AAO Mission

The mission of the American Academy of Osteopathy is to teach, advocate, and research the science, art and philosophy of osteopathic medicine, emphasizing the integration of osteopathic principles, practice and manipulative treatment in patient care.


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Plan to attend the AAO Program at the 2009 AOA Annual Convention and Scientific Seminar

Registration and housing is now open for the AOA's 114th Annual Convention and Scientific Seminar, which is taking place on November 1 – November 5, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.  Please click on the link below to register for the convention and to reserve your room at the official Convention Hotels.  Hotel rates are guaranteed until September 18, 2009   Advance Convention registration online, mail, or fax, must be completed by October 2, 2009 ; registrations received after this date will be held for pickup onsite.  Please be sure to REGISTER AS AN ACADEMY MEMBER since the AAO’s only revenue from the Convention accrues from attendees who check the AAO on their registration forms. We look forward to seeing you in New Orleans.

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The American Academy of Osteopathy® is pleased to present…

OMT for Common Conditions:Diagnosis, Treatment and Payment

Register online for OMT for Common Conditions TODAY

August 21-24, 2009
Walt Disney World
Contemporary Hotel
Orlando, FL

Featuring Course Faculty: Ann L. Habenicht, DO, FAAO; Judith A. O’Connell, DO, FAAO; and Laura E. Griffin, DO, FAAO

This “hands-on” course will include

  • One evening of rapid diagnostic procedures for areas of somatic dysfunction.
  • Mornings will be spent learning techniques that are based on restrictions of joints, muscles and fascia.
  • Additional techniques will be utilized to treat common clinical conditions in a busy Family Practice. Topics will include, but not limited to: Headache, ENT problems, Whiplash, Carpal Tunnel, Epicondylitis, LBP- Psoas/piriformis,Sacroiliac pain, COPD, Rib dysfunctions, foot/ankle pain.

CME: Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.24 Category 1A CME credit has been applied for with the American Osteopathic Association.

For advance purchase of specially priced Disney Meeting/Convention Theme Park tickets, CLICK HERE


  

  

  

Prolotherapy Weekend

For all Levels and Experience
October 8-10, 2009
University of New England  College of Osteopathic Medicine
11 Hills Beach Road
Biddeford, ME 04005
www.une.edu

Featuring Course Faculty: Mark S. Cantieri, DO, FAAO and George Pasquarello, DO, FAAO

Prolotherapy (“Proliferative Injection Therapy”) involves injecting an otherwise non-pharmacological and non-active irritant solution into the body, generally in the region of tendons or ligaments for the purpose of strengthening weakened connective tissue and alleviating musculoskeletal pain.

Course Benefits: After participating in this educational weekend, physicians will be able to understand the basic concepts of prolotherapy, wound healing, degenerative postural cascade, coding and billing as well as learn and practice prolotherapy injection techniques.

Courses Outline:
Thursday, Oct 8: This will be required for those physicians who have not taken a prior course in prolotherapy. It will include an introduction to prolotherapy, wound healing, degenerative postural cascade, coding and billing.
Friday and Saturday, Oct 9-10: Participants will be divided into two groups, beginners and advanced. These two groups will alternate between lectures and anatomy and injection technique while the other group will be in the anatomy lab performing injections under supervision and reviewing prosections.

CME: The program anticipates being approved for 20 hours of AOA Category 1-A CME credit pending approval by the AOA CCME.

For additional information:

Visit the Continuing Medical Education Page
or contact
Diana Finley, CMP
Director of Education
(317) 879-1881
dfinley@academyofosteopathy.org