Headaches and Sinusitis; OMT for the Common URI

Headaches from sinusitis are one of the most common reasons for patients seeking care. One in seven of us will have at least one case of acute rhinosinusitis this year. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) predicts 73 million activity restricted days this past year due to symptoms from rhinosinusitis. It is also one of the most common reasons for antibiotics. Majority of cases are viral and do not need antibiotics. This lecture will provide a physician's guide to effective Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment to treat the common acute rhinosinusitis.

1. What is acute rhinosinusitis, it’s impact on the workforce, and our role towards antibiotic stewardship?
2. Review AT Still’s perception of disease
3. Presenting 8 osteopathic treatment options targeted for acute rhinosinusitis
4. With each treatment option we'll have a discussion of anatomy, review of the technique, demonstration of the technique, and then final tips on the treatment.

Dr. Lindsay Van Duyn, DO has an Affiliation/Financial Interest with Immersive Medical Therapy (owner).

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 9 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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