Exercise Prescriptions for Chronic Diseases and to Reduce Opioid Addiction

Learning Objectives:

• State the general exercise recommendations for all Americans
• Understand the benefits and risks of exercise for patients with chronic disease
• Adapt forms of exercise for those with chronic medical issues
• Utilize interprofessional teamwork to help those with chronic disease
• Appreciate how osteopathic manipulative treatment allows exercises to work more effectively
   

Disclosure: Dr.  Heinking has no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program or presentation.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the elements of an exercise prescription.
• Apply the fundamentals of writing an exercise prrescription for patients with opioid addiction.
• Describe the potential use of an exercise prescritpion to treat chronic pain.

Disclosure: Dr. Ladewski has no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program or presentation.

Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The Illinois Osteopathic Medical Society (IOMS) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.

Grievance Policy: ​Grievances regarding this program or AOA CME credit reporting will be handled on an individual basis. All grievances should be directed in writing to the IOMS Executive Director at ioms@ioms.org or by mail to Illinois Osteopathic Medical Society, 4200 Conestoga Drive, Suite 150, Springfield, IL 62711. Grievances that cannot be resolved by IOMS will then be sent to the AOA Council on CME, 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.