AAO at OMEDHosted by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), OMED is an annual medical conference bringing together thousands of osteopathic physicians, medical students and other health professionals from across the country. OMED offers learning and networking opportunities to suit every schedule, lifestyle and specialty. OMED 2024 is now open for housing & registration on the AOA OMED site.
President: William Stager DO, MPH, MS, FAAFP, FAAMA, FAAO, FACOFP dist. Program at a glance Program title: Osteopathy: Motion and Stillness The American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO) will showcase distinguished faculty discussing the concepts of motion and stillness in osteopathic medicine. This will include special emphasis on the subjects of lymphatics, gait issues, hypermobility, tremor, spasticity, concussion, and OMT on the sidelines. This engaging program will provide attendees with comprehensive and state-of-the-art information about how physicians can diagnose and treat these and other conditions in a comprehensive manner including utilization of a wide variety of OMT approaches. Friday, Sept. 20 AAO Didactic room 9:30-10:30 a.m. Nicole Pitts, DO Concussion Management in Sports Medicine: The Latest Updates Learning Objectives:
10:30–12:00 p.m. Saundra Holseth, DO OMT for the Sidelines Provider A review of in play injuries that can occur, anatomy and mechanics associated with the injuries. Will review special tests to diagnose injury and what OMT techniques can be used to get the participant back in play. Learning Objectives:
12:00–12:30 p.m. Amy Selwach, DO, MBA Osteopathic Considerations in Hypermobility Learning Objectives:
1:30-2:30 p.m. Capt. Jackie He Martin, DO Common Tremor Types, Descriptions, Pathophysiology, and Treatment Learning Objectives:
2:30–3:15 p.m. Amy Selwach, DO, MBA Osteopathic Considerations in Tremor This lab is designed to complement Captain Jackie He Martin, DO's lecture on Common Tremor Types, Descriptions, Pathophysiology, and Treatment. Learners will hear briefly about recent osteopathic research, as well as current neuroimaging updates regarding changes found in various types of tremor diagnoses. A rational approach to OMT techniques will be presented with these facts in mind, with a special focus on the cerebellum. This course is appropriate for novice to advanced learners, as a variety of techniques tailored to various skill sets and levels of experience will be demonstrated. Learning Objectives
3:30-5:30 p.m. Jennifer Broadwater Kingery, DO Functional/Still-Laughlin Technique and How to Apply it to the Sacrum Learning Objectives
Saturday, Sept. 21 AAO Didactic room Joint Session with the American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AOCPM&R), American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine (AOASM) and the American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO) 8:00-9:00 a.m. Blaise Langan, DO OMT in SCI: Going Beyond the Basics Pain in the setting of spinal cord injury is notoriously difficult to control for a myriad of reasons. Patients with spinal cord injuries often have medical comorbidities or drug tolerances that make treatment of their pain with medication alone impossible. The article below demonstrates the effectiveness of OMT in the setting of SCI when these medications are unavailable. However, the use of OMT should instead be seen as a first line treatment to pain. In addition, it is my conviction that it should also be first line to treat a vast array of issues specific to patients with spinal cord injuries, including neurogenic bowel and bladder, orthostasis, pressure injuries, respiratory complaints, and more. These conditions are commonplace in the rehab setting and are therefore pivotal for the osteopathic rehab physician to understand. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21135862/ Learning Objectives
Joint Session with the American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AOCPM&R), American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine (AOASM) and the American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO) 9:15-10:30 a.m. J'Aimee Lippert, DO Spasticity and Gait Considerations in OMM Patients experiencing spasticity encounter multiple barriers to healthy function, most fundamentally the impairment of ambulation as a gross motor activity. While the etiology of spasticity requires a broad differential diagnosis, it is imperative that optimization of functional gait is a primary consideration in the plan of care. Through this lecture/workshop experience, participants will explore approaches to the care of pediatric and adult patients with spasticity affecting gait, applying both previously learned and newly acquired knowledge to create a care plan incorporating osteopathic structural examination, osteopathic manipulative medicine, and osteopathic manipulative treatment in the multidisciplinary approach to these challenging clinical scenarios. Learning Objectives
Joint Session with the American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AOCPM&R), American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine (AOASM) and the American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO) 10:45-11:15 a.m. Paul S. Jones DO, FAOCPMR-D Human Locomotion: Normal Gait Cycle Normal gait has been defined as a highly controlled, coordinated, repetitive series of limb movements whose function is to advance the body safely from place to place with a minimum expenditure of energy. Physicians need to understand the force of gravity and thinking about the ground pushing back on the body part creates a tendency to rotate around a particular axis to create flexion/extension, abduction/adduction. The force of gravity is anterior to the hip, meaning the trunk will have a tendency to fall forward or flex. Learning Objectives
Joint Session with the American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AOCPM&R), American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine (AOASM) and the American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO) 11:15-12:30 p.m. Paula Archer, DO Rapid Diagnosis and Treatment of Pelvic and Sacral Somatic Dysfunctions in Gait This Workshop aims to teach how to assess and treat pelvic and sacral dysfunctions that are only found with gait and could be causing patients to continue to have pain and or recreate dysfunctions that were previously treated. Treatment will focus on a rapid standing method that is easy to learn and apply in clinic. Students and seasoned physicians will benefit from this lecture/lab. Learning Objectives:
1:30-2:30 p.m. Kendi L. Hensel, DO, PhD, FAAO AAO Northup Lecture This presentation will discuss the balance between data-driven research and clinical practice, and the influence of entrenched beliefs or dogma. We strive for objectivity, and struggle with the need to balance osteopathy's history and the lessons from our mentors with current evidence. Our long-standing beliefs can subtly shape the questions we ask, the methods we employ, and the interpretations we draw from data. This presentation will delve into how dogmatic thinking can affect research outcomes and the importance of balance between clinical experience and scientific findings. Data from a recent study will also be discussed. Learning Objectives
2:45-3:45 p.m. Scott Leggoe, DO FDM Basics A basic introduction to the Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) with some easy-to-understand techniques that can be utilized in everyday practice for all sorts of pain complaints. These techniques are fast, effective, efficient and often can be done without the need for an OMT table. Learning objectives:
Sunday, Sept. 22 AAO Didactic room & Virtual 9:00–10:00 a.m. Esther Jung, DO, MS Lymphatic and Anatomic Considerations in Breast Surgery Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women in the United States. Its treatment and management require a multidisciplinary approach including medical oncology, radiology, nuclear medicine, radiation oncology, breast surgery, and plastic surgery. In the treatment of breast cancer, osteopathic manipulative treatment has not regularly been included as part of the standard of care. Understanding current techniques and surgical approaches in breast surgery, relevant surgical anatomy, and the potential future of breast cancer treatment may help guide successful osteopathic manipulative interventions in surgical patients. Learning Objectives:
10:00–11:00 a.m. Amber Gruber, DO Lab: Osteopathic Considerations in Breast Lymphatics In this lab, we will address the fascial, neural, and lymphatic restrictions which should be considered in a mastectomy patient. We will introduce the concept of axillary webbing, or cording, and how that pertains to upper extremity restriction, with a review of specific OMT techniques to address this. It is a practical lab to give you a plan and approach in treating this vulnerable patient population. All skill levels and specialties are welcome to attend. Learning Objectives:
11:00-12:00 p.m. Amber Gruber, DO What About the Foot? OMT After Trauma This lecture will be to review the anatomy of the foot, and concepts of tensegrity, the posterior fascial plane and how trauma impacts gait, proprioception and disrupts the kinetic chain. We will review how distorted foot mechanics can contribute to other presentations like knee, hip and low back pain. We will introduce how to screen for the lower extremity dysfunction using the sequencing concepts of Area of Greatest Restriction (AGR). Learning Objectives:
12:30-1:00 p.m. ZT Yang, DO (Virtual) ABCs: AOBNMM Board Certified Physician Survey Research Update This lecture will provide the research background, process, and updated findings of the AOBNMM Board Certified Physician survey. Learning Objectives
1:00-2:30 p.m. ZT Yang & Katrina C. Rakowsky, DO (Virtual) When Growing is a Pain: OMM for Adolescent Sports and Overuse Injuries Virtual Presentation: Osteopathic Care for Adolescents with Apophysitis: Osgood Schlatter's, Shin Splints, Iliac Apophysitis, ischial Apophysitis, Sever's, and Little Leaguer's Elbow. Presentation, Differential Diagnosis, Diagnostic exam findings and tests, Treatment plans with OMT, Retraining. Learning Objectives:
2:30-3:30 p.m. Amelia Bueche, DO (Virtual) From Burnout to Belonging Learning Objectives:
Previous OMED ProgramsRead more about the AAO's program at previous OMEDs: OMED 2023 - Orlando, FL OMED 2022 - Boston, MA OMED 2021 - Virtual OMED 2020 - Virtual OMED 2019 - Baltimore, MD OMED 2018 - San Diego, CA OMED 2017 - Philadelphia, PA OMED 2016 - Anaheim, CA OMED 2015 - Orlando, FL |
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