Total Credits: .5 including .5 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)
Myth: You’re just fat – a look at subcutaneous adipose tissue diseases
Sara Spiva, DO
Disclosures: Dr. Spiva does not have any financial disclosures.
Learning Objectives:
● Identify and differentiate adipofascial disorders such as Lipedema, Dercum's Disease, and Familial Lipomatosis.
● Understand the proposed pathophysiology underlying these adipofascial disorders.
● Recognize both primary and secondary symptoms associated with each condition.
● Recommend evidence-based treatment options for managing adipofascial disorders.
● Locate and utilize relevant resources for supporting patients with these conditions.
The Iowa Osteopathic Medical Association is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians and 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 in this activity.
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Sara Spiva, DO is originally from Bettendorf, IA. She graduated from Wartburg College and received her Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Kansas City University. She graduated from Cedar Rapids Medical Education Foundation in 2017 and became a faculty member shortly thereafter. She practices full-spectrum family medicine and has special interest in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, OB, procedures and point of care ultrasound. Her hobbies include sewing, quilting, painting, gardening, hiking, fishing, camping, bird watching, reading and watching sci-fi/fantasy and board games.
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