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OMT for the Primary Care Provider
Musculoskeletal complaints are present in 48% of the population and are the second-most reported reason patients PCPs. OMT has been shown to effectively treat many conditions such as low back pain with a reduced cost and need for concomitant medication use or medical intervention. OMT use among osteopathic physicians in the US continues to decline. Statistically significant barriers include lack of reimbursement, lack of time, lack of institutional practice/support, and lack of confidence/proficiency. The goal of this presentation is to provide insight for DOs to overcome these barriers to incorporating OMT into their practice.
Learning Objectives
Following the completion of this lecture, the participant will be able to:
- Recognize which patients and complaints respond well to OMT.
- Have a command of the most effective techniques per injury/complaint.
- Utilize OMT efficiently so they do not fall behind.
- Organize their census accordingly based on number of regions being treated and allotted time.
- Document and bill for OMT appropriately so that they are reimbursed.
Joseph Secor-Taddia, DO
Joseph Secor-Taddia, DO is a 2018 graduate of the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, and recently completed his residency through the Saint Elizabeth Family Medicine residency program. He is currently in the Larkin Community Hospital ONMM Post Graduate Training Program –PGY-2 Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Residency. He has been co-author to “Today’s Geriatric Medicine Magazine” and “East Connecticut Healthcare Network.” He is certified in: Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
Disclosures: None
