Introduction to Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine focuses on introducing participants to osteopathic principles and practices. These presentations review the four tenets of osteopathic medicine, osteopathic manipulative treatment, somatic dysfunction, characteristics of direct and indirect OMT techniques, and the T.A.R.T. format used to palpate somatic dysfunction. As part of this presentation, participants will learn soft tissue OMT, including indications and contraindications for soft tissue OMT, positioning the patient in a safe and comfortable manner while diagnosing and treating somatic dysfunction, and demonstrating efficient physician ergonomics while diagnosing and treating somatic dysfunction using soft tissue OMT. Hands as Instruments Learning Objectives: – Identify, describe, and define soft tissue OMT – Identify, describe, and define indications and contraindications for soft tissue OMT – Demonstrate the ability to position the patient in a manner that is safe, comfortable, and maintains dignity while diagnosing and treating somatic dysfunction using soft tissue OMT – Demonstrate efficient physician ergonomics while diagnosing and treating somatic dysfunction using soft tissue OMT Introduction to Osteopathic Principles & Practices Learning Objectives: – Describe the Four Tenets of Osteopathic Medicine – Define Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) – Define somatic dysfunction – Describe the characteristics of direct OMT techniques – Describe the characteristics of indirect OMT techniques – Begin to palpate somatic dysfunction using the T.A.R.T. format Soft Tissue of the Cervical Spine, Thoracic Spine & Lumbar Spine Learning Objectives: – Identify, describe, and define soft tissue OMT – Identify, describe, and define indications and contraindications for soft tissue OMT – Demonstrate the ability to position the patient in a manner that is safe, comfortable, and maintains dignity while diagnosing and treating somatic dysfunction using soft tissue OMT – Demonstrate efficient physician ergonomics while diagnosing and treating somatic dysfunction using soft tissue OMT
- Provider:Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS)
- Activity Link: https://maops.ce21.com/search?search=Introduction%20to%20OMM
- Start Date: 2023-01-10 06:00:00
- End Date: 2023-01-10 06:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 2.5 hours
- Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Yes
- Measured Outcome: Learner Competence, Learner Knowledge, Learner Performance
- Provider Ship: Jointly Provided
- Registration: Open to all