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Approaching the Body as an Engineer: Upper and Lower Cross Syndrome


Total Credits: 1 including 1 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)

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State Associations:
VOMA - Virginia
Faculty:
Arlene O'Donnell, DO
Duration:
59 Minutes
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Description

Learning Objectives:

Following the completion of this lecture, the participant will be able to:

  1. Identify the etiology of upper cross and lower cross syndromes.
  2. Describe the patterns of muscle imbalances in upper cross and lower cross syndrome.
  3. Understand the consequences of abnormal posture.
  4. Identify the treatment plan for upper cross and lower cross syndrome.

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Arlene O'Donnell, DO Related Seminars and Products


Dr. O’Donnell graduated from VCOM and completed an integrated Family Medicine Neuromusculokeletal medicine residency at Florida Hosptial (now Advent Health) East Orlando. She holds Board certifications in Family practice and Neuromusculoskeletal medicine. She has also become an International board certified lactation consultant. She has been teaching in graduate medical education in family medicine and ONMM residencies for over 8 years and has held titles such as interim ONMM3 program director and Director of Osteopathic Education. She is currently working at LUCOM’s ONMM3 residency program in Lynchburg, VA. Her clinical specialties include osteopathic manipulative treatment of infants, children, pregnant and postpartum moms as well as ultrasound guided injections and PRP. She has an extensive understanding of the postural mechanics of the body at all life stages. When she is not working, you can find her enjoying a variety of outside activities with her husband and three children. She will still be observing walking patterns and body mechanics as she can’t ever turn that off.


Accreditation Information

The Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association (VOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. VOMA designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category category of credits 1A CME credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation.

​Grievances regarding program administration and reporting of AOA CME credits will be handled on an individual basis Initially, all grievances should be directed to VOMA Executive Director. Participants with grievances that cannot be resolved will be sent to the AOA Council on CME , 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.

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