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H. L. B. Prasadinie

Acute Injury and Pain: A Strategy, Management and Rehab

Acute Injury and Pain: A Strategy, Management and Rehab

3 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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Millions of Americans suffer with pain every year. Pain – both chronic and acute – is quickly becoming an increasingly dire public health issue that costs employers, patients and insurance companies billions of dollars each year. Pain directly affects quality of life and overall well- being of millions of Americans, both young and old.One of the fundamental aspects of practice for the physical therapist is to aid in the rehabilitation of injuries in order to promote the alleviation of pain; therefore, it is a good idea to occasionally review the basics of injury, pain and rehabilitation.This course is set up in two sections: The first section is a discussion about the management of acute injures. The second section discusses methods and management of pain. Physical therapists, upon completion of this course, will benefit from the information provided.

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Millions of Americans suffer with pain every year. Pain – both chronic and acute – is quickly becoming an increasingly dire public health issue that costs employers, patients and insurance companies billions of dollars each year. Pain directly affects quality of life and overall well- being of millions of Americans, both young and old.One of the fundamental aspects of practice for the physical therapist is to aid in the rehabilitation of injuries in order to...

Goals & Objectives:

  • Summarize both the subjective and objective signs of acute injuries, including the five signs ofinflammation.
  • Compare and contrast muscle strain, sprains, contusions, fractures, dislocations and subluxation.
  • Discuss the primary objectives when managing acute injuries to help further the stages of the soft tissueinjury healing process.
  • Identify the components of the “SPRICEMMM” and the “HARM” technique and protocol, respectively.
  • Define pain, discuss the scales used to measure pain and summarize the similarities and differencesbetween acute pain management and chronic pain management
  • Describe four theories regarding pain perception and discuss both pharmacologicaland non-pharmacological strategies of pain management
  • Evaluate electrotherapy options, as well as techniques of manipulation and pain relief
  • Discuss alternative therapies and maintenance programs and methods, includingPilates, yoga, acupuncture and reflexology

Goals & Objectives:
  • Summarize both the subjective and objective signs of acute injuries, including the five signs ofinflammation.
  • Compare and contrast muscle strain, sprains, contusions, fractures, dislocations and subluxation.
  • Discuss the primary objectives when managing acute injuries to help further the stages of the soft tissueinjury healing process.
  • Identify the components of the “SPRICEMMM” and the “HARM” technique and protocol, respectively.
  • Define pain, discuss the scales used to measure pain and summarize the similarities and differencesbetween acute pain management and chronic pain management
  • Describe four theories regarding pain perception and discuss both pharmacologicaland non-pharmacological strategies of pain management
  • Evaluate electrotherapy options, as well as techniques of manipulation and pain relief
  • Discuss alternative therapies and maintenance programs and methods, includingPilates, yoga, acupuncture and reflexology

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Contact Hours: 3 contact hour in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Criteria for Completion: Depending on your state requirements you will be asked to complete either: An affirmation that you have completed the educational activity  or a mandatory test (a passing score of 70 percent is required). Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – H. L. B Prasadinie received payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course. 

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

TEXT COURSES

Text courses are viewed on your web browser if the online version is purchased, or sent via mail if the physical copy is purchased.

Contact Hours: 3 contact hour in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Criteria for Completion: Depending on your state requirements you will be asked to complete either: An affirmation that you have completed the educational activity  or a mandatory test (a passing score of 70 percent is required). Test questions link content to learning objectives as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – H. L. B Prasadinie received payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course. 

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.