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| Join us for the live, online, and in-person workshop on the Osteopathic Approach to Mechanical Low Back Pain. The Osteopathic Approach workshop series focuses on the application of osteopathic principles, including OMT techniques for treating mechanical low back pain. MAOPS has designated this course for a maximum of 2 AOA Category 1-A CME credits or 2 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Registration is available now through February 4, 2026. All workshop participants must register online, even if they are not requesting CME credit. This workshop is available at no cost for Still OPTI, NCOPPE, and MAOPS members. There is a $40 fee for non-members to register for the workshop. |
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| When Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from noon to 2:00 p.m. Central Where KCOM Blumenthal Lab and via Zoom 800 W. Jefferson St. Kirksville, MO 63501 |
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This workshop is available at no-cost for Still OPTI, NCOPPE, and MAOPS members. There is a $40 fee for all non-members. |
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| Billy Strait, DO Billy Strait, DO, is an associate professor at A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) and also serves as the OMM fellows director. Dr. Strait is board-certified in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from ATSU-KCOM, and he completed residency at Northeast Regional Medical Center.
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Jennifer Satar, DO Jennifer Satar, DO, is a third year Neuromusculoskeletal medicine resident at Still Opti Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri. She was introduced to osteopathy before medical school by Dr. Kendall Wilson, a prior Neuromusculoskeletal specialist. She gained her osteopathic medical degree at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. Previously, she completed most of a family medicine internship in Roanoke, VA. She obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry with a Biotechnology emphasis at Fairmont State University. In her spare time, she spends time with her toddler, Troy Andrew. She enjoys hiking, fishing, yoga, singing in her local churches, and bible studies.
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| Course Description A two-hour live workshop telecast to Still OPTI, NCOPPE, and MAOPS members that focuses on applying osteopathic principles in the clinical management of mechanical low back pain.
Education Objectives This activity is designed to improve physician competence. Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe the epidemiology and clinical impact of low back pain (LBP) to support informed clinical decision-making.
- Perform a focused, evidence-based history and physical examination for patients presenting with LBP.
- Select and implement appropriate pharmacologic, nonpharmacologic, and osteopathic treatment options, including osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), for the management of LBP.
- Demonstrate the application of OMT techniques for patients with low back pain in a supervised educational setting.
- Evaluate potential complications, prognosis, and preventive strategies to optimize patient outcomes related to low back pain.
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| Target Audience Still OPTI, NCOPPE, and MAOPS attending physicians (DOs and MDs) and residents. |
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| Professional Practice Gap As part of the osteopathic medical training, both the clinical preceptors (faculty) and physicians-in-training need to be trained on the application of osteopathic principles in clinical practice. Specifically, the application of osteopathic principles in the clinical management of mechanical low back pain. |
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| Accreditation Statement 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 2 AOA Category 1-A CME credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation.
The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
MAOPS designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. 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 NCOPPE. MAOPS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. |
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| 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, then they can submit a complaint in writing to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611. |
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| 800 W. Jefferson Street Kirksville, MO 660-626-2717 atsu.edu/ncoppe |
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