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  • Back Pain
  • Gait
  • Low Back Pain
  • Manipulation, Osteopathic
  • Patient Positioning

Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment: Muscle Energy Procedure – Sacral Dysfunctions

Osteopathic manipulative treatment particularly focuses on muscle energy techniques (METs) and is utilized to address sacral dysfunctions in patients experiencing low back pain, aiming to alleviate symptoms. The sacrum is a triangular-shaped, weight-transferring bone at the bottom of the vertebral column, which is highlighted as a crucial element in treating back pain and correcting abnormal gait. Recent studies underscore the effectiveness of osteopathic manipulative medicine, which involves various manual techniques and is used by healthcare providers to diagnose and address structural causes of back pain. MET has been essential in correcting structural restrictions leading to low back pain, especially when related to sacral dysfunction. METs, particularly post-isometric isolation, offer a targeted approach for addressing soft tissue restrictive barriers and joint mobilization associated with sacral dysfunctions in cases where a significant percentage of back pain lacks precise diagnosis. This activity focuses on the physiological principles of MET, the diagnosis of sacral dysfunctions, patient positioning, potential complications, and the broader implications of sacral dysfunction on gait, musculoskeletal health, and neurological function. This activity also emphasizes the significance of addressing dysfunctions elsewhere in the body that may impact sacral positioning. In addition, this activity provides healthcare professionals with the skills and tools to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with sacral dysfunctions using METs for effective correction, thus enhancing patient outcomes and quality of life.

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Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsNursingUp to 2 creditsPharmacyUp to 2 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABA — Lifelong LearningUp to 2 pointsABPMR — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABPMR — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 2 credits
  • MOC · Up to 2 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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