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Osteopathic Approach to Constipation


Total Credits: 1.25 including 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™, 1.25 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s), 1.25 AOBNMM Specialty Credit(s)

Average Rating:
   5
Topics:
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit |  Anxiety |  AOA Category 1-A Credit |  AOBNMM Specialty Credit(s) |  Constipation |  Depression |  Family Medicine |  IBS |  Mental Health |  Nutrition |  OMM/OMT |  Primary Care
Faculty:
Eric Lesh, DO |  Karen T. Snider, DO, FAAO, NAOME |  Molly Thompson, DO
Duration:
1 Hour 21 Minutes
Expiration:
Access till 03/15/2026 after purchase.


Description

This program will expire and must be completed by 03/15/26.

A workshop focused on the application of osteopathic principles in the clinical management of constipation.

Educational Objectives:

  • Define constipation and discuss current diagnostic criteria
  • Explain the pathophysiology, including the etiology, epidemiology, and risk factors of constipation
  • Discuss the clinical manifestations and the physical examination findings of  constipation
  • Describe and administer the osteopathic manipulative treatment approach to the management of the constipation patient and discuss the treatment goals of the various types of techniques

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 1.25 AOA Category 1-A credit and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation.

Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Creditsä.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) and the National Center for Osteopathic Principles in Education (NCOPPE). MAOPS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Planning Disclosure:
The Continuing Education Steering Committee (CESC) and Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP) Committee members and planners/reviewers of this activity have no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this 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, they can submit a complaint in writing to the Council on Continuing Medical Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.

 

 

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Faculty

Eric Lesh, DO's Profile

Eric Lesh, DO Related Seminars and Products


Eric Lesh, DO, is an Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at AT. Still University's Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM). He is an Associate Program Director for the Still OPTI-Northeast Regional Medicine Center Family Medicine Residency Program. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from A.T. Still University - Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Northeast Regional Medical Center.

Dr. Eric Lesh, DO, discloses that he has 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.


Karen T. Snider, DO, FAAO, NAOME's Profile

Karen T. Snider, DO, FAAO, NAOME Related Seminars and Products

ATSU-KCOM, Department of OMM


Karen Snider, DO, FAAO, FNAOME, is a professor at A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM). Dr. Snider is board certified in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. She earned her doctor of osteopathic medicine from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, and she completed her residency at Northeast Regional Medical Center. Dr. Snider has earned fellowship awards from the American Academy of Osteopathy and the National Academy of Osteopathic Medical Educators.

Dr. Snider discloses that she has no relevant relationship 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.

 


Molly Thompson, DO's Profile

Molly Thompson, DO Related Seminars and Products


Molly Thompson, DO, is a second-year resident at Still OPTI/Northeast Regional Medicine Center Family Medicine Program. She earned her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from A.T. Still University - Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Dr. Molly Thompson, DO, discloses that she has 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.


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