Knowledge of current best evidence in the pain sciences, including definitions, epidemiology, and current theories of persistent pain.
Understanding of the impacts of pain on society.
Utilize pain science research to outline more effective ways to interact and treat patients with pain.
Understanding of current evidence-based frameworks on persistent pain to enhance practice skills and improve patient outcomes.
Ability to identify the person requiring a shift from routine treatment.
Understanding of how existing manual and practical skills can be effectively modified to improve patient outcomes.
Ability to develop rapport and work effectively with chronic pain patients.
Increase the practitioner’s understanding of pain self-management and to improve their ability to teach pain self-management to their clients.
Use case studies to emphasize key points and discuss treatment options.
This course will provide knowledge and practical skills for working with clients in persistent pain. We will thoroughly discuss the science of pain and how to incorporate effective therapeutic pain management approaches into daily practice. The course will challenge many misconceptions about pain as we learn the basics of incorporating a biopsychosocial conceptual framework into daily practice. The course provides the opportunity to learn how modifications of traditional massage therapy practices can increase success and improve outcomes for people in pain. It aims to decrease practitioner stress and to improve therapeutic outcomes when working with persistent pain clients.
The following associations have approved this course for continuing education credit. Credit may also be available from those associations with no formal approval process.
CMTNB, CRMTA
NHPC - 5 Credits; CMMOTA - 2.25 Credits; CMTBC - 2 Credits; CMTNL - 2.25 Category A Credits; CMTPEI - 4.5 Credits; MTAA - 4.5 Primary Credits; MTAM - 4.5 Primary Credits; MTANS - 2 Primary Credits; MTAS - 4.5 Primary Credits; MTWPAM - 4.5 Primary Credits
Introduction
FREE PREVIEWWhat is Pain?
What is Pain Science?
Spinal Pain Burden
Reconceptualizing Pain
Neurophysiology Introduction
Nociception
Spinal Physiology
Central Sensitization
Neuropathic Pain
Clinical Question
Neurotags
Sensitized Nervous System
Key Points
Introduction
Introduction to Pain Models
BPS Framework
Accepting Uncertainty
Myths
Application
Language Matters
Therapeutic Alliance
Key Messages
Introduction
Treatment Fundamentals
Case Studies
Final Thoughts
Quiz
References
After successful completion of this course, you will receive a course certificate stating that you've completed 4.5 hours of online training.
Eric Purves, RMT, MRSc
