Evidence-Based Physical Exams & Neuro Exams

In this lecture, Christopher Wolff, DO, FAAPMR will discuss evidence-based peripheral neurologic examinations.

Learning Objectives:
·    Implement quality physical exams into practice.
·    Discriminate between MSK vs. Neuro/Radicular back pain.
·    Distinguish poor teasing procedures and demonstrate quality skills to the audience. 

Accreditation Statements:
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. MAOPS designates this program for a maximum of .5 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation.

Planning Disclosure:
The MAOPS Education Planning Committee members, with the exception of Jack Bragg, DO and Chris Wolf, DO disclose that they have no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.  Jack Bragg, DO discloses he received a speaker’s fee for speaking at an American College of Osteopathic Internists meeting.  Chris Wolf, DO discloses he received a speaker’s fee by Anthrex, Inc. as faculty of an ultrasound presentation.
 

Grievance Policy:
All grievances should be in writing and should specify the nature of the grievance.  Initially, all grievances should be directed to MAOPS Executive Director, who will then forward said grievance to the Education & Convention Committee.  All grievances will receive an initial response in writing within 30 days of receipt.  If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, then they can then submit a complaint in writing to the Council on Continuing Medical Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.