AOCPMR 2022 Mid-Year Meeting

OVERVIEW:

Shoulder pain is a prevalent issue with approximately 1% of adults aged over 45 years old seeking medical attention for new shoulder pain annually, as reported by the National Center for Biotechnology Information. Additionally, back pain ranks among the most common reasons for doctor visits and missed workdays, as highlighted by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, underscoring the importance of practitioners mastering effective treatment techniques to aid patients in resuming normal activities promptly. The National Institutes of Health also emphasize the potential improvement in function for stroke survivors through better control of spastic limbs, with intrathecal baclofen therapy offering a means to effectively reduce severe, diffuse spasticity without adverse effects on arousal and cognition.

Speakers: Alexander Senk, MD; Andrew L. Sherman, MD; Timothy Tiu, MD; Matt Gotlin, MD; Mike Creamer, DO; Mitchell Freedman, DO; Mark Klafter, DO; Saj Surve, DO; John Lavelle, DO; Robin Creamer, DO; Amber Orman, MD; Brian Kahan, DO; Michael Kasprzak, DO; Lindsay DeCarlo, Esq.; Jackie Stoken, DO

OBJECTIVES:

 Discuss underlying anatomic principles and kinesiology of shoulder pain

 Explain the basis of how kyphosis leads to shoulder pain

 Demonstrate the rehabilitation techniques that reverse kyphosis and shoulder pain through scapula stabilization

 Apply evidence-based principles to the conservative diagnosis and treatment of shoulder pain

 Diagnose and treat common somatic dysfunction of the lower back

 Describe the unique aspects of treating individuals with disability and addressing this through a multidisciplinary approach

Expiration Date: June 22, 2026

The AOA designates this activity for a maximum of 14.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AOCPMR designates this activity for a maximum of 14.0 AOA Category 1-A Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity is jointly sponsored by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and the American Osteopathic College of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AOCPMR).