Osteopathic Approaches to Chronic Pain: Integrative Strategies for the Whole Person - 1 AOA Category 1-A Credits
Tracking # 20-1343104
$18.00
What you'll learn
Provided by an AOA-accredited Category 1 CME sponsor, this activity is eligible for AOA Category 1-A credit and includes instructor interaction; questions submitted by email will receive a response within 48 hours. Chronic pain is one of the most common and clinically demanding problems osteopathic physicians manage, and patients are looking for care that improves function, not just symptom scores. This course equips DOs with an evidence-based, osteopathic framework for evaluating and treating chronic pain using modern pain science, osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), and integrated biopsychosocial and structural assessment.
Participants will explore current chronic pain models and updated pain neurophysiology, then translate that knowledge into practical clinical application. You will learn how to select and integrate OMT approaches alongside interdisciplinary, nonpharmacologic strategies to reduce pain burden, support self-regulation, and improve daily function across a range of chronic pain syndromes. Designed to align with osteopathic principles and real-world practice demands, this training strengthens clinical reasoning, enhances patient-centered care planning, and supports better outcomes over time.
Course overview
Provided by an AOA-accredited Category 1 CME sponsor, this activity is eligible for AOA Category 1-A credit and includes instructor interaction; questions submitted by email will receive a response within 48 hours. This course offers osteopathic physicians a comprehensive exploration of current chronic pain models, the application of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), and the integration of biopsychosocial and structural evaluations. Participants will learn to apply these strategies to improve function, reduce pain, and enhance patient outcomes across a range of chronic pain syndromes. Chronic pain is one of the most pervasive challenges in clinical practice. Evolving understandings of pain neurophysiology and the growing emphasis on non-pharmacologic, interdisciplinary care demand continued education in evidence-based strategies that align with osteopathic principles.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arkansas State Medical Board - Medical Doctors & Osteopathic Doctors
Osteopathic Doctor
Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine
Osteopath Limited License
Osteopathic Area Critical Need
Osteopathic Physician
Nevada State Board of Osteopathic Medicine
Interstate Medical License Compact
Osteopathic Physician
Oklahoma State Board of Osteopathic Examiners
Osteopathic Physician
Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination
Osteopathic Physician
Disclosure statements
This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. The following individuals have indicated that they have no financial relationships with an ineligible company that may impact upon this activity:
- Al J. Ventzek, DO, FAAEM – Content Expert and Faculty
- Patricia Dunn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC – Content Reviewer
- Peter A. Kreckel, RPh - Content Reviewer
The Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. LMU-DCOM designates this program for a maximum of 1.0 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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