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This will be an audience driven (by vote) of upper extremity vs. lower extremity exams to be reviewed. There will be a presentation and techniques ready for whichever is chosen by the group. Whichever session is chosen will review five (5) high-yield techniques to review with a partner.

• UE: shoulder, ribs, cervical exaggeration technique, ribs FPR review, thoracic HVLA review
• LE: activation patterns, lumbar exaggeration technique, lumbar HVLA review, foot/ankle articulatory techniques

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

1. Demonstrate OMM techniques for common upper extremity somatic dysfunction
2. Utilize functional tests to determine the biomechanical likelihood of success of OMM
3. Clinically integrate OMM into common MSK presentations.

Statement of Accreditation
The Texas Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. TOMA designates is program for a maximum of 1.5 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.

Grievance Policy
All grievances may be directed to TOMA's Executive Director at toma@txosteo.org. All grievances will receive an initial response within 30 days of receipt.  If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.