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Instructional Level: Intermediate

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Course Outline:

Hour 1

Look at state if pain mgmt. in US healthcare and role of OT/PT
Present info on peripheral and central pain pathways
Objective methods to assess pain
Theories about pain

Hour 2

Types of Pain
Tissue Healing
Mechanisms, uses, and evidence to support use of superficial thermal agents in pain management

Hour 3

Mechanisms, uses, and evidence to support use of electrotherapeutic modalities in pain management

Hour 4

Use of ultrasound, shortwave diathermy, iontophoresis and laser therapy in pain management

Author

Lorie Schleck, PT

Physical Agent Modalities in Pain Management: An Evidence-Based Approach

Name: Physical Agent Modalities in Pain Management: An Evidence-Based Approach
Brand: homeceuconnection
SKU: HCEU-ITEM-13084-VC
Price: 65.0 USD
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4 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate

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Description:

This course focuses on the use of physical agent modalities for the management of pain and the recent evidence supporting their use. We will look at how and when to use the following modalities for pain management: cryotherapy, superficial heat, ultrasound, electrotherapeutic agents, shortwave diathermy, iontophoresis and laser therapy. Presentation of relevant recent evidence is a major emphasis of this course.

Full Course Description

As physical and occupational therapists, one of the unique tools of our trade(s) is the use of physical agent modalities. When used effectively, these modalities can be used to facilitate accomplishment of a variety of patient goals. This course focuses on the use of physical agent modalities for the management of pain and the recent evidence supporting their use. We will look at how and when to use the following modalities for pain management: cryotherapy, superficial...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This course is intended to instruct the professional on the use of physical agent modalities in clinical practice for pain management.

Professional Objectives:

Identify key components of peripheral and central pain pathways
Recognize concept of sensitization after injury
Recognize pain variability
Identify at least 2 objective methods for pain assessment
Identify two key theories about pain and the main idea behind each of them
Identify 3 types of pain and some key differences associated with chronic pain
Identify 3 stages of tissue healing and time line for each stage and factors that impede optimal healing
Identify mechanisms, uses, and recent evidence to support use of cryotherapy in pain management
Identify mechanisms, uses, and recent evidence to support use of superficial heat in pain management
Identify mechanisms, uses, and recent evidence to support use of transcutaneous neuromuscular stimulation (TENS) in pain management
Identify mechanisms, uses, and recent evidence to support use of interferential current (IFC) in pain management
Identify mechanisms, uses, and evidence to support use of ultrasound, shortwave diathermy, iontophoresis, and laser therapy in pain management

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This course is intended to instruct the professional on the use of physical agent modalities in clinical practice for pain management.

Professional Objectives:

Identify key components of peripheral and central pain pathways
Recognize concept of sensitization after injury
Recognize pain variability
Identify at least 2 objective methods for pain assessment
Identify two key theories about pain and the main idea behind each of them
Identify 3 types of pain and some key differences associated with chronic pain
Identify 3 stages of tissue healing and time line for each stage and factors that impede optimal healing
Identify mechanisms, uses, and recent evidence to support use of cryotherapy in pain management
Identify mechanisms, uses, and recent evidence to support use of superficial heat in pain management
Identify mechanisms, uses, and recent evidence to support use of transcutaneous neuromuscular stimulation (TENS) in pain management
Identify mechanisms, uses, and recent evidence to support use of interferential current (IFC) in pain management
Identify mechanisms, uses, and evidence to support use of ultrasound, shortwave diathermy, iontophoresis, and laser therapy in pain management

Disclosures:

SEMINAR-ON-DEMAND

"Seminar-On-Demand" course are streamed on your web browser if the online version if purchased. Our SODs are optimized for the most current versions of Safari, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. A current version of Adobe Flashplayer is also required when viewing on a desktop or laptop computer. All SOD courses are mobile ready.

Contact Hours: 4 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Athletic Trainers

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Criteria for Completion: Criteria for Completion: A score of 70% or more is considered passing. 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 – Lorie Schleck is employed by Home Care PT and receives a salary. She 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