Musculoskeletal Manipulation Course:
Approaching Musculoskeletal Problems Using Osteopathic Manipulation
Friday, January 29-Saturday, January 30, 2027
Option to add Sunday, January 31st for three days of hands on OMM
Hilton Cleveland Downtown
100 Lakeside Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114
This course is designed for physicians with little or no prior experience who wish to learn basic manipulation skills for assessing and treating common clinical problems. It will also serve as a good review for DOs who wish to refresh their skills, as well as those with expertise, but desire exposure to a method to teach osteopathic concepts. An osteopathic framework emphasizing soft tissue (ST), myofascial release (MFR), muscle energy (ME) and high velocity-low amplitude (HVLA) techniques will be used. Participants will learn focused examination tips and basic treatment techniques, working on each other as simulated patients. Techniques will cover cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral areas as well as special cases. Common clinical cases will be presented for attendees to solve using newly learned skills under instructor supervision to ensure competence and confidence.
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Perform basic assessment and treatment techniques for common somatic dysfunction
- Treat musculoskeletal conditions involving low back pain, thoracic pain and neck pain using basic manipulation to the following areas:
- long restrictors (piriformis and psoas),
- sacroiliac joint,
- lumbar spine,
- thoracic region,
- cervical spine
- Demonstrate how to use of all diagnostic and treatment skills in a simulated 15 minute office visit
- Discuss how to appropriately bill and code when using Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment [OMT].
- Develop a curricular model to teach basic manipulation at each attendee’s individual training program.
- Review chart and supervision strategies for MD physicians who supervise DO residents doing OMT.
For more information about this course, see the Additional Information and Agenda tabs below
Registration | Musculoskeletal Course Registration
24 hrs of
Two Day Hands On Musculoskeletal Course | Rates, textbook and lunch included
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| Non-CAOM Member | $650 before January 4 | $695 January 5 or later |
| CAOM Member | $495 before January 4 | $525 January 5 or later |
| Associate Member |
$650 before January 4 | $695 January 5 or later |
| Retiree Member | $495 before January 4 | $525 January 5 or later |
| Fellow, Resident, Student Member* | $395 before January 4 | $425 January 5 or later |
Sunday, Third Day (Optional) Hands On Add on to Course |
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| Optional 3rd Day (Sunday) | Physicians | $100 (CAOM / Retired Member) before January 4 | $150 January 5 or later $125 (Non-Member) before January 4 | $175 January 5 or later |
| Optional 3rd Day (Sunday) | Fellow/Resident/Student | Free before January 4, $50 January 5 or later |
*Student, Resident, Fellows, Associate Members -BEFORE registering, you must first become a member for appropriate rates.
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Course Agenda
A copy of the agenda will be provided during registration at the course but a sample of each day agenda is listed below for additional reference and program information.
Day 1 and Day 2 | Fri and Sat Agenda Musculoskeletal Course 2027
Day 3 (optional) | Sunday, January 31, 2027 held with the CAOM Annual Winter Conference
Additional Information
A Special Course offered during the annual CAOM Winter Conference
COURSE FACULTY:
Michael P. Rowane, DO, MS, FAAFP, FAAO
Dr. Rowane is the Associate Dean of Clinical Education at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine where he is also a Professor of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and Family Medicine. Prior to this he was Director of Medical Education of University Hospitals Regional Hospitals and Family Medicine Program Director at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, both in the Cleveland, Ohio. He is a Past-President of the American Academy of Osteopathy and Cleveland Academy of Osteopathic Medicine. He has also served on the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education [ACGME] Osteopathic Principles Committee.
Robert Truax, DO, CAQSM
Dr. Truax is currently Assoc Clinical Professor of OMM at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (CLE) and owns Chagrin Osteopathic Medicine & Massage with his wife, a Licensed Massage Therapist.
Dr. Truax graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1999 after completing a pre-doctoral fellowship in OMM. He completed his Family Medicine residency in the US Army and served for 4 years doing full-service Family Medicine. He also started the first OMM clinic at Fort Polk, LA. Upon finishing a Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship, he joined University Hospitals where he worked for 14 years prior to starting his clinic.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Dr. Rowane, is a co-author along with Paul Evans, DO, LLD (Hon.), FACOFP of “Basic Musculoskeletal Manipulation: the 15 Minute Office Visit,” the accompanying textbook for the course. This course will teach basic assessment and treatment for low back pain, thoracic and neck pain with Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment [OMT]. The course, sometimes referred to as "Osteopathic Manipulation 101," is designed for both novice MD and experienced DO physicians who may feel a bit rusty as well as osteopathic physicians with expertise, but desire exposure to a method to teach osteopathic concepts will benefit from this course as well. The course is broken up into two parts. The first part is the basic OMT curriculum taught to DO and MD residents and attending physicians. The second part is a faculty development session to review teaching concepts and specific tips on supervising residents and students by DO and MD faculty. There is an optional 3rd day for added OMT training with a regional faculty as part of the COAM January OMT Seminar on Sunday. In addition, this course is an ideal introduction for non-osteopathic students and attending physicians who are considering entering ACGME Osteopathic Recognition training programs.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Perform basic assessment and treatment techniques for common somatic dysfunction
- Treat musculoskeletal conditions involving low back pain, thoracic pain and neck pain using basic manipulation techniques to the following areas:
- long restrictors (piriformis and psoas),
- sacroiliac joint,
- lumbar spine,
- thoracic region,
- cervical spine
- Demonstrate how to use of all diagnostic and treatment skills in a simulated 15 minute office visit
- Discuss how to appropriately bill and code when using Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment [OMT].
- Develop a curricular model to teach basic manipulation at each attendee’s individual training program.
- Review chart and supervision strategies for MD physicians who supervise DO residents doing OMT.
COURSE BACKGROUND:
The course given by Drs. Rowane and Truax is an integration of formal curriculum in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine / Musculoskeletal Medicine refined over the past 20 years by Drs. Evans, Rowane and Truax. This course has been successfully given in Family Medicine, Sports Medicine and sub-specialty residencies and fellowships as well as state and national conferences. The curriculum was initially developed by Drs. Evans and Rowane to train primary care MD’s and tested as prospective randomized trial through the Sheps Center of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and published in Spine. [Spine 2000:25:22: 2954-2961.] This is an evidenced practical skills.-based method to utilize Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment in a clinical setting presented in an understandable manner to engage all participants to obtain.
EVENT FORMAT:
In-Person Only
LOCATION:
Hilton Cleveland Downtown 100 Lakeside Ave East Cleveland, OH 44114
HOTEL:
See Accommodations tab above. Space is limited.
PROGRAM INFORMATION:
The purpose of this seminar is to provide the ACCME accredited programs that address the clinical practice needs of osteopathic physicians. Sessions are offered to continually assess issues, developments, advances and deficiencies in current medical practice, and address identified needs through relevant comprehensive programs designed for general statewide physician audiences of all specialties.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Online registration and payment are available online at www.caomed.com. or CLICK HERE
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME) CREDITS:
CME Verification will be completed online. Credit will be given only to physicians who complete the online attestation form indicating the total number of hours attended. No credits will be given to those physicians who fail to complete their online CME Verification Form.
MEMBER BENEFIT: An electronic copy of your past CME attestations/certificates of attendance at our events (9/2020 and later) are available to you at any time. Simply log in to view your transcript.
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 American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) and the Cleveland Academy of Osteopathic Medicine (CAOM). ACOFP is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
ACOFP is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. ACOFP designates this live activity for a maximum of 24 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report continuing medical education (CME) credits commensurate with the physician’s participation in this program.
ACOFP designates this live activity for a maximum of 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CME VERIFICATION:
Simple! Participants must login and complete the online CME Verification form for presentations you participated. Credit will be given only to physicians who complete the online attestation form indicating the total number of hours attended. No credits will be given to those physicians who fail to complete their online CME Verification Form. Credit will be submitted directly to the AOA by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. A certificate will be provided for attendees requiring AMA PRA Credit.
CANCELLATIONS, REFUNDS AND GRIEVANCES:
Refunds for cancellation will be granted in full only if notification is received two weeks before the event (January 15). After this date, refunds are no longer available. This program is designed to comply with Uniform Guidelines for Accrediting Agencies of Continuing Medical Education. All grievances will be responded to in writing within 30 days of receipt. Initially, all grievances should be directed in writing to the CAOM Executive CME Committee, PO Box 1989, Elyria, Ohio 44036. Additional information concerning compliance may be obtained by contacting the AOA Division of CME at 1 (800) 621-1773. Refund request form? CLICK HERE
Presentations:
Presentations from this event, and past events, can be found under RESOURCES on our website or at caomed.com/resources.
Accommodations & Parking
Overnight Accommodations:
Hilton Cleveland Downtown (event location)
100 Lakeside Ave East, Cleveland, OH 44114 | 1-216-413-5000
Want a 3-D Preview of the overnight rooms? CLICK HERE
We have reserved a block of rooms at a group rate of $199 per room/night Thursday, January 28 through Sunday, January 31, 2027. Space is limited at this discounted rate. Participants can reserve rooms online through the Hilton reservation link below at the discounted rate. The room block rate is available until 5pm on Friday, January 8 or when sold out.
Parking Information:
View available parking options at and near the venue, along with a detailed parking map CLICK HERE
We recommend the Hilton Valet for parking. The Huntington Garage located across the street, is less expensive $10.00 max, but is not open 24 hours a day. The garage has access via underground tunnel recently renovated by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Add additional time to walk from Huntington Garage tunnel to the venue. This garage/tunnel is shared by both the Hilton and Huntington Convention Center.