Differential Diagnosis: A Case of Low Back and Leg Pain

West Des Moines, IA US
September 7, 2023

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Target Audience

DMU faculty, staff, students, residents, and the medical community.

Objectives

  1. Differentiate between lower extremity symptoms of neural and vascular origin.
  2. Apply anatomy to a case of neural or vascular lower extremity symptoms.
  3. Analyze examples of interventions for lower extremity vascular compromise with a focus on osteopathic manual medicine. 

Speakers

JOE FIGUEROA, DO
Assistant Professor, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program, Des Moines University

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DONALD MATZ, PHD
Chair and Professor, Anatomy, Des Moines University

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SHANNON PETERSEN, PT, DSCPT, OCS EMERITUS, FAAOMPT, COMT
Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Des Moines University

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    Session proposals are now being accepted for the DMU Grand Rounds series! Have you encountered an interesting clinical case, seen a patient with a unique history, condition, and/or treatment protocol, or been involved with interprofessional management that improves patient care and treatment outcomes? If so, you're invited to help build the series by submitting a session proposal! In addition to the rare and unique, cases of more common conditions are also acceptable, and proposals from external members of the broader healthcare community are welcomed and encouraged. Please click the button below to learn more about the series and access the submission form. 

    Course summary
    Available credit: 
    • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
    • 1.00 AOA Category 1­A
    • 1.00 CE Contact Hour(s)
    • 1.00 CPME
    • 1.00 IBON
    Course opens: 
    09/07/2023
    Course expires: 
    09/07/2023
    Event starts: 
    09/07/2023 - 7:00am CDT
    Event ends: 
    09/07/2023 - 8:00am CDT
    Cost:
    $0.00
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    Accreditation Statements

    • MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS). Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this live activity for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
    • DO: Des Moines University (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
    • DPM: Des Moines University (DMU) is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. DMU has approved this activity for a maximum of 1.0 continuing education contact hours.
    • Nurse: Des Moines University is Iowa Board of Nursing approved provider #112. This live activity has been reviewed and approved for 1.0 continuing education contact hour(s). No partial credit awarded.
    • Other healthcare providers: This live activity is designated for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

    Educational Grants

    No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity. 

    DISCLOSURE

    The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, and devices discussed are investigational or unapproved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The determination of educational content and the selection of speakers is the responsibility of the activity director. 

    Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

    • Joe Figueroa - Speaker
    • Donald Matz - Speaker
    • Shannon Petersen - Speaker

    DISCLAIMER

    The information provided at this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The content of each presentation does not necessarily reflect the views of Des Moines University.

    Available Credit

    • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
    • 1.00 AOA Category 1­A
    • 1.00 CE Contact Hour(s)
    • 1.00 CPME
    • 1.00 IBON

    Price

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    Two attendance options:

    • Des Moines University - No registration is necessary to attend on-site. 
    • Online - Register through Zoom.

      If you're a student, do not register using your @student.dmu.edu email address. Zoom will reject the registration email confirmation. Please use your @dmu.edu email address.