

During this session, we discussed how a holistic approach to patient care led to the evolution of a tool to monitor joint motion and how data acquisition impacts our ability to move comfortably. 

Attendees learned: 

• Learn about the DO's preventive, "whole person" approach to illness and how mind-body-spirit considerations are important considerations during treatment.
• Discover how normal humans work from a biomechanical perspective, and 
• Understanding how the connection between human behavior, the nervous system, and the musculoskeletal system led to an innovative health care solution. 

If you missed Dr. Cymet and Dr. Ward's presentation, check out the transcript and recording on the CCSQ World Usability Day page. This page also includes an archive of transcripts and recordings of speaker presentations, session materials, and event photos. For more information about the Human-Centered Design Center of Excellence, refer to the HCD CoE Confluence page.