Introduction to OMM, OMM Terminology, Safety of OMM

Jose Figueroa, DO
Assistant Professor and Clinician, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program, Des Moines University

• Learn a definition of Osteopathic Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulative (or manual) Medicine
• Understand some of the history that led to the origin of Osteopathic Medicine
• Learn a short explanation of Osteopathic Medicine Philosophy, which helps understand why we use Osteopathic Manual Medicine (OMM)
• See the difference between the physical exam of a joint injury or disease vs. diagnosing somatic dysfunctions (SDs)
• Review the process of learning medical treatments (or IEAP) and how that is lacking in the teaching of OMM to physicians
• Develop a simple strategy on how to use OMM treatments based on the Medical Diagnosis 
• Understand basic safety guidelines BEFORE, DURING and AFTER OMM procedures
• Understand when is it good to refer a patient to someone that does OMM in their practice
• Explain why OMM may be used safely
• Review some of the literature regarding OMM safety

OMM Lab: Palpation, Major Areas, and Soft Tissue Techniques

Introduction to OMM Treatment Styles

Adrian Woolley, DO
Assistant Professor and Clinician, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program, Des Moines University

• Understand the criteria for diagnosing a Somatic Dysfunction (S.D.).
• Understand the forces utilized in OMM.
• Understand the definition of and the recognition of barriers to motion.
• Understand the importance of transitional areas.
• Understand the styles of OMM and their utilization in practice.
• Understand the importance of good palpatory skills.
• Find their dominant eye.
• Accomplish gross motion testing of the cervical, thoracic, lumbar and innominate regions.
• Treat the above discovered dysfunctions utilizing soft tissue, myofascial, and muscle energy techniques.
• Recheck the regions of dysfunctions to ascertain treatment efficacy.

OMM Curriculum: Integrating DMU Students' OMM Skills Into Preceptors Practice

Drew Lewis, DO, FAAO, FAOCPMR, FAAPMR
Associate Professor and Clinician, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program, Des Moines University

• Review foundational years, OMS I and II
  • Specialized PE skills (neuro exam, ortho exams), 
  • Conditions for which OMM is appropriate
• Review clerkship years, OMS III and IV
  • Present new course requirements
• Discuss integrating DMU students’ OMM skills into the preceptor’s practice 

Cervical Spine, Documentation and Coding in OMM, and Laboratory Session

Jose Figueroa, DO

• Review Certain Aspects of the Cervical Spine Anatomy:
• Biomechanics of the Cervical Spine as it relates to OMT
• OMT: Diagnosis & Treatment 
  • OA
  • AA 
  • Lower cervical spine
  • Strain Counter-Strain
    • Upper Trapezius muscle
    • Levator Scapula muscle
• Documentation and Coding for OMM

Lumbar Spine: Evaluation, Treatment, and Laboratory Session

Drew Lewis, DO, FAAO, FAOCPMR, FAAPMR

Overall goal: Integrate existing knowledge with this lecture to be able to formulate decisions regarding management of spinal pain.

• Understand the importance of LBP
• Understand the factors to consider when determining what is causing LBP
• Understand common SDs associated with LBP
• Explain the benefit and rationale of using OMT for LBP
• Understand why you can be great at treating LBP