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KNSS – Osteopathic Pain Control Clinic and Workshop for Practitioners (YEG) – Day 2
May 3, 2025
Location: Edmonton (YEG)
Day 2: Lower Body and Complex Pain Management
Session 1: Morning (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Lower Back Pain & Pelvic Region
- Lumbar Spine (ICD-10 Codes: M54.5, M51, M48)
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- OMT for lumbar dysfunction, herniated discs, and sciatica.
- Focus on alleviating low back pain using indirect and direct techniques.
- Strengthening exercises and posture education.
- Sacral and Pelvic Pain (ICD-10 Codes: M53, M54.6, M25.5)
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- OMT for sacroiliac joint dysfunction and pelvic misalignment.
- Techniques for managing pelvic pain, sacral dysfunction, and coccygodynia.
Session 2: Afternoon (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)
Lower Limb Pain
- Hip Pain (ICD-10 Codes: M16, M17)
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- Osteopathic techniques for hip dysplasia, arthritis, and muscular imbalances.
- OMT approaches to femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and labral tears.
- Knee Pain (ICD-10 Codes: M17, M23, M25)
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- OMT for patellofemoral syndrome, meniscal tears, and osteoarthritis.
- Focus on addressing joint stability and soft tissue dysfunction.
- Ankle & Foot (ICD-10 Codes: M76, M77, M79)
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- OMT for sprains, Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and flat feet.
- Functional approaches to foot alignment and mobility.
Session 3: Evening (4:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Chronic Pain and Myofascial Pain Syndrome
- Diagnosis and Management
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- Understanding and addressing chronic pain conditions from an osteopathic viewpoint.
- OMT techniques for myofascial pain, fibromyalgia, and postural strain.
- Integrating lifestyle modifications and exercise.
Optional Post-Clinic Add-Ons (Optional 1-on-1 sessions for patients)
- Follow-up OMT: Hands-on OMT sessions for individual patients based on the conditions presented.
- Patient Education: Providing personalized stretching routines, posture correction exercises, and ergonomic recommendations.
