Total Credits: 9 including 9 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)
This on-demand learning package is tailored for osteopathic physicians seeking to enhance their understanding of pain syndromes and treatment options. It covers classic and innovative approaches to pain management, including interventional techniques and holistic strategies.
Participants will explore the pathophysiology of conditions like endometriosis and chronic head and neck pain, learning to identify myofascial sources and differentiate osteopathic treatments. The curriculum emphasizes the Biopsychosocial Model of Pain, highlighting the interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors.
Additionally, the package addresses opioid use disorder and Medication-Assisted Treatment, providing essential insights for primary care. By integrating diverse perspectives, this learning experience empowers physicians to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals experiencing pain.
Pain: Old and New Interventional Approaches
Drew Lewis, DO
1. Describe classic and newer interventional approaches for pain (spine, MSK, and neurologic conditions).
2. Review classic approaches for Spine and Joints.
3. Describe new/advanced approaches for Spine and Joints.
4. Describe approaches for sympathetic maintained pain.
Drew Lewis, DO has no financial disclosures
Psychology of Pain an Osteopathic Perspective
Autumn Brunia, DO
1. Understand the Biopsychosocial Model of Pain Explain how biological, psychological, and social factors interact to influence a patient's pain experience.
2. Identify Psychotherapy Techniques for Pain Management Identify and describe psychotherapy techniques for pain management.
3. Apply Psychological Principles in Osteopathic Practice Apply cognitive-behavioral strategies and mindfulness with osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) to enhance pain management and improve patient outcomes
Autumn Brunia, DO has no financial disclosures
Treating Pain Holistically: Beyond the Biopsychosocial Model
Benge Tallman, PhD
1. Discuss the multi-dimensional nature of pain, the Biopsychosocial Model, and the importance of addressing pain from a holistic framework.
2. Provide a brief review of the literature regarding evidence-based treatments for chronic pain including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Clinical Hypnosis, and Biofeedback.
3. Provide recommendations for practitioners to treat individuals with pain from a holistic multi-disciplinary framework.
Benge Tallman, PhD has no financial disclosures.
Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Jill Johnson, DO
1. Define Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and rationale of treatment.
2. Define Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and review DSM-5 criteria.
3. Explain the MAT process and medications used for treatment.
4. Understanding the complexity of the new patient induction.
5. Identification of the barriers to treatment.
Jill Johnson, DO has no financial disclosures
Update on Endometriosis/Adenomyosis
Kaaren Olesen, DO
1. Understand the pathophysiology of endometriosis and adenomyosis
2. List the most common sites of endometriosis and adenomyosis
3. Describe the symptoms and physical exam findings in a patient with endometriosis and adenomyosis
4. Describe the diagnosis and management options for endometriosis and adenomyosis"
Kaaren Olesen, DO has no financial disclosures.
The Kidney, What a Pain
Craig Shadur, MD
1. Not all flank pain is renal colic
2. Why do some renal disorders cause pain
3. Learn how to evaluate a patient who may have pain for the upper urinary tract"
Craig Shadur, MD has no financial disclosures
Fibromyalgia
Adrian Woolley, DO
1. Define and learn how to diagnose Fibromyalgia.
2. Describe the pathophysiology of Fibromyalgia.
3. Comprehend the psychological concerns of Fibromyalgia.
4. Recognize the role of fascia in Fibromyalgia.
5. To be comfortable in utilizing OMM in the treatment of Fibromyalgia
Adrian Woolley, DO has no financial disclosures
Harnessing Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment: A Comprehensive Approach to Chronic Pain Management
Roman Magid, DO
1. Identify myofascial source of head and neck pain
2. differentiate utility of different osteopathic treatments
3. identify indications and contraindications for different osteopathic treatments=
4. apply osteopathic principles to treating pain
Roman Magid, DO has no financial disclosures
Sneaky Mold - More Than Just an Allergy
Tami Lyday, DO
1. Be able to identify signs of mold exposure
2. Understand the genetics of CIRS
3. Understand the connection between CIRS/mold exposure and autoimmune disease"
Tami Lyday, DO has no financial disclosures
Headaches and Sinusitis; OMT for the common URI
Lindsay Van Duyn, DO
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.
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
Grievance Policy: IOMA strives to provide continuing medical education programs to fulfill the needs of the attendees and to meet the AOA Uniform Guidelines and AOA Accreditation Requirements. Comments, questions, or complaints should be put in writing and forwarded to IOMA Executive Director at ioma@ioma.org or IOMA, 6919 Vista Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266.
Dr. Lewis completed his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa. He went on to complete a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of California at Davis.
Following his residency, Dr. Lewis served as a professor and clinical educator at Des Moines University, in West Des Moines, Iowa. He has been the recipient of University Teaching and Service awards, the 2014 Iowa ‘Physician of the Year Award’, and the 2020 National ‘AOA Mentor of the Year Award’.
Dr. Lewis completed his interventional pain fellowship at NorCal Pain Treatment Center. He is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Osteopathy, and the National Academy of Osteopathic Medical Educators.
He has served as a subject matter expert for NBOME, AOBPMR, AOA Pain CAQ, and ACGME; a board member and board examiner of AOBPMR, and as the national representative to the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists as a representative of AOBPMR.
Dr. Autumn Brunia is a psychiatrist working at DMU Behavioral Health Clinic and an Assistant Professor for the College of Osteopathic Medicine at DMU. Her clinic is accepting new patients ages 18 and older. She earned a business degree from Drake University and worked at The Principal Financial Group for five years before deciding to pursue medicine. She returned to Drake to earn a degree in biology and then graduated from DMU’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program. She completed her psychiatry residency at Broadlawns/UnityPoint, where she was chief resident and won the Des Moines Resident Teacher of the Year Award from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine for teaching medical clerkship students. Involved in student, resident, and physician wellness through her time at DMU and in residency, Brunia continues to promote wellness initiatives and access to mental health services to all Iowans.
Benjamin A. Tallman, PhD received his bachelor's in psychology and sociology from Coe College and his doctorate in counseling psychology from the University of Iowa. He completed an internship in clinical psychology and a post-doctoral fellowship in medical rehabilitation psychology at the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in Chicago. Dr. Tallman is a licensed psychologist and the Psychology Program training director in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital.
Dr. Tallman’s clinical interests include working with individuals adjusting to traumatic medical conditions (e.g., traumatic brain injury, stroke, and spinal cord injury) and providing treatment recommendations and training to medical staff. He has a particular interest in treating individuals with acute and chronic pain concerns using a cognitive-behavioral and biopsychosocial framework, clinical hypnosis, and mindfulness meditation. He helped develop and co-leads the Pain Psychology Program at St. Luke’s.
Dr. Tallman has an active research program that focuses on enhancing patients’ ability to use self-regulation techniques in medical settings. He is also interested in examining systematic barriers and personal factors that impact allied health professionals’ ability to assess, treat and manage pain concerns. Dr. Tallman serves on the executive council of the Iowa Psychological Association and he co-chairs the St. Luke’s Pain Committee.
Jill Johnson, D.O.’07, is a family medicine physician specializing in osteopathic manipulative medicine at the Des Moines University Clinic. She also serves as an assistant professor at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, where she’ll inspire the next generation of health care providers by teaching OMM courses.
Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Johnson completed her undergraduate degree in biology at Simpson College and her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences. She completed her family medicine residency at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City, Iowa. Her professional career began at Medical Associates in Clinton, Iowa, where she was the first female and the first D.O. in the family practice department, as well as the first physician to offer OMM treatment. Johnson’s innovative OMM treatments led to significant improvements in her patients’ health, with many experiencing faster recoveries and reduced pain levels, substantially impacting their daily lives. Dr. Johnson opened and managed the Medication Assisted Treatment program for Mercy One Medical Center in Clinton, IA from October 2019-June 2024.
Dr. Olesen is a graduate of Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa. She completed a rotating internship and OB/GYN residency at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc, Michigan. She is board certified by the American Board of Osteopathic Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Olesen joined the medical staff at Broadlawns Medical Center in October 2019. She is the section chief of the OB/GYN department, and is accepting new patients and referrals.
Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Iowa with an emphasis on medical education since retiring from active patient care. A Des Moines native who returned from nephrology training at Harvard in 1980 due to the opportunity to practice and be involved in medical education.
Adrian L. Woolley, DO is a 1995 graduate of Des Moines University. She completed a traditional rotating Internship at Des Moines General Osteopathic Hospital and completed a Family Practice Residency there as well. She is currently boarded in Family Practice, Neuromuscular Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, has a certificate of Recognition of Proficiency in Osteopathy in the Cranial Field, and has learned Acupuncture. She is currently in her 21st year of working at the University where she sees patients and trains medical students in the OMM Department.
Dr. Woolley 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.
Roman Magid, DO (Magid rhymes with “good deed”) is originally from Chicago’s northern suburbs. After graduating Knox College in Galesburg, IL, he went on to complete medical school at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in Downer’s Grove. He then took an internship in the Internal Medicine department at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. Afterward, Dr. Magid completed residency training in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital in Chicago, where he served as the chief resident in his final year. He moved to Eastern Iowa in 2023 with his wife and children, and is now working in the PM&R department at UnityPoint St. Luke's in Cedar Rapids. He heavily relies on his Osteopathic training when working in the chronic pain clinic.
Dr. Tamara Lyday has always loved whole body medicine. She elected to attend DMU because of her dream of treating the whole person and being able to spend more time with her patients working towards total cure. Dr. Lyday initially began her career in primary care as a family practice doctor, running a wound care center and hyperbaric chamber on the side. After a few years she transitioned to leadership role functioning as a regional medical director for her hospital system in Green Bay, WI. Due to her mother developing autoimmune disease, she became interested in acupuncture to treat her family and then transitioned into full time functional medicine. After finishing her IFM training she was approached by multiple local hospital systems to develop a functional medicine presence. After 3.5 years trying to help patients within the traditional system she transitioned to opening her own healing center.
Dr. Lyday sees patient all over the world who exhibit mystery illness - chronic fatigue, chronic pain, brain fog and she loves a good puzzle. She is one of 26 Shoemaker certified mold doctors in the world. She specializes in mold and environmental illness as well as Lyme disease and co-infections.
Dr. Lindsey Van Duyn, DO, currently working for Washington County Hospital and Clinics in specializing in providing primary care services. She obtained her medical degree from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed residency at UH Regional Hospital. Dr. Van Duyn has background with research and contributing to publications in the Journal of American Osteopathic Association and Mayo Clinic. Her current passion project is working with teens who suffer from depression and finding a way to connect and support them as they heal and grow through the process.