Dear Colleagues,

 

At our recent executive committee meeting we set a tentative schedule for the meetings for the rest of 2006 and through 2007.

  

April 21 & April 22 15 NCCAOM-Approved CEU Credits

Saturday April 21 9:00 am – 5:30 pm (Lunch:1-2pm)
Techniques of Neuromuscularskeletal Exams (7.5 hours)
Dr. Diane Manos, MD (Sports Medicine)

Course description: This class will introduce the techniques of neuromuscular skeletal exams and the recording of findings. Exams of the musculoskeletal system will include inspection for joint symmetry, alignment, bony deformities, and palpation of surrounding tissues for skin changes, nodules, and muscular atrophy. It will cover range of motion and maneuvers to test joint function and stability as well as evaluation of ligaments, tendons, bursae, and assessment of inflammation, or arthritis with swelling, warmth, tenderness, or redness. The exams of the nervous system will focus on the cranial nerves, motor system, sensory system, and reflexes. Included are cranial nerves I through XII, motor system: muscle bulk, tone, and strength, coordination, gait, and stance; sensory system: pain and temperature, position and vibration, light touch, discrimination; deep tendon, abdominal, and plantar reflexes. Upon completion of this class, the students are expected to master the most commonly used techniques and know how to use these techniques to help their clinical work.

Teaching method: lecture and hands on work

Dr. Manos is Board Certified in Sports Medicine, Family and Holistic Medicine. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Medicine. She is a Reiki Master and an Associate Polarity Practitioner. Currently she teaches Neuromuscular Anatomy and Physiology for the Adjudicator Training Classes for Social Security Disability-Rehabilitation Services Commission, while also providing consultation on disability cases. Dr. Manos brings with her varied and long history in sports, medicine, and the healing arts. She is an outstanding holistic teacher and integrative medical practitioner.

Sunday April 22 9:00 am – 5:30 pm (Lunch:1-2pm)
Clinical Application of ElectroAcupuncture (7.5 hours)
Dr. Yunpeng Luo, MD (China), Faculty at Oregon College of Oriental Medicine

Course description: This class will introduce the neurophysiological effects and clinical significance of electroacupuncture parameters. How electroacupuncture works from the observation of experimental and clinical trials will be discussed. The course will focus on the following: the principles of point selection and combination, the indications, contraindications, and handling of commonly seen applications in clinical practice.

Teaching method: lecture and demo

Dr. Luo has studied Chinese medicine since 1978 and received his Master of Medicine degree from Shaanxi College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1986 with advanced training in T.C.M classics. He then served as associate professor and physician at the Henan College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He has been teaching and practicing in U.S including the New York College of Chinese medicine and the International Institute of Chinese medicine since 1997. Currently, he is a member of the faculty at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine where he teaches both Doctoral and Masters degree programs.  He maintains a private practice in Portland, Oregon.

Location: April 21 and 22
Quality Inn Conference Room
1001 Schrock Rd.
Columbus, OH 43229

Room Rates: $59.99 if you mention OAAOM

For Reservations: 614-431-0208

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    December 3, 2006   11:30 am   

    Annual meeting   OSU Center for Integrative Medicine

    2000 Kenny Rd. Columbus, OH 43221

 

Elections will be held for new officers

Please contact us if you are interested in an office or would like to nominate someone.

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v      February 25, 2007         General meeting           Cleveland, OH

v      April 28&29, 2007          Spring CEU seminar     Columbus, OH

v      June 24, 2007                General meeting          Dayton/Cinncinati area

v      November 3&4               Fall seminar with annual meeting at lunch Columbus, OH

 

Hopefully, this will allow people to plan ahead for the meetings and seminars. These dates are still subject to change, but we will try to keep these if at all possible.

We look forward to seeing you at the seminar and the annual meeting.

 

 

 

Ann Driscoll, Reg.Ac.

OAAOM Secretary