Member Fee:	$99.00
Non-Member Fee:	$150.00
Resident Fee:	$49.50

All products offered on the acadeME website include detailed product descriptions. As a result, the Academy will not issue any refunds or exchanges for products purchased.

CME Credits:	2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Qualifies for MOC:	YES
Part II, Life-long Learning:	YES, 2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™; 300 hours are required every 10 years by the ABPMR for Maintenance of Certification®.

NOTE: This learning activity does NOT satisfy the Part III Cognitive Expertise component of the ABPM&R’s Maintenance of Certification program; rather it is designed specifically as a study tool to prepare physiatrists to sit for ABPMR’s Primary MOC exam.

The MOC|3 Online Review Courses are not endorsed by ABPMR nor was ABPMR involved in the creation of this study tool.

Accreditation Statement

The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Credit Designation

The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This enduring material was originally published in October 2012. Credit may be obtained until October 30, 2015.

Appropriate Audience

Residents and practicing physicians

Learning Objectives

After completing this educational activity, the participant should be able to:

• Understand the utility of structured assessment instruments in the functional assessment of patients with pain-related disability
• Learn to distinguish between the 3 main types of headache syndromes and its treatment options
• Identify the different anatomical structures in the cervical spine that can be potential sources of pain
• Differentiate between land-based and water-based therapies in their outcomes in patients with knee DJD
• Outline at least 3 main categories for treatment of CRPS
• Demonstrate 5 major differences between Fibromyalgia and Myofascial pain syndrome in their presentations and treatment options
• Identify the 3 main cornerstones of treatment for fibromyalgia
• Discuss the evidence-basis behind commonly used treatment options for myofascial pain syndrome
• Identify the main differences between pain assessment in elderly and non-elderly adult patients

Planners, Authors and others involved in content of this activity:

Planners:
Medical Education Committee
Michelle S. Gittler, MD, Chair
Ashlee M. Goldsmith, MD
Mark A. Harrast, MD
David J. Kennedy, MD
Stephen Kishner, MD
Gwen N. Lacerda, MD
Andre Panagos, MD
Atul T. Patel, MD, MHSA
Amy Phelan, MD, DVM
Keith M. Robinson, MD
Curtis L. Whitehair, MD

Stephanie Mercado, Staff Liaison
Beth Sartore, Staff Liaison

Principle Faculty

Thiru M. Annaswamy, MD MA; Samuel M. Bierner, MD MRM

Financial Disclosures

As a provider accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), AAPM&R must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its sponsored educational activities. In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Commercial Support, AAPM&R is required to disclose to the activity audience the relevant financial relationships of the planners, faculty, and others involved in the development of CME content. Listed below are the relevant financial disclosures for the planners, faculty and others who control content for this educational activity. Planners, faculty and others not listed have indicated that they have no relevant financial disclosures. Planners, faculty and others who have indicated a relevant financial relationship are disclosed here and those conflicts of interest have been resolved in accordance with ACCME Standards for Commercial Support.

David J. Kennedy, MD received two research grants for studies on lumbar spine injections from the International Spine Intervention Society.

Atul T. Patel, MD, MHSA was a Board member for AANEM and is on the Speakers Bureau for Allergan.

AAPM&R Disclaimer

The opinions or views expressed in this activity are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, recommendations or endorsement of AAPM&R. Participants should critically appraise the information presented and are encouraged to consult appropriate resources for information surrounding any product or device mentioned. Information presented, as well as publications, technologies, products and/or services discussed, are intended to inform the learner about the knowledge, techniques, and experiences of AAPM&R members who are willing to share such information with colleagues. The Academy disclaims any and all liability for damages to any individual user or attendee for all claims which may result from the use of said information, publications, technologies, products and/or services, and events.

Copyrights

AAPM&R reviewed all materials for copyrightable works and contacted the owner of the copyrights for permission to use the works. Despite the Academy’s best effort, there may be some instances where copyright permission could not be obtained, as the owner of the material could not be ascertained. If you have any questions regarding the due diligence done to obtain copyrights or if you know the source of a one of the aforementioned works, please contact the Academy at (877) AAPMR 99.

The presentations in this activity are copyrighted and may not be reproduced in any form, without permission of copyright owners. AAPM&R does not, by publication of data in an online activity, ensure to anyone the use of such data against liability of any kind.

Illustrations on slides 63-66 were published in Gray’s Anatomy, 39th Edition, Copyright Elsevier (2005).

Illustrations on slides 81 and 82 were reproduced from Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, including cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitors, in osteoarthritic knee pain: meta-analysis of randomised placebo controlled trials, Jan Magnus Bjordal, Anne Elisabeth Ljunggren, Lars Slørdal, 329, 2004, with permission from BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.

Method of Study

The slides presentations are accompanied by a detailed lecture on the topic from an expert within that area. You may take as much time as you wish to review the information presented. You will be required to take a post-test.

Estimated Time to Complete: 2.25 hours

Technical Requirements

The following hardware/software specifications must be met or exceeded to complete this course:

• Web Browser and Internet connection
• Note: Some slide functionalities may not be available using the browser Google Chrome. Recommend using another browser, such as Internet Explorer.
• Free Flast plug-in version 8 or higher
• Printer
• Pop-up windows enabled for viewing support materials
• Computer equipped with audio output (speakers or headphones)

 

Member Fee:	$99.00
Non-Member Fee:	$150.00
Resident Fee:	$49.50

All products offered on the acadeME website include detailed product descriptions. As a result, the Academy will not issue any refunds or exchanges for products purchased.

CME Credits:	1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Qualifies for MOC:	YES
Part II, Life-long Learning:	YES, 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™; 300 hours are required every 10 years by the ABPMR for Maintenance of Certification®.

NOTE: This learning activity does NOT satisfy the Part III Cognitive Expertise component of the ABPM&R’s Maintenance of Certification program; rather it is designed specifically as a study tool to prepare physiatrists to sit for ABPMR’s Primary MOC exam.

The MOC|3 Online Review Courses are not endorsed by ABPMR nor was ABPMR involved in the creation of this study tool.

Accreditation Statement

The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Credit Designation

The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) designates this enduring material educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity was published in October 2010. Credit may be obtained until October 30, 2013.

Appropriate Audience

Residents and practicing physicians.

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, participant should be able to:

1. Differentiate between monoarticular and polyarticular joint diseases
2. Describe the symptoms, pathology and course of disease for rheumatoid arthritis, Lyme Disease, fibromyalgia, polymyalgia rheumatica, gout and osteoarthritis
3. Develop a medical and rehabilitation treatment plan for rheumatoid arthritis, Lyme Disease, fibromyalgia, polymyalgia rheumatica, gout and osteoarthritis.

Planners

Medical Education Committee:
Steven Geiringer, MD - Chair
Karen Andrews, MD
Rebecca Armendariz, MD
Salar Deldar, MD
Patrick M. Foye, MD
Michelle S. Gittler, MD
Mark A. Harrast, MD
David J. Kennedy, MD
Stephen Kishner, MD
Andre Panagos, MD
Atul T. Patel, MD, MHSA
Amy Phelan, MD
Keith M. Robinson, MD
Heikki Uustal, MD

Stephanie Mercado, Staff

Principal Faculty

Vivian Shih, MD

Financial Disclosures

As a provider accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), AAPM&R must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its sponsored educational activities. In accordance with the ACCME’s Standards for Commercial Support, AAPM&R is required to disclose to the activity audience the relevant financial relationships of the planners, faculty and any other individual in a position to control content of this activity. All conflicts of interest identified for anyone in a position to control the content are disclosed and resolved in accordance with ACCME Standards for Commercial Support.

Planners, faculty and any other individuals in control of content have indicated that they have no relevant financial relationships to disclose for this activity.

AAPM&R Disclaimer

The opinions or views expressed in this activity are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, recommendations or endorsement of the AAPM&R. Participants should critically appraise the information presented and are encouraged to consult appropriate resources for information surrounding any product or device mentioned. Information presented, as well as publications, technologies, products and/or services discussed, are intended to inform the learner about the knowledge, techniques, and experiences of AAPM&R members who are willing to share such information with colleagues. The Academy disclaims any and all liability for damages to any individual user or attendee for all claims which may result from the use of said information, publications, technologies, products and/or services, and events.

Copyrights

AAPM&R reviewed all materials for copyrightable works and, when appropriate, contacted the owner(s) of the copyright for permission to use the works. Despite the Academy’s best effort, there may be some instances where copyright permission could not be obtained, as the owner of the material could not be ascertained. If you have any questions regarding the due diligence done to obtain copyrights or if you know the source of a one of the aforementioned works, please contact the Academy at (877) AAPMR 99.

The presentations in this activity are copyrighted and may not be reproduced in any form, without permission of copyright owners. AAPM&R does not, by publication of data in an online activity, ensure to anyone the use of such data against liability of any kind.

Method of Study

The slides presentations are accompanied by a detailed lecture on the topic from an expert within that area. You may take as much time as you wish to review the information presented. You will be required to take a post- test.

Estimated Time to complete: 1.5 hours

Technical Requirements

The following hardware/software specifications must be met or exceeded to complete this course:

• Web Browser and Internet connection
• Free Flash plug-in version 8 or higher
• Printer
• Pop-up windows enabled for viewing support materials
• Computer equipped with audio output (speakers or headphones)

Member Fee:	$99.00
Non-Member Fee:	$150.00
Resident Fee:	$49.50

All products offered on the acadeME website include detailed product descriptions. As a result, the Academy will not issue any refunds or exchanges for products purchased.

CME Credits:	2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Qualifies for MOC:	YES
Part II, Life-long Learning:	YES, 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™; 300 hours are required every 10 years by the ABPMR for Maintenance of Certification®.

NOTE: This learning activity does NOT satisfy the Part III Cognitive Expertise component of the ABPM&R’s Maintenance of Certification program; rather it is designed specifically as a study tool to prepare physiatrists to sit for ABPMR’s Primary MOC exam.

The MOC|3 Online Review Courses are not endorsed by ABPMR nor was ABPMR involved in the creation of this study tool.

Accreditation Statement

AAPM&R is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Credit Designation

AAPM&R designates this enduring material educational activity for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity was published in October 2010. Credit may be obtained until October 30, 2013.

Planners

Medical Education Committee

Michelle S. Gittler, MD
Patrick M. Foye, MD
David J. Kennedy, MD
Atul Patel, MD
Keith M. Robinson, MD
Amy Phelan, MD
Stephen Kishner, MD
Andre Panagos, MD
Heikki Uustal, MD
Mark Harrast, MD
Salar Deldar, MD
Rebecca Armendariz, MD

Stephanie Mercado, Staff Liaison

Principal Faculty

Jessica Bloomgarden, MD
Michael Priebe, MD

Appropriate Audience

Residents and practicing physicians.

Method of Study

The slides presentations are accompanied by a detailed lecture on the topic from an expert within that area. You may take as much time as you wish to review the information presented. You will be required to take a post- test.

Estimated time to complete: 2 hours

Learning Objectives

After completing this educational activity, participant will be able to: (1) Distinguish between traumatic and non traumatic spinal cord injury and how it impacts course of treatment and long term management; (2) Determine the level of spinal cord injury using established motor and sensory assessment scales and tools; (3) Outline the principles of acute management of spinal cord injury; (4)Identify and assess most common medical complications of spinal cord injury; and (5) Define and summarize expected functional outcomes for those with all levels of spinal cord injury.

Financial Disclosures

As a provider accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), AAPM&R must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its sponsored educational activities. In accordance with the ACCME’s Standards for Commercial Support, AAPM&R is required to disclose to the activity audience the relevant financial relationships of the planners, faculty and others who control content for this activity. If planners, faculty and others indicate a relevant financial relationship, those conflicts of interest are disclosed and resolved in accordance with ACCME Standards for Commercial Support.

Planners, faculty and others have indicated that they have no relevant financial relationships to disclose for this activity.

Technical Requirements

The following hardware/software specifications must be met or exceeded to complete this course:

• Web Browser and Internet connection
• Free Flash plug-in version 8 or higher
• Printer
• Pop-up windows enabled for viewing support materials
• Computer equipped with audio output (speakers or headphones)

Member Fee:	$99.00
Non-Member Fee:	$150.00
Resident Fee:	$49.50

All products offered on the acadeME website include detailed product descriptions. As a result, the Academy will not issue any refunds or exchanges for products purchased.

CME Credits:	1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Qualifies for MOC:	YES
Part II, Life-long Learning:	YES, 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™; 300 hours are required every 10 years by the ABPMR for Maintenance of Certification®.

NOTE: This learning activity does NOT satisfy the Part III Cognitive Expertise component of the ABPM&R’s Maintenance of Certification program; rather it is designed specifically as a study tool to prepare physiatrists to sit for ABPMR’s Primary MOC exam.

The MOC|3 Online Review Courses are not endorsed by ABPMR nor was ABPMR involved in the creation of this study tool.

Accreditation Statement

AAPM&R is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Credit Designation

AAPM&R designates this enduring material educational activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity was published in October 2010. Credit may be obtained until October 30, 2013.

Planners

Medical Education Committee

Michelle S. Gittler, MD
Patrick M. Foye, MD
David J. Kennedy, MD
Atul Patel, MD
Keith M. Robinson, MD
Amy Phelan, MD
Stephen Kishner, MD
Andre Panagos, MD
Heikki Uustal, MD
Mark Harrast, MD
Salar Deldar, MD
Rebecca Armendariz, MD

Stephanie Mercado, Staff Liaison

Principal Faculty

Faye Chiou Tan, MD

Appropriate Audience

Residents and practicing physicians.

Learning Objectives

After completing this educational activity, participant will be able to: (1) Demonstrate knowledge of key anatomical terms: root innervations, peripheral nerve innervation, dual innervations and nerve injury and recovery; (2) Recognize and differentiate basic EMG sounds; (3) Diagram the effect of changing filter settings on waveforms; (4) Identify and assess individuals presenting with symptoms of common and uncommon neuromuscular disorders; and (5) Interpretation of EMG and NCV findings, together with physical exam, to develop a clinical diagnosis.

Method of Study

The slides presentations are accompanied by a detailed lecture on the topic from an expert within that area. You may take as much time as you wish to review the information presented. You will be required to take a post- test.

Estimated time to complete: 1.25 hours

AAPM&R Disclaimer

The opinions or views expressed in this activity are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the opinions, recommendations or endorsement of the AAPM&R. Participants should critically appraise the information presented and are encouraged to consult appropriate resources for information surrounding any product or device mentioned. Information presented, as well as publications, technologies, products and/or services discussed, are intended to inform the learner about the knowledge, techniques, and experiences of AAPM&R members who are willing to share such information with colleagues. The Academy disclaims any and all liability for damages to any individual user or attendee for all claims which may result from the use of said information, publications, technologies, products and/or services, and events.

Financial Disclosures

As a provider accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), AAPM&R must ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its sponsored educational activities. In accordance with the ACCME’s Standards for Commercial Support, AAPM&R is required to disclose to the activity audience the relevant financial relationships of the planners, faculty and others who control content for this activity. If planners, faculty and others indicate a relevant financial relationship, those conflicts of interest are disclosed and resolved in accordance with ACCME Standards for Commercial Support.

Faye Chiou Tan, MD has disclosed that she receives book royalties from Elsevier and is on the Allergan Speakers Bureau.

All other planners, faculty and others have indicated that they have no relevant financial relationships to disclose for this activity.

Copyrights

AAPM&R reviewed all materials for copyrightable works and contacted the owner of the copyrights for permission to use the works. Despite the Academy’s best effort, there may be some instances where copyright permission could not be obtained, as the owner of the material could not be ascertained. If you have any questions regarding the due diligence done to obtain copyrights or if you know the source of a one of the aforementioned works, please contact the Academy at (877) AAPMR 99.

The presentations in this activity are copyrighted and may not be reproduced in any form, without permission of copyright owners. AAPM&R does not, by publication of data in an online activity, ensure to anyone the use of such data against liability of any kind.

Illustrations on slides 13, 15, 17, 20 and 24 were reprinted from Electrodiagnosis in Diseases of Nerve and Muscle, Principles and Practice, 3rd Edition (2001), pages 12-14, 23-24, by Jun Kimura with permission from Oxford University Press, which were modified from the original source, The Guarantors of the Brain: Aids to the Examination of the Peripheral Nervous System, WB Saunders, Brain Journal, Copyright Elsevier, Philadelphia, 1987, 978-0702011658.

Technical Requirements

The following hardware/software specifications must be met or exceeded to complete this course:

• Web Browser and Internet connection
• Free Flash plug-in version 8 or higher
• Printer
• Pop-up windows enabled for viewing support materials
• Computer equipped with audio output (speakers or headphones)