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Michael J. DePalma, MD completed his Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency training at The Ohio State University and subsequently completed Interventional Spine Care fellowship training at the internationally renowned Penn Spine Center at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He obtained his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in his native state after earning a bachelor of science degree in Neuroscience, and a certificate in Conceptual Foundations of Medicine from the University of Pittsburgh.

Doctor DePalma has earned various honors and accolades. He is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in which he scored in the top 1%. During his training, he served as chief resident, and earned the Ernest W. Johnson Academic Achievement Award and Elsie Adler Physiatry Research Award. He is an active member of several professional and scientific societies such as the American Academy of Physical Medical and Rehabilitation (PM&R); Physiatric Association of Spine, Sport, and Occupational Rehabilitation; North American Spine Society; International Spine Intervention Society; and, American College of Sports Medicine. Doctor DePalma has authored or co-authored more than 55 scientific abstracts, peer-reviewed articles, or book chapters, and has presented at numerous national and international conferences.

Currently, Doctor DePalma serves as Medical Director of the Virginia Commonwealth University Spine Center in Richmond Virginia and Director of the Interventional Spine Care fellowship program, and is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Virginia Commonwealth University/ Medical College of Virginia. He is currently involved as a co-investigator or the principal investigator on multiple spine clinical research trials.

SpineUniverse articles from Michael J. DePalma, MD

• 5 Ways a Spa Visit May Help Reduce Back Pain
  Acupuncture and massage are therapies that may help reduce back pain.
• Back Pain and Spas: Hydrotherapy, Pilates, Yoga
  Although yoga is not for everyone, some patients with back pain have found yoga to be an effective exercise to improve flexibility and reduce pain.
• References: 5 Ways a Spa Visit May Help Reduce Back Pain
  List of references to Dr. DePalma's article "5 Way a Spa Visit May Help Reduce Back Pain."